Fuerteventura windsurfing championship: Windsurfing: World Championship of Sotavento. Pájara
The PWA event in Fuerteventura cancelled – Windsurf Journal
07/07/2022
“Sadly we have to inform you that the Fuerteventura World Cup will not take place as planned for 2022.
Despite the best efforts of the PWA, Ayuntamiento de Pajara, the Rene Egli Centre and Melia Group, over months of hard work and planning, and despite the funding for the event being confirmed by the primary sponsors, some of the necessary permits required locally for the event to take place were still not available 3 weeks before the planned start of the event, preventing the final event contracts from being signed in good time. Due to the limited time remaining to make the final preparations for the event, the Ayuntamiento de Pajara took the unilateral decision to cancel the event for this year.
Although this is a frustrating decision for the PWA and for the Rene Egli Centre, and that there were still further possibilities to explore to safeguard the event from our point of view, we understand the decision of the Ayuntamiento and the practical reasons why they felt they had to take it.
The Fuerteventura World Cup is an iconic event that has spanned over 30 years and seen some of the best racing, speed and freestyle competition in the history of the sport. That longevity and pedigree is largely thanks to our partners at the Rene Egli Centre, who’s experience and expertise play an irreplaceable role in making the event run smoothly, efficiently and successfully year on year.
The event would also not be possible without the support of the local community and the Ayuntamiento de Pajara, who welcome us to their beaches, and provide the financial and logistic support to allow us to bring the highest level of competition to Fuerteventura, and we look forward to continuing these successful and prosperous relationships for many years to come.
We want to thank our colleagues at the Rene Egli Centre, Melia Group and the Ayuntamiento de Pajara, for their time, consideration and dedication to trying to make the event happen for this year and we are reassured to know that much of that work will be transferrable to the 2023 event, for which preparations are already firmly underway.
Although 2022 has not progressed as smoothly as we had hoped, there is still much more to come and we are looking forward to the Gran Canaria World Cup which will be the most explosive, highest jumping, most extreme event to happen since 2019. Gran Canaria starts on the 9th July.”
For more information on the PWA World Tour: www.pwaworldtour.com
Source : PWA World Tour
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Registration for the FUERTE ACTION Windsurfing Speed World Championship 2022
NOTICE OF RACE
FUERTE ACTION WINDSURFING SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2002
Notice of Race
In collaboration with
Dunkerbeck GPS speed Challenge
30th June – 4th July 2022
Playa de Las Salinas, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
A signature sport event by:
Orlando Lavandera & Bjorn Dunkerbeck
in co-operation with the
International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC)
1 RULES
1.1 The event will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) – Windsurfing Competition Rules (WCR).
1.2 The ISWC Class Rules shall apply.
1.3 No national prescriptions will apply.
1.4 If there is a conflict between languages the English text will take precedence.
1.5 If there is a conflict between the Notice of Race and the Sailing Instructions, the Sailing Instructions will take precedence.
2 ADVERTISING
2.1 Sailors may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organising authority. ISAF Regulation 20 ‘Advertising Code’ shall apply.
2.2 Event branding shall be worn at all times when afloat, and as requested by the organisers during media interviews and during the prize giving.
3 DIVISIONS
3.1 This championship is open to both men and women.
3.2 There will be prizes for the highest placed youths and masters.
3.3 A Youth shall be a man/boy younger that 21 years of age before December 31st 2022
3.4 A Junior shall be a/boy/girl under the age of 16 years of age before December 31st 2022
3. 5 A Master shall be a man over the age of 45 years of age before the event starts.
4 ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
4.1 All entries shall meet the requirements of ISAF Regulation 19 – Eligibility Code.
4.2 Competitors shall be members of the International Speed Windsurfing Class. Membership formalities may be completed online.
4.3 Eligible competitors shall complete an entry form.
4.4 Payment can be made via PayPal – credit/debit card required. Alternatively, a payment may be made on the day of the registration by cash and credit card prior confirmation from the organization.
4.5 The following shall be presented upon registration:
– Evidence of valid third party insurance is compulsory.
– Proof of age
– Emergency Contact & Health Information Form – for those under age of 18
5 FEES
5.1 The entry fees are: 150 euro for men; 100 euro for women; 0 euro for juniors and youth.
5.2 Late entries accepted at registration, should there be spaces available may incur a 20 euro surcharge.
5.3 Entry fees paid at registration shall be paid in cash (euro) or credit card.
6 FORMAT
6.1 The event shall be an “open entry” championship.
6.2 One completed round is required to validate a championship.
7 SCHEDULE
7.1 Pre 30th of June Arrival & training.
Thursday 30th of June 8:30-10:00 Registration at the reception of the R2 Rio Calma Hotel in Costa Calma, Pájara.
13:00 Official opening & first skippers meeting at Las Salinas beach. Win
13:30 First possible warning signal. First possible start at 14:00
Last day of racing Monday 4th of July
21:00 Prize giving ceremony & party at the R2 Rio Calma hotel.
7.2 Last possible start on Monday the 4th to be decided by the Race director.
8 EQUIPMENT
8. 1 There are no restrictions on equipment, except the ISWC reserves the right to prohibit the use of equipment deemed to be “unsafe” and /or likely to cause injury to competitors. Equipment inspections shall be made at any time.
8.2 Sail identification. Each competitor must mark his/her sails with his/her registered sail number. The number shall be at least 25 centimeters in height, displayed clearly above the wishbone, and above the area reserved for the event sponsor. The number shall be placed on the starboard side. Numbers must be clearly visible, in a solid contrasting color. Registration of the number can be done when you send in your registration via email, or at time of the inscription on the beach. All characters must be displayed horizontally and not in a column. A competitor may not be disqualified for infringing the provisions of this rule without prior warning and adequate opportunity to make correction.
9 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
The sailing instructions (SI’s) will be available upon registration. Any changes to the SI’s shall be approved by the Class Representative.
10 COURSES
Courses will be as described in the sailing instructions or published on the official notice board (ONB).
11 PROTEST COMMITTEE
All protests shall be done in the 15 minutes after each round is finished. There will be no protests allowed after this time.
12 SCORING
12.1 Scoring will be according to ISWC Championship Rules, as amended by the SI’s.
12.2 Men and women will be ranked separately.
13 COACHES & SUPPORT BOATS
Coaches and support boats are not permitted.
