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Porto Cesáreo
Puglia
One of Apulia’s finest – between the narrow beach and reef there’s about 100m of flat water, then some clean breaking sets (up to mast-high on good days). In a storm, the action here is of almost Hawaiian quality. In less wind, it’s definitely one for first-time wavesailors too. It's suitably popular, so can get crowded: kiters stay downwind of the windsurfers.
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Lucky Bay
Perth, Western Australia
Right in the city centre, Pelican Point sits on the northern bank of the Swan River while Lucky Bay lies diagonally opposite on the south bank. Both offer slalom sailors room for long runs with silhouetted views of downtown, and a predominantly cross-onshore SW sea breeze and shallow standing-depth sandbar downwind make it safe for learning. But get up early on the weekend, as parking is limited and the rangers issue $80 tickets. There’s more room both on and off the water in Safety Bay, and the wind’s less gusty on the coast too. It’s a safe sailing environment protected by a long sandbank in all wind directions, there’s even a grassy bank for rigging by the yacht club. Outside the bay there’s some swell, but for real waves drive 30km south to Mandurah. It needs a big swell for the reef at 'Avalon’ to work but then it’s a perfect left-hander. In west or northerly wind head for 'Geeries’ – a beach-break whose waves might not be so clean, but can be a lot bigger. 'Garden Island’ protects Woodman’s Point, making conditions much tamer. This jutting peninsular has beaches on all three sides; kites dominate 'South Beach’ with its cross-onshore wind, while the windsurfers rule 'West Beach’. 'North Beach’ offers freestylers a mirror-flat playground, although novices shouldn’t stray beyond the standing-depth area in the cross-offshore winds. Crazy Waves, south of the marina in Fremantle is a winter spot. When it’s really going off, wind and swell serve a wild mixed-up wave cocktail over a sandbank that extends way out sea – bump-and-jump nirvana! Leighton is a sandy beach south of Cottesloe, good for jumping with plenty of space. Small swells will teach you all about shorebreak, but be very careful when it’s big. Dutch Inn is one of the best spots near the city with a clean wave over a reef 200m offshore. Watch for rocks just under water in the shallows. A whole row of potential launches line the beaches of Scarborough, the sandbars are always shifting so follow the locals. It might look fairly tame from shore, but the currents can get strong. Sometimes windsurfers head 3km out to Little Island from the beach above Hillary’s Boat Harbour searching for the sick waves behind the island. If you feel the urge, never try this alone and let the harbour know when you’re back. It’s more relaxed at Pinnaroo Point with easy learning conditions in front of a plush car-park with grassy areas and showers. That’s the end of the urban spots – then it’s another world north of the city limits, getting hotter and dryer with each passing kilometre. The adventure begins here, both for surf tourists and Perth locals keen for a change of scene. Only a few set up camp at Ledge Point, best known as the starting point for January’s annual long-distance race to Lancelin – one of Western Australia’s favourite and most adaptable spots. Lancelin Bay is protected by a reef 500m out, offering an ideal training arena including 150m of standing-depth alongside comfortable parking, grassy areas, showers and toilets. Depending on the swell, chest to mast-high waves peel onto Lancelin Reef. Four breaks offer some choice: left is 'Main Break’, to the right 'Passage Shallows’ (better with kite fins – there’s a clue why in the name) then 'Hole in the Wall’, a right-hander so not ideal for riding. At the northern end of the bay, the perversely named 'South Passage’ is the cleanest wave: launch next to the pub to save a long upwind slog afterwards. In the next bay north there’s loads of room, and plans for another kite beach. If Lancelin gets full, take a 4x4 about 30 minutes along a rough track to Wedge Island – a sick break with no crowding guaranteed.
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Agios Georgios, Naxos
Naxos, Cyclades
This wide, sandy beach south of the island's capital offers a combination of flat-water and waves. A reef separates the standing-depth lagoon from open sea, creating perfect conditions for beginners and freestylers. Unfortunately, the nearby airport runway means kiting's banned. It’s just a couple of tacks through a gap in the reef into head-high waves that are great for jumping. Naxos city isn't just an imposing backdrop, it’s a mere few minutes’ walk away.
