Ras Sudr is one of the best spots in the world for kitesurfing instruction. Since the centre is the only facility of its kind here and the beach is very wide and kilometres long, there is plenty of space for both training and freeride sessions. Admittedly, the infrastructure on this part of the coast is still relatively undeveloped and one has to put up with a 2.5-hour transfer. But the windsurfing and kiting conditions that await you are unique, not only for novices and intermediates but also for expert freeriders and freestylers.
The Suez Canal has been a source of wealth for Egypt for decades. This waterway, linking the Mediterranean with the Gulf of Aden, saved European seamen a lot of time and money on their trading voyages to Asia. About 80 km south of the Canal mouth, we have discovered a new source – not yet a source of wealth but an oasis for windsurfers and kiters that is unequalled. Seldom has a spot made such a strong impression on us at first sight.
The spots:-
MAIN SPOT About a 20 minute walk up wind or 5 minute shuttle bus ride is a massive lagoon that is perfect for training. There is ample space, with a huge area of shallow flat water. The lagoon is tidal and is empty at low tide. But at either side of high tide when the water is only a metre deep this is a dream spot with flattest water you will find anywhere in the world!
THE LAGOON About a 20 minute walk up wind or 5 minute shuttle bus ride is a massive lagoon that is perfect for training. There is ample space, with a huge area of shallow flat water. The lagoon is tidal and is empty at low tide. But at either side of high tide when the water is only a metre deep this is a dream spot with flattest water you will find anywhere in the world!
The wind:-
The strongest wind is in September and October but the wind blows pretty steadily here during the summer months between May and October. However, although the winter months from December to March generally do not provide enough power for the consistent windsurfing there is still at least a regular bft 4 blowing (a popular time for kitesurfers).
The north to north-east wind blows sideshore gaining force during the morning, reaching its maximum by midday, so there's no need to hurry with breakfast. Towards the end of the afternoon the wind generally dies down again. With a light breeze and flat water, the mornings offer ideal conditions for novices.
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