With a solid repertoire of tricks Lizzie looks like she should be up there with the other top UK windsurfers, and might even be making it onto the PWA in the future, watch this space!

Check out Lizzie in action in her first video…

My summer so far in Dahab from Lizzie Smith on Vimeo.

Find out more about Dahab and Club Dahab here. 

We’ve spotted a few great deals around to some incredible windsurfing locations for all abilities:

Dahab freestyle action

Dahab

Departing 22nd December:

Stay in the Ganet Sinai – Half Board: Family Accommodation: x2 interconnecting rooms (min occupancy 3)

£455 per person (Max occupancy: 4)

or

Stay in the Swiss Inn – Half Board: Garden Side twin/double room, en-suite, air-cond, balcony or terrace

£715 per person (Max occupancy: 3)???

There’s lots more options for staying with Club Dahab too, head to the Club Dahab page to find out more information about the packages available.

Plus, there’s £50 off for Jan 5th to Feb 9th departures if booked before the end of the year!

Safaga

Safaga, Egypt

To book these deals and more head to Planet Windsurf.

St Lucia

St Lucia

To book these deals and more head to Planet Windsurf.

Cape Verde

Hotel Estoril - Boa Vista, Cape Verdes

UNBELIEVABLE VALUE FOR 2 WEEKS!
14 nights BB from £619pp
Dep: 04 Dec 2012 Gatwick

7 nights BB from £499pp
Dep: 11 Dec 2012 Gatwick inc return flights, transfers & BB hotel  on twin share basis.

Guest House Orchidea- Boa Vista, Cape Verdes

7 nights BB WAS £699pp NOW £549pp SAVE £150
Depart: 11 Dec 2012 Gatwick

10 nights BB from £769pp
Depart: 01 March 2013 Gatwick

Board Hire £219 1 week.
10 hours Learn to Kite Course £292 inc kit.

To book these offers and more head to the Sportif website.

Tobago

Rainbow Apartments
Self Catering apartments with 1 and 2 bedrooms nd pool. 5 mins walk to beaches.
7 nights SC from £599pp (SAVE £100)
14 nights SC from £759pp (SAVE £100)
Departs: up to 5th Dec 2012

Prices include return fights, transfers and shared 1 bedroomed partment (based on 4 sharing).

Conrado Hotel
A local style hotel, with one of the best beach front positions. 5 minutes to local bars/restaurants.

7 nights BB from £629pp (SAVE £100)
14 nights BB from £879pp (SAVE £100)

Departs: up to 5th Dec 2012.

To book these offers and more head to the Sportif website.

Colin Whippy Dixon in Vass

September 2012 Specials

Make sure you get your fill of sun and wind this summer in Vassiliki with these great deals…

Last few places to enjoy some Club Vass sun and fun this summer..

23 Sep 2 weeks £699 – 2 places left
30 sep 1 week £499 – 6 places left

*All prices include flights from Gatwick, transfers, accommodation (allocated on arrival), windsurfing hire and tuition, mountain bikes, SUPs and kids’ clubs (aged 2+).

NB single supplements apply

Club Dahab 

Autumn 2012 Special Offers

W/C 15th September through to W/C 13th October only £349 for 1 week

Price includes: Airport transfer, accommodation at the Ganet Sinai, half-board meal plan, tuition with top instructors, unlimited use of windsurfing kit.

Any Day  – Any Length of Stay

We can also offer fully flexible holidays in terms of arrival date and duration of your stay – feel free as the wind!

Check out all the info on the deals, plus more on Club Vass right here.

As we head into Autumn and sneaking away for some sunshine becomes even more appealing, Club Dahab really does come into it’s own. For more on Club Dahab head to their website here and check out the ‘home video’ from Anna and Tim here:

Club Dahab Windsurfing from Tim on Vimeo.

Hi Everyone!

It’s been an amazing summer so far…

Olympic Goddess

Olympic windsurfing medallist and competitor for London 2012 Bryony Shaw came to Club Vass for pre-Olympic ‘rest’ time. She generously passed on some top tips during the Speed Week clinics, then blasted everyone (including Whitey and Whippy) out of the water during our Wednesday slalom.  Best of luck Bryony from all of us at Club Vass – not that you need it!

Speed Week

Speed Week with the mighty Dave White and Club Vass All Stars Colin ‘Whippy’ Dixon, Adam Chubbuck and Jake Kibblewhite was a huge success. This year we had a mega group of over 36 ‘speeders’ including more ladies and teens than ever.  As Dave says, it’s all about feeling relaxed, comfortable and in control. It’s the sheer enjoyment of windsurfing, but the need for speed was also fulfilled! Look out for next year’s Speed Week dates – although we may have to re-think the name – so much more than speed.

Vass Mexican Wave

Club Vass were also part of the longest line of windsurfers in the world (see Boards News here). Over 230 boards took part, starting at the mountain and coming all the way down past our centre, smashing the world record. It was an awesome display – thanks to everyone who took part and donated money to the RYA cancer research appeal.

