• Official Language - Arabic
• Capital - Cairo
• Size - 1.001.450 km²
• Population - 80.471.869
• Entry Requirements - Please check the visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your country and do this well in advance of your travel date.
• Language - The official language in Egypt is Arabic, but most of the Egyptians working in the tourism industry can speak English and often German.
• Time Difference - CET +1 hour.
• Electricity - 220 volts altering currency, 50 Hertz, sometimes fluctuating. Because of the different plugs an adapter may be necessary.
• Telephone - The dialing code for Egypt is 0020. Calling somebody from the hotel might be expensive.
• Health Regulations - If you travel from Europe there is no immunization required. Nevertheless it is recommended to get a vaccination against hepatitis A and typhoid. Consult your family doctor before departure. If you want to travel to the Nile, we recommand malaria prevention.
• Climate/Clothing - Hot and dry desert climate. During summer temperatures can rise up to more than 40 degrees. During winter the temperature still reaches about 23 degrees. The nights can be quite cool, especially when it is windy, so a pullover and a jacket are necessary. During summer light cotton clothing is recommended. Please respect the Islamic culture.
• Transfer - The transfer from the airport in Marsa Alam to the center and Hotel Shams Alam takes about 1,5 hours. (100km)
• Rental Car and Transport - Taxis are relatively cheap.
• Currency/Mode of Payment - Local currency is the Egyptian pound (LE) – Please consult official exchange rate in advance as it fluctuates. Money can be changed at the exchange offices. International credit cards are generally accepted. Cash dispensers only exist in the cities and tourist areas.

• Official Language - Spanish
• Capital - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
• Size - 7447 km²
• Population - 1.840000
• Entry Requirements - Please check the visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your county, and do this as well in advance of your travel date.
• Language - Spanish
• Time difference – CET-1
• Electricity - 220 Volt. An adapter might sometimes be necessary.
• Telephone - The dialling code for Spain is 0034.
• Climate/Clothing - The climate on Gran Canaria is considered to be one of the healthiest in the whole world by international scientists. With average temperatures fluctuating between 20 and 25 °C during the winter, and between 25 and 30 °C in the summer, Gran Canaria is also called “the island of eternal spring”. Thus, light cotton clothing is the best choice. During spring and autumn a hoodie and jacket are recommended for the cooler evenings.
• Health Regulations - If you travel from Europe there is no immunization required.
• Transfer - A rental car is recommended, since we cannot organise the transfer from the airport (WHY??). A taxi from the airport to Bahía Feliz costs about 32€
• Rental Car and Transport - It is recommended to rent a car before your departure because of the cheaper price (about 20€ per day which is hard to beat and an absolute must if you want to make the best out of your trip !)
• Currency: Euro (€)

• OFFICIAL LANGUAGE – Greek
• CAPITAL – Kos Town
• SIZE – 295 sq. km
• POPULATION – 30,000
• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – please check the entry/visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your country and do this as well in advance of your travel date.
• LANGUAGE – The official language is Greek. Most of the staff working in the hotels or restaurants can speak English and German
• TIME DIFFERENCE – CET +1 hour
• ELECTRICITY – 220 volts
• TELEPHONE – The dialing code for Greece is 0030, for Kos 22420
• CLIMATE/CLOTHING – Mediterranean climate. The Meltemi can be cool in the evening so take a hoody.
• HEALTH REGULATIONS – No immunization required.
• TRANSFER – The transfer from the airport to Kos takes about 15 minutes.
• RENTAL CARS & TRANSPORT – Very good bus service. Car rent per day is approx. €40.
• CURRENCY/MODE OF PAYMENT - € Euro.

The FBC KARPATHOS KITE center is newly built and is a really clean looking and spacious center. It is comfortable and well organized, with lots of shadow and unobstructed views to the direct action at the spot.  There is also a Bar/Restaurant with 150m² of shaded terrace, offering drinks and snacks and simple healthy Greek cuisine all day.  Make sure you enjoy the famous happy hours at sunset at the spot after a long action packed day! You will also find showers and toilets and a small surf shop onsite.

