Horizon Watersports
Horizon Watersports
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Surfing & Windsurfing • Water Sports • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece4,411 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Unforgettable moments with friends. As you can see, we took boats and canoes and explored the place and caves.
I would love to visit again.
I would love to visit again.
Written March 12, 2019
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Jo G
3 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
I have recently completed the 5 week dinghy instructor course at Horizon Watersports in Nidri, and what an amazing time I have had! The company had been recommended to me to do my instructor training, and it was a clear winner for me after looking into other options in the UK offering similar courses. It was near impossible to find another place offering so much training in an ideal location for such a great price thanks to their instructor training foundation.
I booked very last minute, only a few weeks before the course was due to start, but Caroline and Natalie could not have been more helpful and efficient over email offering advice, information and guidance to help me decide whether the course was right for me and organising logistics. Caroline was also extremely helpful in helping me to find work as an instructor after the course, and have since been offered work experience and a job thanks to her.
There were five students on the course in total, and we were all met at the airport by Natalie when we arrived. We flew into Preveza airport, only a short 50 minute transfer to the accommodation in Nidri. We spent the first week in apartments in Nidri and then moved to apartments in Perigiali for the remaining time. Both places were no more than 20 minutes walk from Horizon, were comfortable and clean, with en suite bathrooms and basic kitchen facilities.
The Horizon centre itself was great. Huge sailing area, nice beach, kit compound, kit simulators, a small classroom area, car park, and lots of places to sit and chill. The course was run by Jake, who was an amazing teacher, so knowledgable and enthusiastic and incredibly patient. In the first four weeks of the course, we were taken through a variety of RYA qualifications: levels 1-3 dinghy sailing, seamanship skills, sailing with spinnakers and powerboat level 2. The fifth and final week of the course was the official instructor training week with external RYA assessors, and a moderation day at the end, which all of us students passed and are now dinghy instructors! The majority of the sailing we did on laser picos and rs 2000s.
Being at Horizon I have learned so much more than simply the content of the RYA syllabus. We were really able to get an insight into how a centre is actually run, working as part of a team with daily set up and pack down. We were able to learn extra skills such as how to give safety chats to customers, use a vhf radio, take part in youth club and do on-water recovery. The quality of the training we received really was second to none.
It wasn’t all hard graft all the time though. There were regular social events running such as a trip to Lefkada, punch and dips evening up the mountain and charity rum shack which were all great fun. The lively port town of Nidri is an amazing place to explore, with lots of little shops and restaurants, and of course the beautiful backdrop of the blue sea and the green mountains.
But without a shadow of doubt, it has been the Horizon staff that have made my time here so unforgettable. The whole team could not have been more welcoming and friendly to all of us. Thank you to Fin, Tom, Katie and Orlagh who gave us all a warm welcome and always took the time to chat, despite only our brief overlap of time before you all went home! Also to Archie and Will who joined us for only the last part of our time here but were always helpful and friendly and made us feel part of the team. Biggest thanks have to go to Jake, James and Natalie who were with us for the duration of the course. These guys have gone over and above for all of us, giving us so much knowledge, help, support, kindness, enthusiasm and good humour. It really has been working alongside such an incredible team that really inspired me to work hard and have fun every day. I really look forward to starting my career in watersports hopefully working with these guys in the future. Cannot recommend them enough!
Thank you Horizon!
I booked very last minute, only a few weeks before the course was due to start, but Caroline and Natalie could not have been more helpful and efficient over email offering advice, information and guidance to help me decide whether the course was right for me and organising logistics. Caroline was also extremely helpful in helping me to find work as an instructor after the course, and have since been offered work experience and a job thanks to her.
There were five students on the course in total, and we were all met at the airport by Natalie when we arrived. We flew into Preveza airport, only a short 50 minute transfer to the accommodation in Nidri. We spent the first week in apartments in Nidri and then moved to apartments in Perigiali for the remaining time. Both places were no more than 20 minutes walk from Horizon, were comfortable and clean, with en suite bathrooms and basic kitchen facilities.
