Kite-surf Pelican Point

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Lake Water type: Shallow, Flat Water hazards: Ships Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat water on a river. Shallow access. Beach type & size: Grass - Small Infos: Small grassed launch area. Identified hazards: Trees Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: Warm weather and water during November to March. Rash shirt needed to keep sun off. The weather ranges from hot in summer (42C) to mildly cold (4C) in winter, which implies that we enjoy terrific weather almost all year round! Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: 6 days out of 7 have 15-25 knot sea breeze during summer season. Best on Southwest sea breeze. Summer is the best time to kite in Perth. Summer starts in December and finishes in March. During the summer Perth gets the infamous 'Fremantle Doctor', 'the most consistent wind in the world, making it ideal kitesurfing conditions. It's just like clockwork, coming in between noon and 3pm. Giving you somewhere between 15-25 knots (average) a day. You maybe able to get some days in during the winter time, however with strong, gusty, and squally winds. Best months: January, February, March, December Access description: by Car - From Perth travel west along Mounts Bay Road. Turn left (South) onto Hampden Road, then left (East) onto Princess Road. Look for the car park on the right hand side about 500m along. Specific rules: Zones Extra: Not suited for the total novice as trees line the shore down wind, requires basic skills. The area around the 'wildlife migration protection zone' is a no kite zone thus requires you to be able to stay up wind in the gusty conditions that rain kind there. Accommodations: Shower, Toilet, Parking