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Transporting windsurfing equipment abroad

By Jonathan Clarke

Windsurfing equipment

After getting all your kit through two airports and successfully out of the airport, you'd have thought it'd be all plain sailing.

Well it will be, provided you know how you're getting you and your kit from the hotel to the beach every day. A hire car is undoubtedly the easiest way to move your gear from point A to B, assuming you've a roof-rack of course.

The off-road capability of a rugged 4x4 could prove invaluable if you want to reach some of those harder to reach spots.

There are two ways to transport windsurfing boards by car: on a rack or inside. If you can get a car with a roof rack then your choices are wider and many estate cars and 4x4s will do the job well for you. The off-road capability of a rugged 4x4 could prove invaluable if you want to reach some of those harder to reach spots.

Windsurfing equipment

An advantage of carrying your boards and sails on top of the car is that it means you can keep most of the unwanted sand and water away from the vehicle's interior. Return a car that's caked in sand and you're bound to incur a hefty cleaning charge. Try to keep the car as clean and damage-free as you can.


An advantage of carrying your boards and sails on top of the car is that it means you can keep most of the unwanted sand and water away from the vehicle's interior..

At HolidayExtras.com we offer a comprehensive car hire service at many locations around the globe, including a great number of top windsurfing spots. We can help you find a 4x4 or estate car that'll be perfect for your holiday.

If you're lucky enough to be heading for a windsurfing holiday in Maui, Hawaii then you may also want to consider paying Mauivans a visit. They can provide you with a highly specialised service when it comes to hiring a van for windsurfing.

Remember to book your airport parking, airport hotel and airport lounge with HolidayExtras.com.

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