Minorca, Mark Warner, Sunsail, Neilson

They seem to have EVERYTHING on the beach at Dahab. 

Confusing as hell if you haven't board sailed for a bit.  But surely a good opportunity to try everything out.

Though I noticed that different companies operating on the beach tended to favour particular manufacturers - so probably hard to get a try of everything in one holiday.  Off peak you could probably rent from different outlets, but in the high season it seemed to be week long clients only.

Shame about Finnikounda, we had two great holidays there.  And two pretty good weeks at Gundogan too - also closed.

Might find the kit a bit tame these days as the fastest things we ever came across were a ropey RS400 and a broken Buzz.  Learning to single hand their 3000s and capsizing a dart 16 were quite fun though

Think Neilson have lost the plot.  It's all "beach plus" these days.

PS: Here's that 3000 at Vass link (they should have had the jib out, lowers off and kicker on mind!)    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zlCLHFKrvnk

PPS: Dahab isn't much good for sailing - too many boards and a restricted area.  Nice place though.

I think the only problem with most companies is the small sailing area and a bit 'regimented'.....the best fun to be had is at Wildwind, great resort for sailing. Lighter winds in the morning to practice on boats you have'nt sailed before and then in the afternoon.......we were for there two weeks and we never had winds below F4-5, often more........monohulls are not as extensive as some but enough to keep you occupied (laser 2K,3k,4k,5k, 49er,RS400, lasers,SB3) and cats from smaller Hobies to Hobie 16s, Tigers and Foxes. Never done much cat sailing but in those conditions with top tuition (if required)...awesome ! (i'm not on a commision !).....we found the prices were definately cheaper....go for it, its a one off place and great fun...there is a video on youtube of my son coming in on a 3k (not sure how to post it but if you put in wildwind laser 3000 that should work) to give you an idea of the afternoons conditions !

I have actually never windsurfed whilst not on holiday. I can not think of a better place to learn than Dahab where you only need to wear a pair of board shorts and the water is nearly 30 degrees... so you do not mind falling in!

Originally posted by Jon Emmett Perhaps you had already thought of it but II just went on a windsurfing holiday with club vass (in Dahab) and I would really recommend them.

but the op wants to go sailing..