Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: This is one of the nicest spots in Cayman. The reason being that there is a wide range of conditions with in a short distance. Flat, waves, mangroves. Best place on island for beginners. Few hazards are rocky bottom in the shallow water. Booties are recommended.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Lots of room, never gets crowded. Natural beach.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Shells, Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Works perfectly with the Northeasterly trade winds. Mainly sideonshore wind.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car, Boat - From George Town drive to the north tip of the island, Follow signs to Pappagallo. Here you will find Barkers National Park.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Fun nightlife, mainly on 7 Mile Beach.
Accommodations: School, Rental, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: A big lagoon at the east end of Grand Cayman. Flat to choppy water, small waves on the reef.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Small, sandy beach, with many accesses to the water.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm and sunny all year round. During winter a shorty can be used.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Winds blow from 10-25 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car - On Grand Cayman drive to the east end of the island.
Specific rules: Other
Extra: Don't park your car on the beach.
Nightlife: Go to the west end of the island to the 7 Mile Beach.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: The sound is an enclosed lagoon about 2 miles long by 1/2 mile wide. The deepest point is about 8 feet but most of the area is chest deep. The water is flat but can become choppy if the wind is strong. Tidal change is about 2 feet and really does not affect things much.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: There is a lot of beach but it is very narrow. The water is shallow so it is easy to launch from the water. There is another launch at the eastern end of the lagoon that is rocky but is awesome on a Southeaster because you can do a nice downwinder.
Weather specificities: The water temperature varies between the high 70'sF in the winter and the mid to high 80'sF in the summer. The air temperature in winter never gets much below 76F and in summer seldom gets over 90F. A wetsuit is never necessary although lycras are great for sun protection.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: The wind is generally sideshore or sideonshore. The prevailing winds are easterly. NE in winter and SE in summer. The wind in winter is typically 15-20 knots but can be very gusty. The summers are dead calm unless we have tropical systems moving through. Tropical systems in summer mean either no wind or 35+ knots. The best time is winter from late November to about April.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car, Boat - Fly into Grand Cayman. Then fly Island Air or Cayman Airways Express to Little Cayman. Hotels all do transfers or rent a jeep or a scooter (expensive).
Specific rules: None
Extra: No rules or restrictions but suggest contacting local kiters for best launches or introductions to private landowners.
Nightlife: No nightlife other than the resort bars.
Accommodations: Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Ships, Jetskis
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Flat water spot, winds usually sideoffshore. Boat traffic, jet ski's and kayaks are the only danger.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Small
Infos: The place has different launch sites pick the best one according to the weather.
Identified hazards: Trees
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, November, December
Access description: by Car, Bus, Boat -
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: No kiting at Rum Point near swimmers, stay in the area however if you are a group you can kite all the way to the sandbar and would be best to have a safety boat when at the sandbar.
Accommodations: Rooms, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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