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Kos - Kefalos Windsurf & Sailing Centre - Kos - Kefalos, Greece & Mediterranean

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The Sportif windsurfing centre in Kefalos, Kos is located on the beach in a large open bay on the south-west coast of Kos Island and is our recommended windsurfing centre in Kefalos providing rental, instruction hobie cat dingy sailing, stand up paddle boarding with free use of SUPs when renting and yoga.


Open
May - October.

Location
The centre is located on Kefalos beach in a large open bay on the south-west coast of Kos. The local Meltemi side-offshore wind create flat water conditions, ideal for beginners, slalom and freestyle. With the natural geology of the bay, the local thermal winds are accelerating as the day progresses and can reach 30 knots, making this one of the very best spots on the island for wind and a stunning location to sail in. Beginners usually practise in the morning when the wind conditions are less strong, typically 10-20 knots. The thermal effect cause strong winds in the afternoon, making it ideal for slalom and freestyle, whilst the morning has perfect wind conditions for beginners.


Facilities
There are many facilities surrounding the centre which include beach bars and tavernas, supermarkets, internet cafes, exchange bureaux, car hire and a cash point. There are also sunbeds on beach for you to enjoy when not on the water. A full rental and instruction service with a wide choice of the latest F2, Fanatic and Patrik Dietelm Boards and North and Sailloft Sails. Private sailing tuition and dinghy hire also available. Private Storage: Limited space available for those with their own equipment at an additional charge. (This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.)


Sports & Actitivites

The centre has a weekly beach BBQ, local taverna/bar nights close by, free snorkelling equipment for guest of the centre, beach volleyball court close to the centre, tennis courts within walking distance. Other activities available include yoga, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), dingy sailing, scuba diving in Kardamena or Kos town, mountain biking, horse riding, excursions to the Ancient Forest of Plaka, go karting in Kos town. There are also also other water sports on offer which include waterski, wakeboard, boogie boards, ringo's, parascending, jet skis, banana ride, pedaloes and canoes.
 

Kit Range

Latest  equipment from Fanatic, F2 Patrik Diethelm & North Sails. Appoximately 68 rigs.

 BOARDS

Standard Pool

Patrik Diethelm F-Ride 125, 135, 145, 155; Freestyle-Wave 112; Freestyle 107

Fanatic Shark 120, 135, 150; Gecko 133, 135, 146, 156+; Blast LTD 115, 130; Gecko Bamboo 105, 112, 120; Hawk 111, 113, 125, 135; Ray 110; Freewave 116; Skate 110

F2 Vento 96, 116; Vibe 94, 104; Rodeo 98, 108.

VIP/Slalom Pool

Patrik Diethelm Slalom 110,128, 135; Fanatic Falcon 110, 120; F2 SX Racing 111, 135.

 

RIGS

Standard Pool 

Sailloft Cross 6.5, 7.0, 7.5; Quad 3.3, 4.0, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.2

North e_type 6.2,  6.6, 7.3, 7.8, 8.2; Volt 3.4, 3.7, 4.0, 4.2,  4.5,  4.7,  5.0, 5.3, 5.9

VIP/Slalom Pool

North Warp 6.3,  7.0; Ram 6.3, 7.0, 7.8

Sailloft Ultimate 6.3, 7.0, 7.8

Ram Slalom  7.8, 7.0, 6.3

Kids  2.5,  3.0, 3.5, 4.0


Rental

WINDSURF RENTAL 6/7 days
from
13/14 days
from
Standard Board & Sail (Pool)

Low Season £180

High Season £220

Low Season  £285

High Season £360

VIP/Slalom Board & Sail (Pool)

Low Season £250

High Season £315

Low Season £430

High Season £535

Non Consecutive Days Standard 4 out of 7 £185 9 out of 14  £260
Non Consecutive Days VIP Slalom 4 out of 7 £295 9 out of 14  £430
Kit Storage (1 board, 2 rigs)
£70 £140
Harness, wetsuit Euro 10 per board - payable locally*
Kids Rental 20% discount
Family Share +30%
Equipment Damage Waiver
(*Payable locally)
6-7 days Euro 25 (standard boards)
6-7 days Euro 50 (VIP boards)
Please Note: You may be required to pay a damage waiver/insurance fee locallybefore 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.* The centre does not take credit cards or cheques, local cash payments only.

Each season a minimum of 50% of the boards are new and 100% of the sails. The centre doesn't fix you to a specific board, they allow you to try a range of the boards which they have available. You can choose your equipment depending on the conditions and also your progession during your holiday. The centre also have the latest training rigs and equipment available for children and beginners.

 

DINGHY RENTAL 1hr
from
5hr
from
10hrs
from
RS Feva £25 £108 £200
Hobie Cat 15 £30 £128 £236
Please Note: Dinghy rental is not available to pre- book.

Catamaran trips are also available at a cost of £21 per person. There is no skill necessary, min. 2 max. 3 people per boat (+ instrustor), duration 1hr


Tuition

Windsurfing Tuition
Beginner, Refresher, children 7-12yrs, Advanced, Private & Shared Private.
Training is available 7 days per week. Instruction follows the RYA method of teaching and all of the Instructors are RYA Qualified. Since 2010 the windsurfing centre is also an official VDWS training centre offering international windsurfing licenses. Various courses and sessions are available at the center. All of the training includes theory and on the water sessions with a maximum of 6 people on group courses. If there is only one student booked in on a course, the length of the lesson time is reduced.

WINDSURF INSTRUCTION Duration Prices from

Kid's Beginners course - morning sessions (to 11 years only)
INCLUDING 3 full days beginner rental equipment.

3 x 1 hrs £120
Beginners course - morning sessions
INCLUDING 3 full days beginner rental equipment.
3 x 2 hrs £150
Refresher course (Beginners only) - morning sessions
INCLUDING 3 full days Standard Pool rental equipment.
3 x 2 hrs £220
Advanced Lesson - min 3 people not including equipment                   (If less than 3 persons, the lesson time will be reduced.)

2 hrs
4 hrs
6 hrs

£40
£75
£100

Private Lesson 1 hour £40
Shared Private Lesson 1 hour £30 per person
VDWS Exam and License including course material & exam Fee
Kids Euro 30
Adults Euro 35
*Payable locally

 

SAILING INSTRUCTION Duration Prices from
Private Lesson 1 hour £35
Shared Private Lesson 1 hour £25 per person

 For sailing tuition, boat is not included in the lesson and are not prebookable.

Fact File

Sailing Conditions

Summer On Shore Summer Off Shore

Suitability:

Beginners 

Intermediates 

Freestyle 

Wave 

Great Reasons to go to Kos, Kefalos, Greece

Best Time: June-September.
Launch: Sandy beach, shelving
quickly into deeper water.
Wind Direction: Cross offshore
from right.
Wind Type: Meltemi, light in the morning; midday strengths due
to thermals.
Shorebreak: None to slight.
Water Conditions: Flatwater slalom blasting and wave sailing.
Suitability: All levels.
  • Excellent value.
  • Long sandy beaches.
  • Good choice of bars and Greek tavernas.
  • Light wind in mornings ideal for beginners.
  • Generally stronger wind in the afternoon, ideal for slalom blasting.
  • Windsurfing, dingy sailing, stand up paddleboarding and yoga.
  • Hotels and apartments direcly on the beach next to the centre.

Weather Information

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