The Grenadines
Kitesurfing in Grenadines Islands
Fly to the Grenadines, base yourself in a comfortable Union Island hotel, and explore warm-water kite spots, island-hopping boat trips, and excellent kitesurfing and wing foil conditions just minutes away.
Fly to the Grenadines, stay on Union Island, and explore warm-water kite spots, island-hopping boat trips, and strong kitesurfing and wing foil conditions minutes away.
JT Pro Center is your kitesurfing school, wing foil center, accommodation base, and local guide in the heart of the Grenadines.
JT Pro Center is your kitesurfing school, wing foil center, accommodation base and local guide in the heart of the Grenadines.
✓ 8 islands, one base
✓ Spots 10 to 15 min away
✓ Warm water all year
✓ Lessons & excursions
The best kite spots of the Caribbean
One base, the whole archipelago
JT Pro Center is based on Union Island in the heart of the Grenadines, with accommodation options nearby and warm-water kitesurfing and wing foil spots just minutes away. Learn kitesurfing, improve your riding, or join boat trips to explore nearby Grenadines kite spots on day and half-day excursions.
Union Island is a practical base for kiting the Grenadines without needing to live on a catamaran. Stay on Union Island, kite the main spots, and discover the Grenadines by boat without needing a catamaran cruise.
Useful information
Plan Your Kitesurfing Holiday in the Grenadines
Currency & ATM
The Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is pegged to the US dollar: 1 US$ = 2.67 EC$. US cash is widely accepted; banks and ATMs are available on Union Island.
Flights to the Grenadines
Fly to Barbados or St. Vincent, then take an inter island flight to Union Island with SVG Air. The Argyle International Airport on St. Vincent also offers connections from North America.
For full travel details, check our guide on how to get to Union Island.
Hotels in the Grenadines
Staying on Union Island puts you minutes from the spots. We are an agent for hotels and villas, ask us to check current accommodation options and eligible Kite Beach amenities.
Wind & weather
Wind Season: mid-November to July
The best winds for learning run from mid-November to the end of July. Air sits around 30°C and water around 28°C all year, no wetsuit needed, and the trade wind season is mostly sunny.
The kite spots
Every spot, a short hop away
Union Island offers great spots, and the rest of the Grenadines are 10 to 15 minutes by speedboat. We run day kite safari tours to the neighbouring spots on our speedboat or partner sailboat.
Island by island
The islands of the Grenadines
From your base on Union Island, here is what each island offers, how to get there, what to do, and the kitesurfing spots and rules.
01
Home spot
The heart of the Grenadines
Union Island
With its unique scenery, Union Island has become a kitesurfing paradise. In the middle of the Grenadines and only 15 minutes from every other island and kite spot, it has an airport with daily flights from Barbados and good hotels to stay in. The JT Pro Center chose Union as its primary base for its two main Grenadines spots. If you are coming to kitesurf or wing foil, reserve your stay through JT Pro Center for the smoothest organisation, so accommodation, lessons, gear and boat days are planned together before you arrive.
Own airport
2 main spots
15 min to everything
Getting here
Fly to Barbados or St. Vincent, then take an inter island flight to Union Island with SVG Air. The Argyle International Airport on St. Vincent also offers connections from North America. For full travel details, see our getting here guide.
To do
There is plenty to do, experience the real island life far from the usual tourist heavy destinations, eat in the various restaurants, learn to kitesurf, or head out diving and fishing with our partners. Visit Happy Island or Thomson Island for sunset drinks, and see things to do.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing doesn’t get any better than on Union! With its varied coastline, the island has spots for everyone, whether you like flat water or waves. The JT Pro Center is on Kite Beach in Clifton, next to the small airport.
You must be able to ride upwind to kitesurf on your own on Union Island.
02
Advanced · choppy
The uninhabited turquoise paradise
The Tobago Cays
As the marine park of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Tobago Cays are a memorable snorkeling area where you can swim with turtles and see tropical fish. The islands are uninhabited but only a 15 minute speedboat ride from Union Island and the JT Pro Center.
Marine park
Turtles & reef
15 min by boat
Getting here
Staying on Union Island, reach the Tobago Cays by water taxi, a JT Pro Center kite tour or a snorkeling excursion. Coming by sailing boat, you can anchor in the bay; a fee of 15 EC$ per person per day is collected by the rangers. Check Tobago Cays visitor information for park details.
To do
The Tobago Cays are a famous anchorage in the Caribbean. Jump off the boat for an amazing snorkeling experience among the lush reef and the sea turtles surrounding Baradal Island. A beach BBQ lobster stop can be amazing; ask for Romeo, one of the reliable BBQ masters of the islands.
Kitesurfing
The Tobago Cays are a beautiful Grenadines kite spot, with crystal blue water and constant wind, though the kitesurfing itself is not the best, as the water is fairly choppy. Ride the huge lagoon or the waves along the outer reef if you are a good kiter; the reef can be shallow in places. A great option is to downwind from the Cays back to Union Island.
Kitesurfing is regulated. No launching from Baradal Island, launch only from Jamesby or Petit Tabac. Do not kite between sailboats.
03
Beginner friendly
Beaches & a charming village
Mayreau
Mayreau is one of Union Island’s neighbouring islands, just a 15 minute boat ride away, with Salt Whistle Bay, often described as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and a charming hilltop village.
Salt Whistle Bay
Shallow lagoon
15 min by boat
Getting here
Get there by taxi boat or simply join one of the organized tours with the JT Pro Center. Coming by sailing boat, you can anchor in Salt Whistle Bay, where the kite spot is located.
