From ‘Start Windsurfing’ for complete beginners to advanced sessions, Neilson’s RYA training centres offer expert tuition and the latest rigs.

Enthusiasts seeking the best conditions head for The Cosmos Beachclub in Vassiliki, Greece or The Coralia Beachclub in Dahab, Egypt.

Europe’s famous Vassiliki is blessed with the legendary thermal wind ‘Eric’. Gentle in the morning, Eric hits a Force 4 in the afternoon blowing cross-shore leaving the water flat.

Dahab with both choppy and flat waters is the test centre for Starboard boards and Tushingham sails.

Boards on the rack: Formula 160, Flare, iSonic, Carve, S-Type, F-Type, Kombat and Start. All the Tushingham rigs range and year-round sunshine.

Mikalis House, Vassiliki B&B 6th May 2007 London Gatwick – Preveza £299

The Coralia Club HB 14th June 2007 London Gatwick – Sharm El Sheikh £559