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LEVEL 1: Important safety rules are:




--> Always wear a USCG life vest or jacket which has a whistle.
--> Never leave the board to try to swim ashore. Always stay with the windsurfing board.
--> Do not sail in offshore winds. ( Wind blowing from the shore out to sea. )
--> Never windsurf alone. Always have a Companion.
--> Always check the weather before going out.
--> Always Inform somebody that you are going to sail and give him your plan
--> Wear proper clothing.
--> Know the signs of hypothemia and in warm weather, drink plenty of water !
--> The first time you shiver return to shore.
--> Always check you equipment before going out

windsurfing lessons

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LEVEL 1: Learn to Windsurf

* Dry land simulation

* On the water instruction!

It is the only lesson offered with full dry-land simulation before you get on the water. Relaxed setting with the simulator includes acomplete lesson on wind theory. A complete introduction to windsurfing that gets you sailing! You will learn wind and sailing directions, basic board and sail handling skills, stance, steering and all the fundamentals for windsurfing!

Fanatic VIPER

FOR YOUR FIRST STEPS ...........AND EVERYTHING AFTER!

Short and wide is not the answer! I have personally tested Fanatic Viper in Greece. Viper has a range of Beginner/Family boards - the vast windsurfing needs for Fun and enjoy.

A daggerboard system vastly increases the sub planing performance by offering additional stability. This is the proven guarantee to staying upwind/coming back to the beach, critical for beginners and light wind cruising. Advanced windsurfers can also enjoy the Vipers as light wind Freeride boards, with plenty of footstrap positions to choose from and an optional tuning kit to further boost performance.

Key Features:

- Straight outline shape concept

- for better upwind and rig steering

- Maximum sub planing performance

- due to outline/volume combination

- Fully removable daggerboard

- essential for beginners, far bigger wind range, extra stability

- Softdeck covers the whole deck area

- thermo-heated surface for higher surface durability

- Great allround performance for Freeride sailing

- Easy nose handle for carrying/stabilising

Home-made boards

Your home-made board,

Hajj… dear surfers,

Before we continue with our fitness program, let us all see what you've got !!!

Let us open a small competitions about home made windsurf boards J

Most of you (old surfers) start to surf back in late eighties (80’). In that time it was very popular to make your own boat. Agree?

Send me your photo and I will publish it … than we will organise a small competition… the most beautiful boat will be on the top of my blog and I will personally send to the winner a small but nice present !!!

It is a promise…

Waiting for your posts…

Windsurfing Exercise

Windsurfing Exercise Program...

Dear Windsurfers,
Have you ever thought about how much your sailing could improve if your body was in peak condition to go windsurfing...?
Can you imagine the feeling when you throw down a huge trick that you never used to be able to do...?
Wouldn't you like to be ready for the coming season...?

Core Strength & Balance

As windsurfing incorporates a lot of twisting and rotating, core strength plays a critical part in controlling the movements on your board. The stronger your core, the easier it will be to perform more challenging manoeuvres and maintain good form. It will also help reduce the risk of injury.

Back Extension
--> Lie on the stability ball with your feet against a wall for support.
--> Keeping your back straight and your hands behind your head, slowly lower your trunk towards the floor bending from the hips and then slowly raise back to a straight body position.
--> To make it harder, hold a weight plate above your head.

Stability Ball Balance Twist

--> Kneel on the ball whilst holding a weight plate or medicine ball in your hands.
--> Twist the weight / medicine ball from one side of your body to the other whilst maintaining your balance.
--> If kneeling is too easy, perform the exercise with one foot and one knee on the ball.

Windsurfing with Friends

Crazy Windsurfing

..... photos will tell you everything..

Windsurfing holidays in Greece

Windsurfing holidays in Greece


Our windsurfing holidays in Greece make this exciting and exhilarating sport accessible to everybody. If you have ever wanted to learn windsurfing, Greece is a great place to start.

One of the best destinations for windsurfing in Greece is Vassiliki, but we started our journey on Krf. One of Europe’s most famous windsurfing destinations and a well had known Mecca for windsurfers who want to blast on flat water. The awe-inspiring mountains of Lefkas ensure that the action doesn’t stop at the beach, with great terrain for all mountain bikers, but we have rented a Jeep :-))



Greece, with its blue seas, warm summers, dramatic mountains and unique way-of-life create a fantastic atmosphere for beach holidays abroad. Every day of our windsurfing holidays we enjoyed windsurfing independently within there designated sailing areas, which stay open until the last windsurfer returns to the beach at the end of the day. We saw wonderfully options to visit…


This was our favourite beach : Ipsos

And let me tell you something about this perfect boat. It is probably the most innovative boards ever offered. All carefully designed for the recreational market with soft, comfortable full EVA decks and easy integrated transportation systems. (patented build-in wheel).

