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MADAGASCAR / APR—NOV

SAKALAVA BAY

A remote Indian Ocean bay combining protected water, reef energy and the kind of strong wind that rewards a carefully tuned quiver.

DURATION10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTSGROUP4—8 RIDERSRIDER LEVELINTERMEDIATE—EXPERTWIND / WATERVARATRAZA / FLAT + WAVE

DESTINATION EXPERIENCE

A ROUTE, NOT A PACKAGE.

Sakalava pairs two kinds of water in one base: forgiving inside sections and a reef edge for riders ready to move into waves. Coaching, boat support and a carefully sized quiver keep the route open as conditions build.

BASE
WIND-SPORT ECO LODGE
ACCESS
WILD NORTH COAST
CONDITIONS
FLATS + REEF WAVES
BEST WINDOW
APR—NOV
Sakalava Bay field view 1
05.1 / DESTINATION VIEW
Sakalava Bay field view 2
05.2 / DESTINATION VIEW
Sakalava Bay field view 3
05.3 / KITE FRAME / REFERENCE

ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS / 04

WHAT DEFINES THE WEEK.

  1. 01

    Flat-water and reef-wave coaching

  2. 02

    Small-group video review

  3. 03

    Emerald Sea day expedition

  4. 04

    Full quiver and repair planning

SAMPLE PRIVATE ITINERARY

10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS

DAY 01

ARRIVE + ALIGN

Private arrival, local briefing, equipment check and first forecast read.

DAYS 02—03

BUILD THE BASELINE

Guided sessions selected around rider level, wind quality and water state.

DAYS 04—08

OPEN THE ROUTE

Remote access, downwind or boat-supported days when the forecast lines up.

DAY 10

LAST WATER + DEPART

Final session window, equipment reset and coordinated departure.

This is a route blueprint, not a fixed departure. Every Highwind itinerary is rebuilt around the riders, dates, forecast, access and non-rider needs.

CONTINUE THE FIELD GUIDE

FIND THE ROUTE THAT FITS YOUR WATER.

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