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Windsurf Centre Karpathos - Karpathos - Afiartis , Greece & Mediterranean
Located in the Greek island of Karpathos, the windsurfing centre in Afiartis offers rental of the latest range of Fanatic windsurf boards and North sails. Flexible courses and lessons are available for all levels of windsurfers, as well as mountain biking, yoga classes and climbing packages. The location offers more sheltered conditions in Chicken Bay, where beginners and early intermediates can practice and Gun Bay where experts can head to the stronger winds. The centre is friendly and welcoming with accommodation and its own taverna.
Open
Beginning of May to Mid October.
Location
There are 2 windsurf centres in Afiartis. Centre 1 is located in Gun Bay at Club Anemos. Gun Bay has a side offshore wind from the left with flat to choppy water. Due to the stronger winds expected during high season this venue is best suited to high intermediate to advanced windsurfers. The high wind in Gun Bay can offer up to a 1 meter wind wave after 300 meters which is suitable for both jumping novices and experts. Centre 2 is located at Chicken Bay. This spot offers an 80m shallow water area and protective spit. This is an ideal spot for beginners, intermediates and freestylers to practice. Devils Bay, which is out of Gun Bay, offers winds 1- 2 Beaufort stronger and flat water, this is more of a challenge but perfect for an intense, high speed day on the water. Shorty or steamer/ shoes are recommended in all the bays.
Facilities
At the centre in Gun Bay there are sun beds, a bar, restaurant and WiFi, perfect to relax after a day on the water or watch the action taking place in the bay. The accessories that are available include ION wetsuits, life vests, North Sails boom, mast feet protectors and Vario harness lines. Supplies are limited, so it is recommended you bring your own accessories. The centre offers full rental and instruction services with a wide choice of the latest Fanatic boards and North sails, video analysis is available for advanced lessons. There are 2 rescue boats on standby if needed. SUP boards are available to voucher clients at no extra charge on windless days. For safety reasons kitesurfing is not allowed during the opening hours of the windsurf centres from 9.00am - 7.00pm in all three bays. Limited spaces are available for those with their own equipment at an additional charge. (This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.)
Activities
MTB, cycling, climbing and yoga are also available, with additional charge, which is payable locally. Bike rental incluses specialist mountain and road bike equipment with combi rental discounts available when booking with windsurf rental. You will need to book in advance to guarantee availability. Other activities available in Karpathos include guided quad tours, mountain bike tours, guided hiking tours and diving. The centre has volleyball, table soccer and SUP/stand up paddle boarding. Mountain bike rental and tours are available; specialist Scott MTB equipment is used. More >
Kit Range
Latest equipment from Fanatic and Duotone: Approx. 100 Boards, 145 Rigs (3,0 m² - 7,5 m²)
Rental
WINDSURF RENTAL | 1 Week from |
2 Weeks from |
Super Special Rate (May and Oct) |
£195 | £300 |
Standard Rate (June & Sep ) | £215 | £345 |
Peak Rate (Jul & Aug) | £245 | £375 |
Non Consecutive Days - Standard Rate (June & Sep) |
4 out of 7 days £165 |
10 out of 14 days £280 |
Non Consecutive Days - Special Rate (May & 1-mid Oct) |
4 out of 7 days £150 |
10 out of 14 days £245 |
Special Rental Rate when booked with Starter & Refresher Course |
5 hours £50 |
10 hours £85 |
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 Usage 2nd person receives 80% discount on rental rate
(ie only pays +20% on individual rental rate).
Combination of 2 Sports 70% discount on rental on 2nd sport equipment rental
(ie pay only +30% on standard rental rate).
Rental & Instruction of 2 Sports 10% discount on standard rental rate.
(rental kitesurfing & windsurfing, instruction - kitesurfing,
windsurfing, surfing, catamaran sailing).
Board Only, Rig or Kite Only 30% discount with storage included*.
Pay only 70% of complete standard rental rate.
(*At centres offering storage - the storage for 1 board, 1
kite, or 1 rig included in the price, subject to availability.)
Family Specials Windsurf Rental 1 adult + 1 child using same board
- child up to 16 years is Free of Charge
Kids & Youngsters 50% discount on rental rates
(Valid for kids & youngsters up to 16 years.)
Tuition
Windsurfing Tuition
Beginner, Kids, Advanced & Private/Semi Private.
Group lessons are maximum 6 persons. If there is only 1 person in a group less the time will be reduced but you will receive one to one instruction for the same rate! The content on the lesson can be requested in advance - such as beach start, stance, planing, harness & footstraps, gybing & freestyle manoeuvers.
WINDSURF TRAINING | 2hrs from |
4hrs from |
6hrs from |
10hrs from |
Starter & Refresher Training including equipment | - | £85 | £120 | £170 |
Advanced Training* | £40 | - | - | - |
Youngster Training including equipment (12-16 yrs) | - | £65 | £95 | £145 |
Children's Training including equipment (6-11 yrs) maximum 4 children per group |
3 hrs £65 |
5 hrs £95 |
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Semi Private / Private Training | SemiPrivate 1 hr £40 |
Private 1 hr £65 |
*Advanced & Private & Semi Private training does not include equipment.
Fact File
Great Reasons to go to Karpathos, Afiartis |
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Best Time: June-September. Launch: Sandy beach, shelving slowly into deeper water. Wind Direction: Side offshore from left. Wind Type: Meltemi from north east. Shorebreak: None to slight. Water Conditions: Flatwater slalom blasting in high wind conditions. Shallow water in Chicken Bay. Suitability: Advanced intermediate +. |
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