Dinghy & Windsurf RentalWe offer rental of sailing dinghies and windsurf equipment to experienced sailors. We would normally expect RYA Level 2 or equivalent and regular sailing experience. The sailor must be able to competently sail around a triangular course unassisted before they are deemed safe to sail alone.
If you wish to sail a double-handed boat you must have competent crew onboard i.e. someone who can control the jib, knows what to do in event of capsize and can helm the boat in an emergency. The ratio of children to adults must be no more than 2:1. The children must be strong swimmers and over the age of 6.
If you have not sailed for some time, or you have just taken a sailing course and have little other sailing experience, you will need to book up a lesson or a course to ensure that you can sail to the required standard before we will let you out alone. The wind strength on the Mar Menor can change very rapidly and we must ensure that you are safe.
Many people come to us asking to rent equipment and do not have the necessary sailing experience. At the bottom of this page I have provided some scenarios. These will enable you to assess whether you are ready rent equipment from us or not and how many lessons it will probably take you to reach that standard.
Rental Conditions for Boats and Windsurfers
Only person(s) qualified to sail the boat or windsurfer may do so.
Other persons in the boat may only act as crew and not helm
You may not instruct other people using equipment rented by Aqua Adicta
Prior booking is always required.
A deposit of 50€ per item and a passport are required for each rental
Sailing Dinghy Rental
| Sailing Dinghies | Max Crew | Rental Rates First Hour |
Second Hour |
| Pastinaca Locally made sailing dinghy featured in the photo above. Similar in size to a Wanderer. |
4 people | 50 euros | 10 euros |
| Topper Topaz Uno | 2 people | 40 euros | 10 euros |
| Laser Pico plus | 2 children or 1 adult | 40 euros | 10 euros |
We do not normally rent for longer than 2 hours at a time due to the fact that that the wind strength and direction can change throughout the day and we don't want people to wander away too far and not be able to get back. Also, for us to provide adequate safety cover you need to remain within sight (using binoculars!)
Windsurf Rental
| Windsurf Boards | Level | Prices include rig, see below | |
| HighFly wide style | Beginner | ||
| HighFly standard | Beginner | ||
| F2 Phoenix 320 | Intermediate | 188 litres | |
| Bic Techno Medium | Advanced | 112 litres | |
| Windsurf Rigs | Suitability | Rental Rates First Hour |
Second Hour |
| 3.2 lightweight | Child | 35 euros | 10 euros |
| 3.5 lightweight | Small Adult | 35 euros | 10 euros |
| 4.5 lightweight | Adult | 35 euros | 10 euros |
| 4.5 standard weight | Adult | 35 euros | 10 euros |
| 5.7 standard weight | Adult | 35 euros | 10 euros |
Kayak Rental
Kayaks are available to rent to anyone and do not require prior knowledge, however, you must be able to swim.
Prior booking is normally required.
A deposit of 50€ per item and a passport are required for each rental
| Kayak | Max crew | Rental Rates First Hour |
Second Hour |
| Frenzy Ocean Kayak Single |
1 Adult | 15 euros | 10 euros |
| Mambo RTM Kayak Single |
1 Adult | 15 euros | 10 euros |
| Ocean
Duo RTM Kayak Double |
2 Adults + small child | 25 euros | 10 euros |
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All kayak rentals include back rests, paddles and buoyancy aides |
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1. I have RYA Level 2, I sail regularly (every couple of weeks) and own my own boat / windsurfer
Yes you can rent a boat or windsurfer
2. I have RYA Level 2, I used to sail regularly but haven't sailed for a few years
You will need at least one lesson to ensure you haven't got too rusty.
Assume you will need one lesson for every 2 years you have not sailed.3. I passed RYA Level 1 & 2 a few weeks/months ago
Not all students who pass Level 2 are equal, some are pretty competent others are not! If you learn quickly and really took to it, then one lesson may be enough. For others, a number of lessons may be necessary for you to build up your confidence and experience before you go out alone.
If you recently passed Level 2 with us we would let you rent. We do not award certificates if the required standard is not achieved.
4. I passed RYA Level 1 & 2 within the past 5 years but haven't sailed regularly since
You will probably need at least 6 lessons
5. I used to sail as a child... but that was over 20 years ago
You will have to assume that you are starting from scratch.
You will need both Level 1 and 2 which will takes 12 lessons.6. I learnt to sail in a dinghy but now I sail Yachts
You will probably need at least 4 lessons
Please note: The above are just guidelines, everyone is different, we all learn at different speeds and some have better memories than others!