14 SAFETY
If a weight jacket is used, it must prove to have neutral buoyancy when used with weight. The Beach Marshall will regularly inspect them on the beach. If found to be too heavy (doesn’t float) the rider will be disqualified from the round. Use of a helmet in both Juniors and Youth fleets is mandatory.
15 PRIZES & TITLES
15.1 Trophies may be awarded to the first three competitors in each valid division.
15.2 The first man and woman shall be declared: “2022 Speed Windsurfing (Mens/Womens) World Champion”.
16 OFFICIAL CEREMONIES
Competitors are requested to attend the event’s social functions; however, the organising authority may refuse entry to those whose standard of attire is not commensurate with the occasion. Prize winners may forfeit prizes for non attendance at the prize giving ceremony.
17 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the event entirely at their own risk, see WCR 4 – Decision to Race. The organising authority or any of their officials or representatives or the sponsors or their officials or representatives will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the event. In addition, in case of the the event not going ahead for any reason beyond our control, the organizers as well as sponsors and collaborators will not be liable for any economic or any other damages
18 INSURANCE
Each participating competitor shall be insured with valid third party liability insurance with a minimum cover of 1. 500,000 euro per event or the equivalent.
19 RIGHT TO USE NAME AND LIKENESS
In registering for the event, competitors automatically grant to the Organizing Authority the right in perpetuity to make, use, modify and show from time to time at their discretion, any motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproduction of them, taken during the period of the event, for the said Event as defined in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions in which he/she participates without compensation.
20 FURTHER INFORMATION. ACCOMODATION DEALS
20.1 Registration will be between 08:30 and 10:00 at the reception of the R2 Rio Calma hotel in Costa Calma.
20.2 For further information please contact: [email protected]
SCROLL DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following information is not part of the rules for the Event.
ACCOMMODATION
R2 Rio Calma Hotel, Official Hotel Partner of the event. Competitors rates:
Single room 105,-€ per night (incl. half board) or
double room 150,-€ per night (incl half board).
Reservations under: [email protected] /subject: DUNKERBECK22 and enroll on the program SOYR2 to beneffit from this discounted rate. This hotel is around 50 minutes by car form the spot you will need a car, Please plan accordingly.
There are many apartments and hotels available on the Costa Calma and Jandia area.
All sailors coming to the event are advised to make their accommodation arrangements as soon as possible as the island is getting booked up quickly.
B MINIMUM & PREVAILING CONDITIONS
Minimum Wind Conditions.
For all races in the Speed discipline, the wind minimum shall be 18 knots off shore. The race will be abandoned if the wind drops below the minimum of 15 knots over the course area.
The ratio between the course angle and the wind speed should be 5.5 or less. The below matrix shows an example for good ratios. The ratio shall be used as a guideline for suitable conditions.
90 degree————17 Knots average wind
120 degree———-22 Knots average wind
150 degree———-27 Knots average wind
No races shall be started if the direction is more than 150 degrees. Protests regarding wind strength and suitability of wind directions or wind conditions are disallowed.
The course will be a 250m.
The race director will determine if the wind is suitable.
Average local Conditions
Normally offshore wind average 20 to 40 knots. With flat and warm water. sunny with 25C average. A 3/2 shorty wetsuit or a long sleeve rush guard to protect from the sun are sufficient at this time of the year in Fuerteventura.
Don’t forget to bring Waterproof Sunscreen.
C VENUE & FORMAT & STORAGE FACILITIES
Storage and Facilities
There will be secure storage for all sailor´s equipment on site from the 29th of June at noon until the 5th of July at noon. Because of the nature of the venue being a Natural protected area, the storage area will not have a tent but will be a fenced opened air. Please plan accordingly.
6
Formats
A 250m course will be set on the beach (shown by two marks). To the
north of the beach there will be a gate set with 2 marks
which each rider has to pass through in order to get access to the course.
There may be a jibing mark. Each rider will need to jibe after
that mark in order to return to the course and make his/her run. This is subject to change depending on weather conditions and race manager advice.
In case of a day of no suitable conditions with side and onshore winds. The organization will propose different format races such as Alpha racing, max, fun race, etc.
FUERTE ACTION WINDSURFING SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2002
In collaboration with
Dunkerbeck GPS speed Challenge
30th June – 5th July 2022
Playa de Las Salinas, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
Organised by:
A signature sport event by:
Orlando Lavandera & Bjorn Dunkerbeck
in co-operation with the
International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC)
Windsurf and Kitesurf in Fuerteventura
Canary islands
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Windsurf in Fuerteventura
There are two places in Spain that come up to everybody´s mind in Spain when the word windsurfing is mentioned: Tarifa in Cadíz (Andalucía) and Fuerteventura. As a matter of fact, windsurfing and kitesurfing are Fuerteventura´s two top attractions.
One good thing about Fuerteventura is that you will be able to enjoy windsurfing no matter what your level is. Pros traditionally go to Jandia (Playa de Sotavento, which name already gives an idea of what you will find there!) whilst Caleta de Fuste is a good place for beginners. Since there are so many kilometers of sandy beaches on the island, you will also be able to find less crowded spots to enjoy windsurfing or kitesurfing in El Cotillo, Corralejo, and Pozo Negro. Kitesurf in Spain has become increasingly popular and the original windsurf world championship of Fuerteventura today also hosts the kitesurf championship.
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Best places to enjoy windsurfing and kitesurfing in Fuerteventura
Caleta del Fuste
The sea is very calm in Caleta del Fuste and this makes it a perfect place for beginners. A day excursion to Caleta del Fuste is a good option since you will be able to combine a taster windsurfing course and a visit to the San Ventura castle (an impressive castle built to repel pirate attacks.
Playa de Sotavento
There is 100% probability you will encounter wind in this 22 kilometers sandy beach located in Jandia. Playa de Sotavento is the island´s number one windsurfing spot, and one of the top places in the world to enjoy this activity. The world championship (part of the world circuit cup) is organized every month of July in Playa de Sotavento in Fuerteventura.
You will also be able to enjoy kitesurfing and find courses for both wind and kite in Playa de Sotavento. This may not be however the best spot on some windy days for total beginners, but the lagoon on the same beach is perfect for both beginners and intermediate levels.
