This partner centre is located directly on the beach of the Mövenpick Resort El Gouna. The rooms of cluster 1 & 2 are directly behind / beside the centre, so make sure you mention this to us when you book the hotel, then you are able to see the spot from you balcony or terrace!
The spot is tidal and easily kiteable 4 hours either side of high tide, at low tide then the reef comes into play and this can prevent beginner/improver lessons taking place, if it not safe. The lagoon is a shallow water area form ankle to hip deep water, depending on the tides. Wind is dominantly side-shore from the north. The first part of the lagoon is a big sandy area for students and beginners. At the border to the deep water there is a coral reef that makes the water in the lagoon nice and flat and keeps the chop away.
Advanced riders can ride in the deep water, approximately starting 400 m after the beach. In the deep water the rescue boat will take care of you, in case you need assistance.
There is a second sand bank which you can reach within 2 minutes just riding straight out. On this bank you can find big areas with beautiful coloured corals, stones and also big sandy parts with shallow water, this is a great way of exploring the red sea with your kite.
Kitesurfing - The centre offers courses in a Semi private format (private lessons, if number do not allow, will be reduced by an hour). You can also specify hourly lessons outside of the formatted course. Great for beginners through to advanced
Rental is available for those at IKO III (riding up wind and safely) - You are expected to show responsible behaviour on and off the water, safe launching and landing skills, the ability to turn direction, satisfactory knowledge of water re-launch and self-rescue, compliance with standard “right of way” rules, use of the safety system (leash), knowledge of the international communication signs. The centre stocks a great range of equipment (Duotone, Cabrinha and Core) - suit all wind conditions and kiters!
Wing foil - El Gouna is both super shallow and impacted by tide - there are times you can Wing Foil at this centre - however it is best suited to regular kitesurfing
There are kite lessons available for everyone! No matter your level, fitness ability, or goals within the sport - from learning how to fly kites to pulling off the most advanced tricks – our centre will guide you all the way. As an IKO (International Kite Boarders Organisation) internationally recognized kite centre, you will be taught by certified instructors (IKO) with the main focus on safety and independence. Please note the minimum age for the Kite Basic course is 12 years old.
The comprehensive beginners courses (1 - 4 days) will turn anyone into a safe and confident IKO level II kiteboarder. We will go through the theory and start practising with a small trainer kite on land until you feel confident enough to go with a bigger inflatable kite into the water for some fun rounds of body dragging! The final touch will be the water start. Unlike most other kitecentres, we will be teaching you with bow and 5-line kites right from the beginning and for your own safety without a board leash. All equipment is included in the cost as is equipment insurance.
All our courses are ‘semi-private’ at this spot, maximum 2 student per instructor! This has a huge impact of safety and speed of learning…another great reason to consider this as one of the very best kitesurf schools available anywhere.
Please note that this course depends on suitable wind and tide conditions and therefore it may not be possible to complete the course on consecutive days.