about kitesurf

About kite everything was said and most of all, it was told of the origins of the sport and the idea that the pioneer has spurred the evolution of materials in the industry.

However, little has been said of the feeling, the feeling that adrenaline test only those who travel on the waves pushed by the wind, the contact with nature, which alone offers the kitesurfer spaces and the propulsion needed to fly over the waves. For this reason, it is proposed here to overcome the failures thus far held and then try to describe the feeling, so that all those who until now have remained on the beach to watch, to get this aspect.

The kitesurfer is none other than Icarus, modern Icarus who finally realizes the dream of flying. Legend has it that this young man had been imprisoned in Crete with his father. From their prison escape but the two wanted to do it, the only way forward was the air. Flying in the sky was so on. To do Daedalus, Icarus’s father, realized the wings. This would allow the two to fly in the sky flying over the Aegean as well to reach a new beach.

Icarus was a dreamer, his father knew, why the recommendation was, “Follow me … Icarus and take care to stay with me … do not let groped by the height of the sun or the fire will burn your wings!” But Icarus was always traveling with the mind and when I finally was able to travel with the body, saw beneath her calm and blue waters of the sea, the temptation to go to heaven could not resist. Alas, he fell into the sea and foam covered him! The modern Icarus, however, has it made, the study of the area has offered him a light sail and those who joined to him by thin strings, allows him to fly. At his feet is a table, as the sea floor on which planar and the sky as a place to join. There is a modern Icarus in us, and if the winter and work leave room for an escape, it might be a solution to the stress try to fly in the sky with the kite.

Wind with Levante very flat water and off shore, with Poniente waves, this is the ideal speed spot but not much good for anything else.

This area has no bars or windsurf centers, the only sign of civilisation is the Rio Jara Campsite. During the equinoxes and with high tides the sea invades the river, just enough to allow surfers te enter and reext it at top speed. With a correct timing increadibly high jumps can be acheived.

Rio Jara is a good spot for practicing waterstart as waves usually small and water shallow for quite a way out.

Wind: side, slightly Off Shore with Levante, slightly on shore with poniente.

Isla Margarita is a mountainous, tropical, Caribbean island paradise located off the north shore of Venezuela and blessed with an average of over 320 days a year of sun, beautiful tropical beaches lined with palm trees like El Yaque, Playa el Agua or Playa Parguito and temperatures that are never too hot or too cold.

With a bar and restaurant to relax in after your days kitesurfing.

The resort is well established, offers first class facilities and has become a very popular resort. With its grand hotels and marina full of “gin palaces”, it breathes an air of luxury.

Since our first Kitesurfing days in El Gouna, nearly 5 years ago, there are now four superb flat water kite spot`s and three centres – so much to kite surf.

Waveriders recommend this resort mainly for the independant rider with family or friends.

Wind conditions:

The predominant wind direction is northwest. At Mangroovy Beach, the wind blows cross-shore (from left). When, for instance, the wind is turning west in Hurghada, it is blowing slantwise offshore and is getting very gusty. Because of the coastline’s alignment at Mangroovy Beach, however, it’s still coming cross-shore. The kite beach is completely unspoilt northwards, so there isn’t any lee-side turbulence.

Local winds are strongly dependent on pressure distribution over the Mediterranean. In case of a low-pressure area shifting eastwards across Greece and Turkey, for instance, local winds are disturbed. If it’s going really bad, especially during winter, winds can die away for two to three days, reappear afterwards, and mostly remain stable.

• http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/el_gouna

Weather:

There are no rain in El Gouna.

Temperatures are pleasant all year long. For the months of December to March it is recommended, however, to take along a neoprene suit and warm clothes for the evening.

It is very hot during summer. The air is dry, and the northwest wind acts like natural air conditioning.

Hotels:

• Movenpick

5 Stars, 1-5 min. to spot

• Captains Inn

3 Stars, 5-10 min. to spot

• Ocean View

4 Stars, 5-10 min. to spot

• Sultan Bay

4 Stars, 5-10 min. to spot

• Ali Pasha

3 Stars, 5 min. to spot

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Facing onto the Atlantic Ocean, Cumbuco has perfect conditions for kitesurfing with mild air and ocean temperatures and strong and consistent South East trade winds from June to February. Sand dunes behind the village create a thermal effect and act to boost the wind speed.

In Cambuco there are more than 300 km of beaches in the State of Ceara, which are popular for practicing downwind trips and kite safaris.

The Wind : In Ceara state on the North East coast of Brazil the wind blows pretty much continually from June to February and its always from the South East. Cumbuco is located just south of the equator (3 degrees) and therefore is in the area of the southeastern trade winds. The many sand dunes bordering the coast thermally reinforce the southeast trade wind and adds around 5-6 knots more in strength.

A range of excellent accommodations in and around Cumbuco:

• Sunset Beach Hotel – Cumbuco Beach
• Sunset Villa Ceara – Cumbuco Beach
• Sunset Lagoa Villas – Banana Lagoa, 3km from Cumbuco
• Sunset Penthouse Apartment – Cumbuco Beach
• Sunset Taiba Hotel – Taiba Beach

Great image gallery:

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This spot is for begginers and professionals, it is best for General riding, some soft waves. Tide changes every 6-hours and shifts by 1-hour per day. The wind blows side shore from the right, sometimes side onshore. Cumbuco is 45min drive from the international airport of Pinto Martins in Fortaleza.

Barbados situated just east of the Caribbean Sea

Barbados is known for its steady sideshore trade wind, which mostly stays within a range of 12 to 20 knots. The extremely constant winds make the spot ideal for beginners, too.

Kitesurfing lessons mostly take place on Silver Rock Beach, which is directly adjacent to Silver Sands. Here, we find perfect conditions on the 350-m-long sandy beach.

The Barbados spot can be classified as an excellent all-round venue. For those who do not kitesurf or windsurf there are plenty of enjoyable alternative activities on offer here.

Accommodation:

• The Savannah
• Point View Apartments
• Blue Horizon Hotel
• Silver Sands Resort
• Time Out at the Gap
• Zed’s Surfing Adventures (south and east coasts)
• Peach and Quiet Hotel
• Inchcape Seaside Villas