Corralejo
Although this area is not as popular as Jandia for windsurfing, Corralejo offers great windsurfing opportunities and a few companies offer lessons and material hire. The beach is suitable for both intermediate and advanced surfers, but there is a lagoon some 20 minutes drive where beginners will also be able to enjoy windsurfing in Corralejo.
El Cotillo
A rather les known area, El Cotillo is an interesting small town that boasts a golden sand beach which offers excellent windsurfing opportunities for advanced windsurfers. Not a place for beginners. Pleased also note that there are few services on the beach.
Best courses to learn windsurfing in Fuerteventura
On the beach close to Tarifa there is a sufficient amount of space for the different schools to establish their own cordoned-off area, necessary to avoid getting in the way of other swimmers. Courses in small groups (4 people max) including liability insurance ranges from 80 euros, for a basic course, to 350 euros for one week.
The walled area with its medieval castle gives a special charm to the city, where you can relax after a day of wind or kitesurfing and enjoy tapas in a unique setting with restaurants and small shops in the little streets of the old town.
Best courses to learn kitesurfing in Fuerteventura
Around Tarifa, you can participate in other outdoor activities to enjoy the scenery such as mountain biking a
The world windsurfing and kitesurfing championships in Fuerteventura
The world windsurfing championship has taken place in Fuerteventura since 1985. It has always been organised in the Sotavento beach, in the Playa Barca, a part of Sotavento where the tidal lagoon is located.
The championship is organised in such way that ensures it can be enjoyed as a tourist attraction not just for windsurfer fans, but also for thew whole family. Training is offered around those days and equipment can be rented too.
The atmosphere around the days of the championship is fantastic, with many tourists arriving to watch the top professionals at work.
Playa de Sotavento has a lagoon with optimal conditions for practicing for both beginners and intermediate levels. The lagoon extends for over 4 kilometers and it is 200 meters wide, a huge space that provides ample opportunities to enjoy, practice and learn this sport.
Most international windsurfing and kitesurfing stars meet at Fuerteventura to participate in the championship every year.
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Costa Calma’s Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Cup.
In our opinion at Shuttle Direct, Fuerteventura is a brilliant holiday destination. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Africa, this Canary Island has warm breezes and water temperatures all year round as well as endless fine sand beaches which are surrounded by an infinite turquoise ocean.
All these features might make you think that this is the place to be if you’re looking for an agreeable beach holiday (which it is!), but the previously mentioned natural features and weather conditions make Fuerteventura, and especially its Costa Calma, very attractive to a different kind of demographic as well: that of the avid (and professional) surfer.
30 Years of Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Cup
2015 will be the 30th year that the World Championships for windsurfing and kiteboarding will bring the world’s best board sportsmen together at the Costa Calma to ride the waves and battle for the prize of being the best in their field across a range of four disciplines.
During the event Fuerteventura’s Costa Calma becomes a place full of excitement, where holidaymakers can see the elite of windsurfers and kiteboarders do their jaw dropping stunts in the water. While enjoying the local cuisine in the marquee or having a cocktail on the beach, the quality of entertainment will be world class – and you’ll be guaranteed to come home with some very unique holiday pictures!
In the evenings the fun really breaks out, with live music and a colourful programme of supporting events for all family members preceding legendary World Cup parties that go on until the early hours. You won’t be bored in Fuerteventura during the annual Championships!
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What’s On at the 2015 World Cup?
This year, the much anticipated event (both by locals, participants and tourists) kicks off on 24 July with the spectacular PWA Windsurfing Freestyle World Cup, which lasts 4 days until the 28th. After that it’s on to the PWA Windsurfing Slalom World Cup, where windsurfers will compete while racing a winding path, avoiding obstacles along the way. This part of the event lasts from 29 July to the 2 August. The third and fourth disciplines are being battled for between the 3 August and 8 August, when the VKWC Kiteboarding Freestyle & Big Air World Championships take place.
Head to Playa Sotavento to see the breathtaking action from close by.
How to Get to Costa Calma
The island of Fuerteventura feels like a world away, but it is actually only around a 4 hour flight from the UK. Ryanair and British Airways offer non-stop flights from London airports amongst others, and other airways including Iberia, Air Europa and Vueling provide services that make up to 2 stops underway. You can fly in to Fuerteventura from European airports only. Once you’ve arrived at the airport we have cost effective and efficient services to get you to your final destination.
To pre-book the best value for money airport transfers Fuerteventura has to offer, our quick and easy online booking system is available to you. Alternately you can take the Route 3 or Route 10 public transport buses to the closest stop to your accommodation.
If you’re visiting Lanzarote, Gran Canaria or Tenerife beforehand, it is easy to take the ferry to get to the Fuerteventura. The port that’s closest to Playa Sotavento, where the Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Cup takes place, is Morro Jable, which has ferry connections with Tenerife and Gran Canaria. If you’re coming in from Lanzarote, Corralejo is the port in Fuerteventura you want to go to. From there Playa Sotavento is a one and a half drive away by rental car or one of our shared taxi services.
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Where to Stay
Punta Marina – If you want to save on your accommodation while staying close to the fun surrounding the Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Championships, you should try Punta Marina in Morro del Jable. These one-star duplex apartments are rated 8.5 out of 10 by former visitors and are highly commended for their value for money, staff and cleanliness. From the apartments in Morro del Jable it takes only a 20-minute drive to go to Playa Sotavento, where you can witness the water sport pros do their thing.
Garden Beach – For medium-priced accommodation, try the Garden Beach villa apartment complex. Especially well-suited to families, the apartments come equipped with a kitchen that enables you to cook your own meals. The swimming pool and nearby beach will keep everyone occupied with swimming, tanning and sandcastle-building while the location in Morro del Jable makes it easy to pop over to see the happenings going on for the Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Cup.
Faro Jandia Fuerteventura & Spa – For a more luxurious stay, the Faro Jandia Fuerteventura & Spa is our recommended choice. When arriving at the hotel you’ll be delighted by the beautiful, stylish lounge with natural stone walls and warm coloured sofas. The pleasantly air-conditioned hotel rooms are modern and feature wooden furniture, satellite TV, a comfortable outdoor area and free wifi throughout. You can freely make use of the spa, which comprises a sauna, delicious Turkish baths, a beautiful pebble pool, hot tub and sensations shower. Book a room at Faro Jandia Fuerteventura & Spa and you’ll get the most from your stay in Fuerteventura within easy distance from the World Cup festivities.
