Vass, as it’s known amongst windsurfing aficionados, is an absolute belter of a resort when it comes to reliable wind. Throughout most of the summer months, usually around 2pm, Eric, a thermal Katabatic wind blows up. He’s pretty punctual and produces winds within the force 4 to 6 range most days. Sometimes he’s backed up by a prevailing north westerly and when that occurs all hell breaks loose. Eric comes in the form of a cross-shore, blowing the more hapless drifters down toward Vassiliki harbour. Morning winds conversely, tend to be light and on-shore, ideal for beginners and practising those totty impressing freestyle manoeuvres.
At Vassiliki itself you don't see too many kitesurfers as most of them head to the north of Lefkada island where the winds tend to be more on-shore. However, some competent riders can be found sharing the water with windsurfers. As at the time of writing no kitesurfing tuition is available at Vass.