• OPENING TIMES – May - October from 09.00 - 18.00 July & August sometimes from 08.00 - 20.00
• LANGUAGES SPOKEN - German, English, Russian, Italian and Greek
• EQUIPMENT – Full North Kiteboarding range of kites and boards on offer ! 4 - 15sqm - TOTAL QUANTITY: 40 Kites from 4m² to 15m² and 25 Kiteboards + 10 SUP boards
• KIDS/JUNIOR EQUIPMENT – Buzz, trainer kites and a special area behind the restaurant to practice.
• WETSUIT/HARNESS –We recommend that you bring your own as there is a rental charge at the center for these items. Wetsuit and harness are included in rental/courses.
• TUITION – Unlimited and at all levels. Video analysis on request (supplement).
• SAFETY – Full rescue cover - first rescue is free, subsequent rescues charged at min. 10 euro.
• PAYMENT POSSIBILITIES – Cash only on site or in advance via bank transfer
• EXTRAS - Surf shop, toilets and showers.
• ACTIVITIES - Bar/Restaurant on site. Happy Hour. Biking. SUP. Yoga & Massages
• OTHERS SPORTS: Moutain Bike and Guided Tours / Diving / Trekking / Rock climbing

Dim the owner of Kite Center Zanzibar started the fist kite school on the island in 2006 and has been successfully running the center ever since. You will enjoy a truly relaxed atmosphere just a few meters from the water edge, with plenty of shade and comfort (chill out corner, roof terrace). Next door and also belonging to the center is a fantastic Café snack bar that will provide all the tasty nutrition and drinks your body will need to make the best out of each day.

• OPENING TIMES – Beginning of June to End of September and mid December to end of February. Daily 09.00 – 18.00.  Guests with lockers have their own keys so can open anytime.
• LANGUAGES SPOKEN - English, German, French and Dutch
• KIT – 20 Kiteboards and 10 additional boards for teaching and lightwind + 40 NKB kites + 2 SUPs at center. Possibility to rent surfboards with local partner (Aquaholics)
• KITE SIZES – 7-15sq. m
• KIDS/JUNIOR EQUIPMENT – Yes
• HARNESS – Included in rental price
• TUITION – Unlimited and at all levels – kitesurfing, SUP with our partner center
• SAFETY – Extremely safe area – with full rescue cover
• PAYMENT POSSIBILITIES – Cash and also credit card (5% surcharge)
• EXTRAS – Kite shop and repairs. Restaurant and bar. Shower & WC.
• ACTIVITIES – SUP and surfing, swimming with dolphins, diving and snorkelling, sailing and boat excursions, Spice Tour, Stonetown Tour, Big game Fishing.
• TIPS –The only ATM is in town (1h drive) … and it does not always work, so best to bring enough cash.

You can actually enjoy not one but 2 centers at FBC Lanzarote: The main (windsurfing) center in the middle of the bay and the second Watersports center (focusing more on SUP, Hawaii Canoe, Catamaran, Kayaks, body boards, skim boards and lessons) is close to the left end of the bay. Both cater for the individual needs of each guest, according to their level or sport of choice, and both centers are within easy walking distance one from another.

• OPENING TIMES - All Year, daily 10.00 - 18.00 (on the water)
• LANGUAGES SPOKEN - English, French, Spanish and German.
• QUANTITY KIT - Approx 80 Boards & 100 Rigs - FANATIC & NORTH SAILS + 10 Fanatic SUP and 5 surfboards at centers (unlimited additional quantities of surfboards at our partner Volcano Surf next door !)
• SAIL SIZES - School Sails 1.0 - 3.3 North Sails 2.8 – 7.3
• KIDS/JUNIOR EQUIPMENT - Yes.
• WETSUIT/HARNESS - included in rental price
• SPECIALS - Free use of surf equipment and canoes in bay for guests
• TUITION - Unlimited and at all levels.
• SAFETY - Dedicated Baywatch and water based rescue included in the rental price. Floating platform.
• PAYMENT POSSIBILITIES - Cash and Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard).
• EXTRAS - Beach Bar, free wireless internet, shower & WC.
• ACTIVITIES AT OR NEXT TO THE CENTER- Hawaiian Canoe / Mountain bikes & Trekking / Kayak / Surfing / Bodyboarding / Diving.
• OTHER SPORTS AROUND THE ISLAND - Horseriding / Kitesurfing / Catamaran Sailing / Fishing / 18 hole Golf course
• TIPS - Bring a hoody - can be chilly with the strong wind at night!

