ROB1597507353 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Posted February 19, 2006 Hi. Has anyone been to the above kitesurf area? I have been on the beach a few years ago and saw the centre and the lovely lagoon, but it seems the predominant wind is off shore, and although I am a competent kitesurfer would like good safety cover, would like to know how you rate their professionalism,safety, etc. Thinking of booking for september http://www.rene-egli.com/2006/html/index-en.php Thanks, Rob. Quote
BrianCalshot Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 went there three maybe four years ago ...no wind ...lots of naked germans though! found the guys at the renee elgin centre a lot friendlier than those at kite beach! Quote
kiteingcolin Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 the lagoon is private and the kitesurf cte will have you for breakfast if you sail on it, they threatend the ainsdale mob with the police who would take away all their equipment, i believe sept is the month the speed events are held for windsurfers and kitesurfers, worth checking as it's worth watching, sept is normally silly windy, and always cross off shore, if someone is watching you your ok, as they will send out a jet ski, but when it's manic windy the sand storm effect blurrs the vision, and windsurfers have been lost out at sea never to return. its crap if you have a non kiteing partner who shouts at you for leaving her all alone on a unprotected beach, i had to get pauline to get inside my gear bag an zip her up, the sand blasting your legs get, realy hurts, but saves the wife £15 for leg waxing the chilli prawns at the cafe on the rocks are worth the trip, one of the best hotels is a 5 min walk away on the hill, called the esmaralda, it's got the lot, and it's not expensive, or so pauline told me, which might mean it costs a ruddy fortune, Quote
ROB1597507353 Posted February 20, 2006 Author Report Posted February 20, 2006 Glad I asked the question now,thats realy put me off!! Better find somewhere a bit more Missus Friendly! Not realy into mega strong offshore winds either. Shame realy as it is a beautiful spot. Any suggestions? Not sure about Egypt, as everyone I know thats been there spent most of the holiday on or very near to a bog!! Thanks alot, Rob. Quote
Neptune Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Actually I found the complete opposite. I was there December 2005 and I found the centre very friendly and helpful. I just went there and asked if there were any rules. They said no restrictions, I could fly where I wanted (wind was cross/onshore) They pointed out the set up area. They even offered for me to use there compressor if I wanted. I did not pay anything - was flying on my own, using my own equipment. Just to show that not all experiences are the same! Quote
kiteingcolin Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 what!! sotavento???? onshore winds??sail where you want?? in the lagoon?? friendly?? maybe they dislike the english, i have never known onshore winds at sotavento, they hold the speed events there because of this as it gives very flat foreshoe conditions, the winds are thermal rushing down between the mountain peaks, Quote
Neptune Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Yup, wind was from the south so was cross / onshore. Nope I am an Englishman in fact, so it wasn't that, I just moved to the snow!! I think it may be due to the fact that they were quiet and I took the time and effort to ask first. Quote
Snapper Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 I've been out there when it was cross-on too - I think the PREDOMINANT direction is offshore though. Always found the people very friendly... Quote
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