Kite-surf Osoyoos

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Lake Water type: Chop, Small wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Ships, Jetskis Water quality: Clean Infos: Shallow water north of beach to sailing club with 400 ft of shallow water before shoreline. Watch for boat buoys. Boats clear off lake over 15 knots wind. Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles, Stones - Small Infos: No beach to walk back with kites up. Easy walk from hotel row beach 1km (1/4 mile) south. Launch area north of the beach to sailing club has grass lawns to lay kites out. Identified hazards: Bystanders Beachgoer: July, August Weather specificities: Summer lake temps hit 70+ F. Mid October fall water temp 50F and dropping. Freezes south end, north end mostly open til Feb. In March the lake opens with 50F and rising in April. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: Great to kite, wind depending. Spring and fall North winds are best. Most wind over 15 knots are out of NNW. Southern winds usually lighter but can be kiteable with larger sizes. Summer hot flat water with occasional later day blow-out from the North. Best months: April, May, June, September, October, November Access description: by Car, Bus - From Kelowna south on 97 to Pentiction and further south to Osoyoos. East on Hwy #3, 4 hours from Vancouver BC. West on Hwy #3 3 hours from Nelson/Caslegar/Trail, BC. Specific rules: Other Nightlife: Great in summer. Check Oroville south of the border 5 minutes. Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking