点评:Three visits in and Soul Kitesurfing keeps pulling me back, and honestly it’s not hard to see why.
The Location
Ras Sudr is one of the best kite spots I’ve come across. The long shallow walk out to the reef makes it forgiving for beginners, but there’s plenty of depth for experienced riders too. The fact that two competitive events are held here every year says it all about the quality of the conditions.
The Setup
Soul runs two spots about 500 metres apart along the beach. The main site has a restaurant, bar and a couple of shops. The second is more low key, where most of the actual kiting happens, with its own bar and food. Between the two, you’ve got everything covered. There are changing rooms, board and kite storage, a compressed air pump, and staff who help you rig up and pack away. They handle minor repairs on the spot too, which has bailed me out more than once.
The Staff
The staff are what make this place. Every beach boy is a kiter themselves, passionate, experienced and genuinely happy to help at whatever level you’re riding. The head instructor is something else, over 20 years of experience and a level of knowledge about technique and conditions I haven’t found anywhere else.
The Community
Every member of staff is from Ras Sudr and has grown up with the school over the past decade. That local pride shows in how they work and how they treat their guests.
Worth Knowing
This isn’t a five star resort and it doesn’t try to be. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, the food is genuinely good, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want after a long session on the water. On quieter days there are kayaks to rent and a small powerboat for trips around the area.
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re learning for the first time or you’ve been riding for years, I’d recommend Soul without hesitation. Brilliant setup, brilliant location, run by people who genuinely love what they do. I’ll be back for a fourth visit.
翻译:三次光顾Soul Kitesurfing,它依然让我流连忘返,说实话,原因显而易见。
地理位置
拉斯苏德尔是我见过的最佳风筝冲浪地点之一。通往礁石的浅水步道很长,对初学者来说非常友好,但对于经验丰富的玩家来说,水深也足够。这里每年都会举办两场竞技赛事,足以证明这里的条件有多好。
设施
Soul在海滩沿线设有两处场地,相距约500米。主场地设有餐厅、酒吧和几家商店。第二个场地则更为低调,大部分风筝冲浪活动都在这里进行,并设有自己的酒吧和餐饮场所。两个场地设施齐全,应有尽有。这里有更衣室、冲浪板和风筝存放处、压缩空气泵,还有工作人员会帮助你组装和收拾装备。他们还能现场处理一些小问题,这在很多情况下都帮了我大忙。
员工
员工是这家店的灵魂所在。每个沙滩男孩本身就是风筝冲浪爱好者,他们充满热情、经验丰富,并且真心乐意帮助你提升任何水平。首席教练更是技艺超群,拥有超过20年的经验,他对技术和海况的了解是我在其他任何地方都未曾见过的。
社区
所有员工都来自拉斯苏德尔,在过去的十年里与这所学校共同成长。这种对当地的自豪感体现在他们的工作方式和对待客人的态度上。
值得一提的是
这里并非五星级度假村,也无意成为五星级度假村。这里的氛围轻松自在,毫不矫揉造作,食物美味可口,在水上长时间冲浪后,这里的氛围正是你所需要的。在人少的时候,这里还提供皮划艇租赁服务,以及一艘小型动力艇,方便你环游周边地区。
总结
无论你是初学者还是经验丰富的冲浪老手,我都会毫不犹豫地推荐Soul。一流的设施,绝佳的地理位置,以及一群真正热爱自己事业的人。我还会再来,这将是我的第四次造访。