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Crete - Windsurf Centre - Crete - Palekastro, Greece & Mediterranean

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The Crete windsurfing centre is located in Palekastro and owned by an Austrian/English couple. The location of past European Freestyle Championship events, it is set in the middle of the 2km long Kouremenos beach it provides flat water conditions near the shore . The location is natural greece at it's best offering an excellent base for your windsurfing holiday with a choice of the latest JP Neil Pryde kit. Now with specialist MTB mountain bike rental and tours.


Open  
Mid May - October.


Location
The Centre is set on the beautiful and picturesque 2km long Kouremenos Bay and you are on the water in no time to enjoy a wide flat water expanse that is perfect for slalom, freeride and freestyle.

The meltemi wind which blows here is side shore from the left and the average strength is 4-7 bft with sail sizes of between 4.5 and 5.3 most commonly used. This is an ideal location to practise gybes, freestyle moves on the small waves which are found on the outside. The wind has been compared to Karpathos in strength and offers constant wind conditions through the summer months. The slight wind shadow off part of the beach means beginners can enjoy less strong conditions.

The centre is owned by an Austrian/English couple and was the location of European Freestyle Championship event 2009. It lies in the middle of Kouremenos beach and is a smaller centre offering a personal service without compromising on quality. This is a relaxed place to be with great atmosphere and set off the tourist track. It's a hidden gem of a place.


Facilities
The centre has showers and loungers available to guests and comfortable subeds are provided for approximately 3 euros per day payable locally. Weekly barbecues are organise and there are weekly Surf Theory sessions for guests to ask the instructors any theory related questions.


Services
Full rental and instruction service with a wide choice of the latest JP boards & Neil Pryde sails. Boards are available on a pre-booked fixed board basis. There is also the use of video analysis available and weekly surf theory sessions where guests can ask expects surf related questions. Limited space available for those with their own equipment at an additional charge. Due to space only 2 rigs per person at any one time. (This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.)
The centre organises sociable events such as Greek Night, which all guests are invited to plus a weekly barbeque.
 

Kit Range

Latest equipment from JP & Neil Pryde: Approx 80 boards & 120 sails.

JP High Tech Boards
 
JP Freestyle Wave 93l, 103l, 112l.
JP Freestyle 92l (Pro Edition), 101l (Pro Edition).
JP Magic Ride 103l, 111l, 119l.
JP X-Cite Ride 125l, 135l, 145l, 160l.
JP Super Sport 100l, 109l.

Neil Pryde Sails
Sails from 2,0m-7,7m

the Fly- Atlas – Combat – Hellcat – Wizard – The fly2 – Fusion

SUP Boards are also available.


Rental

Prebooking discounted rates (additional 10% on site) with fixed board reserved for you daily. Pool boards available can be used at any time. Please bring your own wetsuit and harness. Harnesses are available to buy at the centre.

  
      

WINDSURF RENTAL  1 Week
from
2 Weeks
from
Standard Windsurf Board £240 £370
Special Rate: (01 April - 15 June & 20 September to end of Season) 4 out of 7 days
£200

9 out of 14 days
£290
 
Please Note: You may be required to pay a damage waiver fee, locally at the centre, or leave a credit card deposit against potential damage, before rental equipment can be taken. 

Sportif recommend you take insurance to cover third party liability, as well as medical and general travel insurance, which is required as part of our terms and conditions of booking. However, your insurance may not provide cover for damage to equipment that is rented, so worth checking in advance of travel.

Discounts 
Babysitter Surf Special - for couples with children 2nd person sharing the same board only pays 50%.
Early / Late Season: Discount before 15th June and after 20th September to end of season.


Tuition

Windsurfing Tuition: Beginner, Advanced (Step course).
There are generally flat water conditions directly in front of the centre allowing you to learn new moves easily. With the use of video analysis and the centres professional and highly experienced staff, will allow you to progress quickly and often in uncrowded conditions.

Beginner's course have a maximum of 5 people per session. Step courses consist of 3 hours practical and 1 hour theory which is stretched over 2-3 days.

Where there is only one student for the beginner or step course, a private lesson will be given for half the time ie 4 becomes 2 hours and 8 becomes a 4 hour lesson.

WINDSURF INSTRUCTION Prices from
Beginners course (including equipment) - 2hrs £55
Beginners course (including equipment) - 8hrs £145
Advanced (excluding equipment) - 4hrs £80
Advanced (including equipment) - 4hrs £110
Private (excluding equipment) - 1hr £35
Private (including equipment) - 1hr £45

Fact File

Sailing Conditions

Summer On Shore Summer Off Shore

Suitability:

Beginners 

Intermediates 

Freestyle 

Wave 

Great Reasons to go to Palekastro, Crete

Best Time: June - September.
Launch: Sandy beach,
shelving slowly.
Wind Direction: Cross offshore from the left.
Wind Type: Meltemi accelerated
by local thermal.
Shorebreak: None to Slight.
Water Conditions: Flatwater
perfect for slalom and freestyle.
Suitability: All levels.
  • Uncrowded windsurf bay.
  • Reliable wind conditions.
  • Flatwater and wave Spots.
  • Most used sail size:
    4.5 - 5.3.
  • Small, friendly centre with personal service
  • Peaceful and unspoilt.
  • The 'real' Crete.

Weather Information

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