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Windsurfing and kitesurfing on the island of Fuerteventura
The name of the island speaks for itself: in Spanish, “el viento” means wind, and “fuerte” means strong. Ferteventura is located in such a way that the wind blows it from all sides. It is one of the windiest places in the world and the most popular place in Europe for windsurfing and kitesurfing! No wonder the Windsurfing World Cup is regularly held here.
Fuerteventura is the second largest (after Tenerife) and at the same time the least developed island of the Canary archipelago. It is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the capital is Puerto del Rosario (Puerto del Rosario), the monetary unit is the euro.
The population density here is low, the central part of the island is almost uninhabited, and tourism is still a relatively new direction for it. But, despite this, there are excellent conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Climate and conditions
Due to its close location to Africa, only a hundred kilometers away, the season on the island is year-round. The weather is always warm here: the average summer temperature is about +27 degrees, in winter it is not lower than +20 degrees. The water temperature in the ocean, even in the coldest months, does not fall below +20 degrees.
The best conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing in Fuerteventura are from March/April to October/November. The strongest wind blows on the island in summer, in winter – good waves are formed.
Furteventura, along with excellent conditions for active water sports, is the ideal place for a relaxing beach holiday. Snow-white beaches stretching for many kilometers are the hallmark of the island. But there is also something to see here, although you should not count on a large number of attractions. Nevertheless, most of the people come here for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
The best spots on Fuerteventura
Ferteventura has several spots with different conditions and for different levels, which, depending on the time of year, will satisfy the needs of absolutely every windsurfer and kitesurfer.
The most popular places for windsurfing and kitesurfing are: in the south – spot Sotavento (Sotavento) and in the north – spot Flag Beach (Flag Beach) in the resort of Corralejo (Corralejo).
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in general the Canarian archipelago. Good wind statistics, a huge sandy beach turning into sand dunes, safe conditions for wheelchairs – these are not all positive aspects that make the spot very popular with kiters. Windsurfers are also allowed to ride here and there are all conditions for this.
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The Costa Calma spot is not as popular as other spots on the island of Fuerteventura. There is only one station and there is not much equipment on it. The location contributes to slightly less wind and waves. Good conditions for learning. Only windsurfers are allowed to ride. A positive point is the close proximity to the hotels.
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Visa and customs
Fuerteventura, as part of Spain, is part of the Schengen area, so a visa is required to visit it. Detailed information is presented on the page about the Canary Islands.
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History of windsurfing
The prototypes of windsurfing appeared several thousand years ago in Polynesia, Egypt and among other peoples, when people moved through the water in an upright position on a small watercraft with a vertical sail.
According to one version, the history of windsurfing began with the activities of surfers from Hawaii and California in the late 1960s. It all started with big Californian surfboards. In John Milius’ film Big Wednesday, you can see that the surfboards of the 60s were much longer and wider than modern versions. This was due to the desire to ride even the smallest waves. And when there were no waves at all, then someone had the idea to fix the sail on such a board in order to enjoy sliding on the water and make it easier to get to the coast.
Modern Prototype
The boards that we see now were invented in America more than 60 years ago. Until now, there are disputes about who first invented windsurfing and who owns the first patent.
Some believe that it was 12-year-old Briton Peter Chilvers (1958), but officially the American Newman Darby is considered the first inventor of windsurfing. The design of his sailboard (sailboard) was published in the American magazine “Popular Science” 1965 years – it was a diamond-shaped sail, a straight boom on one side of the sail, and the mast was attached to the board with a rope. Together with his brother, they founded the company “Darby Industries” for the production and sale of sailboards. They focused on youth and accessibility. One set was sold for $ 50 and it did not bring success in the end.
Then the Canadians seized the initiative – aeronautical engineer Jim Drake, his former work boss Fred Payne and their friend – American surfer Hoyle Schweitzer (1960). Jim was designing sails and boards, and Fred inspired him with his desire to travel on the river near the house. Jim pitched the sailboard idea to Hoyle, who soon became involved in popularizing the idea.
The first name was “Skate”, then “Baja Boards” and had 6 different designs, one of which was called “Big Red”. They registered a patent and began to produce the first serial sailboards, but under a different name, familiar to us, “Windsurfer” (1967).
In 1967, Jim Drake and Hoyle Schweitzer began producing the first mass-produced Windsurfer sailboards.
These were triangular rag sails with a newly invented boom, improved pivot, fin, centerboard, and a board whose shape was adopted from the Malibu surfboard.
In 1969, Playboy sponsored The America’s Tea Cup regatta on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin, where Hoyle and his 14-year-old son Matt demonstrated their Windsurfer.
This caught the attention of the Dutch company Ten Cate. They brought several Schweitzer boards to Europe with the intention of both selling them and using them as an advertising medium.
In 1973, Hoyle fully bought the rights to the patent from Jim and began to develop the business on his own, founding Windsurfing International with his wife Diana.
Hoyle improved and cheapened the design of boards by switching from fiberglass to polyethylene. After initial sales success, Ten Cate became the official European importer of Windsurfer.
In 1977, Ten Cate began manufacturing boards in Europe under license from Schweitzer. In 1979 they began selling their own designs, the TC 35 and TC 39, which they sold with their new board, the Windsurfer Rocket.
The early history of British windsurfing began when Ten Cate brought the Windsurfer to the UK for demonstration at a regatta organized in 1972 by Yachting World magazine. There, Ten Cate used “Windsurfer” to advertise their yachting clothing. One of the first enthusiasts was Clive Colenso, who at 1973 began importing windsurfers to the UK, showing them at shows and organizing races. Initially, windsurfing in Britain was slow, unlike in France and Germany.
The island of Sylt, Germany, hosted the first European Championships in 1976, while there were only a couple of hundred windsurfers in Britain. That same year, a company in Poole, England, bought 100 Surfsailers from a Spanish supplier and sold them very quickly, only to withdraw them when they faced a lawsuit from Windsurfing International for selling unlicensed boards.
