MARSA ALAM, EGYPT - FEB, MARCH, APRIL & SEPTEMBER
 + LAST 2 SPACES FOR 19-16 SEPTEMBER 2012 + 

"Superb, flat, shallow water that is accompanied with extremely reliable wind. It’s the perfect place for early to advance intermediates and higher level sailors wanting a training ground to advance their level. Isolated, idyllic, quixotic windsurfing, get there before it’s too late! 

Course Structure:
With a slant towards more experienced intermediates covering shorter board sailing in planing winds, covering everything from waterstarts, stance control, gybing and we’ll encourage you to try some Feasible Freestyle to take you to the next level. The coaching is broken down into specific SB ‘Windwise topics to focus on YOUR particular requirements. Using rewarding effective Windwise Skills Training, special demos, digital video and plenty of on water coaching, you’ll get all the encouragement and assistance you need to insure you improve.

Typical Course Level: Essentials to Advanced
Provided you can use a harness and plane, you will be able to join the group. Although please contact us with details of your level and requirements so that we can advise which week might be best for you. The levels and abilities will then be split into smaller groups, so that specific topics can be covered to suit your requirements. If you have any concern about your level for the week, please do call us and we’d be only too pleased to help.

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CLINIC 1 23 February - 01 March 2012
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Flights
23Feb12 Gatwick /Marsa Alam  Dep: 1010 hrs
01Mar12 Marsa Alam/Gatwick   Arr:  2245 hrs
  
7 nights 3* Shams Alam Hotel standard twin room Half Board
5 days Simon Bornhoft Freeride Clinic tuition included. Return airport transfers.
 
Price: £1049 per person including Clinic fee, hotel , transfers, flights & fuel surcharge

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CLINIC 2   01-08 March 2012 DEPARTED

Flights
01Mar12 Gatwick/Marsa Alam Dep: 1010
08Mar12 Marsa Alam/Gatwick Arr:  2245

7 nights 3* Shams Alam Hotel standard twin room Half Board
5 days Simon Bornhoft Freeride Clinic tuition included.
Return airport transfers.
 
Price: £1095 per person including Clinic fee, hotel , transfers, flights & fuel surcharge

Optional Supplements:
1 week Club Mistral board hire - £199pp
Single standard room - £79 per week
All Inclusive supplement - £59pp per week (recommended)

Marsa Alam FAMILY Clinic - EASTER
5-12 April 2012

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Price: including Clinic fee, hotel , transfers, flights & fuel surcharge

£1,249 per adult
£1,195 per child
£950 per non-clinic person

7 nights 3* Shams Alam Hotel standard twin room Half Board
5 days Simon Bornhoft Family Clinic tuition included.
Return airport transfers.

Optional Supplements:
1 week Club Mistral board hire - £199pp
(child under 16 years 50% discount)
Single standard room - £89 per week.
All Inclusive supplement - £69pp per week (recommended)

Freeride Courses - Sept/Oct 2012
19-26 September 2012  LAST 2 SPACES
26 September - 03 October 2012 FULL
Price: £1149 per person including Clinic fee, hotel , transfers, flights & fuel surcharge

7 nights 3* Shams Alam Hotel standard twin room HB & return airport transfers.
5 days Simon Bornhoft Freeride Clinic tuition included.

Land only price EXCLUDING flights - £695 per person

Optional Supplements:
1 week Club Mistral board hire - £199 pp
Single standard room - £89 per week
All Inclusive supplement - £69 pp per week (recommended)

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See Simon's comments and top tips below:

"As ever there's loads of great windsurfing, skills training, video feedback and a very enjoyable week on and off the water. Plus you’ll have the opportunity to take away DVD footage of your skills training sessions.

BOARD CHOICE

As with all our holidays, if you are unsure about what board is right for you, we are only to pleased to assist you in that choice. Simon Bornhoft suggests 85-105L depending on weight and ability. If you need to speak with Simon regarding your choice of board give us a call and we will put you in touch with him.

TRAVEL DETAILS

Airport: Transfer 50 minutes.

What to take & Travel Tips:

In Feb/March/April take a short arm summer suit. In September we’re talking shorts and rash vest most of the time, but it’s worth taking a short arm 3mm summer suit, surf shoes, very strong sun block.

Surf shoes are optional as there are no sea urchins!

Worth bringing a bottle of duty free for that après sail sun downer.

The hotel accepts credit cards, so you’ll only need a hand full of Egyptian pounds if you buy snacks at the airport or on the transfer.

Bring European round pin travel plug.

Mobile phones work. 'Egyptian' Wireless connection in reception, so may or may not work - so don't expect broadband! But Club Mistral do offer wifi for a charge.

Hotel
Buy all accounts it sounds good, with nice rooms close to the centre. Plus there is world class snorkeling and diving right next to the centre. There is also a national park nearby and a swimming pool, so is an option for non-windsurfing partners.

What You Get
Windwise pre-course pack with fitness and preparation advice.
5 days of expert coaching, video playback, on and off water coaching.
Skills Training, 1-2-1 help with what you're trying to achieve.
Insightful, effective coaching dedicated to your level and aspirations.
The Windwise local knowledge, care and service for a superb holiday.

LOCATION DETAILS
We’ve been to Egypt for nearly 20 years and it’s become a real favourite, due to the lack of crowds and the fantastic wind. Easy launching, plentiful, consistent, cross-shore right to left winds, warm blue, flat waters and maximum 20-25 people out at any one time, you can’t ask for much more. It has been home to many of our photo shoots. Yes it’s distant, remote and peaceful, but we make our own entertainment, Rum & Cokes and friendly atmosphere. It feels like it’s your own centre.

The Wind
Early season is less reliable than September, but it is possibly the best and closest option to the UK for winter windsurfing! The local effect, mixed with reliable hot, desert winds, funnels a vibrant wind across the bay – lef to right , starboard tack. It is quite feasible that you will be using a range of sails from 4.0-7.0m. But more often than not you’ll end up on something around a 5-6m. In Marsa the wind is stronger in the morning than afternoon. If your body can handle it, you often get a good six-eight hours of solid wind a day. It’s a dreamy and dynamic short board venue.

SB on wind stats
“As I have said many times, and reads of the BOARDS series ‘Winds of the World’ know, I am not a great believer in wind stats and they are basically a license to print money. However, as I have been to Egypt so often at this time of year, I can only say we’d expect to get decent wind. At very worst you’d get 50% wind in a week, highly likely to get at least 75%, but we often get planing conditions on every day.