Tawila means „flat“ in Arabic and is a huge sandy island and the first island we reach – the perfect spot for the first session of the safari. On the southern coast stands a narrow finger of sand that forms a perfect bay with low, flat turquoise water. The wind here blows offshore from the northwest direction, which means smooth water and spectacular freestyle conditions. The area is huge and if someone goes away, the zodiac waits downwind to pick us up.