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:
Ab 1984 begann er dann nach der Entdeckung der einzigartigen Windverhältnisse an der Playa Sotavento sein Unternehmen aufzubauen. In unserer History könnt ihr nachlesen, wie aus anfangs 8 Boards und 30 Segeln heute die größte Wind- und Kitesurfschule der Welt mit jährlich über 25.000 Gästen entstand:
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

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

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

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

2011
René opens the Beach-House, which unites Information & Reservation, a shop and a café with a unique atmosphere under one roof.

2012
Together with the beach licences, René purchases by auction the exclusive right to teach in the lagoon.

2013
2014
2015
René organisiert zum 30. Mal in Folge den Fuerteventura Windsurfing & Kiteboarding World Cup – und erhält zu seinen Ehren eine spezielle Trophäe
René Egli und Meliá Hotels International gehen gemeinsam in die Zukunft
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.

Future
Project: Top-class windsurf center on a site measuring 1.100 m2
