Beginners Kitesurfing Holiday to Ras Sudr

Trip Highlights

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.

Price Details

Price

From: GBP950 per person (7 Nights)

Price Includes

• Flights
• Transfers
• Accommodation
• 10 hour beginner Course

Price Excludes

• Travel Insurance

Departure Dates

All holidays are bespoke and can leave on any date (subject to availability). The price quoted above will vary dependent on departure date, hotel & selected course. Course and rental options include:

10 Hour IKO Starter Course £250
6 Hour IKO Water Start Course £170
6 Hour IKO Board Work Progression Course £170
4 Hours Semi Private Course £250

RENTAL
1 Week Rental (2008 North Kit) £205
2 Week Rental (2008 North Kit) £320
2 hours Private lessons with IKO instructor £135

Prices do not include kit insurance that can normally be arranged locally at approx 35 euro.

Most kitesurf schools will only rent equipment if you are IKO level iii or equivalent (riding up wind). Some school will rent to level ii kitesurfers but may charge a 30% supplement for 'supervised rental.'

Please note that prior to your rental you should be able to demonstrate confident upwind ability and self rescue. Should you not be able to stay upwind but can demonstrate safe kite work and self rescue technique there is a 30% surcharge for 'supervised' rental.

Itinerary

Sky Riders is our one of our most highly respected partners. Nowhere else will you find such consistently high levels of service, professionalism and equipment! With 18 windsurfing, 11 kitesurfing and 5 surfboard riding centres worldwide, they are one of the leading companies in this industry. As with all of the Skyriders centres they have a big stock of all the newest North Kites and Boards and have an unrivalled level of instruction on hand.

The Club Mistral center is on the far windward side of the Ramada Hotel. An approximately 100m-wide sandy stretch separates the centre from the flat turquoise water. The long coastal strip curves windward here, creating a bay, and stretches further and further out into the water for a kilometre, forming a sandbank, before receding again.

Other Info

Accommodation 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.