NP7 Experience - Quick facts

  • Prime Experience

    • Arrive and forget

    • Improved Coaching with extra coach and new methods and safety boat

    • Including 7 nights in Boutique Hotel & Pro Windsurf Gear Rental

    • Including Healthy lunch on the beach

    • City visits and more.

  • Where: Alaçatı / Turkey

  • When: 19th to 25th of August 2024

  • What: Windsurf Coaching | Riding in board shorts | Living the dream

  • Coaching: Nico Prien + 1

  • Conditions: Flatwater, 30°C, 4-6bft

“Thank you for the week, Nico. Your tips saved me years and I had such a great time. When is your next experience?”

This was a life enriching experience!!!

Huge thank you for such a great week of training and windsurfing.

Thank you to all the excellent humans who made it so great. I realized that windsurfers are my one and only tribe. I will stick by them for life.

🤙 Nico about the experience

“Join me, as we dive deep into the world of windsurfing during our exclusive windsurfing experience. This isn't just about coaching; it's about diving into an experience that blends windsurfing with the vibrant Turkish lifestyle and fabulous weather and wind conditions.”

  • “While windsurfing demands practice and expertise, I believe that with the right guidance, anyone can master its challenges. Whether you're a beginner seeking to get the basics right or an experienced rider looking to refine your technique, these experiences are designed to cater to your individual needs.

    Drawing from years of experience shared through my YouTube channel, I'm excited to offer a personalized and proven approach to tackle the specific hurdles you've encountered on your windsurfing journey.

    Join me and a select group of fellow enthusiasts for six days of immersive learning and unforgettable experiences on the water. Together, we'll unlock the secrets of windsurfing and make this an unforgettable experience.

    Don't let this adventure slip away—reserve your spot today and let's embark on this journey together, where every gust brings us closer to mastery and unforgettable memories!

    Upon registration, you'll receive all the details you need, along with direct access to me for any additional questions or guidance. Let's make waves together!”

✓ The VIP Experience

🇹🇷🤙 Arrive in Turkey and let go…

Book your flight at your own convenience.

Once you arrive in Turkey, you can lean back and enjoy the VIP program.

🛎️⭐️ 7 nights in Yucca Boutique Hotel

7 Nights at the YUCCA Hotel Alacati, rated with 8.4 Stars on Booking. It’s one of the few hotels in walking distance to the windsurf spot.

Turkish Breakfast Included.

Double Room for 2 persons.

⛵️Pro Gear Rental at the ASPC Center

Once you arrive at the spot ASPC is our Hub for the week.

It’s equipped with an enormous number of boards and rigs from NeilPryde and JP of the latest generation. The full week of pro rental is included.

✅ Coaching

One key pillar of the week is to tackle your personal goal on the water.

We will have six days of personal coaching on and off the water with Nico and another Pro Windsurfer as Co-Coach.

🖥️ Improved Video Analysis

During the week will film and analyze your progress. With three Video Analysis Sessions, we will be able to visualize your mistakes and correct them.

📸 Your Memories

Nico’s Videographer, Lars, will be on the spot on a daily basis to cover your progress and make sure you have an unforgettable memory from the experience… in 4K.

🥗 Daily Healthy Lunch

Energy and good food are important! Therefore, you will be served an included, daily Lunch right next the beach at the Sorf Garden Restaurant, rated with 4.6 Stars on google.

🍺🌅 Drinks and the Sea

Rest, hang out and have a drink at the best spot in town, right by the sea and while watching the action. Whether it’s in between your sessions or a beer at the end of the day.

🎖️ T-Shirt & Watershirt

You will receive an exclusive

NP7 Experience T-Shirt and

NP7 Experience Water Shirt.

💡 Personal Gear Advise and discount

At the end of the week, we will provide you a gear recommendation, based on your level and progress.

You’ll receive an exclusive one time 10% Surfcenter Discount on any gear, which is not on sale.

Total Booking Price: 3.650€ incl. VAT

 

🇹🇷 About the Experience

Discover Alacati bay on the windsurf board

Upwind and downwind excursions, accompanied by a safety boat.

Alacati City Touring

Visit the historic old town and dine in the lively streets of Alacati. The Turkish cuisine is famous for rich spices and tasty food.

