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Dahab - Windsurf & Kitesurf Centre - Dahab, Red Sea

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The Sportif windsurfing & kitesurfing cente in Dahab, Egypt is the main JP/Neil Pryde Centre in Dahab Bay. This centre is located close to all thee main hotels on Dahab bay, there are 3 further centres based around Bay and all provide shuttle services between each centre so you can sail or kitesurf at a spot that best suits your requirements.

Open: All Year.

Location
Centre 1: Windsurfing & Learn to Kitesurf
This centre is situation on the cusp of the sand spit in Dahab Bay. It the ideal base for all levels, but is best suited for beginners and low intermediates. The shallow calm water right in front of the launch is ideal for learning and improving your skills using the centres huge range of JP boards. For those wishing to launch more easily into side shore winds we would recommend one of the other centres which also have access to the same equipment. There are complimentary shuttles between the centers.

Centre 2: Windsurfing
Located in the main Dahab bay at the Iberotel, this is more suited to intermediate and advanced sailors, with the perfect launch directly to the speed strip. Due to the launch conditions you should be able to waterstart to use this centre. A speedboat can ferry you between the centres to access conditions you wish. All guests have the added safety of walkie talkies direct back to the centre. Fine sandy beach enables you to start easily without shoes.

Centre 3: Windsurfing
Located at the Swiss Inn in the middle of the bay making it an ideal location to launch from. Beginner, Improver and children's courses all start at centre 1 in the safety of the sheltered lagoon with a free shuttle boat service.

Facilities
All centre have a rig-up serivice, free shuttle boat between all centres, wetsuits, harnesses, and shoes are available to hire, safety service with walkie-talkies and free WiFi. Centre 1 & 4 have additional kitesurfing facilities including launch and landing assistance, fresh water facilities and compressor pumps.

Services
Full rental and instruction service with a wide choice of the latest JP boards and Neil pryde sails. There is a free shuttle boat service to take you to different centres to experience different conditions.

Private Storage
Space available for those with their own equipment an additional charge. Windsurfing at centre 1 and kitesurfing at centre 1 & 4. (This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.)

Sports & Activities
Windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP and surfing are availble from the centre. There is also a Downwind & Wave Adventure Kitesurf Trip which goes from centre 1 to centre 4, which costs £21 per person.
 

Kit Range

Equipment from JP & Neil Pryde:
Approx 500 boards & 650 rigs. Approx 50 boards & 130 kites

Windsurfing

JP Boards:
Pro Edition: Freestyle Wave 78, 85, 93, 102, 112; All Ride 96, 106, 116; X-Cite 110, 120, 122, 134, 145; Freestyle 89, 98, 107; Super Sport 91, 100, 109, 118, 127, 136; Real World Wave 68, 74, 82, 92; Slalom 84, 89, 94, 114; Twinser 76, 84.

FW Sandwich: Freestyle Wave 78, 85, 93, 102, 112; Freestyle 89, 98, 107; All Ride 96, 106, 116; X-Cite Ride 100, 110, 120, 122; Super Sport 100, 109, 118, 127, 136; Real World Wave 74, 82, 92; Radical Wave 64, 69, 74.

Improver:
X-Cite Ride 134, 145, 160; X-Cite ES 134, 145, 160; Funride 130, 140, 160; Funster 180, 205.

Neil Pryde Sails: rigs with carbon masts and harness lines available in 4 lengths, sizes 3.2m-9.0m.
Wave: Fusion, Combat, Atlas, Firefly, The Fly2.
Crossover: Zone, Excess, Hellcat.
PRO: RS Slalom MKIV (RS Slalom), RS Racing EVolll (RS Racing).


Kitesurfing

Cabrinha Boards:
Caliber 127, 130, 133, 136; Caliber XO 125; Prodigy 147, 153; Plasma; Rival 135, 145; S-Quad.

Cabrinha Kites: sizes 3,5m²-16m²
Convert, Crossbow, Nomad, Switchblade.

SUP/Surf: 10”8, 11”8.

Kids & Junior Equipment: Boards: JP PRO Young Gun 70, Improver Young Gun 115. Sails: Neil Pryde RS One, sizes 1.9m - 4.0m.
 

Rental

WINDSURF RENTAL

1 Week from

2 Weeks from

Windsurf Board - Improver £170 £265

Windsurf Board - FW Sandwich

£190 £300
Windsurf Board - PRO Edition £210 £335

Non Consecutive Days  (Nov-Mar)

4 out of 7 days
Improver: £135
FWS: £155
Pro Edition: £175

9 out of 14 days
Improver: £220
FWS: £265
Pro Edition: £330

Storage - Windsurf
(1 board & 3 rigs)

£65

£110

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 available :
Double use: 2nd person only pays + 20%
Board or Rig only: - 40% standard rate
Children (up to 14 years): - 20% on standard rate
Family: 2 full paying adults, 1 child under 18 goes free, 50% for each additional child.

KITESURF RENTAL 1 Week
(5-7 days)
from
2 Weeks
(12-14 days)
from
Kitesurf Board + Kite £265 £455
Storage - Kitesurf (1 board & 2 kites) £65 £110
Please Note: You may be required to pay a damage waiver/insurance fee locally or give a credit card imprint against potential equipment damage before it is rented. A restriction on the number of repairs per fee may be in place. For full details and costs, please contact Sportif in advance of travel. Sportif recommend you take insurance against equipment damage & third party liability insurance in addition to your medical & general travel insurance.

Discounts available :
Board or Kite only: - 40%
Kitesurf rental is only available for qualified kiters

Tuition

Tuition: Kitesurfing instruction is available for beginners and intermediates at the main centre Dahab Bay. A complimentary shuttle is provided. Advanced instruction only available at this centre.

WINDSURF INSTRUCTION Duration and Content Prices from
Improver Courses 5 days, 1.5hrs per day, excluding equipment. Waterstart, fast tack, footstraps, upwind sailing, speed. £125
Advanced Courses 5 days, 1.5hrs per day, excluding equipment. Gybes and more advanced manoeuvres, advanced freestyle and wave sailing. £125

 Improver & Advanced Courses
1 sessions, individual training, jumping, tricks, kite loops and more
 

KITESURF INSTRUCTION Prices from
Beginner Courses (at centre 1 in Dahab Bay) 5 x 2hrs per day £265
Beginner courses 1 x 2 hr session £79
Improver & Advanced Courses 3 x 2 hr session £79

 

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Sailing Conditions

Winter On Shore Winter Off Shore Summer On Shore Summer Off Shore

Suitability:

Beginners 

Intermediates 

Freestyle 

Wave 

Great Reasons to go to Dahab, Red Sea

Best Time: All Year.
Launch: Sandy beach,
gently shelving.
Wind Direction: Off-shore to side off-shore from the left and sideshore.
Wind Type: Thermal, Wind increases during day due to up draughts from local hills.
Shorebreak: Very little to none.
Water Conditions: Flat water
with windchop further out. Swell at Napoleon Reef.
Suitability: All levels.
  • Year round season.
  • Relaxed atmosphere.
  • Short flight time from UK.
  • Wide variety of windsurfing conditions.
  • Kitesurfing outside bay.
  • Sheltered bay for beginners/training.
  • Ideal family destination.
  • Diving, snorkelling & boat trips.

Weather Information

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