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Squamish
British Columbia
Up amongst the mountains in the north of the Island, just west of Port Hardy, the remote Lake Nimpkish enjoys nuclear winds and a real taste of wilderness – plus the bonus of catching fresh fish right off the beach. Long summer days of sailing with almost no-one else out, but rains can hammer down so do check the forecast before going. Just north of Clayoquot Sound, the hidden gem of Nootka Island is only accessible by boat or plane. Clay Hunter runs Tatchu Surf Adventures from Pebble Point, this rustic surf camp gets good wind from April to October. The whole area is bursting with places to ride, from bump-and-jump to full-on waves – best explored with a guide. On the tip of the Tofino peninsula, Chestermans Beach is divided by a long sandy point and island that make for great surf, dead-flat water and everything in-between depending on wind and swell directions. If winds are onshore at North Chesterman they can be perfect cross to cross-off at South Chestermans – a popular surfing beach, and particularly good for family groups wanting to rent a house right on the coast. The waves can be twice as big just a few minutes south off the beautiful wide-open beach at Cox Bay. A super-fun spot to ride and jump waves in a smaller swell, but winds can often be light with huge surf that’s tough to handle for all but the most experienced. A little further south-east into the Pacific Rim National Park, Long Beach is Vancouver Island’s watersports capital. This vast beach attracts all sorts of surfcraft, but even with the growing throngs of beachgoers it never seems crowded – and with miles of open sands, it probably never will. Wickannish, or Wick Beach as it’s known locally, continues on from Long Beach. Winds rarely get strong here unless a cyclone’s tracking through, but afternoon sea breezes can often reach 10-20 knots. Huge waves and strong currents mean it’s really only for the experienced. Heading inland to the head of the Alberni Inlet, Lake Nitinat is on the Ditidaht Indian Reserve outside Port Alberni. It’s a popular spot for weekend warriors, with consistent venturi winds, camping right at the water’s edge and a killer sauna. The long pebble beach is great for rigging and conditions are fun freestyle, freeride or bump-&-jump on flat water to small chop. Back on the coast, Bamfield is more of a local 'secret spot’ since it can be hard to get to and is literally at the end of the road from anywhere. If conditions are good, people often settle for somewhere else to sail on the route in, but the intrepid can be rewarded with epic conditions. As winds veer, just drive around the point to find alternative launches. Jordan River is one of the few genuine down-the-line waveriding spots on the Island, but it can be tricky to predict: since much of this south-western side of Vancouver Island is blocked by Washington State, it relies on fickle, short-lived NW swells to work – it’s pure joy on its day though. 'Kite Beach’ at Victoria is probably the most popular spot on southern Vancouver Island. It’s pretty consistent and many of the town’s workforce grab short sessions before, during or after work when it’s on. Over on the mainland in one of Vancouver’s trendier neighbourhoods, Kitsilano Beach is the best of a few sailable spots around the city. Since it’s protected by Vancouver Island there’s rarely any swell, but if it’s windy in Vancouver this is the place to head as the sweeping sands offer a good chance of a sideshore launch. Up towards the mountains, just 20 minutes south of Whistler the glacier fed lake at Squamish is not only favourite for skiers, mountain bikers and climbers who want a change of scene. Meanwhile it has become a mecca for kiting and windsurfing as you can sail in 20-30 knots every day for 60 days straight. Fun flat water blastin and all of the local schools are based here. In fact it's actually not a lake, but a glacier fed river water on top of ocean salt water in the bay.
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Kitsilano Beach
British Columbia
Up amongst the mountains in the north of the Island, just west of Port Hardy, the remote Lake Nimpkish enjoys nuclear winds and a real taste of wilderness – plus the bonus of catching fresh fish right off the beach. Long summer days of sailing with almost no-one else out, but rains can hammer down so do check the forecast before going. Just north of Clayoquot Sound, the hidden gem of Nootka Island is only accessible by boat or plane. Clay Hunter runs Tatchu Surf Adventures from Pebble Point, this rustic surf camp gets good wind from April to October. The whole area is bursting with places to ride, from bump-and-jump to full-on waves – best explored with a guide. On the tip of the Tofino peninsula, Chestermans Beach is divided by a long sandy point and island that make for great surf, dead-flat water and everything in-between depending on wind and swell directions. If winds are onshore at North Chesterman they can be perfect cross to cross-off at South Chestermans – a popular surfing beach, and particularly good for family groups wanting to rent a house right on the coast. The waves can be twice as big just a few minutes south off the beautiful wide-open beach at Cox Bay. A super-fun spot to ride and jump waves in a smaller swell, but winds can often be light with huge surf that’s tough to handle for all but the most experienced. A little further south-east into the Pacific Rim National Park, Long Beach is Vancouver Island’s watersports capital. This vast beach attracts all sorts of surfcraft, but even with the growing throngs of beachgoers it never seems crowded – and with miles of open sands, it probably never will. Wickannish, or Wick Beach as it’s known locally, continues on from Long Beach. Winds rarely get strong here unless a cyclone’s tracking through, but afternoon sea breezes can often reach 10-20 knots. Huge waves and strong currents mean it’s really only for the experienced. Heading inland to the head of the Alberni Inlet, Lake Nitinat is on the Ditidaht Indian Reserve outside Port Alberni. It’s a popular spot for weekend warriors, with consistent venturi winds, camping right at the water’s edge and a killer sauna. The long pebble beach is great for rigging and conditions are fun freestyle, freeride or bump-&-jump on flat water to small chop. Back on the coast, Bamfield is more of a local 'secret spot’ since it can be hard to get to and is literally at the end of the road from anywhere. If conditions are good, people often settle for somewhere else to sail on the route in, but the intrepid can be rewarded with epic conditions. As winds veer, just drive around the point to find alternative launches. Jordan River is one of the few genuine down-the-line waveriding spots on the Island, but it can be tricky to predict: since much of this south-western side of Vancouver Island is blocked by Washington State, it relies on fickle, short-lived NW swells to work – it’s pure joy on its day though. 'Kite Beach’ at Victoria is probably the most popular spot on southern Vancouver Island. It’s pretty consistent and many of the town’s workforce grab short sessions before, during or after work when it’s on. Over on the mainland in one of Vancouver’s trendier neighbourhoods, Kitsilano Beach is the best of a few sailable spots around the city. Since it’s protected by Vancouver Island there’s rarely any swell, but if it’s windy in Vancouver this is the place to head as the sweeping sands offer a good chance of a sideshore launch. Up towards the mountains, just 20 minutes south of Whistler the glacier fed lake at Squamish is not only favourite for skiers, mountain bikers and climbers who want a change of scene. Meanwhile it has become a mecca for kiting and windsurfing as you can sail in 20-30 knots every day for 60 days straight. Fun flat water blastin and all of the local schools are based here. In fact it's actually not a lake, but a glacier fed river water on top of ocean salt water in the bay.
