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Windsurfing center
THE WIND
The wind in the Red Sea is created by the difference in temperature
between the land and sea. In Hurghada this is accelerated by the
mountain range and more by Giftun Island offshore. It will generally
pick up during the day and can often start early and sometimes blow
all day.
In the summer months, from May to Oct, the average wind is around 18
knots with the afternoons sometimes getting up to 25 / 30
(especially in September)! In the winter it is mostly big kite
weather (14 - 16's).
Also Dahab has an impressive wind record with around 300 days a year
of winds between Force 4 and 7. It also has the benefit of a range
of conditions to suit all levels of windsurfer. The wind comes off
the land and over the sea in a cross off shore direction generally
THE WINDSURFING
the experienced windsurfer can start from the beach in the special
windsurf area. When you feel confident then you can comfortably
practice your water start in the standing area. Where the standing
area ends you can clearly see by the changing color of the water.
Further out, for the more advance sailors, the wind pick up to 6bft
with some chop.
Dahab is one of our most popular resorts, due to its incredibly
reliable year around wind and variety of sailing conditions to suit
all abilities. The flat shallow water runs from the beach for 2km
before you get past the protection of the sandbank and into the
swell coming down the Gulf of Aqaba. It is ideal for beginners,
intermediate freestyle and slalom blasting.
Directly from the beach the wind can be quite light and gusty,
cleaning up and getting much stronger out at the mouth of the bay.
For beginners all the centers have shallow flat water directly in
front which is ideal, although the Harry Nass Centre 1 does have the
ideal spot with a large shallow protected area with the best wind.
For the more advanced sailors the Harry Nass Centre 2 (at the
Iberotel) has an ideal launch for direct access to the sand bar and
beyond.
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