Growing popularity of windsurfing.
In the late 1970s, the popularity of windsurfing brought companies from Britain, France and Germany into the industry. But not everyone wanted to pay interest on Windsurfing International’s patent.
Firstly, there was the high cost of the license, amounting to as much as 15% of the price, and secondly, the article describing the work
to Newman Darby, propagated the view that Schweitzer’s work did not represent an original concept, as required by patent law. However, Schweitzer received his patent at 1967, renewed it in 1982, and also received Dutch, UK, Australian and Japanese patents in addition to his original US patent. Any company that violated license agreements either agreed to pay a license fee or had to settle this issue in court.
One alternative was to develop new sails or other designs that could not be considered compatible with the original design. Thus, the Sea Panther company had a kind of “four-tier” boom, while the French Skail, the rider had to keep the sail in the air without a mast. As a rule, these and other alternatives had poor performance.
In 1982, there was an oversupply in the UK and Europe, and the German company Wind Glider, founded by Fred Osterman, was taken over by Defour, owned by Baron Marcel Bick, founder of Bic, the world leader in disposable ballpoint pens. Schweitzer terminated the agreement between him and Osterman and began legal action against Defour. However, Defour decided to file a counterclaim. The basis of the defense was that windsurfing was invented in 1958 by Peter Chilvers.
Peter’s mother testified that in 1958 Chilvers made a sailboard and tested it on the water. The court ruled that Schweitzer’s patent was not valid in the UK. Schweitzer filed an appeal, but the judges again upheld “Defour”. Since that time, British companies no longer had to pay royalties for the production of sailboards.
First Windsurfing World Championship.
An epochal event took place in the Windsurfer class at 1973 in San Diego, USA, where the American Bruce Matlock became the winner.
The following year, in Hawaii, Pat Love and Ken Clyde developed the first trapeze to reduce the strain on the arms. It was a vest-like nylon jacket with a hook attached to it.
In Europe, the first Windsurfer World Championship was held in France in 1975, where Matt Schweitzer, Hoyle’s son, became the winner.
And in 1976, the World Championship was held in the Bahamas, where 13-year-old American Robbie Naish became the world champion for the first time in his career. He also took the world title in the next 1977 in Italy and in 1978 in Mexico.
During this time, Hoyle Schweitzer continued the patent wars, and in 1983 he sued for infringement with the Swiss company Mistral, which won a lawsuit referring to Newman Darby’s drawings.
Patent disputes also concerned the name “Windsurfer” and competitors had to use the word sailboard or surfsail, but soon the model called “Windsurfer” was discontinued and gradually the term windsurfing became a household name.
Windsurfing becomes an Olympic sport.
The popularity of windsurfing in the late 70s and early 80s began to gain huge momentum, especially in Europe, where every third family had a set of sailboards.
Windsurfing made the transition from fashionable to a full-fledged type of sailing and in 1984 was approved as an Olympic sport.
For the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the choice of board was between Hoyle Schweitzer’s “Windsurfer One” and the “Windglider” designed by German Fred Osterman. In the end, the Windglider was chosen because it was a single, strong construction, while the Windsurfer was made of polyethylene and its rocker could be easily changed using heat or weight pressure.
The board “Windglider” was 3.9 m long and weighed about 16 kg, and the sail was 6.5 m2 in size. The use of the trapezoid was forbidden.
The centerboard weighed about 4 kilograms, and, during the course downwind, was on the athlete’s shoulder.
The Olympic distance was 9 nautical miles (~17 km), races were held only among men, and the Dutchman Stefan van den Berg won the gold medal.
First trapezoid.
At 19In 1974 in Keilua, Hawaii, the first windsurfer trapezoid was developed by Pat Love and Ken Kleid. It was a vest to which a hook was attached. Such a trapezoid was used in 1975 by 12-year-old Robbie Naish, but it severely squeezed his ribs. Then Mike Horgan and Larry Stanley developed a modern hook with a curved base to reduce the load.
In 1976, Pat, Ken and Larry patented the first trapezoid and began to produce it under the Windsurfing Hawaii brand, which also owns the first sails with transparent windows, battens, retractable centerboard, length-adjustable boom, pads, leg loops, etc.
At the same time, DaKine designer Barry Holopiter developed the first seated trapeze by simply flipping it over and slipping it over the legs.
Mike Waltz, the era of short boards.
For a long time, windsurfing was very cumbersome, clumsy and slow. Until 1979, when Hoyle Schweitzer’s student, American Mike Waltz, made a real breakthrough by making a short board and riding the waves of Ho’okipa for the first time, Fr. Maui. And already in 1981 he held the first wave and slalom competitions there.
From 1970 to 1981, Waltz was annually among the top three winners of all national and international windsurfing events in the Windsurfer One Design class. And with the advent of freestyle and slalom, Mike became the first owner of three cups, winning in all disciplines at competitions in Okinawa.
Short boards changed the world of windsurfing forever. Mike fundamentally destroyed the concept that the board should be big, heavy and slow. He made a revolution, demonstrating that on a small board you can not only just ride, but also plane very quickly, as well as jump and do tricks. With the advent of the short board, a real boom began in windsurfing: a sharp increase in the number of new windsurfers, an increase in the demand for equipment and the number of manufacturers, and also a new and most spectacular discipline appeared – wave!
Aloha Classic competition. WAVE discipline.
In 1984, the famous Aloha Classic competition was held for the first time on the north coast of Maui at Ho’okipa Beach in the disciplines of wave and slalom. The winners in the overall standings were the Americans Alex Aguera and Dana Daves.
Speed records.
While in the 80’s Hawaii was doing short wave boarding, Europe was developing the concept of boards for speed.
Since 1972, Weymouth, UK, has hosted the world’s first sailing competition, RYA Speed Week. That year the Crossbow I catamaran set a world record of 26.3 knots, and in 1976 its improved Crossbow II set a 36 knot record.
In 1977, Weymouth Speed Week saw the first windsurfers to compete, and Dutchman Derk Theis set the first world record of 17. 1 knots in a Windglider without a trapeze or leg loops.
In 1980, at Speed Trials on about. Maui Dutchman Jaap van der Rest on the board “Ten Cate Special” set a record of 24.45 knots.
