+49 (0)881-909 60150
the boarders center
+49 (0)881-909 60150
the boarders center
Kos is the third largest of the Dodecanese Islands after Rhodes and Karpathos. It is long (about 45km) and narrow in shape, mostly flat with two low mountains that run along its southern coast. The natural beauty of Kos and its landscape is fantastic for hiking and mountain biking. The relatively flat surface of the island has made the bicycle an incredibly popular form of transportation and a fantastic way of discovering the hidden beauties of Kos, with dedicated cycle lanes running all over the island.
FBC Kos Kite is situated on the beach in front of the Horizon Beach Resort (Mastichari) on the north west coast of Kos Island. This area is called Mastichari and it is well known for its Meltemi, the strong north/northwest wind which blows on shore from the right, almost every day during the summer season.and from side shore from the left (thermical) in the afternoon. FBC Kos is perfectly positioned, only 10 km from the airport and 15 km to Kos city. Last but not least, it is a truly beloved place by its numerous repeater guests of all ages, in a great atmosphere and plenty for everyone to enjoy.
Kos Island really has something for everyone, not only windsurfing and kitesurfing! It is swept by magnificent sandy beaches and has some of the most interesting archeological sites in the Mediterranean. The city is alive day and night with shops, tavernas, bars and a new modern marina. The famous Bar Street can keep you partying into sunrise, or for a more relaxing night take a trip to the local Thermal Springs where you can bathe in healing volcanic waters under the stars. The only question is will you have enough time off of the water to fit it all in?!!
WE RECOMMEND –
Tam Tam Beach Bar – Great food, cocktails, yoga center ... all with a sea view. Should not be missed!
Therma Springs – Bathe in the hot volcanic healing waters
Asclepion – Culture, stunning views and peaceful energy
Kefalos – The picturesque bay and hilltop village on the southwest of the island
Kalymnos Island – The neighbouring rock climbers island also famous for its sponge diving community
Bodrum, Turkey - 45 minutes by boat for a shopping paradise
At FBC Moulay, you will also have the opportunity to leave your trail in the sand and on the local dirt tracks for some memorable mountain biking sessions. A perfect getaway to soak up in the beautiful nature and culture of Essaouira and its region, where modern civilization is left behind. There are several types of guided tours being offered, routes alternating stunning landscapes, oasis and beautiful rocky shores and following secondary roads crossing the authentic Berber villages. Different circuits with different levels of difficulty are offered, always with a support vehicle and on top bikes from Cannondale (hard tail or full suspension). No bike rental alone is offered, only tours. Free pick up from and to your hotel is also included in the price
FBC Moulay works in cooperation with a professional company based in Essaouira called Palmaquad (who also specialize in Quad biking).
Don’t wait ... and get real dirty with us before or after hitting the water in Moulay.
Gran Canaria offers an amazing array of mountain biking possibilities, from cruising alongside the beaches to the most challenging trails in the mountainous back country. FBC Gran Canaria works in cooperation with a local professional company called FreeMotion. They provide both rental and tours for MTB, (also Road bikes as well as city bikes) and offer really top quality equipment. Their services can be booked directly at the center. Don´t miss out on a great adventure that will make you see the island from a totally different perspective, and will leave you with great memories while giving you the chance to work on your endurance on land ... between two sessions on the water !
Last but not least should you get bored or the wind eases up too much to your taste, you will find some SUP boards at the center to explore the coastline, or to have fun in the small friendly waves in front of the center.
Greece is famous for beautiful clear waters and Kos is no exception. You can get some great paddling sessions alongside the coast, discover the sea floor and its life, benefit from a great work out and a highly satisfying experience in close contact with nature, alone or with the whole family... knowing that there is always a little taverna or a beach bar not too far for a refreshing break. It´s all about the holidays right ?
FBC Kos Kite offer a 2 hour SUP package which includes 1 hour instruction and 1 hour rental. The team will be more happy to share tips with you and share some good paddling at the center - sunset on the water being an absolute classic experience to be had.