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Sigri, Lesbos
Lésbos (Mytilini),Eastern Aegean Islands
Complete with a kite and windsurf centre, Sigri is the main event on the sun-baked west coast. A road zigzags through hills and valleys to this old fishing village, where the wind always blows a Force or two stronger as it accelerates between mountainous hinterland and the island of Megalonisi. From the flat water inside you can gradually edge out to a windswell that rolls through the channel and into the bay. Other treats include a freestyle playground by the small bay to the west – and ask the guys at the centre to show you their secret wave spot!
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Agios Ioannis, Lefkas
Lefkada, Ionian Islands
The island's kite spot can be found by bearing right after crossing the swing bridge from the mainland, then keep going until the windmills. The wind here's generally onshore and weaker than Vassiliki, although a chest-high swell can develop. If the breeze veers northerly and the thermals weaken a bit in Vassiliki, it's worth a look for windsurfing – and as kiting is prohibited in Vass all year long, Agios Ioannis (or 'Milos Beach') is Lefkada's only option for kitesurfing.
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Ilha da Fuseta
Algarve
Conditions on the islands of 'Fuseta', 'Tavira' and 'Cabanas' are very similar. In summer it usually only blows a gentle south-westerly breeze, although deep low-pressures send disorganised jump-ramps rolling onto the beach. The Ria is mostly dry at low tide and the riverbed's muddy. Most locals choose to launch at 'Ilha de Cabanas', where there's now a kite school and a shop. One-way boat transfers cost the price of a Galão.
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Culoperro
Costa Tropical & Almería
Classy waves break in strong Poniente over a shallow bank at “Dog’s Arse”, as the locals have named this spot. It never get as big as 'Mar Azul', so it’s also popular with intermediates. Light Poniente means flat-water and Levante works here too – also creating waves if it's strong enough.
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Spiaggia di Magaggiari, Terrasini
Regione Siciliana
The beautiful village of Terrasini lies 15km west of Palermo. It gets very crowded in summer, so you’ll find numerous guesthouses, B&Bs, restaurants and bars here. Spiaggia di Magaggiari is well-known among surfers in winter, although summer usually means freeride conditions.
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Edam
Ijsselmeer
To be precise, this spot is at the 'Strandbad Edam’ campsite. Winds between north and easterly are sailable and for beginners there’s a 100m-wide expanse of shallow water. Once the wind dies off for the evening, why not enjoy some warm Dutch hospitality in nearby Volendam? Not suitable for foiling due to lots of seaweed.
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Ferragudo
Algarve
Praia de Ferragudo is almost completely cut off from the sea by enormous breakwaters. It's actually a decent beginner venue, yet hardly anyone dares because of the river's very poor water quality. Also an option in south to south-westerlies, as even in a big swell there’s never more than half a metre of chop running onto this sheltered beach. Meanwhile also the sewage facilities from Portimão are working properly.
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Río Real
Costa del Sol & Málaga
Los Monteros is for flat-water fans in Levante, whereas it offers wave-heads their fix in winter Poniente. Levante can blow Force 4 thanks to a local summer thermal when you can't even fly an 18m kite elsewhere. It’s most consistent with a light southerly component – if it blows too northerly you're often better at 'Victor's Beach'. The beach is narrow, yet just enough to launch a kite. It can get tight in Poniente, which blows cross-onshore onto the road. In high summer move next door to the official kite zone at the 'Río Real' rivermouth.
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Vauville
Normandie
Conditions here are comparable to Siouville. The waves aren’t quite as clean, but the southerly blows in better – some days you won’t get planing at Siouville, while it’s blowing old-boots in Vauville! South-easterly further limits your choices to here, Sciotot or Le Rozel. There’s a monster shorebreak at high tide; you're better off waiting for the tide to turn. Also works in a north-easterly summer thermal or north-westerly wind.
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Lac de Sainte-Croix
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
This one’s devoted to nature’s beauty up in the mountainous interior. The magnificent Canyon du Verdon flows along a high plateau into the man-made lake of Sainte-Croix. In the local afternoon thermal, Force 5 winds create a playground in the triangle between Sainte-Croix, Bauduen and the concrete dam. In Mistral, the anemometer hits maximum with amazing consistency. Launch from the small beach north of Hotel Les Cavalets, or the picnic area on the edge of the little village of Bauduen.