Simply the ultimate kid’s board in a modern manoeuvrable and fast, but still easy to sail short package.

WINDSURFING in Croatia

A little bit about the history
First windsurfers came in Croatia in the early 1970's. They were Western Europe tourists from Germany or Belgium. Croat and other tourists were stunned and amazed by their appearance!

Ok, since, after all my origin is from Croatia and I was first windsurf instructor back in 1980's, let me tell you about the best places to surf in Croatia:
The two main places I will talk about are Korcula town or Premantura (near Pula).

Pros for Korcula - we've been there many times and thought it was beautiful, and if you do the windsurfing bit of your holiday in Korcula (as opposed to Premantura) it means your total travel is a lot less.Cons - You can't find any windsurfing schools on the internet but there are ones. I know they exist - I talked to the people running one when I was there in 2006, but like to get things sorted out a bit before we travel.

Pros for Pula - Pula looks amazing. Check a useful site (www.windsurfing.hr) and have already - accommodation is at huge campsite that is overpriced and not really your thing (although the boyswould probably enjoy it).
Bol, island of Brac - Everybody knows this is very popular for windsurfing, and I was there last year and, to be honest, were fairly under whelmed by the place, nowadays. Possibly because I had heard and I know how fantastic it was, so it was never going to live up to your expectations. Also, I spent over a week on Brac (mainly Supertar) so would like to see somewhere new.

Dahab

10. Windsurfing in Dahab

Dahab is situated in the wind chanel of the Gulf of Aqaba. Because of pressure differences between the hot dessert and the sea, the wind is blowing at almost 300 days a year at 4 Bft. and above, providing perfect conditions for windsurfing.
In summer when temperature raises up to 40 degress this spot turns into a high wind area(7 bft+) with constant wind all day and night. August and September are the best month for Dahab windsurfing, unless you're not afraid of the hot sun. In the morning the wind blows a little offshore but in the afternoon it turns to sideshore from the left.

Cape Verde

9. Cape Verde

The Cape Verde islands are a small archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic, 1,500 km south of the Canary Islands and approximately 450 km off the western coast of Senegal. The archipelago is formed by 10 main islands and about 8 islets.
The Cape Verde islands can be divided into two main groups. The Sotavento group (sotavento means leeward) is the southeast group of islands which include Santiago, Majo, Fogo and Brava. The Barlavento group (windward islands) is the northwest group of islands, which includes Santo Antoa, Sao Vicente, Santa Luzia, San Nicolau, Sal and Boa Vista. The Barlavento islands, situated in the trade wind zone, are more interesting for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
One of the windiest surf destinations close to Europe, Cape Verde is worth a visit year-round, but the best period for windsurfing is from November to June, when the wind is more strong and reliable. The great advantage of Cape Verde as a windsurfing destination is a variety of conditions available, from blasting to big waves. With so many distinctive spots, Cape Verde is a real paradise for windsurfing.

Beginner Windsurfing - The Most Excellent Windsurfing Mast Support

The Most Excellent Windsurfing Mast Support



Windsurfing Universal Joints to Reflect On


This is a windsurfing element that you should reflect on when you are about selecting a windsurfing board. Remember that the mast of windsurfs can only be maneuvered through the universal joint. In most cases, these have been known as the mast support. These are also in three main categories which are tendon, rubber and mechanical. To begin with, the tendon windsurfing mast support is what is to be had with two of more connectors. Examples of these connectors include the US support of the Euro pin support. This type of mast support is commonly used by expert windsurfers. Remember that this is due to their flexibility and force.
The rubber mast support is mostly used by halfway windsurfers and the mechanical mast support is commonly used by first time surfers. This type of mast support is also easy when haulage is being done. What is special about these mast supports is that they can be bought separately as accessories when considering repairs or total modification of the whole windsurfing board.

Naxos

8. Naxos

Naxos is the largest island in the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea. Hora, the largest city and capital of the island (sometimes called Naxos City) has about 7,000 inhabitants. Mount Zas on Naxos is the highest peak in the Cyclades ((1,004 m). According to mythology, the young Zeus was raised in a cave on Mt. Zas ("Zas" meaning "Zeus").
On Naxos, you can enjoy waist-deep lagoon and a wave spot in a single location. The lagoon is protected by the reef and has sandy seabed. Inside the lagoon conditions are great for freestyle and slalom. There is a marked gateway at the offshore reef, showing the way to the wave spot. The waves (usually from 1 to 2.5 m high) provides excellent jumping and backside riding conditions. The windsurfing season on Naxos lasts from May to October. Summer months, when meltelmi blows, are the best time to go.