Sept Deals

There’s still time to catch the sun in Vassiliki with our great September deals -

£100 off all 2-week holidays, departing 2nd September and only £499 for all 1 week holidays departing 9th 16th, 23rd and 30th September, if booked before 31st July. All prices include flights from Gatwick, transfers, accommodation, windsurfing hire and tuition, mountain bikes, SUPs and kids’ clubs

Club Vass – Dahab

Make sure you get your full UV and wind quota for the year. Flights to Dahab are available now for your Autumn-Winter fix. It’s one of the best times to be there – perfect wind conditions and temperatures and of course the best kit and instruction at Club Dahab.

Club Dahab pioneered the way and once again we are the only British centre in Dahab. We are the only centre that includes the full  and fabulous Club Vass tuition and rental package in your holiday price. Egypt is still a good value destination – it’s cheap when you get there. But remember, flight prices do not get cheaper as you get closer to date, so book fast!

See you soon!

Tony & Roger

Bryony Shaw drops in at Club Vass

DAHAB SLALOM WEEK 2012

Dahab Slalom Week is one of the most spectacular sporting events in Egypt, now in its 4th year. It always attracts a great mix of pros and amateurs who want to race with pros! It’s getting bigger and better every year as more competitors take part each time.

The best windsurfers from across the globe will be in the line up. We’re expecting a mind blowing action-packed display of skills between this highly tuned and highly competitive set of riders. Don’t miss it!

Location: 5 Square Windsurf School, Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt

Expected number of participants:

Around 30-50 competitors.

Open status event – all welcome.

Preliminary event schedule:

• February 18: arrival
• February 19: 10.00am check in, training session, opening ceremony
• 20-27 February: racing days
• February 28: reserve day, awards & closing ceremony, party
• February 29: departure

Rules of event:

The event is held according to the ISAF 2009-2012 racing rules (latest edition, current on the day the filing of applications begins)

Competitors:

Slalom, Professionals – 1st, 2nd and 3rd places

Slalom, Amateurs – 1st, 2nd and 3rd places

Slalom, Juniors – Up to 18 years old inclusively

Slalom, Women

Slalom, Veterans – from 50 years old.

All winners will receive prizes, including gifts and useful goodies from the sponsors.

Dahab Slalom Week Special

W/C 19th February 2012: 10% off all Club Dahab holidays for everyone and free slalom coaching clinics with our top speed maestro Colin Whippy Dixon.

www.clubvass.com for more

Whippy shows off his his new toys at Club Vass

Club Vassiliki

The JP/Neil Pryde kit at Club Vass this year is simply sensational and they’ve just added a further 100 ‘sneak preview’ sails from Neil Pryde’s 2012 collection. Get out there and be amongst the first in the world to use the very latest Pryde technology. The new Club Vass Beach Bar is rocking and it’s without doubt the best spot in the bay to chill after a great session on the water. There’s still time to get a late summer deal – but September is booking fast so don’t miss out!

Club Dahab

After a full centre refurb, Club Dahab is open again, with CD veteran and legend Luke Baillie back at the helm and a brand new range of 2011 North and Fanatic kit waiting for you! Colin Dixon has just been out there and won the national Rotax Max Challenge (Go-Karting) – is there no end to his talents? He will be back at the Club from September onwards. Meanwhile, the Oman Olympic Team have chosen Club Dahab as their training ground – we think it will give them a distinct edge! CD dive partners Black Rock have just relocated and their brand new dive centre is right by the Club.

Kit Sales

The Club Vass Kit Shop is now open! Time to get you hands on some fabulous 2011 JP boards and Neil Pryde sails for bargain prices, around 50% off retail price. They’re already taking deposits for direct delivery to your door in September/October – just in time for a great autumn season. But hurry, it’s first come, first served!

Next Summer

Club Vass are already taking advance reservations for Summer 2012 in Vassiliki. Remember the peak weeks (July and August) book early so make sure you do to avoid disappointment!

Check it all out at www.clubvass.com or call 0844 463 0191

clubvass.com

Club Vass are re-launching their website very soon. With the return of Tony and Roger, the website has a completely new look and is more interactive than ever with regular blogs from your favourite Club Vass pros, including Andy ‘Bubble’ Chambers and Max Rowe and plenty of new features.  Both centres, Club Vassiliki and Club Dahab, will also have a new look as they are getting a refit too.

Check it all out at www.clubvass.com or call 01920 483 010 mail info@clubvass.net for more.

The Blue Lagoon near Dahab

As many readers may already know, Tony and Roger will be firmly back at the Club Vass helm from the beginning of May 2011. And they’re back with a bang, undertaking a complete re-fit and makeover of both centres. In order to carry out the work to their exacting standards, Club Dahab will be closed during May and June 2011 and will re-open 1st July 2011, fully kitted out with brand new Fanatic boards and North sails rigged on 100% carbon masts. And from September 2012 they will be receiving the latest 2012 kit. Be among the first to check it all out!

For more information on all things Club Vass and Club Dahab: 01920 483 010 / info@clubvass.net / www.clubvass.com