A group to remember

What makes the experience special is to share these unforgettable moments with a group of enthusiastic windsurfers.

Nothing is better to share the stories of the day with someone, who understands what windsurfing is about.

  • The key is the right balance between training on the water and theory on land.

    On water coaching we all provide direct feedback and individual focus points with two pro coaches. We’ll work with daily tasks and goals.

    The video analysis will help you visualize your mistakes and understand why and how you have to change your technique.

    The focus points on Fin and Foil

    - Improving your technique to go faster

    - Control your gear in strong wind or chop

    - Get planing in less wind

    - Improve moves such as 

    • the planing power jibe

    • the duck jibe

    • the fast tack

    - Identifying your mistakes

    - Understanding the “whys” behind your mistakes and finding solutions

  • Daily technique, gear tuning and rigging clinics will help you understand the complex world of maneuvers and gear.

    Nico draws from his long experience of teaching people online and in person.

    • Understanding how sails work

    • Trim, Harness Lines, Boom, Downhaul, Battens

    • Understanding how boards work

    • Footstraps, Mastbase, Constructions Shapes

    • Deep dive: Fins

    • Deep dive: Foils

    - Learning to choose and find the right kit for your needs and prevailing conditions

 

“A big outcome with little effort.

Simply book your flight, arrive and immerse yourself. Meet new likeminded people, enjoy the sun and saltwater on your skin and get a taste of the Turkish culture. Come home with a new skillset on the water and unforgettable memories.”

 

🏖️ The Spot

Alaçatı, located on Turkey's western coast, is famous for its consistent winds, making it a prime destination for windsurfers. Its charming atmosphere, with cobblestone streets and vibrant nightlife, adds to its appeal as a holiday spot. Alongside windsurfing, you can enjoy beautiful beaches and a lively town center with boutique shops and delicious Turkish cuisine.

✅ Easy entry, blue water, a safe bay and shorts weather: A windsurfing paradise.

 

🛫 Travel & Gear

We will be by your side with all information about travel and help with arrangements.

  • Travel: The airport you will be flying to is Izmir. You can book your own rental car or we can arrange an airport transfer for you. A rental car is recommended to visit the town and to be mobile. The windsurfing spot is in walking distance from the hotel

  • Gear rental: The hub for our clinic is the ASPC. It’s equipped with an enormous number of boards and rigs from NeilPryde and JP of the latest generation. The full week of rental is included.

  • Gear storage: If you want to bring your own gear, you can do so and store it right on the spot at the ASPC. You can reserve the full week of storage right through me.

After confirmed sign-up you will be added to a WhatsApp group with all participants so we can form groups to share car etc.

 

I’m looking forward to a week full of learnings, memories and action with you!

Nico Prien - Pro Windsurfer, PWA President, Watersport Enthusiast

At the end of the week

 

📝 Week plan

Monday: Arrival day / registration

Tuesday - Saturday:

10.00 - 13.00 Coaching

- lunch break -

14.00 - 17.00 Coaching

(flexible schedule to maximize wind conditions)

Sunday: 10.00 - 13.00 Coaching / Departure

You will receive a more detailed schedule prior to the week. A daily schedule will be provided on the spot.

 

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • After booking you will receive an invoice with a 50% non-refundable deposit.

    The other half is due one week before the event.

    You can pay via bank transfer or PayPal.

  • Upon your request (see registration form), the hotel can arrange a Transfer from Izmir Airport. The transfer will be charged separately by the hotel.

  • Our sport is dependent on nature, so despite good connections, unfortunately I can’t book the wind for us. ;-)

    However, there are theory lessons and other activities planned for the less windy days.

  • The standard term is a shared double room, so if you bring your partner or friend, he or she can stay with you in the double room at an extra charge of 300€.

  • Of course, it’s a nicer group feeling to stay together in the same place.

    However, if you live close by or want to book your own stay, the price will be reduced by 600€.

  • Turkish Airlines is the best Airline to fly with windsurfing equipment. We have to book a special transfer for you, which offers enough space to bring the gear.

    We can reduce the experience price by 400€ if you don’t want to rent the gear.

  • No, you can simply book a double room for yourself. In that case, we can charge 300€ extra. You can choose that option in the registration.