Here’s our top 10 reasons to holiday this summer!

1. WIND!While the UK may be privy to the odd summer storm, it is the reliable winds of many of the European and worldwide destinations that can provide you with hours and hours on the water.
   

   Strong winds and flat waters of Limnos

2. Equipment:We all hear about the latest board, sail or fin on the market but sometimes it’s tricky to know what to buy. Heading to a windsurfing centre where they have an abundance of new gear is the perfect way to find your new perfect gear.
   

   OTC Tenerife

3. Bikinis and Boardshorts: It’s very rare that in the UK you can windsurf, in decent wind, in anything less than a 3 2 long leg suit. The odd days may come through when a shorty will suffice, but a board short day is fairly rare. Abroad it can be board short day everyday! And there’s nothing like the feeling of blasting out on clear blue seas wetsuit free.
4. Speedy Progression:More hours on the water in one week that you may get in a a few months back home, plus expert instruction, can mean only one thing. You WILL progress exceptionally quickly. Whatever your level, whether you are just learning or nailing skopus, a windsurfing holiday will see rocket to the next level.
   

   Group lessons at Club Vass

5. Party Hard or Relax and Unwind:Whatever you want to do off the water, and who ever you are holidaying with there is an option for everyone. Some locations are well know for a crazy party scene, some provide excellent facilities for the whole family, some are cheap and cheerful, whilst others can see you in five star luxury.
   

   Club La Santa

6. Culture:Yes sometimes even windsurfers can and should be cultured. Just because you are on a windsurfing holiday doesn’t mean you can’t soak up the usual tourist cultural experiences too, just pack them into the odd light wind day or when your body is feeling a little worse for wear.
   

   Kos

7. Tan Lines: On no other type of holiday will you be able to get such great tan lines. Whether it be the classic tshirt arm line, the wonderful shoe/boot foot line or, our favourite, the long john chest line, you simply cannot come away from a windsurfing holiday without the tan lines to prove it.
8. The Challenge: There is no doubt a full week of windsurfing plays havoc with your body, particularly if you’re not used to windsurfing five hours a day, every day, which let’s face it most of us aren’t! Getting through a holiday, windsurfing until the end, is the ultimate challenge. Blistered hands, aching backs, forearm cramp, battered feet…these may sound horrible to a non windsurfer, but you know you’re a windsurfer when you come through a week jubilant and proud of these!
9. Windsurf Friends: A week or two away, surrounded by others that are passionate about the same sport as you means you will definitely make a few new mates. And again this is going to help your progression, windsurfing with those of a similar or higher level is just going to push your level and a bit of friendly banter never hurt either!
   

   Paradise!

10. Eye Candy:Who can escape the fact that on a windsurfing holiday, you are surrounded by fit people, in not much clothing? And if you’re really lucky you could get taught by this lively bunch. Men want to be them, women want to be with them, we can see why…
    

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Check out the Boards Summer Destination Guide to find your ideal summer escape. 

Sportif

Fancy a quick week in the sun? Look no further, Sportif have put together some excellent last minute deals to the best wind spots around the world.

ALACATI, TURKEY from £339pp LAST MINUTE

Alacati  7 nts BB Hotel Ileri – Thurs 23^rd June central Cesme Village location with shuttle to windsurf centre. Also  7 & 14 July departures.

KEFALOS, KOS from £365pp LAST MINUTE

Kefalos Bay, unspoilt SW Kos – 3* Hotel Sacalli on the beacht right next to the Winsurf Centre. Dep Sat 25th June.

IALYSSOS, RHODES from £399pp

7 nights BB. Walk to Windsurf/Kitesurf centres in buzzing Northern Rhodes. END JUNE

KARPATHOS, GREEK ISLANDS from £499pp

1 week for windy, windy Karpathos. 1 week studio apartment. Board Hire Special. END JUNE.

SOTAVENTO, FUERTEVENTURA from £499pp

4* Hotel with Spa 7 nights Half Board. Rene Egli Centre onsite.  END JUNE

PALEKASTRO, CRETE from £525pp

Self catering Galini studio for two. Beautiful, hillside location. London & Regional flights. END JUNE

PALEKASTRO, CRETE from £569pp

Self catering Glaros Studio Apartments by the beach for two INCLUDING CAR HIRE. END JUNE

TOBAGO, CARIBBEAN from £625pp LAST MINUTE

1 week beach front hotel. Flat water lagoon – Windsurfing & Kitesurfing. Wed 22^nd & 29th June

CABARETE, DOM REP from £1,021pp 4* HOTEL 2 WEEKS LAST MINUTE

4* Velero Beach Resort – luxury beachside. 14 nights Deps Fri 24th June.

MAURITIUS from £1,425pp 5* Luxury Hotel LAST MINUTE

5* Luxury Hotel & Spa. 1 week Half Board. Wind 80% F4+. Deps Sun 26th June

All prices include return flights, hotel accommodation and transfers. Beat the rush and get ahead of the crowds. Flights are limited so all offers subject to availability

Tel: 01273 844919 to book your seats. www.sportif.travel

Tom Brendt & Yoli De Brendt

Dates are as follows

FBC MOULAY – WAVE SPECIAL #1

Camp date: 04.05 – 09.05.11

FBC LANZAROTE – CARVE & RIDE

Camp date: 30.05 – 04.06.11

FBC LANZAROTE – JUMP & FREESTYLE

Camp date: 06.06 – 11.06.11

FBC KOS – IMPROVE & MOVE (WATERSTART & PLANING)

Camp date: 01.09.- 06.09.11

FBC KOS – IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS (GYBE & BEYOND)

Camp date: 08.09.- 13.09.11

FBC MOULAY – WAVE SPECIAL #2

Camp date: 21.09.- 26.09.11

For Bookings please contact travel@fanatic-boarderscenter.com

Full information and prices for all clinics can be found here: www.fanatic-boarderscenter.com/en/action_sports/clinics