Ocean Elements bringing foiling alive at the RYA Dinghy Show
by Emma Trueman, Ocean Elements 1 Mar 2018 06:00 NZDT
3-4 March 2018, stand B18
Ocean Elements now offers RS Aeros adapted for use with glide-free foils © Ocean Elements
Thought foiling wasn't for you? Then think again!
As one of the first UK tour operators to offer dinghy and windsurf foiling, Ocean Elements' crack foiling team will be on hand at this year's RYA Dinghy Show to answer all your foiling questions and show you around our fantastic demonstration RS Aero adapted for use with glide-free foils.
3-4 March, 2018 stand B18
Ocean Elements, one of the UK's largest water sports and activity
holiday specialists, will be launching its exciting foiling programme at this year's show, alongside the launch of its new active glamping resort, Club Mayotte, in the south west of France. We're even offering 10% off all holidays booked at Nautica Bay Hotel,
Porto Heli (offer closes 9 March, 6pm - see below for more details)!
On the stand...
Meet Doug - our foiling expert
Got a question about foiling then ask our very own official
Head of Foiling and all-round foiling expert, Doug Reid.
Up close and personal with our fantastic adapted
RS Aero with glide-free foils
Doug and the team will be ready and waiting to show you how the
RS Aero with glide-free foils works. You'll be hooked.
Our RYA Dingy show exclusive
Book now with our exclusive boat show-only code DINGHY18 to receive
10% off your Ocean Elements Porto Heli holiday. This fab offers closes on 9 March, 2018 at 6pm.
New brochure
We are also launching our new brochure at this year's show
- get your copy at our stand!
Tell me more about foiling! I want in!
New for summer 2018 at our Porto Heli and Vassiliki resorts, we
are more than delighted to be one of the first tour operators to offer foiling courses for beginner and intermediate sailors and windsurfers alike. We have a sneaky feeling this is going to be popular so make sure you book when you arrive in resort!
Dinghy foiling at Nautica Bay Hotel, Porto Heli
If you can handle a Laser, then you have to try out the amazing
RS Aero adapted for use with glidefree foils.
The RS Aero (adapted for use with glidefree foils) needs no introduction,
remaining one of the most technically advanced boats in its sector. Its super lightweight hull (at just 30kg) picks up on the foil and flies much more easily than other (heavier) boats might. At 9-10 knots, the adapted RS Aero will instantly appeal to mono
hull sailors or those wishing to try a glidefree kit.
Our team of trained RYA foiling instructors will be more than happy
to get you up and foiling in no time! We will be running a 'First Flight' course - a two hour introductory foiling course - as well as a 'Sustained Flight' course - a two half day foiling course.
Windsurf foiling at Surf Hotel and Xenia Apartments in Vassiliki
Hold tight this summer as windsurfing literally takes off!
We are one of the first tour operators to offer windsurf foiling and tuition in Greece. Our team of dedicated RYA trained instructors are ready and waiting to teach you the art of foiling. Aimed at the more experienced windsurfer, foiling gives you a real
sense of weightlessness and speed as well as the ultimate buzz. You'll be effortlessly flying across the ocean at close to 30 knots - what's not to love?
We have two types of dedicated foil boards for you to try out -
the Foil 122 and the Foil 147. The Foil 122 is thin for maximum control with 100% razor sharp rail edges for early planing and clean water release, even when touching down. Designed purely as a foil board it allows easier control of the board, better performance
and makes it more forgiving to foil compared to using a classic freeride windsurf board.
The Foil 147 is a balanced, stable foil board with a wider outline
and wider tail for more power and stability. The 95cm wide outline coupled with a wide tail gives a super efficient shape that planes early and gives a high degree of control and leverage over the foil. The 241cm long board makes it more forgiving when dropping
off the foil helping the board to take off.
Our onsite team of trained RYA foiling windsurf instructors offer
two levels of tuition - our 'First Flight' course - a two hour introductory foiling course - and our 'Sustained Flight' course - a two half day foiling course. What are you waiting for?
New Beach Club Destination: Club Mayotte
Alongside our Greek Beach Club resorts we are delighted
to announce the opening of Club Mayotte Biscarosse in south west France - a five star lakeside campsite with private beach, sailing, water sports centre, pools, mountain biking and much more.
We've
been offering active holidays in the mountains and by the sea for over 20 years and now we are bringing our expertise to the lakes. You can try out stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking (no need to hire a board or kayak as these are included with your booking!),
water skiing, wake-boarding, kite-surfing, dinghy and catamaran sailing. And don't forget to check out the surf at beautiful Biscarrosse Plage, just a couple of kilometres away.
When
you're not splashing about on the water, grab your mountain bike (four bikes are included with your booking - see, we think of everything!) and explore the beautiful scenery and surrounding area. You can even book in for a guided bike tour.
The
kids are going to love this family-friendly Club; it boasts an impressive water park, four outdoor pools, and an adventure park. Our kids club is open daily, giving grown-ups some well deserved time off. We even have an on-site wellness centre complete with
a sauna, jacuzzi, gym, yoga and aqua fitness classes. Or you could just enjoy a bit of beach-time, reading a book on a lounger.
We
open for business in May 2018, just in time for half term. The weather by then is already deliciously warm as is the water temperature as Lake Sanguinet is one of the largest warm water lakes in France. You can book now for 7 or 14 nights in one of our mobile
homes.
More news from Ocean Elements
Our updated Fleet
2018 sees the launch of our updated fleet of performance
dinghies and yachts. All our Beach Club resorts offer the chance to learn to sail, or improve old skills. We offer up to three hours of RYA tuition per day for five days per week as part of your holiday. The RYA tuition can also be taken as an RYA course,
earning you an internationally recognised qualification. We also have a Youth Squad aimed at young water sports enthusiasts, and a complimentary kids' club where kids can enjoy five days of fun-packed activities both on and off the water.
Yacht and Flotilla Holidays
The new Ocean Elements flotilla now includes the super-smart Jeanneau
Sun Odyssey, a 36i, 379 and a 409 so all sizes are covered. You can explore the Ionian Islands on your own yacht, as part of our flotilla or bareboat charter, from Lefkas marina on one of our exclusive 36 to 54 ft yachts. From £1796 per person - choose from
one or two weeks; skippered charter and cabin charter available.
Guests also get a paddleboard for the week and a (free!) stop-over
at our Vassiliki Beach Club for watersports
Stay and Sail
Our ever-popular
Stay and Sail
programme operates from our Surf Hotel in Vassiliki - the perfect way to combine a week at our Beach Club followed by your second week aboard your own yacht.