Rhodes

7. Rhodes

Rhodes is one of the Greek Dodecanese Islands located in the Aegean Sea 250 kilometres south east of the mainland (port of Piraeus). The name "Rhodes" comes from "island of the roses". Rhodes has a unique physical scenery that does not stop to impress its visitors. Also unique is its climate: Rhodes is called the island of sun because of its 320 days of sunshine a year.
Windsurfing season on Rhodes begins in March and lasts until the end of November, but the best time to go to Rhodes for windsurfing, of course, is the summer, especially the months of July and August. In the mornings the water is flat and the wind is calm, but by midday the wind picks up and the waves start to swell, and by the afternoon the wind is really blowing. In other words, the Rhodes windsurfing conditions are good for surfers of all ages and abilities.

Basic Windsurfing Gear

Basic Windsurfing Gear

Basic windsurfing gear consists of all of the parts of the actual windsurfer board and the accessories that are worn by windsurfers or used to store or maintain their boards.
The basic windsurfer consists of the board, sail, and rig. The board is usually made of a composite of materials and has a rear fin for steering. The board might also have a center rib or fin underneath for additional stability or steering ease. The sail provides the propulsion for the windsurfer and sails come in various sizes depending upon the type of windsurfing being done and the expertise of the rider. The part of windsurfing gear known as the rig consists of three additional parts.
The rig consists of a boon, mast, and mast base. The boon is the harness loop that the windsurfer grips to turn the mast and sail to steer the board. The mast is the pole that is turned by the boom and to which the said is attached. The mast base is the swivel joint where the mast fits into the board. It is a swivel joint to allow the mast to be easily turned.
Although the original windsurfer was made of polyethylene, most modern boards are made of an expanded polystyrene foam core between a sandwich of carbon fiber, Kevlar, or fiberglass in a matrix of epoxy. The racing boards are light in weight averaging between 5 and 7 kilograms. The boards designed for beginners are generally heavier weighting between 8 and 15 kilograms. The sails are usually made from mono film Dacron and Mylar reinforced by a Kevlar mesh.

Dominican Republic

6. Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Cabarete

In the morning wind conditions in Cabarete are good for beginners or children: the wind is very light and the water tends to be flat. In the afternoon the wind increases for intermediate and expert level windsurfing, and blows until 6 p.m. The normal wind direction is South-East, cross offshore.
Cabarete Bay has a sandy bottom, with only a few spots of reef in the inner bay that are quite easy to avoid. The offshore reef is about 600m away from the beach. The great advantage of Cabarete windsurfing is that here in one place you have two types of sailing conditions - waves and flat water. Beginners and intermediates will feel comfortable inside the reef, where flat water (or chop sometimes) are optimal for learning and practicing new elements. More ambitious windsurfers can go to the reef for wave sailing.
During the winter windsurfing season (December to April), the wind is less constant but wave freaks can ride down reef waves up to 4 m in height. This period is great to learn and practice wave sailing. Average sail size for mid-sized Male: 5.7m2.
The period from June to September is the summer windsurfing season in the Dominican Republic. The wind tends to be stronger than in winter. Waves are not as consistent as in other periods, but flatter waters are great for slalom sailing. Average sail size for mid-sized Male: 5.3m2.

Windsurfing Basics - Selecting a Windsurfing Board

Selecting a Windsurfing Board

Before you decide to take on windsurfing, it is advisable that you go in for the best equipment. Remember that a windsurfing lesson can take a day or even weeks and months to be completed if you fail to use the correct equipment. Remember that the nature of the type of equipments you have will determine how fast and accurate you are going to be in your lessons. Also keep in mind that the facts that equipment is not good will first of all pull your attention to somewhere else.
Remember that you will have to go in for equipments that will be easy to be used, and that will have some learners kits attached to it. These kits will eventually have to be removed once you are through with the essential stages.


About Mistral Windsurfing:For almost three decades our technical experts have immersed themselves in the testing and developing of new materials and in the discovery of new material mixes that will lead to tough, highly tuned board constructions.

In addition they have combined technologies in such ways that provide, for every area of use, the optimal synthesis of stiffness, weight and durability. Plus a guarantee of the highest production quality.