The center is set in the peaceful grounds of the Carayou Hotel & Spa in impressive palm tree gardens at the waters edge, and the spot itself is surrounded by dense vegetation and your very own mangrove!

FBC Martinique has a fantastic atmosphere and is absolutely ideal for families and kids. The charismatic and extrovert manager Guillaume will immediately make you part of the big windsurfing and kitesurfing family that live and share their passion at the center. We guarantee you will not want to leave this magic spot behind!

• OPENING TIMES – Open All Year. Daily 09.00 – 17.00.
• LANGUAGES SPOKEN – English, French.
• QUANTITY KIT – 20 Fanatic Windsurfing Boards & 25 North Sails Rigs, 25 NKB kites and 20 kiteboards + 2 Foilboards ! also 4 Fanatic SUP boards and 1 surfboard  
• SAIL SIZES – School Sails 1.5m² – 3.5m² and advanced rigs from 3.7m² to 8.2m².
• KIDS/JUNIOR EQUIPMENT – Yes.
• WETSUIT/HARNESS – Harness is included in rental price.
• SPECIALS – Own sail loft on site where you can get all your windsurfing sails or your kites repaired. Also possibility to rent windsurfing equipment for one week and to take it with you (sailing charter) – cost of € 380 – a € 1000,- deposit will be required as guarantee until the equipment is returned.
• TUITION – Windsurfing: Unlimited and at all levels. Coaching is on a one to one basis only ! / Kitesurfing: max 4 people in a group (private lessons also on offer).
• SAFETY – Baywatch and water based rescue included in the rental price.
• PAYMENT POSSIBILITIES – Cash (all currencies) and cheque
• EXTRAS - Bar, Shower & WC, Free Sunbeds and Umbrellas.
• ACTIVITIES – Snorkelling, Kayak, Hobie Cat, Wakeboard & Waterski
• TIPS – Wetsuit and shoes are not needed – lycra only so we recommend that you bring your own shoes if you prefer to wear them.
• OTHER SPORTS AT CENTER/HOTEL: Kayak, Waterski & Wakeboarding / Volleyball / Tennis / Swimming pool / Aqua Gym / Sauna & Spa.
• OTHER SPORTS AROUND: Sailing / Jetski / Scubadiving / Trekking / Climbing / Horse Riding / 18 hole Golf Course / Deep Sea Fishing / Mountain Biking / Surfing / Parasailing / Canoying.

FBC St. Martin is situated on the French side to the east of the island in the heart of a peaceful and protected natural reserve where mangroves, turquoise water and white sand mix in total harmony (Baie du Galion - Coconut Grove).

The chilled out center is on the beach just meters away from the waters’ edge and is open all year long and you will be very well looked after here. You will just love the relaxed way the place vibrates in postcard-perfect surroundings !

