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Dahab - Windsurf & Kitesurf Centre - Dahab, Red Sea
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 |
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 |
9 out of 14 days |
Storage - Windsurf |
£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. |
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 |
Fact File
Sailing Conditions
Suitability:
Beginners
Intermediates
Freestyle
Wave
Great Reasons to go to Dahab, Red Sea |
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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. |
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