Marocco

5. Marocco

A mystical land with a culture that goes back thirty centuries, Morocco is located at the crossroads of Berber, Roman and Arabs civilizations. Morocco's treasures include beautiful towns like Marrakesh, Fez, Rabat, Casablanca, and Essaouira. Historical landmarks and ancient buildings, souks and small restaurants with local cuisine, the rich blend of colors and sounds create a special Oriental experience.
Essaouira, the most quiet, friendly and relaxed town of Morocco, is located in the southwest region of Morocco on the Atlantic Coast. The ancient walls of Medina, white washed and blue shuttered houses, fishing market, yelling sea gulls and colorful boats underscore the charm of Essaouira.
The main attraction of Essaouira, apart from Medina with its labyrinth of narrow streets, is the wonderful sandy beach. It's wide, long and crowded in summer.

Mauritius

4. Mauritius

"Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and heaven was copied after Mauritius" wrote Mark Twain. And he was absolutely right: Mauritius has everything that heaven must have: turquoise lagoons, sandy beaches with swaying palms, bizarre mountain peaks.
And, what is more important for windsurfers and kitesurfers, Mauritius has at least 300 windy days a year. Plus, touch-the-bottom lagoon, warm water, sandy beach - a true heaven for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Winter on Mauritius is from May to September; this is when the trade winds are at their best, but even in the remaining months of the year, the trade winds still offer windsurfers excellent conditions. Generally, the trade wind blows from east to southeast. From December to April, relatively heavy rain showers can be expected, which soon blow over, however.

How To Repair The Windsurf Board Grip

How To Repair The Windsurf Board Grip

The proper windsurf board grip is vital to prevent slipping off of your board. After about two seasons of consistent use the gripping material can wear down causing a poor foothold that is especially problematic when turning. Some windsurfers are able the minimize the gripping problem by wearing windsurf boots but many enjoy having the ability to stand barefoot and hold to their boards.
It is advisable to talk to other windsurfers about the different windsurfing board brands and the longevity of windsurf board grip available from different manufacturers. You must have good board grip material on your board to windsurf. There are some rather quick fixes to re-grip your board. Some of these repairs can effectively fix the problem while others can give you road-burn and fray your wet suit.
To solve grip deterioration some windsurfers spread surfboard-grade resin onto their board and then apply, by sprinkling, an even topping of finer grade sugar or salt. Then allow the surface to dry thoroughly and then wash off excess. This does work for a time but the salt can react to some resins and you end up with a yellowed coating on your board. Also over time the sugar or salt will melt and leave sharp pits in the resin. The best treatment is by far done by evenly sprinkling fine acrylic dust over wet UV resistant resin.

Windsurfing Outfit for winter

Windsurfing Outfit for winter

What is worthy of note here is that neoprene used for making windsurfing outfits cannot be extended. It is therefore necessary that the fabric is cut ahead of joining the layers to give an outfit of your choice. This will definitely have a bearing on your decision when you are about selecting a windsurfing for winter. One thing you should also do is to inspect the joints very well. Keep in mind that most joints attached around areas that movements take place such as the arms, armpits and knees may pose difficulties in movements.

In most cases, the windsurfing outfit should be stitched using a blind stitch. Keep in mind that there should not be any chance of water getting into the outfit. Finally, you should know that these windsurfing outfits will not be made the same for men and women.

Windsurfing Outfit for summer

Windsurfing Outfit for summer

Always look for an outfit that will give you comfort. This is because without being comfortable in it, you will not find it easy trying to move about or even manipulating the windsurf board. Go in for those outfits made using neoprene. Also remember that these will vary in thickness. This will also depend on the warmth or coldness of the waters that you intend getting into. If you are a learner, make sure you know about the hotness or coldness of the waters before you pay for a windsurfing outfit. Remember that you will be in the waters for longer periods and continuous contact with the waters might pose serious hazard to your health.

This additional material is meant to give room for flexibility during windsurfing. When selecting the windsurfing outfit, make sure you go in for one that will last longer. Remember that you will be using this for longer periods. And of course, outfits with so many features attached to it sometimes do not last longer.