The Horizon centre itself was great. Huge sailing area, nice beach, kit compound, kit simulators, a small classroom area, car park, and lots of places to sit and chill. The course was run by Jake, who was an amazing teacher, so knowledgable and enthusiastic and incredibly patient. In the first four weeks of the course, we were taken through a variety of RYA qualifications: levels 1-3 dinghy sailing, seamanship skills, sailing with spinnakers and powerboat level 2. The fifth and final week of the course was the official instructor training week with external RYA assessors, and a moderation day at the end, which all of us students passed and are now dinghy instructors! The majority of the sailing we did on laser picos and rs 2000s.
Being at Horizon I have learned so much more than simply the content of the RYA syllabus. We were really able to get an insight into how a centre is actually run, working as part of a team with daily set up and pack down. We were able to learn extra skills such as how to give safety chats to customers, use a vhf radio, take part in youth club and do on-water recovery. The quality of the training we received really was second to none.
It wasn’t all hard graft all the time though. There were regular social events running such as a trip to Lefkada, punch and dips evening up the mountain and charity rum shack which were all great fun. The lively port town of Nidri is an amazing place to explore, with lots of little shops and restaurants, and of course the beautiful backdrop of the blue sea and the green mountains.
But without a shadow of doubt, it has been the Horizon staff that have made my time here so unforgettable. The whole team could not have been more welcoming and friendly to all of us. Thank you to Fin, Tom, Katie and Orlagh who gave us all a warm welcome and always took the time to chat, despite only our brief overlap of time before you all went home! Also to Archie and Will who joined us for only the last part of our time here but were always helpful and friendly and made us feel part of the team. Biggest thanks have to go to Jake, James and Natalie who were with us for the duration of the course. These guys have gone over and above for all of us, giving us so much knowledge, help, support, kindness, enthusiasm and good humour. It really has been working alongside such an incredible team that really inspired me to work hard and have fun every day. I really look forward to starting my career in watersports hopefully working with these guys in the future. Cannot recommend them enough!
Thank you Horizon!
Written October 1, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Eileen M
London, UK27 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Our family of four, including a 19 year and 17 year old rang from the Sunsail base on Lefka to enquire about windsurfing lessons and within an hours were on the water with our very chilled instructor Archi. He gave us clear instructions, positive encouragement and was very supportive. All the staff were brilliant - Emily who organised it all for us and a lovely Scottish girl on work placement explained the safety gear.
The place is well organised and supportive of local charities - great team and highly recommend.
The place is well organised and supportive of local charities - great team and highly recommend.
Written June 5, 2018
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MrJorrocks
London, UK17 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
A perfect place to learn the basics of wind surfing, dinghy sailing and kayaking in a safe environment. The team are caring and obliging, although there tended to be quite a bit of waiting around for kit sometimes to be ready. They haven't been open long, so it's sure to get better.
We found that the wind was very very light in the morning, and tended to pick up in the afternoon around 3.30 onwards, which was then a good time to go out on the water.
We found that the wind was very very light in the morning, and tended to pick up in the afternoon around 3.30 onwards, which was then a good time to go out on the water.
Written August 23, 2016
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johntravel2015
Folkestone, UK6 contributions
Sep 2015
Great rates and location. Most of the staff are fantastic and supportive.
One though in green shorts was very rude as I left. Not what I would expect from an instructor
One though in green shorts was very rude as I left. Not what I would expect from an instructor
Written October 25, 2015
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Hi John,
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a Trip Advisor review. As you may know, we are a brand new company this year and so all reviews are hugely appreciated. Thank you kindly for saying that the location and rates are good. I do hope that you enjoyed your time with us and will not be put off coming again. I am very surprised and very sorry to hear that you were let down by someone on the team. I can assure you that this is not the norm. All of our staff are enthusiastic, courteous, friendly individuals both in and out of work. If you would like to follow this matter up further please contact me on info@horizonwatersports.co.uk.
