Fuerteventura for intermediate kiter

[Soli]

Hi all,
I will be in Fuerte between August 27th and Sep. 1st.
After swyping through tons of your interesting posts on Fuerteventura, I'm still doubting whether for an intermediate kiter like myself, there are additional kitable spots on the island other than Flag Beach (I am aware of the rocks there and the need to kite with high tide).
I know the South has far more wind and gusts, and that the lagoon at Sotavento is great. BUT between August 28th and September 1st unfortunately it won't be full, according to the info I found.
I'm not a big fan of waves (subtle 1m are fine), I prefer constant and not so gusty winds. Been kiting in moderately stable winds of max 23 knots.

So here are my doubts:

Is there any rescue service in Flag Beach? I haven't found any. Is it needed?
Can you kite with North winds in Flag Beach, or only side-on and NE?
It would be great to kite in several spots - any insights, tips, warnings and recommendations will be greatly appreciated
For the record, I weigh 60kgs, I own a 12m and 8m and a 135 twintip board.

[Janus]

Yes there is rescue service on flagbeach, pay before.
Gunnar can be more precise but with wind from N to E flagbeach and from N to W Cotillo (great spot)
You’ll be fine at low tide at flagbeach it is not a prob, go out and in more to the rental center.

[gmb13]

Hi,

Rescue Service is not availiable at Flag Beach at the moment as the goverment has kicked all the businesses off the beach. The guys from the Flag Beach center are still there (tent on the beach), but only offer Rescue in a real emergency and have to call their boat from the Harbour or off one of their Kite or Wing Courses.

As an Intermediate Kiter you will be fine with the conditions in the time you are coming, if there is wind. Tipically there are no waves this time of year.

Sotavento is flat out on the ocean. The wind is cross off, but they do have a working rescue cover. Another option is Matas Bay (just north of Sotavento). It is totally flat there, but they do also offer a great rescue service and in my opinion the nicest center on the Island for kiter. Suse and Victor really treat their customers well and you are safe there, even with the offshore winds.

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Gunnar

[Mrfishy]

Are they still playing that game : I remember flag in the 80’s with Ben Thomas . Most years it would be permit issues and delays for the centre . How he ever put up with it I have no clue

[Soli]

Hi,

Rescue Service is not availiable at Flag Beach at the moment as the goverment has kicked all the businesses off the beach. The guys from the Flag Beach center are still there (tent on the beach), but only offer Rescue in a real emergency and have to call their boat from the Harbour or off one of their Kite or Wing Courses.

As an Intermediate Kiter you will be fine with the conditions in the time you are coming, if there is wind. Tipically there are no waves this time of year.

Sotavento is flat out on the ocean. The wind is cross off, but they do have a working rescue cover. Another option is Matas Bay (just north of Sotavento). It is totally flat there, but they do also offer a great rescue service and in my opinion the nicest center on the Island for kiter. Suse and Victor really treat their customers well and you are safe there, even with the offshore winds.

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Gunnar

This is extremely useful information, many thanks!

[Soli]

Yes there is rescue service on flagbeach, pay before.
Gunnar can be more precise but with wind from N to E flagbeach and from N to W Cotillo (great spot)
You’ll be fine at low tide at flagbeach it is not a prob, go out and in more to the rental center.

Thank you for this information!