Also in 1980, the German Jürgen Hohnscheid and the Australian John Hall developed a sinker that gained more speed but sank under the rider without movement. In 1981, Honscheid took part in the Weymouth Speed Trials, where he set a record of 24.75 knots on a sinker.
In 1982, in France, at Brest Speed Week, the German Philip Pudenz set a record of 26.5 knots on a special board. In the same year at RYA Speed Week, Frenchman Pascal Maka on a custom “Jimmy Lewis” board reached 27.8 knots.
As the boards became more sophisticated, there were problems with the sails, which were made of dacron and had a triangular shape.
In 1983, sails began to use Mylar polystyrene film, which is lighter than dacron and does not absorb water. In the same year, the American Jeff Magnum invented the camber, which provides a rigid sail shape and stability in light and strong winds. For the first time, the camber appeared on the Gaastra sails.
In 1983, at the Weymouth Speed Trials, American Fred Heywood on a custom NeilPryde sail and one of the first seated trapezes in the world broke the 30 knot barrier, setting a record of 30.82 knots. And in 1985, the German Michael Pucher on a serial Cobra 260 board accelerated to 32.35 knots.
July 21, 1986 on about. Fuerteventura windsurfing becomes the fastest sailing sport in the world! Pascal Maka, with a speed of 38.86 knots on a Jimmy Lewis board and a Gaastra sail, broke the 10-year record of the Crossbow II catamaran.
Cheeseroll (Cesare roll).
In 1986, 17-year-old Italian Cesare Cantagalli was the first in the world to perform a forward spin in a jump at the Maui Aloha Classic. This trick was called the Cheeseroll (Cesare roll) and played a huge role in defining the future of windsurfing.
Before that, there were only high and long jumps, as well as Table top and Back loop. And in 1988 at the World Championships in Barbados, Cesare won the final heat with his first double Cheeseroll, which stunned the public and blew the news around the world.
In 1988, at the Seoul Olympics, windsurfing competitions were held on Lechner boards from the Austrian shaper George Lechner.
The final version of the board was available less than a year before the Olympics, the “Lechner Division II” with a 6.5 m2 sail, which was a round bottom board designed for going upwind in light to moderate winds.
Bruce Kendall from New Zealand won the gold medal.
In 1988, Bjorn Dunkerbeck begins his reign as the most successful windsurfer in the world. He has over 100 PWA World Cup wins and 42 world titles across all disciplines in sports.
The peak of popularity in the 90s.
In the 90s, windsurfing becomes a very popular sport and its presence in the world media becomes bigger than surfing.
This popularity attracted significant sponsorship deals that further developed the sport through extensive paid advertising, and many of the world’s best riders such as Robbie Neisch and Bjorn Dunkerbeck became very rich and famous athletes.
In 1990, the F2 Sputnik 270 board was released, on which the Englishman Dave White immediately set a new speed record on a serial board – 39.10 knots.
Indoor: indoor windsurfing.
In the same year, a new discipline Indoor (indoor windsurfing) appeared, which was held at the Palace Omnisport de Paris-Bercy stadium, France. Englishman Nick Baker excelled in this discipline and over the next decade became world champion six times. Three times the Indoor World Champion was the multiple French champion Robert Teritihau, who was the first to do the back loop from the ramp.
At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, the Olympic class was the Lechner A-390, a modified version of the Devision II 390 cm long, with the center of the board shifted back and a mast shoulder strap. The sails were from Neil Pryde, 7.3 m2. Also from this Olympics, races for women began to be held for the first time, and Barbara Kendall from New Zealand won the gold medal. In men, the first place was taken by the Frenchman Frank David.
From 92 to 93, custom board brands like “Strapper” and “Copello” go mainstream and change the future of board manufacturing. Their vacuum sandwich construction was previously only a prerogative in the market.
In 1993, the shape of the boards changed dramatically from “fish sticks” with straight rails, which made it difficult to turn, to “egg” shaped boards. The best PWA riders began to use new prototypes of rounded flatter boards, with foot loops and a mast shoulder set back. The whole world watched with interest what would happen next.
In 1989 shaper Ernstfried Praid first released the “Mistral One Design” racing board, which was lighter and stiffer than its competitors. The board was 235 liters, 372 cm long and weighed 15 kg, and the sail was 7.4 m2 in size. More than 30,000 sets have been produced. She was selected by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) for use in the Atlanta Olympics on 1996 (winners Nikolaos Kaklamanakis (Greece) and Li Lai Shang (China)), Sydney 2000 (winners Christoph Sieber (Austria) and Alessandra Sensini (Italy)) and Athens 2004 (winners Gal Friedman (Israel) and Fustin Mourre (France)) .
Trans-Atlantic Windsurf Race.
In 1998, Bjorn Dunkerbeck wins the freestyle world title for the first time!
That same year, four international teams (Liberty, Greece, Europe and America) race across the Atlantic from Canada to England in the Trans-Atlantic Windsurf Race.
While the team members are in the race, the rest of the participants are left with the more difficult task of staying aboard the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov, and seasickness was the main problem. These races are also remembered for Robert Teriitehau’s jump into the sea from the top of this ship.
Fragmentation of the windsurf community and disciplines.
By the end of the 90s, the popularity of windsurfing is on the decline. This was due to problems in the sport, including competition licensing and overly specialized equipment for professional athletes that required a lot of experience, which led to the fragmentation of windsurfing around the world into groups of different niches. In addition to internal problems, there was a drop in support from major sponsors caused by the imposition of international bans on cigarette advertising, whose industry was the main source of sponsorship at the time.
In the late 90s, Formula boards were developed and in 1999 the first Formula World Championship was held in Belgium, won by Pole Wojtek Brozowski. After much development and discussion, the Formula rules eventually limit the maximum width of the board to 1 meter, the fin to 70 cm and the sail to 12.5 m2.
Since 1998, at one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, Maui Aloha Classic, slalom and voyage have ceased to be held, Australian Jason Polyakov has won in wave discipline. Next 19In 99, at these competitions, Englishman Nick Baker defeats longtime idol and friend Robbie Naish. American Jennifer Henderson wins in girls.
