CAPE TOWN WINDSURFING EXPERIENCE CAMP | DIETER VAN DER EYKEN

CAPE TOWN

EXPERIENCE CAMPS

SOUTH AFRICA

25th – 30th January 2026

WELCOME TO THE 2026 CAPE TOWN EXPERIENCE CAMPS

Intro into Wave Masterclass: Cape Town with Dieter Van der Eyken & Tony Frey 25th – 30th January 2026

About Your Coaches

Dieter Van der Eyken, a 2015 Freestyle world champion and multiple top 10 PWA Wave finisher. With 24 years of windsurfing experience and over a decade competing at the highest level, Dieter has been organizing successful windsurfing camps since 2013. He will be co-hosting this masterclass with

Tony Frey, who has been recognized by past participants for her excellent coaching alongside Dieter. Together, Dieter and Tony bring extensive experience from competing, training and coaching around the wrold, ensuring detailed explanations for their clients and making progress nearly guaranteed.

What is the Intro into Wave Masterclass?

This masterclass is specifically designed for windsurfers who are looking to step from the lake to the sea or wish to improve their wave riding and jumping skills. Each masterclass is built around a specific topic, aiming to gather participants of similar skill levels to learn and progress together on the water. This camp focuses on allowing you to "Experience your first ever Cape Town trip and to exprience the first waves in easy going conditions".

REGISTRATION - Intro to wave 25 - 30 JANUARY

CAMP STRUCTURE

The camp will take place from January 25th to January 30th, 2026, in Cape Town.

It is a 6-day mobile coaching camp meaning we will sail several spots during the camp. This allows Dieter and Tony to select the best spot based on the forecast to maximize your improvement.

This adaptable scheduling has been highly praised by previous participants for perfectly accommodating weather conditions. You will benefit from Dieter's local knowledge, gained from "3 winters in Cape Town, more than 18 different spots sailed and good knowledge of the local thermic", ensuring ideal conditions for learning.

The schedule balances debriefs, theory, and extensive water action.

REGISTRATION - Intro to wave 25 - 30 JANUARY

Participants must be ready to drive to different spots during the camp as conditions dictate. This means participants need to bring their own windsurfing gear and ensure they have a car in which the gear fits.

Day 1: Introduction & Group Sailing

Everyone meets to get an introduction of the spot, review the forecast, and determine the week's goals.
A short theory lesson is followed by a group sailing session to assess everyone's level and adjust goals.
Initial pointers and focus points for the next day will be given.
In case of no wind, theory sessions with the simulator will be conducted on the beach to prepare for windy days.

The Coaching Days (typically 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th day based on forecast)

Generally, on windy days, there will be a maximum of two water sessions per day, each lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on conditions and participant energy levels. It is not mandatory to attend all sessions.
During at least one session, Dieter or Tony will be filming from the beach(likely the first session) and providing direct feedback during quick debriefings.
During the second session, Dieter may join on the water or continue filming with short breaks for additional feedback.
In the evening, all video footage will be sorted and uploaded to a Dropbox for participants to take home.
The following morning, all key clips will be reviewed, and new goals set for the day.
In case of no wind, the focus will shift to more theory and land simulation, as there is always much to learn.
In lighter winds (non-planning winds), participants will still hit the water for light wind exercises.

REGISTRATION - Intro to wave 25 - 30 JANUARY

What will this Intro into Wave camp cover?

This masterclass will focus on essential wave sailing techniques, guiding you around spots that are generally easy-going and accessible for all:

- How to pass waves and understand potential hazards when sailing in waves.
- Improving your jumping control.
- First steps into wave riding and enhancing existing wave riding techniques.
- Improve upwind sailing by effectively using swells.
- Safety briefing about wave sailing.
- Potentially First attempts at forwards and backloops.
- And a lot more to push your limits and build confidence on the water.

Minimum Requirements (Entrée Level)

To ensure a productive learning environment, participants should be comfortable with:

Using footstraps and harness comfortably.
Performing waterstarts.
Going upwind and downwind without problems.
Jibing, including on smaller wave boards, though it doesn't need to be consistent.
Basic jumping.
No previous experience on the sea is required for this Intro into Wave Masterclass, making it ideal for those transitioning from flat water.

Unsure of your level?

If you have any doubts about whether your skill level is sufficient for this camp, please feel free to contact Dieter by e-mail at dieter.vandereyken@outlook.com.

PRICING

The coaching part of this camp is 695,00 Euro.

What is included in the clinic price:

A special designed coaching camp T-shirt.
All video footage captured during the week.
Loads of expert windsurfing knowledge

What is not included in the price:

Accommodation.
Car rental.
Fuel & food.
Gear rental

Group Size

The group islimited to a maximum of 10 persons.This ensures personalized coaching and aims to maintain a positive group atmosphere where everyone helps to push and motivate each other.

Registration:Your registration is confirmed after you fill out the Google form and a 50% deposit prepayment has been made.

REGISTRATION - Intro to wave 25 - 30 JANUARY

Communication & What to Expect:

We pride ourselves on excellent communication before, during, and after the camp. A dedicated WhatsApp group will be set up closer to the camp dates (approximately 4 weeks prior) for all updates, planning, and easy communication. You will receive an e-mail detailing the plan of the week and the meeting place for day 1.

ACCOMMODATION

Base Point for the camp will be one of the following 3 spots: Sunset, Big Bay, or Melkbos.
Accommodation will be booked separately. If many participants have similar travel dates, shared housing may be an option, but this would need to be booked and paid for at least 3 months ahead (e.g., October 15th and November 7th for February/March camps).
Where to Search: The easiest way to find accommodation is on Airbnb or booking.com.
It is best to check the location of the place well beforehand. Generally, the further away from the city, the safer it gets. Most windsurf spots are safe, but there is a higher number of crime closer to the city center. Many complex buildings, especially in Sunset and Big Bay, have their own private security, which is well advised when you are closer to the city. In Melkbos, private security is less easily found but also less needed, as it is roughly 45 minutes away from Cape Town center and much safer as a result.

CAR RENTAL & TRAVEL

Best Way to Fly: The best option is to fly to Cape Town International Airport. Many different airlines fly there, but if you are planning to take more than one boardbag, Turkish Airlines or Condor generally have the best deals. From the Netherlands, there are straight overnight flights with KLM, with the option to buy a second 23kg bag for 100 euro per direction, meaning you can take 46kg of gear.
Car Rental: There are many different car rentals available in Cape Town. The best approach is to choose one with pickup and drop-off at the airport, which is by far the easiest way to arrange your car rental, especially since you will be carrying board bags with you (the airport is roughly 30-40 minutes away from the windsurfing spots).
You can choose between a normal car or what they call in Cape Town a Bakkie, which is a pickup truck with a closed back that has space for 2 persons in the front but, most importantly, lots of space for gear. Kennings is one of the most known options, and Thrifty cars also offer great pricing with airport pickup and drop-off options.

CAPE TOWN

EXPERIENCE CAMPS

SOUTH AFRICA

25th – 30th January 2026

GOT ANY MORE QUESTIONS STILL:

Than feel free to contact us by e-mail on dieter.vandereyken@outlook.com