No where in Central America is the sport of windsurfing better enjoyed than at Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. A man-made lake of 75 square kms, Lake Arenal lies adjacent to Arenal Volcano and is used as a hydroelectric dam. Lake Arenal is 24 miles long and is situated at 11 degrees latitude, and is 1,525 feet above sea level. With 48 square miles of surface area, the average surrounding air temp: 70-80 degrees, while the water temperature generally averages 73 degrees. The shallow, warm waters provide ideal conditions for boarders, while the high winds are unusually stable; is is very-very typical to sail one sail size all day. In addition, there are several hotels which provide specialized equipment for those interested in either renting gear of taking lessons during your visit; top of the line gear is available allowing boarders to leave their equipment at home.

The western end of Lake Arenal is one of the world's premier windsurfing spots, having been compared to Italy's Lake Garda and the Columbia River Gorge. During the dry season, the wind speed averages 33 miles an hour, a velocity than only experienced windsurfers can handle. As the gale increases, the lake's surface becomes choppy, and expert surfers use the waves to jump high into the air.