Windsurfing

Hellooooo, buterflyyyyyy hereeeeee!

When are you coming to Doha? Right now you get a windy day every now and again, but it the warmer months windsurfing is imposible. I haven't done any windsurfing in Qatar, only in the atlantic coast of spain, so I don't really know how fast you can go here. Waters are very shallow. I think around Mersaieed is ok, wind-wise, and the sealine resort rents equipment (i think, don't take my word for it)

I haven't seen any shop that sells equipment, but I haven't done any research either. There must be at least one somewhere.

Thanks Butterfly and Super7. My family will come to Doha somewhere in the beginning of March. My wife learned how to windsurf a few summers ago and i have been hooked to the sport for over 20 years now. I used to compete in all kinds of events in various disciplines in many places over the world, (also Tarifa Butterfly..). The past few years i have not been able to go out on the water much, but i hope that will change again in Doha. For some strange reason i can not switch to kite surfing. Windsurfing is the sport i love. Even my friends who have switched, go out on windsurf gear when it gets windy and waves build. I very much hope to see you out on the water soon!

Super7, what size (kite) are you usually on?

Hello everyone,

I am a first timer at this, so please forgive me if I am a little awkward. I will be arriving in the next few days and will be in Qatar for the next 12 months. I would like very much to find out what activities are available, is there anyone else from my country Argentina working in Qatar, what are everyone´s impressions of the place, how is working life foe women, what is the pace pf work, etc. Any tips, suggestions? What should I bring with me that I wont be able to find there? My time is running short, I leavr for Doha on the 13th!

Sincerely,

CLF

There are no shops in Qatar (that are worth visiting) but I know people sho can supply gaastra sails and starboard boards at reasonable prices. I buy from an internet surf shop in the Uk and they deliver here no problem (the saving you make from not paying VAT normally covers the postage). www.surfstore.co.uk

You will definitely need some big gear but when the wind blows here it really blows and you will not want to miss out on that. I weigh about 100kgs and am massively overpowered on my 5.75m sail when the shamal is blowing.

Does anyone know if there is any kite or windsurfing community, and do they meet to sail together?
Any known spots where the wind in good enough?

I need info on Wind surfing around Qatar.
Very brief:

Best places to go?
Can you rent full gear from somewhere... alternative what wud be the price to buy, and where from?
Is there a community out there... gathering for surfing, or organising stuff?

Really appreciate some replies- email- hhgeorgieva/-a-t-/yahoo.co.uk

Cheers,
Christi

Hi I just moved to Qatar this month and would love to get back on the water. I windsurf at home and have just started learning to kitesurf although i've only managed a few body drags so far. Are there any rental places here? or is importing kit the only option? Also are there any other girls windsurfing out there?

guys anybody have any idea where to find windsurf equipements shop here in Doha??