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Buzz — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:45:00 +0000

Windsurfing Pics Le Morne July 2011

Buzz — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:51:00 +0100

Just posted a ton of pics from today in the WindHut Facebook page check them out here WindHut Facebook Page enjoy 116 photos from a great day on the water. Waves were off limits but still a ton of fun to be had with Tom Hartman pulling shove its, forwards and backies.

Forecast looks awsome for the week…..

Best wishes and happy windsurfing

Just back from Marsa Alam Windsurfing spot Egypt

Buzz — Sat, 28 May 2011 12:50:00 +0100

Set off on the evening of the 17th to the Club Mistral annual manager meeting which this year was in Marsa Alam Egypt.

Left Mauritius to Dubai on an Emirates flight which is perfect, great grub, great entertainment and as I had to wait longer than 8 hours I got a voucher for a hotel room in Dubai while in transit. Passed the night sleeping and then jumped on the connection to Cairo, night stop over in Cairo, met Jason and Resit in Cairo airport for the next flight down to Marsa Alam.

Accommodation for the meeting was at the Shams Alam Hotel all inclusive. When we arrived at the place the rest of the team was already there having a beer or two, rooms were great and the food for the week although a bit the same was really great standard, no Egyptian belly, nice mix of fish, pasta, veg, rice, salad, breads etc for dinner and the usual breakfast buffet in the morning.

Something unusual for a Club Mistral meeting was the wind, it blew and blew and blew, the locals in the hotel were perfect hosts no feelings of what has happened in Egypt, nice and chilled atmosphere just what you want when you go to a windsurfing destination.

The spot offers perfect flat water blasting with some bump and jump, shallow sandy launch cross to cross offshore wind. The spot is also in a nature reserve so the reefs etc are still in amazing condition making the snorkling really nice too. The place reminded me a of the spot at Meridien in Dahab but in a much more tranquil environment and although windy less small side on chop than Dahab. For a relaxing getaway with windy blasting conditions or improving water starts etc its really great.

The centre is big and spacious with nice chill out etc great selection of rigs and boards so all good really.

Meeting was really great not only from the perspective that we all got to see each other in the same place at the same time to share ideas etc but also from the content and training.

Have to say that although there is a lot about Egypt in the news right now and it is obviously in a state of change that while travelling around it all seemed the same as before. Maybe Cairo centre is not the place to be but for sure the resorts in Dahab, Marsa Alam and Safaga are far from these problems and although quiet seem to be business as usual with the usual Egyptian hospitality.

Still plenty of reasons to go and enjoy an amazing Red Sea windsurfing experience.

New Facebook Page Online

Buzz — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:02:00 +0100

New Facebook Page Online

Well folks here it is the official WindHut Facebook page, its early days so most of whats on here you may have seen already but this is where the new and shiny stuff is going so hope you Like (hint hint) it and look forward to sharing news, pics and videos with you.

Best wishes and happy windsurfing

Skampy in Mauritius www.skampy.ch

Buzz — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:25:00 +0100

Best wishes and happy windsurfing

www.skampy.ch

Stef arrived in Mauritius

Buzz — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:06:00 +0100

Well folks Stef arrived a couple of days ago here in Mauritius, so far has managed to do a bit of kite and a bit of SUP

With some luck we can manage a nice SUP session this morning before the wind kicks in and then set out for some good old windsurfing. Wind forecast looks ok and there are some waves so fingers crossed we get some time out and a few pics..

Wherever you are hope you had the chance to hit the water, best wishes and happy windsurfing.

Not Posted Much Lately

Buzz — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:50:00 +0100

Sorry to you all for not posting too much on here the past weeks, I have been working on a new version which I hope to have finished soon, Inshallah.

The start of the year Jan Feb was a bit quiet on the wind front but we did have some epic wave days for SUP and Surfing proving once again that Mauritius can provide the perfect playground.

March also produced some incredible days out on the SUP, fully addicted to it now (almost sad when its windy) NOT!!! However it is a fantastic alternative sport for a windsurfer who can’t take off on a surfboard for toffee.

I absolutely love going for either a paddle or putting a 5.2 on one and riding the waves out in Small Reef when we have very light wind. Some old school kneel down sail down surf the wave or hop round the sail and ride on the wrong side back winded happy days!!

The past week has bought some windy days 17-22 knots and the swell has come back as well so figures crossed the wind holds up for a while.

The last few session have been out on my 90 liter wave freestyle from Mark Nelson (dream machine Mark everyone should have one of your boards) with a 5.9 riding Small Reef at 1 to 2 meters nothing huge but big enough sometimes to have some real out and out fun without stressing about busting something including the bank while trying to learn some new stuff.

The next week looks like its going to be fantastic down here in Le Morne so throw away that paperwork jump on a plane and get down to0 the European Maui for some sun and waves.

Checkout the latest pics etc on the WindHut Facebook Group

Best wishes and happy windsurfing.

Thanks to everyone who reads WindHut

Buzz — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Big thanks to everyone who reads WindHut, I hope you find the odd thing now and then a help.

I would just like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very happy, healthy, prosperous New Year and wish you all the very best of celebrations tonight.

I am sure we all hope that 2010 produces some great windsurfing conditions wherever we all are in the world so with that thought in mind its time to raise a beer with friends and look forward to an amazing 2010.

Best wishes and Happy Windsurfing

Buzz windsurfing as father christmas Dec 25th Le Morne Mauritius

Buzz — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:21:00 +0000

Best wishes Merry Christmas and happy windsurfing

John Skye Windsurfing Video

Buzz — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:36:00 +0000

John skye windsurfing - Summer/Autumn 2009 from john Skye on Vimeo.

Best wishes and happy windsurfing