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Collignon
Normandie
It's not just Cherbourg's proximity that populates the eastern beach; a powerful north-easterly thermal draws its own crowd. Formula flyers and kiters usually ride inside the curved breakwater that protects the road from waves. It stays butter-flat and westerlies blow more consistently here than further outside. There's a strong current at the mouth and a few stones on the left at low tide. Bump-&-jump and wavesailors launch east of the breakwater to ride the open sea.
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Mejillones
Fuerteventura
Mejillones also needs south-westerly wind and NW swell – it's a very rare combination though, even in winter. Easterly is also sideshore and ridable, but the lefthander section is the better wave. Anyway, unless you make your money in the sport, think twice before sailing out to these dimensions. The jacks up from the deep in no time which forms a very fast bowl. What's more, this volcano ride is typical 'North Shore' – it's near the reef, and if you fall the rip sucks you repeatedly into the impact zone. High tide offers the best chance of launching and landing unscathed over the urchin-infested rocks.
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Pelican Point
Perth, Western Australia
Right in the city centre, Pelican Point sits on the northern bank of the Swan River while Lucky Bay lies diagonally opposite on the south bank. Both offer slalom sailors room for long runs with silhouetted views of downtown, and a predominantly cross-onshore SW sea breeze and shallow standing-depth sandbar downwind make it safe for learning. But get up early on the weekend, as parking is limited and the rangers issue $80 tickets. There’s more room both on and off the water in Safety Bay, and the wind’s less gusty on the coast too. It’s a safe sailing environment protected by a long sandbank in all wind directions, there’s even a grassy bank for rigging by the yacht club. Outside the bay there’s some swell, but for real waves drive 30km south to Mandurah. It needs a big swell for the reef at 'Avalon’ to work but then it’s a perfect left-hander. In west or northerly wind head for 'Geeries’ – a beach-break whose waves might not be so clean, but can be a lot bigger. 'Garden Island’ protects Woodman’s Point, making conditions much tamer. This jutting peninsular has beaches on all three sides; kites dominate 'South Beach’ with its cross-onshore wind, while the windsurfers rule 'West Beach’. 'North Beach’ offers freestylers a mirror-flat playground, although novices shouldn’t stray beyond the standing-depth area in the cross-offshore winds. Crazy Waves, south of the marina in Fremantle is a winter spot. When it’s really going off, wind and swell serve a wild mixed-up wave cocktail over a sandbank that extends way out sea – bump-and-jump nirvana! Leighton is a sandy beach south of Cottesloe, good for jumping with plenty of space. Small swells will teach you all about shorebreak, but be very careful when it’s big. Dutch Inn is one of the best spots near the city with a clean wave over a reef 200m offshore. Watch for rocks just under water in the shallows. A whole row of potential launches line the beaches of Scarborough, the sandbars are always shifting so follow the locals. It might look fairly tame from shore, but the currents can get strong. Sometimes windsurfers head 3km out to Little Island from the beach above Hillary’s Boat Harbour searching for the sick waves behind the island. If you feel the urge, never try this alone and let the harbour know when you’re back. It’s more relaxed at Pinnaroo Point with easy learning conditions in front of a plush car-park with grassy areas and showers. That’s the end of the urban spots – then it’s another world north of the city limits, getting hotter and dryer with each passing kilometre. The adventure begins here, both for surf tourists and Perth locals keen for a change of scene. Only a few set up camp at Ledge Point, best known as the starting point for January’s annual long-distance race to Lancelin – one of Western Australia’s favourite and most adaptable spots. Lancelin Bay is protected by a reef 500m out, offering an ideal training arena including 150m of standing-depth alongside comfortable parking, grassy areas, showers and toilets. Depending on the swell, chest to mast-high waves peel onto Lancelin Reef. Four breaks offer some choice: left is 'Main Break’, to the right 'Passage Shallows’ (better with kite fins – there’s a clue why in the name) then 'Hole in the Wall’, a right-hander so not ideal for riding. At the northern end of the bay, the perversely named 'South Passage’ is the cleanest wave: launch next to the pub to save a long upwind slog afterwards. In the next bay north there’s loads of room, and plans for another kite beach. If Lancelin gets full, take a 4x4 about 30 minutes along a rough track to Wedge Island – a sick break with no crowding guaranteed.
