Big Blue FBC
FBC KOS will open to welcome you on 1st May 2014. Low season rental offers are available at this time
You get a very wide selection of FANATIC boards and NORTH SAILS rigs.
We are always ready to help and advise our guests regarding the area, the equipment and the wind.
Our qualified instructors hold courses at any level for kids and adults.
The Surfers Bar on the beach has a large variety of refreshments, coffees and drinks. During the high season it stays open until late, offering unforgettable summer nights by the sea.
Safety on the water is our main concern. We are using a Zodiac inflatable rescue boat, a radio communication system and a watch out person from 10:00 till 18:00 every day of the season. This system gives absolute control over the windsurfing area of the spot.
Finally our Surf Shop by the beach stocks top quality windsurfing equipment and accessories as well as surf clothes and souvenirs.
If you want - we offer courses with well-trained instructors for all levels. You will learn everything you need to know about windsurfing. In all lessons we use video recording.
Basic beginner course 10 hours
We use Fanatic Viper 80 and Viper 85 with North Sails Drive Super Light. The combination of a very stable board and an extra light weight monofilm sail makes the learning extremely easy.
Advanced beginner course 6 hours
We teach the basic jibe, the fast tack, the use of harness and foot straps, the beach start.
Advanced course 4 hours
From the water start and the power jibe to old school tricks and all the freestyle maneuvers.
2016 FBC FANATIC WINDSURFING CAMPS
with Tom Brendt & Yoli De Brendt
The 2016 FBC Fanatic Windsurfing Camp dates with Tom Brendt & Yoli De Brendt at our FBC centers are ready to book. Choose from FBC MOULAY, FBC LANZAROTE and FBC KOS. Whatever your level, Tom & Yoli will change the way you windsurf and the way you feel about your windsurfing in just one week of intense yet fun professional training. These camps fill up fast so book now to avoid disappointment!
FBC MOULAY : 20.04.16 – 25.04.16 - WAVE SPECIAL I
FBC MOULAY : 27.04.16 – 02.05.16 - WAVE SPECIAL II
FBC LANZAROTE: 04.06.16 – 09.06.16 - CARVE & RIDE
FBC LANZAROTE: 11.06.16 – 16.06.16 - JUMP & FREESTYLE
FBC LANZAROTE: 18.06.16 – 23.06.16 - ALL IN ONE
FBC KOS : 26.08.16 – 31.08.16 - IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS I
FBC KOS : 02.09.16 – 07.09.16 - IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS II
LocationFBC KOS – BIG BLUE KITESURFING
THE WINDSURFING
The windsurfing center is still located directly on the beach in front of the Natura Park Village (on the north east coast of Kos Island). The center is large and well stocked with Fanatic Boards and North Sails 2013/2014. All the sails will be rigged and expertly trimmed by Yiannis who is more than happy to give you advice and help you to get the best from the spot in all conditions! The boards are pre-bookable, but there is always the opportunity to exchange your board for another depending upon the prevailing conditions. Anna and Angelliki are the 2 lovely ladies on reception who are looking forward to taking care of you and making sure you have the ideal board! Windsurfing lessons for all levels and all ages will of course be on offer, with perfect wind for beginners in the morning, picking up in the early afternoon and steadily increasing ensuring everybody improves! The spot is for windsurfers only. The center ha s a really friendly and chilled atmosphere, with singles, couples and families all hanging out together watching the action on the water and sharing their experiences.
THE KITESURFING
NEW FOR 2014! This year a brand new dedicated kitesurfing center will be situated on the beach in front of the 4* Kipriotis Village a little upwind of the windsurf spot. The center will be managed by Dimitri and his team of IKO qualified instructors, offering rental and lessons. Dimitri joined the kitesurfing team last season and he loved it … and we loved him! He is a super motivated and very experienced kitesurfing instructor who gives 100% all of the time! The kitesurfing center will be stocked with NKB kites and boards (2013/2014) and will be a great new meeting point for kitesurfers on this stretch of beach. Lessons will be available for all levels in various languages including English, German, Italian and Russian. The spot is for kiters only. There are regular transfers from the windsurf center to the kite spot
THE CONDITIONS
FBC Kos is situated on the north east coast of the island, and this area is really well known for windsurfing and kitesurfing thanks to the regular wind throughout the summer season. This is the only spot with a center on Kos where the wind blows side shore (from the left), other spots having either offshore or onshore wind conditions. On top of this, the proximity to Turkey and shape of the coast creates a funnel effect on the wind as it is squeezed between the two coastlines, giving a stronger localized wind effect compared to other spots. The kitesurfing spot and the windsurfing spot share the same conditions, with lighter wind in the morning for all the beginner lessons, and gradually picking up in the afternoon to satisfy the intermediate and advanced boarders.
GETTING AROUND
NEW FOR 2014! SHUTTLE BUS – This year FBC Kos will offer a FREE regular shuttle service between all the accommodation on offer and the center! The shuttle service can be arranged at the center and will run 3 times per day. If you would rather make your own way there is a regular bus service running between the center, the town, and the accommodation every 15 minutes. Cycle lanes also run along the whole strip so it’s really safe and convenient to get around with all types of bicycles available. Taxis are also available. Walking is another option … with the majority of accommodation all within about 2km of the center and the town is 6km from the center. You will find that everything is within easy reach!
THE BIG BLUE SURF SHOP
Spiros and his lovely wife Dora also have a fully stocked surf shop in Kos Town supplying all your needs at reasonable prices. The shop is fully stocked with great brands including ION, NKB, Quicksilver, Roxy, Animal, Sanuk and New Balance … to name just a few! There is a 10% discount at the shop for all guests of FBC Kos
FANATIC WINDSURFING CAMPS
This year there will again be 2 Fanatic Windsurfing Camps held at the center. Tom Brendt and Yoli De Brent will be there from 21st August until 2nd September showing you how to get the very best from every session you have on the water. The camps are really popular every year ...
NEW FOR 2014! YOGA CENTER
There will be a new yoga center on the beach at the Big Blue with regular yoga classes for all levels ... from complete beginners and beyond. Construction of the new center starts very soon