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
The windsurfing material is now transported to the beach using trailers and the first installations similar to a centre are constructed at the beach.
90 F2 Boards + 300 F2 Riggs
1989
René opens Center I.
The windsurfing sails remain rigged up at the beach store - the boards are transferred daily at the beach.
100 F2 Boards + 400 F2 Riggs
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
Mountain bike rental as an additional activity (until 1995)
Market leader NeilPryde becomes the sail-partner
140 F2 Boards + 500 NEILPRYDE Riggs
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
René and Angelika Egli have been ever since a strong pair in all aspects.
300 F2 Boards + 800 NEILPRYDE Riggs
1997
Opening of René Egli Center II – Risco del Paso (until 2012)
2000
JP and Cabrinha complete the material offer.
rene-egli.com has its own webcam installed on the roof of Hotel Gorriones.
300 F2 & JP Boards + 1000 NEILPRYDE Riggs 40 CABRINHA Kiteboards + 80 CABRINHA Kites
René opens the first Kite Center and also the first kite school in Fuerteventura.
2001
René organises the first Kite World Cup in Fuerteventura, one of the first of its kind in the world.
Sebastien Cattelan achieves a new hang time world record of 8.87 sec
2007
René receives the "Bronze" medal for his outstanding achievements benefitting the general public interest of Fuerteventura.
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 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.
Future
Project: Top-class windsurf center on a site measuring 1.100 m2