Windsurfing Basics

Windsurfing Basics - How to Select a Windsurfing Outfit

Windsurfing during the cold months is not the same experience as during the warmer months. If you go windsurfing exclusively during the summer, you will not have to bother too much about a windsurfing outfit. If you go windsurfing in both winter and summer, you will definitely have to make arrangements for two outfits. One outfit will be used for summer and another outfit for winter. Keep in mind that there is always a need to save you from harm due to continuous contact with water.
If you think of getting the best windsurfing outfit, forget about those outfits that you have a few years back. Remember that much is being done everyday to make the windsurfing outfit more comfortable than you can imagine. Here are some guidelines to help you select the most appropriate windsurfing outfit:

Canary Islands

3. Canary Islands


Canary Islands are an amazing place where the worst and the best are existing together. Here you'll find the overcrowded areas of mass tourism, and in a short distance from these resorts -tiny fishing villages and old small towns, that still preserve their charm and originality. The Canaries are concreted shorelines, tacky apartments and crowds, which you meet in Las Americas on Tenerife, or Los Ingleses on Gran Canaria, but at the same time, the Canaries are pristine nature and beautiful beaches.
And, what is the most important, Canary Islands are easy escape from European winter. Here even in winter months the temperature does not drop below 15 degrees.

Hawaii - birthplace of surfing

2. Hawaii - birthplace of surfing

Many years before the word "sport" has become known in European world, Hawaiian islanders used surfing as a recreational activity. He'enalu (that means wave sliding in Hawaiian) achieved a specila status and respectability in ancient Hawaii.
Renowned surfers were celebrated in songs and dances. They got respect of all Hawaiians and often enjoyed special privilegies. For royal family to be a good surfer was a must. Members of the royal family and chiefly class has their own board shapers and beaches for surfing.

Ancient Hawaiian surfers used three types of surf boards: the olo, the kiko'o, and the alaia. The olo is thick in the middle and grows thinner toward the edges. It is a good board for a wave that swells and rushes shoreward but not for a wave that rises up high and curls over.

Another remarkable fact about surfing on Hawaii is that Hawaiians used surf prayers. If conditions were not good for surfing and distant storms didn't generate suitable waves, Hawaiian surfers would invite a kahuna (Hawaiian priest) and literally pray for surf.

Best Windsurfing Destinations

1. Tarifa, Wind Capital

Tarifa.

The name of this small Spanish town sounds familiar to everyone interested in windsurfing. Tarifa is situated on the southernmost tip of Spain at the Straits of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. Africa is so close, that African shore can be seen in clear days.
Thanks to the strong winds, Tarifa gained the reputation of the Wind Capital of Europe. The airstream effect of the Straits of Gibraltar gives the winds extra acceleration, so it blows here much more stronger than in other places, attracting crowds of windsurfers. Wide sand-bottom bay makes Tarifa a favourite travel destinations for kitesurfers as well.
Tarifa region has a typical Andalusian style: the "white villages", flamenco and sevillana dancing, the sherry bodegas and tapas bars. Moorish style is predominant with the medina (old centre) of Tarifa. There are plenty of cultural attractions in surroundings: Seville, Cadiz, Jerez are only a small list of the places where you can go for a day trip.
Modern Tarifa witnesses the strong influence of surf culture. Windsurfing is everywhere: surfshops along Tarifa streets, surfboards on every second car, banners, streaming with the Tarifa wind.

Most Appropriate Equipments

Using the Most Appropriate Equipments



There is no way in which you will be able to safeguard your own health or even succeed in most of the windsurfing lessons if you do not have the accurate equipments. This is equally true of any activity done in water. If you have decided that windsurfing should be your most favorite pastime, remember to go in for equipments that are durable. Keep in mind that you have to go in for what will last. Remember also that a life jacket is the first consideration when talking about your safety. The type that you buy will also depend on your weight and how you fit into it.
Extra essential equipment that should protect your safety is a head covering, but that is specifically meant for use in water. Remember to always put on this head covering when you do windsurfing. Keep in mind that in most areas, it is even a statutory requirement that you must put on your windsurfing helmet ahead of getting into the waters. The helmet should not also be very heavy and you should make sure that you are comfortable putting it on. Remember that you will be putting it on for a long time in water. Therefore comfort should be an important consideration. You will definitely need a windsurfing outfit. Remember that you will be wet at all times in water. Remember to go in for what you will find comfortable wearing and what will keep you warm. The waters may be too cold for your liking.

Windsurfing at Red Sea

Moonbeach caters for all levels.Intermediate and advanced windsurfers (anyone who can hang off a sail in a bit of a breeze upwards) will get the most hours of windsurfing out of Moonbeach - usually more than their arms can handle! Beginners benefit from small group or individual tuition with specialised kit for learning and find conditions most suitable mainly in the mornings and evenings.Coaching is available for all levels in small groups and always with sessions of 1-2-1 with the instructor.

We guarantee you will improve.