Overview
Ant Baker returns to the new Windhaven Hotel at Habibi Beach, Egypt, for a week of intensive wave technique coaching. If you're looking to get into wave sailing, want to get into jumping or even looping then this is not to be missed.
Ant’s unique coaching style combines years of wavesailing at a professional level with an element of fitness training and stretching. These two elements are key to taking your windsurfing to the next level as you improve your physique to help you develop a more aggressive windsurfing style.
As always, his coaching will be supported with video technology on and off the water whilst every booking will include a FREE* 2-hour voucher for one-to-one coaching in the UK.
The location Located at the only 'real' wave beach in Egypt and just 5 mins drive from Moses Bay, The Windhaven is a small boutique hotel with 24 detached bungalows in spectacular surroundings.
This hotel is ideal for intermediate to advanced windsurfers and kitesurfers as well as non-partaking partners looking for a relaxing time.
Windhaven Hotel, Habibi Beach
Activities Other than the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic wave conditions, Habibi Beach offers a variety of options depending on the wind strength.
There is SUP'ing and snorkeling to be done at the local reef on light-wind days, a local mountain to climb offering spectacular sunrises & sunsets, Moses Pool spring bath for some well deserved time off and of course El Tur town for a typically Egyptian night-out with the locals (Shishas & back-gammon not to be missed at the Spider Bar!).
For those enjoying their kitesurfing, we recommend you take a directional board and 12m kite along should we experience any light days.
or call +44 (0)1243 374615
*price may vary according to exchange rate fluctuations. 2% surcharge applicable to credit card transactions.
Recommended Flights (UK)
Easyjet flight 8853/8854
Arrive
Departs London Gatwick
Sun 9, Sept 11.55 / 18.20
Depart
Departs Sharm-El-Sheikh
Sun 16, Sept 19.05 / 23.50
Transfer note
Please be aware that other flights may require separate transfer arrangements at extra cost depending on number of passengers. Please contact us with details.
Baggage limitations Details on Easyjet baggage allowance can be found here
About Ant Baker
Ant Baker (K77) turned professional at the age of 16 after becoming European Champion and straight away started to make an impact on the world tour with success in both the racing and wave arenas. Ant is currently running his coaching Baker-Academy as well as keeping his close connection to K66 UK by being a big part of the K66 Surf Division.
After a successful amateur career with 1 European tittle, 2 vice world championships and numerous British race wins, Ant turned professional at the age of 18.
With the move to the big league and the PWA (Professional World tour) Ant began helping Naish Hawaii with its product development as well as testing, this move to Maui Hawaii really helped with the wave side of Ants sailing which propelled him into the top 20 overal.
After a move to the F2 and Arrows powerhouse of the time Ant really started to become a household name in the windsurfing world with his bad boy passionate image which help the results just keep getting better with him knocking on the door of the top 10 and consistently saw him winning UK pro tour events in both Racing and Waves.
During this time Ant competed professionally and coached martial arts in 2 forms and holds 3 black belts in 2 styles.
Testing and designing for real world equipment was always a strong point for the bakers and Ant who was now head tester for F2 working with some of the best sail and board designers in the world in Maui and Australia
After 10 years on tour Ant turned his attention to product management for Arrows and moved to Australia where for 4 years the business thrived then a move back to uk and into coaching where he set up his own academy 'Baker Academy'. Baker Academy focus on Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, SUP and Fitness for sport specifically concentrating on key areas that enhance sport performance, any fatigue and stamina increase for Watersports and beyond.
Ant joined his brother Nik Baker in forming the distribution and management side of Niks business K66. Forming K66 Surf Division they distribute brands across the UK including North, ION and Fanatic for Windsurfing, Surfing, SUP, Skate (longboards) and Kitesurfing products.
Ants focus is on Baker Academy and K66 Surf Division development of Team Riders with increased distribution channels. This year sees further development of products specifically about Ant Baker and Baker Academy with new developments of coaching, clinics, seminars and how to apps.
Ant's Sponsors include:
ION
Fanatic
North
Group Brand
Oceansource.net
Boards Magazine
Breathe Unity Athlete Management
