Come to Karpathos in summer and you will find everything your windsurfer's heart could possibly desire. This long narrow island juts out between Rhodes and Crete, and the meltemi blows full force from the north down through the high mountains, with high-wind days being virtually an everyday occurrence in July and August. Karpathos enjoys steady winds even in spring and autumn, making it an ideal spot for novices and those who wish to improve their surfing skills. But advanced surfers, too, can rely on getting a really good run for their money. It is simply a wind addicts' paradise.
The main centre in Gun Bay is a genuine high-wind location. The wind blows cross-offshore, and when it is strong, a 1-meter swell builds up about 500 m offshore, ideally suited to jump novices and loopers. The flat water near the shore is perfect for practicing gybes, and the offshore spit makes for safety. You can also surf out from Gun Bay to the next bay, Devil's Bay, which certainly lives up to its name. Here, the wind force is 1-2 figures higher on the Beaufort scale and the glassy surface of the water is perfect for blasting.
"Club Anemos", the taverna and bar right at the main centre in Gun Bay, is ideal for après-surf gatherings; here you can relax on the roof deck with a delicious Cappuccino or cocktail and enjoy the view out over the bay. Of course, our bar offers plenty of opportunities for celebrating, and "non-surfers", too, will enjoy lazing around on sun loungers on the wind-sheltered terrace.
The second center is situated in the middle of “Chickenbay” . From the wind-sheltered terrace you have a good view of surf events in the lagoon. Chickenbay has a touch-the-bottom area stretching for about 80 m, providing ideal conditions for the novices, intermediates and freestylers amongst you. The Club Mistral team offers beginners' and childrens' courses, and, of course, our "Unlimited Instruction" programme, which allows you to improve your overall surf-skill level effortlessly.
Chickenbay can be easily reached from our main centre, so that joint surfing presents no problems, even if your skill levels differ. You can also switch from centre to centre free of charge at any time and as often as you like. Your safety is also guaranteed here: the bays in front of the two centers are under constant observation and 2 rescue boats is available for all emergencies.