Please accept my apologies and may I thank you again for your positive comments regarding the centre and the staff.
Written October 28, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Omiros G
Athens, Greece199 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
I totally recommend that place for water-sports such windsurf and Sup, canoe .! The personnel is super friendly and helpful always paying attention to safety and making sure that we have lots of fun 🙏
Written August 26, 2019
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Aurelie J
Beaconsfield, UK75 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We spent a week with Horizon learning to windsurf, sail and paddle board and it was an amazing experience. The staff were all incredibly welcoming and accommodating and they made our stay very enjoyable. The teaching was brilliant and fun whilst very respecting all aspects of safety. We used all the kit available and made the most of our freedom pass. The place is really low key but very chilled and it is very easy to spend the day hanging out there and do all the water sports you want! Thank you Orla, James, Finn, Tom, Katie, Jake!
Written August 18, 2018
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Solstar7
Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany89 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
So we’ve just spent a week with these guys and they were absolutely great. Always happy to help. Very safe, 2 safety boats and the bay generally has an on shore breeze which means they can’t get blown off shore. In terms of equipment, they have laser pico’s, laser 2000, kayaks, windsurfers and paddle boards. If you are a total beginner they provide lessons. The seaview restaurant next door makes a great spot for lunch. Save yourself a fortune and use these guys instead of a Neilson holiday. Thanks Orla, Jake, James and the rest of the team you were great.
Written August 4, 2018
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James W
Manchester, UK17 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
The staff at Horizon were very friendly, professional and accommodating. They were efficient in setting up kit for 9 of us and made us feel safe out on the water. All of the kit we used was in great condition too.
Thanks, Horizon for a wonderful day out on the water.
Thanks, Horizon for a wonderful day out on the water.
Written July 7, 2018
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Paula T
24 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Thanks for an amazing week. The team were so friendly and supportive and the tuition was so helpful. The boys left as windsurfing fanatics and I left having tried it ( need more practice) and also tried paddle boarding. A great safe place to learn. Thankyou.
Written August 19, 2017
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Horizon W
Nidri, Greece3 contributions
Hi Simontski,
Apologies for the delayed reply to your question. I am having a little trouble with Trip Advisor. Each time I try to reply I am being asked to verify that I am Horizon Watersports, but then I get locked out before being able to verify?.
However, in the absence of your email address, I have had an idea...I am hoping that by writing this is the 'question' section you will see it.
I hope that your travels go well tomorrow and you make it to Vassiliki in time to enjoy your first evening relaxing in the Greek sunset.
We do offer both sailing and windsurfing. Our lessons are €55 for a 1.5 hour session or €80 or 2 hours. This prices includes all equipment needed including bouyancy aids and safety boat cover. We do lessons for all ages and our beginner lessons are suitable for people that have never even seen a windsurf board before.
We are about a 15mins drive from Vassiliki. If you would like more information or to book please email me via our website. I will be very happy to help.
Thank you
simontski
Shrewsbury, UK118 contributions
Hi. I arrive in vasiliki on Wednesday for 10 days. I’d like to learn to windsurf and maybe sail to some degree.
What do you offer?
Many thanks
Horizon W
Nidri, Greece3 contributions
Hi, Sorry that this reply is very late. I am hoping that you saw our attempt to reply to you, by using the question field. We were having trouble with our Tripadvisor account, but this has now been rectified and we can answer questions again. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. I hope you are having a great holiday in Greece.
hargraves67
Ilkley, UK6 contributions
Hi , we are a family with teenager children , we will be staying at Vathi on Meganisi the first week in August . Is it feasible to get to yourselves relatively easily from Vathy ?
Both children are interested in doing some water sports .
Horizon W
Nidri, Greece3 contributions
Hello. Yes it's easy enough from Vathy. We are in Nidri and there is a ferry running from Vathy to Nidri a couple of times a day. You can easily walk from the ferry port to our beach. Or you can hire a small motorboat. We hope to see you!
