wind – Travel Namibia

September 12, 2018

20 Years Celebrating Lüderitz- Lüderitz Nest Hotel

April 24th, 2018 marked 20 years since well-known hotelier Ulf Grünewald decided to nest his hotel on a secluded rocky bay in the town that is entirely built on rock. Inaugurated in 1998 by then-President Sam Nujoma, the Lüderitz Nest Hotel has a reputation for delivering unparalleled service as a four-star establishment and being the leading tourism industry employer in town.

March 20, 2022

Living in the land of sand and freedom: So are the days of our lives

Here we go again. Another move. If you have been reading along from the start of our journey, you will know we should be pros at this. I am typing this from a dusty, near-empty house, which has been our home for almost six years. These walls have held us, they have been a place of safety, healing and deep growth.

March 20, 2022

Breaking the elusive 100

It is a typical November day in Lüderitz. The wind is howling. The type of wind where on the B4 you have to dodge the tiny dunes blown onto the tarmac, or when you dare to get out of your vehicle, better be sure to have a good grip on the door handle. Needless to say, in this weather any sane person stays safely indoors and only ventures outside if it is really necessary. Yet, for a handful of speed windsurfers from around the world, gathered just south of the town at Second Lagoon, these conditions are perfect. High winds have helped to break the 50 knot (92.6 km/h) barrier and present the potential to break the elusive record of 100 km/h or just under 54 knots.