In the same year, at the PWA stage in Sylt, Germany, the Frenchman Robert Teriitehau tries to do double front somersaults for the first time in competition and in the end is badly injured when falling.
In 1999 and 2000 the freestyle world champion is American Josh Stone, who revolutionized the world of trick windsurfing with his surf style and new tricks of Vulcan and Spock.
windguru.
In 2000, Vaclav Hornik launched Windguru, which forever changed the way windsurfers view the weather. His site began to collect more than 15,000,000 views per month.
In 2000, the Argentinean Francisco Goya became the wave world champion, who won the PWA stages in Ireland and Hawaii, and also became the first in the world to consistently perform double front flips in his races.
Among girls, the Spaniard Daida Moreno, the sister of Ibaya Moreno, who won the title at 19, becomes the world champion for the first time.99 year. Since then, the Moreno sisters have held dominance in the wave discipline for 20 years.
Freestyle.
In the late 90s and early 2000s, windsurfing experienced a powerful leap in the development of freestyle. Each year, several new tricks were invented that came from each other, combined together or borrowed from the wave discipline.
Freestyle World Champion 1999 and 2000 American Josh Stone invented and was the first to make the Spock, Spock 540 and Clew1st Spock.
Josh also helped young riders, coached and motivated them, and went on demo tours with them in Europe.
At the same time, the American Kevin Ponchera borrowed the Goiter trick from the wave discipline and performed it on smooth water, calling it Ponch.
King of the Lake 2000.
At the famous competitions in Italy King of the Lake 2000 on Lake Garda for the first time the rider of the “new school” young Venezuelan Dioni Guadagnino becomes the winner. Dioni was 17 years old, he flew to Europe for the first time and competed in freestyle for the first time! In the final heats, he beat Stone with his new Spock Diablo trick, which he invented just a month before these competitions, and was also the first to jump in the Wymaroo trick, which was invented by the American Chris Wyman at the end of 90th.
In 2001, the Frenchman Antoine Albo becomes the freestyle world champion. In 2001, Stone’s student, Brazilian (Venezuelan) Ricardo Campello, made a serious statement by winning King of the Lake. That same year, Australian Greg Allaway came up with the Grubby trick, and American Web Pedrick came up with the Swayze trick, named after actor Patrick Swayze. Campello also claimed to have invented this trick, and was soon renamed Flaka (Flat water Taka).
The title of World Wave Champion in 2001 was taken by the legendary Bjorn Dunkerbeck for the last time in his career.
In 2002, Ricardo Campello invented and performed for the first time at the PWA stage in the Canary Islands the legendary Shaka trick, and Dioni Guadagnino invented the E-Slider.
Dioni and Ricardo trained together at El Yaque’s home spot on about. Margherita, where Ricardo also came up with such tricks as Pippa and Chacho. Soon with Dioni, they came up with another Air Chacho trick. Also at this time, future freestyle stars Cheo Diaz and Gollito Estredo lived and trained in El Yak.
At the 2002 PWA World Freestyle Finals King of Bonaire, 17-year-old local boy Tonky France wins with his unique style and charisma. But on points, American Matt Pritchard becomes the world champion, and his brother Kevin the world wave champion, who at the central stage in Gran Canaria in the final made an innovative back loop trick with one leg and arm, beating the undefeated Bjorn Dunkerbeck. For girls, the 2002 freestyle world champion was Karin Jaggi from Switzerland. Australian Steve Allen and Pole Dorota Stazhevska became the world champion in slalom.
SuperX.
Freestyle was rapidly approaching slalom in popularity, and to make racing more exciting, a new discipline was introduced in 2003 Super-X , where, on a slalom distance, riders must jump over obstacles, do tricks and go around buoys with a Duck jibe turn. The first world champion in this discipline was the Brazilian Cauli Seadi.
In 2003, Campello wins his first of three freestyle world titles. He also invents the Funnell trick, named after Andy Funnell, an English top windsurfer who tragically died. Brazil’s top freestylers Conan Lang and Kauli Seadi come up with Puneta and Gozzada tricks.
In the wave discipline, the world champion in 2003 for the first time becomes the 28-year-old wave guru from America, Josh Angulo, who at the PWA finals in Sylt in a very difficult race snatched victory from Bjorn Dunkerbeck. In the slalom, Americans Mika Buzianis and Dorota Stazewska took the titles.
Modern champions.
In 2004 the Indoor discipline returns and over the next 3 years these competitions are held in London, Bercy and Belgium.
In London, Ricardo Campello won in ski jumping, Kauli Seadi in freestyle, and Nick Baker in flight. In the standalone standings for the best ramp jump, Cowley won with an Air Chacho, the coolest trick in the history of indoor windsurfing.
At the stage Indoor in France, the legendary Robbie Naish wins the overall ranking, winning the race and taking 2nd place in ski jumping.
In the Super-X discipline, 4 stages were held and Matt Pritchard took the world title.
In freestyle, Campello won Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and became world champion for 2 times. Kauli became vice-champion by winning the stage in Pozo.
In Europe, for the second year in a row, the stages of the Euro Freestyle Tour EFPT 2004 were held, where the Dutchman Kevin Mewissen became the champion for the second time.
In wave, Australian wave guru Scott McKercher became world champion with a historic victory in Pozo, beating local legends Vidar Hensen and Bjorn Dunkerbeck. Among the girls, the wave champion was Daida Moreno, who won the wave stage in Pozo, distinguishing herself with such tricks as Push Loop and Table top Forward, as well as Double Forward loop attempts.
In slalom, Antoine Albo took the title by winning the final round in Sylt. In the women’s slalom world champion was Alison Shreve from Australia.
In 2005, the PWA World Tour introduces a new format for the slalom discipline Slalom 42, where only 4 sails (up to 12.5 m2) and 2 boards (up to 100.5 cm wide) can be registered. In men, the world champion is American Mika Buzianis, and in girls, Karin Jaggi from Switzerland.
Irish Finian Maynard sets a world speed record – 48.7 knots (~ 90.2 km / h) at a distance of 500 meters.
In Super-X, Matt Pritchard becomes the champion 2 times, and for the girls – Karin Yaggi. Ricardo Campello becomes the freestyle champion 3 times, the Venezuelan Cheo Diaz became the vice-champion, who won on about. Lanzarote. On their heels comes the future champion Gollito Estredo, taking 3rd place in the overall standings.
