Kitesurfing Holiday to Ras Sudr


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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.

More advanced kitesurfers can sail upwind and go on small excursions to numerous lagoons, which offer a wide variety of kitesurfing conditions because of the tides. Depending on the tide, there is a huge shallow-water area with a sandy bottom - no corals or rocks. The crystal-clear water glitters, and when the dolphins come to play, it makes for a truly unforgettable experience.

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.

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.

Details

Suitability / Level

All Levels

Itinerary & Highlights

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.

Accommodation & Centre Details

Ramada Hotel (Half Board)
The Ramada Hotel is a very comfortable hotel next to the remote town of Ras Sudr. The main Club Mistral/Syriders centre is based here and offers an excellent base from which to kitesurf or windsurf directly from its stunning beach.

Greens Hotel (Half Board)
Opened in 2006 the Greens Hotel is 15 minutes walk upwind from the main Club Mistral/Skyriders centre based at the Ramada Hotel, and only metres away from the new SkyRiders centre.