Historia de René Egli Fuerteventura
De cómo los viajes individuales para practicar windsurf y kitesurf pasaron a convertirse en unas completas vacaciones dedicadas al deporte
René ya era un apasionado practicante del windsurf en 1978 - aquí puedes ver un video y fotos de su primera escuela de windsurf en Sitges / Barcelona de 1978 – 1980:
René was already a passionate Windsurfer in 1978 – see here the video and pictures of René´s first Windsurf School in Sitges / Barcelona from 1978 – 1980:
A partir de 1984, tras descubrir las extraordinarias condiciones del viento en la playa de Sotavento, empezó a levantar su empresa. En nuestra Historia como podéis leer, de las 8 tablas y 30 velas iniciales, ha llegado a convertirse en la mayor escuela de windsurf y kitesurf del mundo, con más de 25.000 clientes al año:
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1991
The windsurfing center gains shaded and wind-shielded relax-areas, a beach bar and sanitary facilities, making it significantly more convenient for the growing number of guests.
100 F2 Boards + 400 F2 Riggs
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1993
1995
Launch of the Fuerte Action Bar, completing the holistic concept combining sport + fashion at a scene meeting place.
200 F2 Boards + 600 NEILPRYDE Riggs
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1996
1997
2000
2001
2007
2008
The René Egli Signature collection with wind & kite-surfing motifs expands the offer of the Fuerte Action brand as an independent range.
400 F2 & JP Boards + 1000 NEILPRYDE Riggs 80 CABRINHA Kiteboards + 200 CABRINHA Kites
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2009
Stand-up paddling as a free additional activity
Market leader Starboard replaces F2 as board partner
400 JP & STARBOARD Boards + 1000 NEILPRYDE Riggs 120 CABRINHA Kiteboards + 350 CABRINHA Kites
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2011
René opens the Beach-House, which unites Information & Reservation, a shop and a café with a unique atmosphere under one roof.
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2012
Together with the beach licences, René purchases by auction the exclusive right to teach in the lagoon.
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2013
2014
2015
René ha organizado durante 30 años consecutivos el campeonato mundial de Windsurfing y Kiteboarding de Fuerteventura y ha recibido un trofeo especial en su honor
René y Meliá Hotels Internacional avanzan juntos hacia el futuro
450 JP & STARBOARD Boards + 1000 NEILPRYDE Riggs 250 CABRINHA Kiteboards + 600 CABRINHA Kites
2018/2019
On the 35th Anniversary René Egli by Meliá introduces Severne Sails as new partner.
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Future
Project: Top-class windsurf center on a site measuring 1.100 m2
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