Windsurf MagazineMICRO GUIDE : PROCENTER RHODOS, IALYSOS, GREECE

PROCENTER RHODOS
IALYSOS, GREECE

THE LOW DOWN:

Three top windsurfing centres located in the centre of Ialyssos providing the latest equipment. Known for the Meltemi, a dry, northwesterly wind; the bay also benefits from a local thermal wind with an average wind speed of 16-25 knots.

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CONDITIONS AND WHEN TO GO:

Thermal wind generated from the Venturi effect between the island, Turkey and the hills of Monte Smith. The best conditions are from June until end of September (with a peak of 95% planing days in July/August). Spring and autumn planing days increasing from 60% to 70% until end of May, then decreasing from 70% to 60% from October.

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LOCAL SPOT:

Spot 1 – Procenter 1 has more than 180 boards from Fanatic and 200 sails from Duotone Sails.
Spot 2 – Procenter 2 is the high-tech centre with more than 70 JP Australia boards and around 100 NeilPryde sails.
Spot 3 – Procenter 3, the Windmill Center, is equipped with Tabou and Gaastra kit and has perfect conditions for beginners & advanced learners, as the bay is sheltered for the first 100 metres.

ABOUT THE CENTRE:

All 3 centres are situated directly on the beach, less than 30 metres from the water. The Procenter team offer individual and group training, improving your skills in a relaxed and professional environment.