Surfcenter IJburg Amsterdam

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Felix from Amsterdam

"Yes, you can go surfing in Amsterdam -- at "Surfcenter IJburg", which is just half an hour away from Central Station, no less! Surf school included..."

Yes, you read that right: you can go windsurfing in Amsterdam by only travelling half an hour from Central Station by public transport! IJburg is an interesting new neighbourhood that is actually still under construction. It's named after the 'IJ', the water that connects the North Sea channel to the Ijsselmeer. Since it's not the open sea, waves are usually very moderate, which is ideal for starting or intermediate surfers like me. I love going there on a Saturday morning to start the weekend 'flying' over the water... or in the evening, during the week, after a long working day to empty my mind. I always check the wind forecast on the website to make sure I'll have a good time :) the staff is friendly, prices include all the gear, including the wetsuit (don't expect fancy stuff but everything is working perfectly). They also offer courses -- I took a beginner course (10hrs, €195) and was very happy with it!

P.S. next to the surf school, the city seems to be building a huge beach. I'll keep you updated about it.

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Amsterdam Spotter Felix

About me Felix, 'El Bajo Feliz', born in the beautiful Black Forest, Germany, moved to Amsterdam in 2000. I make my living as a bass player and love to function in different styles of music. I usually compare them to different languages or dialects and I'm always eager to find out what the clue to each such language is. It's the same eagerness that makes a traveller want to understand the local habits. So yes, I love travelling, too :)! And the best is the combination of both passions! Why Amsterdam The population of Amsterdam consists of 180 different nationalities, a...

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