Fuerteventura is situated 90km off the coast of Africa and is the second largest island of the Canary Islands archipelago after Tenerife. Approximately 110km long and 30km at its widest point, the center of the island is occupied by a plateau averaging 300m in height, flanked on the east and west sides by low ranges of hills. It is the least developed of the Canaries, with 40% of the Island declared a National Park. The landscape has little vegetation and has been likened to something like the planet Mars! At sunset the sleepy dunes are offset by stunning red, ochre and purple mountain landscapes transforming the view.
Corralejo started life as a fishing village and is now a modern tourist resort with accommodation, bars, restaurants and surf shops and a real “surfy” atmosphere. The town is based around a marina, where regular pleasure trips and ferries leave to Isla de Lobos and Lanzarote.
Fuerteventura is a large tourist destination in its own right and although it is slightly lacking in terms of culture, it certainly makes up for it with loads of sporting activities, beautiful landscapes and deserted golden beaches where you can find peace and tranquility. Fuerteventuras ability to offer a variety of conditions and locations throughout the year from top wave sailing spots to flat water slalom and bump and jump makes it a mecca for all you water addicts. We hope to see you there soon!
WE RECOMMEND
Isla de Lobos – Take a day trip and find peace and seclusion on this uninhabited Nature Reserve.
Lanzarote – Just a 35 minute ferry trip and you can discover this volcanic neighboring island.
Village of Betancuria – The former capital with lovely scenery. Visit the ruins of the Monastery.
Corralejo Market – One of the biggest on the Island. Tuesday and Friday at Baku Water Park.
Kiwi Surf Bar - Located in the commercial centre, or alternatively Banana Bar on the waterfront in the old town
A lot has been said about Morocco, and it is no surprise really for a country with such an impressive history, fine art, and a cultural influence spreading all over the Arabic world, African continent, and Southern Europe. Her stunning landscapes, from the mountainous and snowy Atlas, to the effervescent Marrakech with its’ thousands of kilometres of fine sandy coastline and staggering dunes, will make you feel like the Petit Prince!
Essaouira – formerly known as Mogador - will enchant you with historical fortifications, a busy and traditional fishing harbour, fine architecture, souks, and the wonderful Médina (Old town). Hundreds of winding little paths and covered streets, hidden boutiques full of hand-made local arts, crafts and jewellery and always the spontaneous good humoured welcome of the locals and their compulsory “Thé à la menthe” (fresh mint tea) - a must at all hours of day or night. A vivid collection of colours, smells, tastes, sights and sounds will meet you at each step and time will quickly lose meaning as you surrender to the utmost pleasure of all your senses.
Moulay is a worldwide famous wave spot only 25km away and you will feel on another planet entirely, in close connection with the nature and the simplicity of this little Bedouin fisherman village that has to offer you what are surely the best waves of the whole (very) wide Europe. Which is why FBC Moulay is located just there where the best action is to be found!
A trip to Morocco will see you coming back elated, enriched and changed forever. Morocco is a land of tolerance and beauty, and she will make your wildest dreams of evasion and comfort come true.
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Almost the whole coastline is surrounded by a reef belt, except in front of the centre. At FBC Marsa Alam, a great spot with constant sideshore wind from the left awaits you. However, the wind does not always blow, or at least not for the whole day, and the lagoon with shallow water offers ideal conditions for SUP. Whether you have never stepped onto a SUP board, or are an addict paddler that likes to push the limits of your endurance in the truly beautiful environment of the National Park and its protected flora & fauna, get ready for some very special encounters indeed ! The center offers SUP rental but also SUP lessons and SUP excursions so you really have no excuse. Tick one more thing off of your bucket list!
Should you overdose on windsurfing and need a change, FBC Marsa Alam also offers SUP tuition (and great excursions!) – something not to be missed in such an amazing natural environment where the wild life and the absolute peace will enchant you!
LANGUAGES: Courses are held in English, German, Italian and Russian
Almost the whole coastline is surrounded by a reef belt, except in front of the centre. At FBC Marsa Alam, a great windsurfing spot with constant sideshore wind from the left awaits you. A lagoon with shallow water offers ideal conditions for windsurfing beginner courses, and of course intermediates and experts also get their money’s worth!
