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Welcome to Active Adventures Kitesurfing Holidays. Explore and Enjoy!
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Kitesurfing
holidays at the "Hawaii of Europe" and "Best Beach in
Europe for Watersports".
Our accommodation is handpicked and great value. Scroll
down or click the relevant link: kitesurfing
courses - kitesurfing
lessons - kitesurfing
lanzarote - kitesurfing
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Specialist kitesurfing holidays - 10 yrs local
experience - responsible tourism - excellent value - high standards
- small groups - Fun
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Did you know?? Lanzarote hosts over 4 world championships for adventure sports! One of them being the series 4 World Surfing Championships held at San Juan, just to the left of Famara Beach. Others include the PWA World Windsurfing Championships, the hardest Ironman, world go-karting championships, many sailing regattas and triathlons, and not forgetting the off road car rally races.
Lanzarote is the northernmost and easternmost of the
Canary Islands and lies about 125km off the coast of Morocco. Although
technically and linguistically it belongs to Spain some of the villages
have a very North African feel. Lanzarote enjoys a mild dry climate with
average daytime temperatures ranging from about 21?C in January to 29?C
in August. Annual rainfall is just 140mm (5.5 inches). This makes Lanzarote
the perfect year-round destination.
The coasts of clear waters, fine sands and the presence of the trade winds make
Lanzarote the perfect kitesurfing location for all levels of riders. The island
can also get some great waves so if the wind isn?t up you can brush up on your
surfing skills.
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"Totally amazing!! Famara lived up to its reputation as the best beach in Europe for waters sports, and now I can surf!!!" Cameron Clark
Famara Beach is considered one of the best places in Europe for surfing/kitesurfing and the perfect place to learn or take your wave riding to the next level. Active Adventures has combined with top instructors and The Active Centre, to give you the best of all the worlds. Our kitesurfing holidays are based in the beautiful and vibrant resort of Costa Teguise - the heart of the island's windsurfing community. Las Cucharas is world renowned for its high winds and big wave riding.
Warning we recommend extra insurance for addiction counseling for when you get home! Why not try some surfing when you are out here, rent a board or join us in the waves for a day.
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Useful Surfing Links:
Detailed Weather
windguru.com
magicseaweed.com
Official BSA website
britsurf.co.uk
Top Surf info site
surfing-waves.com
Online Surfing Magazine
surfingthemag.com
Lanzarote is often referred to as the
Hawaii of Europe, and after you've been kitesurfing with us you'll
know why. Whether you are trying surfing for the very first time or
you want to take your wave riding to the next level we can help, either
as part of our multi activity packages or complete kitesurfing
holidays.


First time & Improving Surfers: It's all about Famara beach. This soft sand based beach on the North West side of the island is the perfect place to learn how to surf and is blessed with perfect waves all year round. "those looking to find their feet are better off in Lanzarote, the coasts of which are blessed with slow, shallow waves better suited to beginners." (Timeout Summer 2004)
"Famara beach is the perfect place to learn, and board virgins are as welcome as gnarly pros." Sunday Times June 05 Read More
We'll design your entire kitesurfing holiday around you and your group, so all you have to do is get the time off work! When you're not surfing, you can go party, collapse into your bed exhausted, catch some rays, or explore the rest of this unique and incredible island...Sounds awesome! What do I do next?
Famara Beach: World Famous beginners paradise, and all year round.
Wave
Quality (0-10): 4 Wave Type: Beach Break Wave Length: 50 m |
Experience
Required: None Wave Power: Soft Bottom Kind: Sand |
San Juan: It just doesn't get any better than this. Home of the WQS and Rip Curl Surf Pro 2007. At it's best Oct-May.
Wave
Quality (0-10): 9 Wave Type: Left Hand Break Wave Length: 100 m |
Experience
Required: Medium Wave Power: Medium Bottom Kind: Rocky |
Our kitesurf schools in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
is situated right on the beach, and our hotels have been hand-picked
to meet the Active Adventures Standards. So really, you have no more
excuses. Book your holiday with Active today...click
here
Every person is allocated a ‘trip planner ', who is responsible
for your entire kitesurfing holiday from the time you ring us to welcoming
you back.
For beginner kitesurfing tips and tircks click
here.
For more advanced kitesurfing tips and tricks click
here. Learnt the
DIY way and want to know what IKO standard you are click here.
For example: How to jump in Kitesurfing
By far one of the easiest moves you can make during a beginner class
in kitesurfing is the exhilarating jump. There is no other feeling
like it in the world, letting both the air and waves set you afloat
in mid-air. The hardest part to performing any jump is the landing.
During your initial training period with a certified instructor you
will learn the pros and cons of jumping while kitesurfing.
One of the first moves you will probably learn is the jump. A jump can be performed several different ways. Once you have reached a comfortable speed and plain, start to reel in the kite to begin lifting your board upward. Turn the kite quickly overhead as it begins to ascend bring up the front of the board. You can actually use your back foot to pitch the board at about a 60-degree angle and push up hard. Your body should be crouched with your knees bent. The lift and power from the board and kite will send you soaring into the air. Depending on how much power you create will determine the lift and hang time.
Once you have achieved the peak jump, you will need to keep the board nose slightly tilted and have your knees bent to achieve the impact without a crash. There are many variations of jumps you can create and perform with certified instructors. The conditions that matter the most are the wind velocity and speed on the water if you can maintain a high rate of speed and keep the lift on a good angle you can reach 10 – 20 feet no problem. Remember that the higher you go up the harder you will come down. Keep your bar attached firmly gripped in-hand and get ready for impact.
Remember to try to place your board between waves and chops so your board will slice through the plain instead of crash downward. Make sure you practice jumps in designated areas away from swimmers and other kitesurfers.
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Surfing & kitesurfing in Lanzarote Maggie Davis from TimeOut, catches the surfing bug. Checkout the Article in TimeOut magazine online |
Unless you have been living in isolation for the past 2 decades you will know that Lanzarote has a deserved reputation for being one of Europe’s surfing hotspots and winter destinations. Whatever your preference, short and hollow or long and mellow, you’ll find it here.
"Awesome! Great instructor, great service, great hotel...even though I never made breakfast. Thanks fellas." - Rob Orton
From
October through to April consistent swell pounds the lava reefs dotted
along the North shore producing waves with near Hawaiian power. Average
winter size is between 6ft – 10ft .
Click below for more information:
Want to find out how the current conditions are? Why not have a play on www.windguru.com or www.magicseaweed.com.
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Learn to Kitesurf: Kitesurfing Intermediates
course: Kitesurfing and Scuba
diving or windsurfing, surfing, Trekking or Mountain
Biking : |

Check out the 2004
Rip Curl Pro
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