• OPENING TIMES – Open All Year. Daily 9.30 - 12.30 and 14.00 – 17.00
• LANGUAGES SPOKEN – English, French, Italian, Spanish
• QUANTITY KIT – 20 Fanatic Boards & 20 North Sails Rigs – Also 6 SUP and 20 surfboards
• SAIL SIZES – School Sails 2.0 – 5.0 m² and North Sails 4.5 – 7.5 m²
• KIDS/JUNIOR EQUIPMENT – Yes
• WETSUIT/HARNESS – Harness is included in rental price. Wetsuit not required.
• SPECIALS – Windsurf & Surf Rental Combos
• TUITION – Unlimited and at all levels
• SAFETY – Baywatch and water based rescue included in the rental price.
• PAYMENT POSSIBILITIES – Cash (EUR & USD), cheques and travellers cheques
• ACTIVITIES – Hawaiian Canoe at center / Snorkeling, Kayak & Sailing available in the bay
• TIPS – Wetsuit not needed – lycra only. We recommend that you bring your own shoes if you prefer to wear them – the whole area (except for outer reef) is sand. Bring mosquito repellent and sun screen
• OTHER SPORTS AROUND AND ABOUT: Sailing / Jet Ski / Diving / Trekking & Hiking / Quad biking / Horse Riding / 18 Hole Golf Course / Deep Sea Fishing / Mountain Biking (tours only, from Marigot – no rentals close-by) / Parasailing / Waterski & Wakeboarding / Parachuting

FBC Moulay is the haven where you will find a truly exclusive center, as well as a great café (Café Resto) and own accommodation (with half board at the center’s restaurant and guaranteed fresh tasty organic dishes every day), the whole located on the cliffs and with direct views to the beautiful scenery and action. Welcome to a new dimension of Morocco and to the cream of windsurfing, SUP and surfing so close to Europe !

• OPENING TIMES – 1st March – 31st October.

• LANGUAGES SPOKEN – English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

• QUANTITY KIT – Approx 30 Boards & 50 Rigs – FANATIC & NORTH SAILS TOP KIT! + 10 Fanatic SUP & 5 longboards

• SAIL SIZES – NORTH SAILS 3.4 sq m – 5.9 sq m

• KIDS/JUNIOR EQUIPMENT – No.

• WETSUIT/HARNESS – Wetsuit and harness included in price. Bring own shoes if preferred.

• SPECIALS – Wind Pass – if courses or rental cannot be completed owing to conditions other non-wind based activities will be proposed such as. SUP and surfing.

• TUITION – Gold Lessons (windsurf) – private lessons with top instructor and video coaching. SUP & Surf lessons also offered.

• SAFETY – No rescue cover in Moulay.

• PAYMENT POSSIBILITIES – Center only accepts cash (local or foreign currencies) and bank transfer

• ACTIVITIES – SUP, Surfing, Sea Kayak, Body Boards, Horseriding, Camel Trekking.

• TIPS – Visit a Hammam after a hard days windsurfing! Shoes recommended in Moulay.

• OTHER SPORTS AT CENTER: SUP / Surfing / Bodyboards

• OTHER SPORTS NEARBY (Essaouira!): Kitesurfing / Golf / Tennis / Quad Bikes / Diving / Moutain Biking / Trekking / Hot Air Balloon / Fishing / Horse Riding / Excursions on Camel.

FBC Marsa Alam center is located upwind of Shams Alam Hotel, and offers windsurfing rental and tuition but also SUP for the less windy days (rental, lessons and excursions) . There awaits you a fantastic center with huge amount of space, chill out areas and all the comfort one can expect for a perfect holiday !

• Opening Time/Hours - All year, daily 8.30 am - 05.00 pm
• Languages - English, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian
• Quantity Boards/Rigs - Approx. 50 Fanatic Boards, 70 North Sails & VDWS Rigs (3,0 m² - 8,2 m²) + 5 SUP boards
• Kids & Youngsters Equipment - Available
• Neoprene - Convertible in winter (steamer), lycra or shorty in summer
• Surf Shoes - Not necessary
• Tuition - Complete Tuition Program throughout the whole season
• Storage - Possible
• Equipment Insurance - Yes, only bookable locally
• Best Travel Period - Whole year
• Payment Possibilities - Euro, US $, local currency, Visa Card, Master Card
• Sport / Activities - Catamaran rental at center (no lessons offered), beach volleyball, diving, snorkelling, squash, quad biking, trips to Bedouins, trips to the Wadi El Gemal National Park, trips to Luxor & Assuan, video clinics and happy hour.