Downwind in Dahab

Gael Pawson joined the Fat Face team at Neilson’s base in Dahab, Egypt, for a week of sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and mountain biking

The area is naturally dry and barren… until you reach the hotel

Our first few hours were spent learning to control the spinnaker, working in pairs

What made the biggest difference was John’s shoreside demonstration

Flat water and strong winds delivered some awesome sailing

Adam followed me the whole way across, shouting encouragement

It doesn’t pay to train too hard