Hello, last woensdag three are some picture taken. I asked to take them. So special for me. The sound man with the beats woud eens to me. So I gave my tel nr and email adres. I hope he'll send them to me. Thanks you so much! Greetings Richard (the "old man with the orange short ") :-D
Horizon W
Nidri, Greece3 contributions
Hi Richard
Please keep an eye out facebook page and your photos may appear on there .
Thank you
lisaatbj@hotmail.com
Nottingham, UK
Can you tell me what Villa you used please
Horizon W
Nidri, Greece3 contributions
Hi
We have 3 Villas which have chosen to join our Membership scheme. When staying at these you get unlimited free - sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle board hire for the duration of your stay.
You can find these villas on the website nisosyachtcharter under 'holiday options'
VILLA NISOS
VILLA PASHALIA
VILLA LEMONI
We also have a membership package with VILLA HELEDONIA where by guests at the villa get 5 hours of free equipment hire per week. Please contact Get Active Lefkas.
We can also vouch for Pelican House. It is a lovely Villa with great views. There are many villas in the local area. The above 4 are currently the ones that offer free watersports as part of their package.
If you require any more help please feel free to email Horizon Watersports.
Tom R
Edinburgh, UK4 contributions
We are thinking about holiday in July, what would the cost of hiring a paddle board for 2 weeks cost, do you offer a discount, do you do all day or by the hour ? What other water sports activities do you offer? We have a 16 yr old son and we need to keep him occupied during the day !
Horizon W
Nidri, Greece3 contributions
Hello. Thank you for your enquiry.
Have you been to Lefkas Island before? It is a great island and there really is something for everyone.
We do rent paddle boards:
€10 for 1 hour
€40 for 5 hours (across any number of days)
€125 for a week
If you would like to hire a board for a week (€125) or 2 weeks (€250) it is best to do this sooner rather than later. If you would like to rent for a shorter period, you will be fine organising this nearer the time.
In addition to paddle boarding we also offer sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and powerboating. We provide tuition for all ages and abilities. Your son may like a 1.5hr lesson in one of these sports, or perhaps a course. Our RYA courses are run over 2 full days or 4 half days (your choice). A course results in an RYA qualification and certificate, which is always a fun achievement whilst on holiday.
I recommend you look at our Packages on our website. As a family you will find that one of our FREEDOM PASSES is the most cost effective way of enjoying all the activities. A Freedom Pass entitles you to unlimited equipment hire, a 1.5hr lesson each day and a bike ride with our friends at Get Active.
I hope you find this information useful, please feel free to ask any further questions.You will find our email and contact details on the Horizon Watersports website.
Thank you again
Caroline
Sara T
Kendal, England, United Kingdom32 contributions
Hi, please can you let me know how much it would cost for my son 13 yrs old and myself to try paddle boarding & do we need to pre-book?
We arrive on the 16th & hope to make time to have a go!
Many thanks
Sara & callum.
Aurora D
Nidri, Greece9 contributions
Dear Sara,
Great to hear from you!
We run a 45 minute 'Intro to Paddle Boarding' session for €16 per person. This involves learning the correct strokes and techniques for paddling, followed by some fun activities with an instructor which will increase your confidence on the water. As we are very busy throughout August we do recommend booking in advance. For more information or to book please contact info@horizonwatersports. co.uk.
I hope that this information helps.
Kind regards,
Aurora
Libby F
Chester, UK8 contributions
Do you have to be staying at a specific hotel to come here or can we come for the day and rent dinghies etc? We are really keen to do some water sports before we leave!,
Thank you,
Libby
Aurora D
Nidri, Greece9 contributions
Dear Libby,
Absolutely anyone is welcome at Horizon - you don't need to be staying at a particular hotel. We provide recommendations for accommodation on our website, due to the knowledge and experience we have of those properties. However you don't have to be staying at them to use our equipment. Please do come down and see us! We are open 10.00 - 19.00 everyday.
Kind regards,
Aurora