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KITEBOARDING HAZARDS IN TENERIFE
THE SPOTS
Tenerife has great kitesurfing spots but you do need to know your ability and limitations. Cabezo is great for more advanced riders wanting to head into the waves but any mistake is punished by a trip over the reef. And some spots on the island are either too small or too dangerous for kitesurfing. There are a few places we can suggest without putting yourself in danger. please see our Guide to Tenerife Kitesurfing Spots. We don't recommend kiteboarding anywhere else.
Beginner to intermediate kitesurfers we recommend you either join our Learn-2-kitesurf course or follow an Intermediate kiteboarding clinic with professional AEK instructors who can safely get you up and riding or take your kiteboarding to your next personal level.
SEA URCHINS
Sea urchins have globe-shaped bodies covered with spines. Because they are not aggressive, human contact with sea urchins is accidental or intentional. Common on reef breaks, booties will provide you with basic protection, but we've all been 'urchined' through our booties at one time or another. Removing the spines from your feet can be very difficult as the spines are barbed, I usually allow the wound to become infected and then squeeze and dig them out. For more a more medical approch see the Emedicine website.
THE SUN
The sun on Fuerteventura will burn you to a crisp in a couple of hours, this is a fact. The sun here is harsher than in the rest of Europe, basically you're just across the water from the Sahara Desert! So take proper precautions when going out in the sun especially when you are in the water. 5 basic things to remember:
1. Whenever possible wear a hat/baseball cap.
2. Sun block/sunscreen are essential, get a SPF 45 for your face and arms.
3. Find some shade during the middle of the day (Siesta)
4. Wear polarized sun glasses.
5. Try and 'cover up' when not in the water. |
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