In wave, Kauli Seadi wins his first world title. At the Indoor competition in London 2005, Campello wins the overall standings.
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The name of each Canary Island describes its very essence, so Fuertevente came from the Spanish “Elvento”, which means translated means. “wind” and “fuerte” – “strong”. The windiest months in Fuerteventura are June and July, when the Windsurfing World Championship takes place. Located in the Atlantic Ocean off the African continent, Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands. Despite such a distance from Spain, Spanish charm and traditions are still preserved here. Fuerteventura offers many cultural and natural attractions, charming beaches, excellent sports facilities and an active nightlife. In order to get to know the island better, book a car rental in Fuerteventura – impressive landscapes, neat roads, many attractions and a lot of impressions are waiting for you. You can get to one of the ports on the island of Fuerteventura by ferry from one of the neighboring Canary Islands: Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Lobos and Tenerife. And there are direct flights from many European capitals and some of the Canary Islands to Fuerteventura International Airport (FUE).
Beaches are the most obvious reason to visit Fuerteventura, there are dozens of them. In the archipelago, this sunny and calm island is the owner of the longest beaches in terms of length. Its shores are dotted with fine light sand, despite the volcanic history of formation. The beaches of Fuerteventura differ from each other in different parts of the island, and to visit several, you will definitely need a car rental.
- The largest beach of Fuerteventura covers about 30 km of coastline and is called Playa
de- Sotavento. It is located in the eastern part. Once a year, the world windsurfing championship is held here, and very close, in the strait, there are places for underwater travel, chosen by divers. Fishing enthusiasts can try deep sea fishing. The Corralejo Nature Reserve is also great for surfing. - The southern part of the island has both sandy and black pebble beaches. By the way, on any of the beaches you can easily meet nudists: lovers of sunbathing and swimming naked are officially allowed.
- The Jandia peninsula is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the island – local beaches have white sand and warm turquoise waters.
- Playa
del Cofete is perhaps the most famous virgin beach of the Canary Islands, famous for its unspoilt natural landscapes. - While in El Cotillo, you can’t miss La Concha, a crescent-shaped beach protected by a volcanic reef where you can see amazing fish and other marine life.
Fuerteventura is not only about the beaches, there are many interesting places on the island that you would like to see. The Museum of Betancuria, which is located in the most picturesque place – right in the crater of a volcano that has not been active for a long time, will introduce you to the life and traditions of the aborigines of antiquity. In a village called La-
Located in Antigua City, the Craft Center offers travelers the opportunity to learn about the traditional arts and crafts of Fuerteventura, as well as visit an authentic molino (mill) and learn about how it works from the inside. In the center of crafts there is also a whole room dedicated to painting and archeology. Explore also the large cactus garden, perfect for a relaxing stroll.
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Rural tourism is widespread in the Canaries and Fuerteventura in particular. Places of natural beauty are found throughout the island, as are the traditional country houses where you can stay and experience the full experience of being a local.
Corralejo Natural Park. This amazing park in Fuerteventura contains the largest dunes in the Canary Islands: they stretch for 10 kilometers from Puerto Remedio to La Salina and are interesting for rare plants and animals. The dunes are of organic origin – they are formed from the decay of shells of molluscs and other marine organisms. Due to strong winds, the beaches of the reserve are among the most popular on the island among surfers.
To make your holiday unforgettable, add the acquaintance with local chipmunks, who are happy to eat right out of your hands, and be sure to try the local delicacies. One of Fuerteventura’s traditional products is Mahorero, a cheese made from goat’s milk. The name of the cheese refers to a specific type of goat whose milk is used to make the product. This word was taken from the language of the indigenous inhabitants of the Canary Islands.
Fuerteventura is primarily attracted by the divine beauty of the island. The second factor is its relative lack of crowds and an atmosphere of calm, the opportunity to spend holidays in unity with nature and nothing more. The tourism sector of the island is still at the stage of development, and therefore, with the onset of twilight, life seems to stop. Reminds of her, only the sound of the waves and the starry sky. An ideal place for lovers of silence and solitude. By the way, Fuerteventura is gaining popularity among surfers: every year there are more and more of them. If you say that Fuerteventura is a paradise on earth, then it will be difficult to argue with this, because the beach season is open 365 days a year! In the summer months, the air temperature reaches 27 degrees Celsius, and in the winter – at least 20 plus.
On our website CarCanarias.com you can choose the car that suits your trip, compare prices and book dates convenient for you. You can get a car in many places, for example, at Fuerteventura airport, port or one of the towns. Do not deny yourself the pleasure to travel around the entire island and enjoy its incomparable beauty to the fullest!
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Fuerteventura (Fuerteventura – “strong wind”) – the least known island in the Canary archipelago. However, more than half of its shores are lined with magnificent beaches of white or golden sand, including the famous Playa de Corralejo (in the north) and Jandia (in the south).
Most of the tourist infrastructure in the south of the island is concentrated in Jandia. This natural space is separated from the rest of the territory and is almost completely surrounded by white sandy beaches.
To the west are windward beaches, which are somewhat dangerous for swimming and therefore quite deserted. In the east, sandy beaches stretch for 20 km, and their width in some places exceeds 1 km. There are two tourist centers here: Costa Calma near the lee beach and Morro Jable built by the harbor from where hydrofoils leave for Gran Canaria.
It is interesting to visit the capital and main port of the island – Puerto del Rosario , windmills near Antigua, picturesque villages La Oliva, Pajara and Betancuria , “terrero” arena in Tarajalejo on the sand.
Every year in July-August, the World Windsurfing Championship takes place here, and the strait between the volcanic island of Lobos and Fuerteventura is considered the best place for diving and sea fishing on the islands.
The island has an interactive Cheese Museum – Museo del Queso . It is located in the building of an old mill in the village of Antigua (El complejo del molino de Antigua). The museum, covering an area of 515 square meters, introduces the production of the famous Canarian goat cheese, as well as the centuries-old history of local cattle breeding. The exposition also includes several educational computer attractions. In particular, with the help of a special simulator, tourists will be able to virtually milk a goat, learn how to cook local dishes and make homemade cheese. The Museo del Queso is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00.
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