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Lake Macquarie is located about 20 mins drive south of Newcastle in the state of New South Wales in Australia. The lake is the largest coastal salt-water lake in Australia covering approximately 100 square kilometres. With an average depth of 8 metres the lake is a hype of activity for all sorts of marine craft. Tide is generally not an issue in most areas within the lake with tidal ranges
Karpathos: Where the Meltemi Never Stops Forget everything you think you know about a Greek island holiday. Karpathos isn’t about lazy days on a sun lounger—it’s where the Aegean Sea serves up some of the most consistent wind on the planet, making it an absolute mecca for anyone who lives for windsurfing, kitesurfing, or wingfoiling. Nestled in the Dodecanese archipelago, this island is forged by the wind, and it’s the
Hurghada is on of Egypt’s top windsurfing & kitesurfing destinations and has a long wind season with the windiest season being from March to November. It isn’t the most attractive place but it has some funky bars and restaurants offering a vibrant nightlife and accommodation represents good value. The climate is very dry and air temps range from 23 C on winter and 38 C in summer with water temps
Tarifa, Spain is known as the windy capital of Europe, with year round windsurfing and kitesurfing. Holidays are available with the choice of budget and luxury hotels and the windsurfing and kitesurfing centre located directly on the spot. Situated on the most southern tip of Spain, projecting into the Straits of Gibraltar that separate Spain and Morocco, With a wide choice of flights, airports and short travelling times, this venue
Merimbula is a beach town located on the South Coast of NSW (approximately 580km (7 hours drive) east of Melbourne and 526km (6 hours drive) south of Sydney) which swells in population with tourists during summer. The town has a nice beach-culture vibe to it and with some fabulous kitesurfing & windsurfing spots within easy reach making Merimbula a great base for a windsurfing or kitesurfing holiday. There is no
Diani Beach is a beach resort on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya located 30 kilometres south of Mombasa. This resort appeals to a broad audience including families, honeymooners, backpackers and people who like a bit of a party, But Diani Beach is also an incredible destination for kitesurfers & windsurfers…..more information coming soon
Costa Teguise is located on the eastern side of Lanzarote, 7 kms north west of the capital Arrecife, and only 10 to 15 minutes by car from the airport.
It is one of the most attractive tourist areas on Lanzarote thanks to its range of accommodation, its beaches, and plenty of activities. It is a fully developed but not overly large holiday resort, and hence suitable as one of the preferred destinations for families visiting the island. Everything is within easy reach by foot which makes it easy to get about. There is a large choice of restaurants and bars to suit different budgets, and a nightlife that is vibrant but not ‘rowdy’. The accommodation ranges from budget to luxury self-catering apartments, resorts and luxury 5* hotels.
One of the great appeals of Costa Teguise is its wide range of recreational facilities, that include surfing, road and mountain biking, golf, parasailing and a water park.
Windsurfing is concentrated at Cucharas Beach. It is quite well protected from the wind so non windsurfers can enjoy their holidays too.
There are other beaches in costa Teguise such as Bastian Beach which is ideal for families with small children since it is easily accessible and protected from the winds. There is also the fine white sandy beach of Jablillo.
The climate in Costa Teguise is mild and sunny. The average temperatures in summer range from 24 – 28°C with higher peaks, and in the winter months 20 to 22°C. In summer bring a light jacket for windy nights, and in winter you’ll need trousers and a jacket in the evenings.
Caloundra on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Australia has been renowned as a fabulous place for windsurfing, wingfoiling & kitesurfing. It is approx 94 km (1:15 drive) north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast and consists of beautiful golden sandy surf beaches and a spectacular broadwater river with crystal clear blue water and white sandy bottom. The area caters for most disciplines of sailing apart from big wave riding including flat water
Gulf de Roses (or Gulf of Roses) is a beautiful destination located about 2 hours drive north-east of Barcelona (Spain) in the Catelona region in the province of Costa Brava on the Mediterranean sea just south of the French border. The area is full of history and spectacular historic seaside villages such as Cadeques & El Port de la Selva. In the area there are numerous ruins, castles and medieval
Geraldton is a town located 424 kms north of Perth in Western Australia on the Coral Coast region. The town has a population of approx 38,000 and has a major port with industries including mining, fishing, farming & tourism. The Geraldton area is renowned as one of Australia’s top destinations for kitesurfers and windsurfers due to the areas reliable southerly thermal breeze which occurs from October to April. Basing yourself
Inverloch is located 145 km SE of Melbourne on the South Gippsland Hwy. It is a popular tourist destination in the warmer months for Melbournites and Gippslanders. But more importantly, Inverloch has some of the best windsurfing & kitesurfing in Victoria and Australia. Inverloch is blessed with an incredible inlet called Anderson’s Inlet, perfect for flat-water-blasting, as well as fabulous surf beaches which are also great for wave sailing. Combine
Paynesville is a popular holiday destination on the Gippsland lakes located about 300km (3.5 hours drive) east of Melbourne. The Gippsland Lakes are renowned as the boating capital of Victoria with literally hundreds of kilometres of lake foreshore to explore. For windsurfers and kitesurfers Paynesville is a great central base for exploring the immediate area and other spots around the Gippsland Lakes. The town itself has a good selection of
Aruba is a small island (only 30 miles long by 10 miles wide) island located in the Dutch Antilles in the Dutch Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela. It is renowned as one of the best places on the planet for windsurfing & kitesurfing due to its reliable trade winds and flat and shallow turquoise lagoon. The water temperature rarely drops below 24 degC. The sailing season is long (pretty
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