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Lancelin Bay
Perth, Western Australia
Right in the city centre, Pelican Point sits on the northern bank of the Swan River while Lucky Bay lies diagonally opposite on the south bank. Both offer slalom sailors room for long runs with silhouetted views of downtown, and a predominantly cross-onshore SW sea breeze and shallow standing-depth sandbar downwind make it safe for learning. But get up early on the weekend, as parking is limited and the rangers issue $80 tickets. There’s more room both on and off the water in Safety Bay, and the wind’s less gusty on the coast too. It’s a safe sailing environment protected by a long sandbank in all wind directions, there’s even a grassy bank for rigging by the yacht club. Outside the bay there’s some swell, but for real waves drive 30km south to Mandurah. It needs a big swell for the reef at 'Avalon’ to work but then it’s a perfect left-hander. In west or northerly wind head for 'Geeries’ – a beach-break whose waves might not be so clean, but can be a lot bigger. 'Garden Island’ protects Woodman’s Point, making conditions much tamer. This jutting peninsular has beaches on all three sides; kites dominate 'South Beach’ with its cross-onshore wind, while the windsurfers rule 'West Beach’. 'North Beach’ offers freestylers a mirror-flat playground, although novices shouldn’t stray beyond the standing-depth area in the cross-offshore winds. Crazy Waves, south of the marina in Fremantle is a winter spot. When it’s really going off, wind and swell serve a wild mixed-up wave cocktail over a sandbank that extends way out sea – bump-and-jump nirvana! Leighton is a sandy beach south of Cottesloe, good for jumping with plenty of space. Small swells will teach you all about shorebreak, but be very careful when it’s big. Dutch Inn is one of the best spots near the city with a clean wave over a reef 200m offshore. Watch for rocks just under water in the shallows. A whole row of potential launches line the beaches of Scarborough, the sandbars are always shifting so follow the locals. It might look fairly tame from shore, but the currents can get strong. Sometimes windsurfers head 3km out to Little Island from the beach above Hillary’s Boat Harbour searching for the sick waves behind the island. If you feel the urge, never try this alone and let the harbour know when you’re back. It’s more relaxed at Pinnaroo Point with easy learning conditions in front of a plush car-park with grassy areas and showers. That’s the end of the urban spots – then it’s another world north of the city limits, getting hotter and dryer with each passing kilometre. The adventure begins here, both for surf tourists and Perth locals keen for a change of scene. Only a few set up camp at Ledge Point, best known as the starting point for January’s annual long-distance race to Lancelin – one of Western Australia’s favourite and most adaptable spots. Lancelin Bay is protected by a reef 500m out, offering an ideal training arena including 150m of standing-depth alongside comfortable parking, grassy areas, showers and toilets. Depending on the swell, chest to mast-high waves peel onto Lancelin Reef. Four breaks offer some choice: left is 'Main Break’, to the right 'Passage Shallows’ (better with kite fins – there’s a clue why in the name) then 'Hole in the Wall’, a right-hander so not ideal for riding. At the northern end of the bay, the perversely named 'South Passage’ is the cleanest wave: launch next to the pub to save a long upwind slog afterwards. In the next bay north there’s loads of room, and plans for another kite beach. If Lancelin gets full, take a 4x4 about 30 minutes along a rough track to Wedge Island – a sick break with no crowding guaranteed.
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Safety Bay
Perth, Western Australia
Right in the city centre, Pelican Point sits on the northern bank of the Swan River while Lucky Bay lies diagonally opposite on the south bank. Both offer slalom sailors room for long runs with silhouetted views of downtown, and a predominantly cross-onshore SW sea breeze and shallow standing-depth sandbar downwind make it safe for learning. But get up early on the weekend, as parking is limited and the rangers issue $80 tickets. There’s more room both on and off the water in Safety Bay, and the wind’s less gusty on the coast too. It’s a safe sailing environment protected by a long sandbank in all wind directions, there’s even a grassy bank for rigging by the yacht club. Outside the bay there’s some swell, but for real waves drive 30km south to Mandurah. It needs a big swell for the reef at 'Avalon’ to work but then it’s a perfect left-hander. In west or northerly wind head for 'Geeries’ – a beach-break whose waves might not be so clean, but can be a lot bigger. 'Garden Island’ protects Woodman’s Point, making conditions much tamer. This jutting peninsular has beaches on all three sides; kites dominate 'South Beach’ with its cross-onshore wind, while the windsurfers rule 'West Beach’. 'North Beach’ offers freestylers a mirror-flat playground, although novices shouldn’t stray beyond the standing-depth area in the cross-offshore winds. Crazy Waves, south of the marina in Fremantle is a winter spot. When it’s really going off, wind and swell serve a wild mixed-up wave cocktail over a sandbank that extends way out sea – bump-and-jump nirvana! Leighton is a sandy beach south of Cottesloe, good for jumping with plenty of space. Small swells will teach you all about shorebreak, but be very careful when it’s big. Dutch Inn is one of the best spots near the city with a clean wave over a reef 200m offshore. Watch for rocks just under water in the shallows. A whole row of potential launches line the beaches of Scarborough, the sandbars are always shifting so follow the locals. It might look fairly tame from shore, but the currents can get strong. Sometimes windsurfers head 3km out to Little Island from the beach above Hillary’s Boat Harbour searching for the sick waves behind the island. If you feel the urge, never try this alone and let the harbour know when you’re back. It’s more relaxed at Pinnaroo Point with easy learning conditions in front of a plush car-park with grassy areas and showers. That’s the end of the urban spots – then it’s another world north of the city limits, getting hotter and dryer with each passing kilometre. The adventure begins here, both for surf tourists and Perth locals keen for a change of scene. Only a few set up camp at Ledge Point, best known as the starting point for January’s annual long-distance race to Lancelin – one of Western Australia’s favourite and most adaptable spots. Lancelin Bay is protected by a reef 500m out, offering an ideal training arena including 150m of standing-depth alongside comfortable parking, grassy areas, showers and toilets. Depending on the swell, chest to mast-high waves peel onto Lancelin Reef. Four breaks offer some choice: left is 'Main Break’, to the right 'Passage Shallows’ (better with kite fins – there’s a clue why in the name) then 'Hole in the Wall’, a right-hander so not ideal for riding. At the northern end of the bay, the perversely named 'South Passage’ is the cleanest wave: launch next to the pub to save a long upwind slog afterwards. In the next bay north there’s loads of room, and plans for another kite beach. If Lancelin gets full, take a 4x4 about 30 minutes along a rough track to Wedge Island – a sick break with no crowding guaranteed.