To do
Mayreau has a beautiful beach for relaxing and swimming in calm water. It’s a must to visit the little village on the hillside, facing the sunset, with its beautiful little church, it’s a charming village in the Grenadines.
Kitesurfing
Mayreau has one spot on the upwind part of Salt Whistle Bay, the most suitable area for beginners, as the side onshore wind offers a nice shallow lagoon to progress in. Some of the best kickers in the Grenadines are here, plus a few nice waves for surfing along the point when there is no wind.
It is no longer allowed to kite in the flat water part in front of the boats.
04
Advanced waves
Your private island resort
Palm Island
Palm Island is a private-island setting close to Union Island, with reef waves for advanced riders when access is available. Palm Island has reef wave riding for advanced kiters and a white sand beach setting only a mile from Union Island. Ask us to confirm current island and resort access before planning a stay or day visit. Palm Island Resort is currently closed for renovations. Union Island offers a private villa luxury stay for guests who want comfort while staying close to JT Pro Center.
Private island
Reef waves
1 mile from Union
Getting here
Palm Island is reached from Union Island by local boat connections. Resort stays, day access and hotel booking status must be confirmed before planning around it.
To do
When Palm Island Resort is operating and available to guests, resort amenities may include beach, dining and leisure options. Confirm current access before planning.
Kitesurfing
Launching can be tricky and the lagoon is a little choppy for freestyle, but once you reach the outer reef you’ll be blessed with reef wave riding in the Grenadines.
You must be an advanced kiteboarder to surf the Palm Island waves.
05
Scenery · experts
The sandy lost paradise
Mopion
Nothing is quite like Mopion, a small island of sand in the middle of the sea, surrounded by protective reef, with a single umbrella providing the only shade.
Sand island
Snorkeling
By kite day tour
Getting here
Reach it with one of our kite day tours or with your own sailboat.
To do
Mopion is a romantic little island for suntanning, snorkeling and beautiful sunsets. Have a look at the beach restaurant on PSV, the hotel right in front of Mopion, for a really nice lunch.
Kitesurfing
The spot, with its shallow reefs, can be pretty dangerous, but everyone should see this sandy island once in their life. It’s a great place to start a downwinder to Union Island.
Shallow reefs make this experts only, best enjoyed for the scenery.
06
Not for beginners
The celebrity hideaway
Mustique
Mustique is a favoured hideaway for celebrities and for anyone looking to enjoy a quiet holiday in its luxurious villas.
Luxury villas
Basil’s Bar
Fly or sail
Getting here
Reach Mustique by sailboat, or by daily flights and a ferry from St. Vincent and Barbados. We do not offer day tours, as the kite spots are not worth the trip on their own.
To do
A very exclusive island where you can enjoy the several beaches and activities, horseback riding, private parties, or simply a drink at the famous Basil’s Bar.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing on Mustique isn’t the easiest. L’Ansecoi offers nice waves and flat water for freestyle but is a little gusty on east winds; Pasture Bay gets cleaner winds but a big beach break with onshore wind. We offer kite lessons from Mustique to Union Island, a small private plane can pick you up for a day of lessons.
Not for beginners, conditions are gusty and exposed.
07
No kite spots
The doorway to the Grenadines
Bequia
Coming down from the northern islands, you’ll pass by Bequia, the doorway to the Grenadines. Unfortunately, no good kitesurfing spots are available here.
Customs stop
Local market
By ferry
Getting here
If you’re not sailing your own boat, reach Bequia by ferry from St. Vincent or the Grenadines.
To do
Most people stop on Bequia with their sailboats to clear customs, visit the island and explore the local market.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing on Bequia is largely unknown. There may be a couple of spots on the windward side, but most launching areas are very difficult and the lagoon has a lot of coral heads.
Planning to kitesurf? Come to Union Island instead.
08
Kiting forbidden
The new luxury paradise
Canouan
Canouan has its own international jetport and a luxury golf resort in the Caribbean, covering most of the island. Its blue lagoon is a striking part of the Grenadines. If you want ultimate luxury over kitesurfing convenience, you can fly into Canouan and be picked up by our boat for the 40 minute ride to kite on Union Island. We still recommend staying in the luxury villa on Union Island for easier organisation close to JT Pro Center.
International jetport
Golf resort
Blue lagoon
Getting here
Canouan has its own international jetport with connections, and can also be reached by ferry from St. Vincent or the Grenadines.
To do
Staying in the resort, enjoy the luxury amenities as well as the amazing golf and the beautiful lagoon.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing on Canouan is unfortunately forbidden.
Kiting is not permitted on Canouan.
Flights to the Grenadines
Fly to the Grenadines and Stay on Union Island
Fly FromUSA · Europe · worldwide
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Barbados , BGI
No overnight
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St. Vincent , AIA
One overnight
Union IslandYou’ve arrived
With daily flights from Barbados to Union Island, connections are simple and smooth with the local airline. Check the details below, then message us if you want help matching flights, transfers, accommodation, lessons and boat days.
Grenadines accommodation
Where to stay
Planning to learn kitesurfing or wing foiling in the Grenadines? Message us to reserve your Grenadines holiday, and we will help match your stay, lessons, gear and boat days.
Near the spot
Mer et Sel Villa & Suites
If you want to stay in the Grenadines, Mer et Sel Villa and Suites gives you direct views of the Tobago Cays and Mayreau.
The school
Learn Kitesurfing from Union Island
Private lessons with instructor support, safety boat support and lesson plans refined over many seasons. Pair them with your stay for a full kite holiday.
Book your kite trip in the Grenadines
Lessons, excursions, accommodation and travel help, tell us your dates and we’ll plan it all from Union Island.