The launching area is in a big shallow water lagoon. As soon as you sail out of this lagoon, moderate waves invite you to jump and play. The height of the waves depends on the wind strength, but they are always easy and safe. On your way back to the lagoon you can really plane through all maneuvers, for the best ever diversity and the joy of all Boarders. The wind blows very consistently from the north, often you have 5 Bft already in the morning, thus maximising the effective wind hours you can spend on your board.
Teaching can take place in any tidal conditions as the lagoon always has enough water. The lagoon offers perfect conditions for learning and improving, this regardless of your age: 7 to 107 welcome !
For safety reasons and due to the National Park regulations and the need to protect the natural wild life, kitesurfing is not offered at this spot.
We offer progressive Windsurfing Starter Training at FBC Marsa Alam. Everybody is welcome to try out and discover windsurfing with the latest, lightest and most adapted equipment !
Safe windsurfing in a shallow bay, especially for beginners, with no waves and in small groups, is a dream come true. Marsa Alam is also a suitable spot for kids & youngster training. It is always a privilege to introduce young people to such a great sport and we take pride in providing the best quality in both tuition and material (with a good dose of fun) in our kids lessons. There is a big choice of kids equipment at the center in a separate kid's corner.
Whatever our level, we all have dreams and our secret objectives that one next step, that one maneuver to finally master. So yes, we all need lessons and at FBC Marsa Alam, you will be well taken very good care of !
Choose from our Refresher Windsurfing Training, Advanced Training (held in small groups), Semi-Private or Private Training. You can learn everything from beach start to advanced freestyle manoeuvres. Constant warm wind and clear water make the learning process fast and your Addiction to Ride will just keep growing, for a lifetime of pleasure and unique sensations.
All lesson times will be arranged depending on the wind forecast to get the best conditions for YOU!
LANGUAGES: Courses in English, German, Italian and Russian
CERTIFICATES: VDWS & WWS
Thanks to the outer reef, surfing & SUP feature VERY highly here too, and Jean Seb Lavocat the owner of the center, discoverer of the spot and an extreme true waterman of international level, is dedicated to the younger generation. He has formed a surfing association (SMX Waterboys and Watergirls) and is a creator of young surf champions all over the Caribbean. He has built a special 23m² catamaran platform to transport surfers, friends and photographers out to the reef to enjoy the show in comfort and style.
The surf spot is situated 400m from the shore, where waves roll over the relatively deep reef. A large channel were the waves don’t break offers the possibility to easily reach the line up (peak). FBC St. Martin has ideal conditions for complete beginners as well as for the most advanced and addicted of surfers!
Should that not be enough, FBC St Martin gives you everything to become a true water addict by giving you the opportunity to try, on the flat and then in the waves, a true Hawaiian Canoe, for more shared adrenaline and tons of fun !
St. Martin is the perfect all round spot for families, kids, windsurfers, surfers; SUPers and kiters of all levels. It is very rare indeed on this planet that so many can be satisfied at the same time – but trust us – St. Martin does it all!
FBC St. Martin is proud to offer SUP and surfing instruction by fully qualified team members. The surf / SUP spot is situated 400m from the shore at the reef and has ideal teaching conditions for complete beginners as well as for the most advanced and addicted!
For beginners, it’s basically perfect to surf all year long. Surf tuition is available for all children from the age of 6 (after having checked their swimming skills), every morning and afternoon, following the strict standards of the national French surfing association (FFS). Various courses are offered including 6 day courses with FFS surf passport given at the end of the course. The instructors will always keep you informed of the weather, and lessons will be moved if conditions are not suitable for your level.
The cherry on the cake: During surfing lessons, you will save all your energy thanks to the center’s catamaran that will bring you to and back from the spot – a super surf-shuttle service indeed !
CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED: SUP & Surfing – FFS (Fédération Francaise de Surf)
LANGUAGES: Courses are held in English, French, Italian and Spanish.
