Prasonisi 13 - 20 June 2018

Run By : Jem Hall Windsurf Clinics

The 2018 Jem Hall windsurfing clinic, Pro Coaching week to Prasonisi on thes stunning Greek Island of Rhodes see Jem return for an amazing week of freeriding, freestyle and more at this first class windsurfing venue. Designed for improvers / intermediates and above windsurfers and focussed on beach/waterstarts, stance, footstraps, tacks and gybes. Hugely popular weeks which get sold out very quickly.

Course details
Jem will be coaching through the use of simulators, on-water coaching and video coaching. Sociable weeks for guys and girls, with theory sessions, on water coaching and time to relax off the water.

The course content will be relevant to the ability level for that week and individual needs but generally covers:

► Starts ­ Better beach starts and learning water starts - vastly improving these.
► Footstraps Making the straps your friend and moving forward as a harness user.
► Stance­ Sailing faster both up and downwind, getting control.
► Gybes­ Light wind gybes to carve gybes, learning and improving in all areas.
► Tacking ­Nailing this very useful and fundamental skill.

Typical Course Level
Intermediates to Advanced
To get the best out of this clinic you should be beach starting and be in the harness, or as near as. For good intermediates you will be fully blasting in the harness and footstraps or very close to this. The ability to waterstart would be a bonus but Jem will work on improving all of these during the week. and be ready to learn or be attempting carve gybes.

The Conditions
Wind in Greece is very consistent with Jem's Prasonisi dates haveing an average of 5 days out of 7 as planing days over the last 7 years. Prasonisi offers the choice from cross-off from the right with the very reliable Meltemi getting a local boost to give us flat water and chop, or, a short sail upwind, there is also a cross onshore beach giving small waves to practice on or get into bump and jump/wavesailing. Jem says "This place almost seems designed to help you improve whilst giving you an awesome range of windsurfing conditions."

    

Here are Jem's review on the facilities and tips for travel to Prasonisi:

Lighthouse Hotel, Prasonisi
We will be staying at the very hospitable and friendly Hotel Lighthouse. There is a further option of staying in the more comfortable Lighthouse II with Air-conditioning and TV, a short walk way. The package is half board with a generous breakfast and evening meal available. Wireless is now available in the taverna and down at the windsurf centre. More >

The Social
The social will revolve around us meeting up for some pre-dinner drinks and then having dinner together in the restaurant, where we may peruse the days video action. There will be a mid-week option of an evening out to the beautiful town of Lindos, with its roof-top restaurants and stylish bars. It is all pretty relaxed and we have some great chat and share a good laugh at our daily stunts.

Travel Details

Airport: Gatwick/Rhodes - approximately 4 hours
(regional flights available).

Transfer: approximately 1 hour.

 

Board Hire
It is a very high quality Pro Centre with very friendly and helpful staff, with JP boards that are powered along by Neil Pryde sails. When booking your board with Sportif, Jem recommends the below boards or a suitable alternative.

Intermediates and heavy intermediates: JP Xcite rides 125, 135, 145 and now the new magic rides in 118 and 132.
Advanced intermediates: ­ JP Freestyle Waves 93, 101, 111 (lightweights to medium weights) or the Magic ride 104 / 118.
Lighter or more advanced people: ­ JP Freestyle waves 101 or the 93, Freestyle 100 (medium weights, heavy weights on the 106) and 90 for the lighter riders, Magic ride 104
Freestylers and Loopers: Freestyle 100 (medium weights) or the 106 for bigger riders or 111 / 101 FSW.

Other Activities
Should your aching limbs need any other action then there is Volleyball and some fantastic walks, or take a drive round the island. Bookings can be made locally for any other excursions should you require and the centre now has some SUPs for hire.

See you on the water! Jem

If you have any queries, you can contact Jem through Sportif.

Other clinics in Rhodes - Prasonisi

Prasonisi 20 - 27 June 2018

INTERMEDIATES/ADVANCED windsurfing pro coaching clinic to Prasonisi, Rhodes in the Greek islands. This week is for those wishing to work on their stance, early planing, faster sailing both upwind and downwind, tacking techniques and getting a guaranteed boost on their carves gybes and planing gybes. Freestyle, jumps, loops also included for those interested. CONTACT US FOR LATEST AVAILABILITY

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