Egypt

Dahab is one of the best locations for a windsurfing holiday in Egypt.

Windsurfers of every level and ability will find conditions to suit them - whether you're a beginner looking for expert tuition or an advanced windsurfer looking for great conditions and equipment a windsurfing holiday in Egypt will suit you.

The reliable, strong and clean winds of Dahab make it a very popular destination in Egypt. Windsurfing conditions are very similar to the ever popular Vassiliki in Greece, except that the wind starts early in the day, easing slightly in the afternoon.

In recent years, Dahab has become a paradise for divers and windsurfers, flocking to the sunshine in the winter months.

We have added dinghy sailing, mountain biking, tennis and kitesurfing (kitesurfing available at a supplement) to your windsurfing holiday in Egypt to create a Neilson Beachclub holiday in a unique location with modern facilities and reliable winds.

In front of the hotel the beach shelves gently providing easy launching and gentler winds - ideal for beginners and intermediates who are new to winsdurfing in Egypt.

There is also an area known as the speed course with a choice of flat or choppy water, great for cracking advanced technique. A large sand spit jutting into the Gulf of Aqaba provides up to 2km of flat water with a clean cross off-shore breeze, ideal for those carving manoeuvres.

When conditions are suitable we organise trips beyond the outer reef to 'Kamikaze' an area with 'bump 'n' jump' conditions for expert sailors.

Beginners should not be put off by the strong wind as there are plenty of small sails to use and the naturally formed lagoon provides easy launching conditions.

Reasons why a windsurfing holiday in Egypt is so amazing

• The Red Sea, boasts over 300 days a year of winds between Force 4 and 7.

• Our Dahab centre is a Test Centre for Starboard boards and Tushingham sails. A vast array of the latest equipment is on offer to ensure windsurfers of all levels will be kept more than entertained.

• Beginner boards like Starboard's Go and F-type offer a great introduction to windsurfing, while widestyle boards like the Carve range are great for getting improvers planing as easily as possible. Experts will be excited by the prospect of Starboard's latest wave and freestyle boards like the Flare, Evo and Kombat. There may even be prototypes available as Starboard work on new designs and fly them out for testing.

• Tushingham rigs have long been Neilson favourites, and we're proud to offer a full range on our Dahab kit racks, with a wide selection of sizes and styles to appeal to sailors of all levels.

• RYA tuition is included.

• With all this great wind and the latest equipment, it's not just the adults who are dying to get out on the water. Our Hot Shots club provides specialist equipment and instruction for children.

If you wish to bring your own equipment to Dahab, please note there is a charge for carriage from the airport to resort of £25 per person return.