Surfing, Windsurfing, & Kitesurfing in Israel
Surfing is incredibly popular in Israel by Flickr user naama
The first surfboard was brought to Israel by a Californian doctor in the 1950′s. Now, over fifty years on, Israelis have developed into a country of surfers, and as soon as the waves get good, the beaches become dotted with surfers of all abilities.
That doctor found a Tel Aviv lifeguard to take the first surfboards, and as more and more people saw the boards being used, more and more people took up the sport. Today, Israel has tens of surf schools, all along the Mediterranean coastline, as well as at the Sea of Galilee and in Eilat.
by Flickr user werkunz1
Not only is surfing popular, but all kinds of variations including windsurfing and kitesurfing. Here are some of the country’s most prestigious clubs who offer lessons to people of all abilities.
Surfing in Caesarea
Freegull Sea Sports – Caesarea Beach (in Kibbutz Sdot Yam). Freegul is one of Israel’s most prestigious surfing schools offering surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, catamaran sailing, and kayaking. Israel’s first ever Olympic gold medalist passed through this school, winning the Windsurfing Gold in 2004. Tel: 04-636460, Email: freegull@wind.co.il, Website: www.wind.co.il
Surfing in Tel Aviv
Topsea Surfing Center – next to Moriah Plaza hotel. Topsea is Israel’s oldest surfing school, developed by the pioneers of the Israeli surf scene. The club focuses on surfing, and is probably the most famous in the city. Tel: 05-04329001, Email: orian8@gmail.com, Website: www.topsea.co.il
Surfing in Beit Yannay (between Netanya & Caesarea) & Sea of Galilee
Kite Away - Beit Yannay Beach. Kite Away is a surf school with a main focus on kitesurfing , although it still teaches surfing and windsurfing. This is because the club is run by a former World Champion kitesurfer. Tel: 09-8666991, Email: info@kiteaway.com, Website: www.kiteaway.com
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I agree, that one of best way to enjoyed life is to have fun specially when you get bored.
In fact windsurfing can be said to straddle both the laid-back culture of surf sports and the more rules-based environment of sailing.The sport has a potentially shallower (longer) learning curve when compared to other so-called "extreme" sports.But, are there easy way to learn surfing?
Brin @ howtowindsurf.net
I never knew that Israel has this surfing thing! I got to try this!
I like to travel and go to that place, i am a professional surfer and i want to compete in that place.
maybe anybody knows good kite instuctor who lives in Eilat, or maybe good kiteschool? we need somebody to teach us kiting (of course for money)
The best kitesurfing experience I ever had in Israel was at Amit Inbar's kiteschool (kiteaway.com). I was near Tel Aviv and later this year Ill be back for Eilat session.
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