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Capo Mannu
Sardegna
Without a doubt, Capo Mannu is among the Mediterranean’s best breaks. Strong Mistral delivers almost Hawaiian calibre waves with wind from the right. The best conditions come when it blows south-west then veers north-westerly. It’s a bit gusty and a tough place for jumps, but makes up for it with pure down-the-line waveriding. Sail out via a channel on the left. Experts only – it’s totally rocky. Kiters launch from the beach at 'Putzu Idu'. Respect the surfers!
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Fermoyle Beach House
Dingle Peninsula
Fermoyle Beach House ist ein wahr gewordener Traum an der Irischen Südwestküste. Am westlichsten Zipfel Europas auf der Nordseite der Dingle-Halbinsel gelegen, inmitten spektakulärer Natur mit Blick auf die 10 Km große Brandon Bay. Fußläufig zu deren endlosen Dünen und Sandstränden. Das Haus kombiniert den romantischen Charme eines "Seaside-Cottage" mit der Großzügigkeit und den Annehmlichkeiten moderner Innenarchitektur. Ein einmaliger Wohlfühlort - truly a Master's Home.
Das Haus wurde jüngst vollständig renoviert. Hochwertige Materialien und moderne Haustechnik schaffen Wohlfühl-Atmosphäre, z.B. Eichenholzboden im ganzen Haus, offene Küche mit Arbeitsplatten und Esstheke aus Eiche, Küchenausstattung vom Induktionsherd über Spülmachine bis zum Smoothie-Mixer, etc.
Badezimmer mit Towel-Heater und ebenerdiger Rain-Shower, moderne Ölheizung, Flatscreen Smart-TVs, LED Downlights, etc.
Wir nutzen das Haus selber für 3-4 Monate im Jahr, zumeist im Frühsommer und im Herbst. In der übrigen Zeit wollen wir es gerne mit netten Menschen teilen, die das Besondere zu schätzen wissen und sich, ebenso wie wir, einfach darüber freuen, eine so einmalige Location gefunden zu haben.
Für die genaue Verfügbarkeit bitte Wunsch-Termine anfragen.
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KiteParadise Madagascar
Madagascar North
KiteParadise Madagascar is a terrific kitesurf and kiteboard accommodation in Sakalava Bay, facing the famous sand bank, allowing you to jump straight from the bed onto the flat spot. Our brand new hotel offers a variety of kite accommodation options from budget rooms with shared facilities, to ensuite rooms, bungalows with private terraces overlooking the lagoon, and even glamping in our Makiluxe Tent units, set on stilt platforms.
Rooms prices range stretches from only 20€ to 50€ per night for 2 guests and breakfasts are included!
We provide a reliable Wifi connection and, as a guest, you can access to the billiard pool, electronic darts and plenty of board and card games.
Activities: Concerning kitesurfing and kiteboarding rentals and lessons, KiteParadise Madagascar works in partnership with Kite Alizé located right next to them. Apart from kiting, we organize tons of activities/excursions for you. All are listed on our website.
Address: Kiteparadise Madagascar - Baie de Sakalava - Commune de Ramena - Antsiranana
Tel: +852 94355104 / +261 32 40 516 48
Website: http://www.kiteparadise-madagascar.com
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casa stoked
Fuerteventura
Relax in style. Brandnew house with comfort and privacy. Upscale interieur and selected natural materials provide a modern, yet cosy feel. All wooden floors + south facing wooden terrace make it an all year round comfortable barefoot house.
45 m²: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Livingroom with open kitchen + 20 m² wooden terrace.
Located on 5,000 m² private ground in the hills above the little town of Lajares. Sourrounded by nature reserve with spectatcular 270° views of vulcanos, valleys and sunsets.
I live in the neighbouhood and will be happy to provide you with spot info and other travel tips.
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Ocean12.de
Cape Town
ocean12 is located on the dunes in sunset beach, first row with direct view on the ocean and the Table Mountain. The gentle sound of the breaking waves will wake you up in the morning.
The house is located 400m from Milterton golf course and 15 min by car from Cape Town city center.

We offer self-catering apartments, all with en-suite bathrooms, breathtaking views from lounge decks, garden and outdoor salt water pool. In 2011 ocean12 was totally renovated and a modern design can be felt in every corner of this luxurious home.

All apartments offer sliding doors to the deck and unobstructed views of Table Mountain and/or the ocean. Kitchens are fully equipped incl. microwave but there are also restaurants and cafés close by. All bathrooms are spacious and exclusively tiled in natural stone. Floors are warm and rustic, wooden look.
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Hooked Cabarete
Cibao & Dominican North Coast
Guesthouse/Surf/kite Camp
located 600m from Playa Encuentro, the #1 Surf spot in the Caribbean and 3 miles from Kite Beach, a world-class Kite spot. We offer free transportation to Kite spot.
