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Dahab has about 270 days a year of wind, so windsurfing here is the essence of popularity. "Five square" is in charge for the best equipment 2011 (JP, Tabou, Starboard, Gaastra etc.)
Wind
The wind in Dahab is a thermal wind, and because the climate changes very little throughout the year, it is pretty much windy here every day.
The wind usually starts to blow at about 6am in the morning and will last up to at least 2pm. On a good day it can blow right up to sunset. A good indication that
it is going to be very windy the next day, is when it starts to get windy just after sunset on the previous night.
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The average wind strength in the summer is a force 8-10 m/s, but it can sometimes get up to as much as a force 12-17 m/s. It is windy here all year round.
The wind blows from the N/NW and is off shore to the main beach. However, since the bay is horseshoe shaped, getting back to the beach is never a problem, even for beginners.
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Water
The water state in Dahab is predominately flat. The Lagoon is fairly flat but can become choppy as the wind builds. On the other side of the sand spit that borders the Lagoon, you will find a very flat-water location called "Speedy". Since it is further away from the land it is much less gusty here. There is a floating pontoon out here, where you can take a rest and tie up your boards. There is also a flag on the pontoon that can be raised if you get into any trouble or spot anyone else in trouble. This will notify one of the many rescue boats that will come to your assistance. A little bit further opens the wave area. The endless expanse of the Red Sea. Non-breaking swells, 3m high, provide a great introduction to wave sailing, good for advanced surfers to have some fun. Surfing in a team and the special rescue open water service guarantees a safe experience.
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Location
Enjoy 3 different surf areas according to the wind and your ability.. "Five Square" offers you 2 centers in the Bay of Dahab.
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Area 1 - the bay
With a large standing area at Surf Centre 1 (Ganet Sinai Hotel), area 1 is safe for all levels. Divided from the open sea by a long, sandy spit there is 2.5 km of calm water to enjoy. For the more advanced windsurfer, areas 2 and 3 are easily accessible from here.
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Area 3 - waves
Marking the end of area 2 is the Napoleon Reef. Beyond its marker flag the water runs into the endless expanse of the Red Sea and area 3. Non-breaking swells, 3m high, provide a great introduction to wave sailing and a good place for advanced surfers to have some fun! Surfing in a team and the special rescue open water service guarantees a safe experience.
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Area 2 - speedy
It is possible to surf from station 2 directly to areas 2 (and 3) on a beam-reach course. Known locally as 'Speedy', area 2 benefits from flat water making it a perfect location for speed or freestyle. Baby Bay and the 10 m2 rescue island in area 2 are available if you need to take a short breather.
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Our station is located near Gannet Sinai and Panda hotels 100 meters from Swiss Inn..
Roof view
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