No other camp is closer to Playa Encuentro.
There are 8 apartments in a tropical garden with pool. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and a private terrace with a hammock. All apartments have optional AC's
Our guests are surfers, kiters and other active adults from all over the world. Ladies traveling alone feel safe here because we have 7/24 security and electricity. Our place is very clean and quiet. Families with children are welcome too. The tap water at Hooked is drinkable.
We have our own yoga platform, a covered BBQ grill and a chill-out area to read or play card.
Our wifi signal is very strong and fast.
We organize other activities for our guests, such as canyoning. kayaking, horseback riding,
zip-lining, mountain biking etc.
For more info go on-line at www.hookedcabarete.com or check our reviews on Tripadvisor
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Milkwood Studio
Cape Town
Budget accommodation in Kommetjie on the Southern Cape Peninsula: Milkwood Studio offers comfortable accommodation for a couple or single traveler. Easy access to South Peninsula Kite/Windsurf beaches. Queen size bed, tv, bathroom, refrigerator, microwave, kettle etc. for preparing easy meals, but not a full kitchen. Walking distance to 5 restaurants.
Kommetjie is situated on the west coast of the southern Cape Peninsular. A peaceful village-like suburb with beautiful beaches, hiking trails, world-class surf, kitesurf, and windsurf locations. We are roughly 40 minutes from Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront and the airport. We are surrounded by spectacular scenery and Cape Point Nature reserve is 20 minutes down the road.
If you are looking for local knowledge we can help with that too. Charles is a very active local surfer and kite-surfer.
The listed rate is for the Studio per night, we do not charge per person.
Please note that the Studio is not available between 15th December and 15th January.
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flisvos sportclub naxos
Naxos, Cyclades
The Flisvos Sport Club has the perfect ingredients of an ultimate windsurfing venue and is also the perfect holiday destination for anyone seeking relaxation, action, sun and fun. You can enjoy windsurfing, catamaran sailing, kite surfing, mountain biking, stand-up paddling, and snorkeling or just float on your back in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
Love at first sight!
My Naxian dream came true when I established the Flisvos Sport Club in 1994. Naxos, with its natural beauty and enjoyable beach life, became my home as there is no better place in the world for me. Join me at the Flisvos Sport Club; a unique combination of a perfect flat-water area in a shallow lagoon and a challenging wave area. Take a seat in the atmospheric and welcoming décor of our cool Beach Café & Restaurant. Discover what delights the Flisvos Restaurant has to offer. We welcome you directly from the white sandy beach to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner against the background of a beautiful sea view. The layout of the Restaurant allows you to enjoy the stunning sunset views and the romantic atmosphere of beach and sea whilst sipping your sunset drink.
Sleep well and relax in one of our Flisvos seaside studios and apartments designed in the typical Cycladic style, and feel the harmonious and charming atmosphere we have created to help you feel relaxed and happy. Friendly faces and a warm welcome always await you at our Flisvos Sport Centers, our accommodation areas and at the Flisvos Restaurant. We all look forward to meeting you, explaining all the facilities of the Flisvos Sport Club and how you can explore the beauty of Naxos Island.
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Tirolsail
Tirol
Österreichs kompetentester Wassersport-Komplett-Anbieter seit mindestens 30 Jahren ganzjährig!
Bei uns findest Du alles für Windsurfen, Kitesurfen, Wellenreiten, Segeln, Stand-Up-Paddeln, Tauchen, Schwimmen, Edelstahlseile nach Maß usw.
Unser Service von der professionellen Segel-Reparatur über regelmäßige Kundenreisen bis zur hauseigenen Tauchschule www.tauchmit.at wird Dich begeistern!!
www.tirolsail.com
Öffnungszeiten:
Montag-Freitag: 09:00-12:00 Uhr | 14:30-18:00 Uhr
Samstag: 09:00-12:00 Uhr
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High Five Kitesurfschool Cape Town
Cape Town
Kitesurfschool Cape Town
High Five Kitesurfing School in Cape Town and Langebaan is the ideal destination to conquer the world’s hottest adrenalin sport! With our IKO Certified Kitesurf Instructors running daily lessons at Kitebeach and Langebaan Lagoon we will have you up and riding safely in no time, also advanced clinics with pro's, like Big Air, freestyle and wave riding! We are also the only IKO Pro Centre in Cape Town that offers Kitesurf Instructor Courses.
The SE (prevailing summer wind in Cape Town) blows parallel to the beach, providing world-class conditions most days in the summer. Wind tends to blow from 10 – 30 knots regularly, and it is a dense wind great for awesome kitesurf sessions.
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Hydrosfera
Hel Peninsula
In our shop You can find everything what You need for windsurfing and kiteboarding.
Best if You check our web www.hydrosfera.pl
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Wild Kite Peru
Costa Norte, Peru
Hello, We are the Wild Kite Peru team, a kitesurf club based in Mancora on the Peruvian North Shore where the wind is constant, waves are perfect and blessed by an endless summer.
We offer kite lessons, waveriding kite trips, Stand-up Paddle tours and we can organise your all-included dreamed kite journey.
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Surf&More Windsurf School
Balaton
Windsurf school at one of the best Windsurfing spot in hungary. Perfect place for beginners!
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(ASPC) Alacati Surf Paradise Club
Turkish Aegean Sea
ASPC is more than just a windsurf school, it’s an outdoor sports centre. Ranked among the world’s top 5 and Europe’s top 3centres of its kind, ASPC was established in 1995 by ArkınPekdağ and Ralf Busse in the best location on Alaçatı’s now-famous windsurf bay.ASPC is the area’s first and now the biggest activity centre of its kind.
The ASPC windsurf school is a certified member of VDWS (Verband Deutsche Windsurf Schule) and the TYF (Türkiye Sailing Federation). Over the last 23 years thousands offoreign and Turkish guestshave successfully trained with our experienced and friendly VDWS certified instructors in English, German, French, Italian, Russian or Turkish.
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sbkiteboarding / wannakite
Grande Lisboa
Our kitesurf school Portugal are based in two beautiful beaches in Lisbon, Guincho Beach, near Cascais and Costa Caparica, just south of Lisbon. Some days we also teach on different kitesurf beaches, some minutes away from Lisbon, Lagoa Albufeira, Carcavelos, Fonte da telha or Alcochete.
We are a fully licensed and insured kitesurf school and officially registered. All our instructors speak English, French and Portuguese fluently, are highly qualified by IKO and have several years experience in teaching of kitesurfing. Our professional and experienced instructors will guaranty you a great progression during lessons and will get you kiteboarding in short time and with 100% of safety and fun!
We teach using the latest kite equipment, with the newest security systems. Every student has helmet, harness, floating vest and wetsuit. Everything is included in the price.
SBKiteboarding offers kitesurfing courses for all levels, also for children over 10 years old. As a safe kitesurfer, you can rent equipment or buy the latest or second hand gear in our Kitesurf School.
We also rent SURF, KITE and WINDSURF equipment.
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Whitecaps Products
Hamburg & Bremen
Sicherheitsprodukte für den Wassersport
WE LOVE TO BACK YOU UP... unser Motto bei WHITECAPS PRODUCTS - Deinem Online-Shop rundum das Thema Wassersicherheit.
Wir bieten Dir eine Auswahl an hochwertigen Produkten, damit Du eine unbeschwerte Zeit auf und am Wasser genießen kannst.
Von Neoprenanzügen, Prallschutzwesten und Helmen über speziell für den Wassersport entwickelte Sonnencremes bis hin zu Lehrmaterial (z.B. die Stoked Publications Spotguides) findest Du alles bei uns für Deine Sicherheit auf und am Wasser.
Wenn Du Fragen zu einem Produkt hast oder etwas ganz bestimmtes suchst, freuen wir uns über eine E-Mail an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. von Dir.
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Surf Connect
Gold Coast & Brisbane, Queensland
Lessons, Rental, Repairs & Sales on new & used equipment. Buy and sell.
Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Standup paddling, Kayaking, Wakeboarding, Foiling.
Open 7 days a week. Direct train ride from Brisbane City. Location has toilets, showers, restaurants, free BBQ. Shop/school right on beach. Surf Connect is the only accredited IKO school in Brisbane.
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Manaloha Rent a Car Inc.
Maui, US
We are an established Maui Car Rental Business, we started in 1998, we offer Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Station Wagon and Trucks. our cars are not new, they are between 2001 and 2010, they are reliable clean and mechanically sound thanks to our great team of mechanics.
We deliver the car at the Airport parking. We are the best Discount Car Rental in Maui, Mahalo Sergio
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Mirage (Ristorante/Pizzeria)
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Surfschool Conil
Costa de la Luz, Cádiz
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Learn to Surf with SURF-SCHOOL-CONIL in Spain
Our Surfschool in the heart of Andalucia on the Costa de la Luz is a Surf and Kitesurf dream. To make the most of this massive potential you need to know which Spots are working depending on the prevailing conditions.
SURFSCHOOL CONIL- TEAM will always ensure, based on your level and ability that you are in the right place at the right time.
Daily support is our point of difference and it doesen‘t stop once you come off the water.
To ensure you maximise your enjoyment of this truly fantastic area we also arrange group nights rolex replica watches out, whether that is enjoying Tapas in the narrow back streets of Conil or taking in live music at El Palmar, or dancing the night away during one of the many replica tag heuer fiestas that take place during the year, we are always available to assist.
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Firmm Whale Watching
Estrecho de Gibraltar, Tarifa
Die Stiftung firmm (foundation for information and research on marine mammals) setzt sich aktiv für den Schutz von Walen und Delfinen und somit auch für den Lebensraum Meer ein. Zu diesem Zweck errichtet firmm an verschiedenen Standorten Forschungsstationen und schafft so Begegnungsmöglichkeiten zwischen Mensch und Tier.
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Auf unseren Seiten möchten wir Ihnen einen Einblick in die Arbeit der Stiftung firmm geben und Sie über unsere Whale-Watching-Ausflüge, Wal-Beobachtungskurse und Veranstaltungen informieren. Wenn Sie über aktuelle Ereignisse benachrichtigt werden wollen, tragen Sie sich in unseren Newsletter ein oder schauen Sie in unseren Weblog.
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