Level: Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Big wave
Water hazards: Wave breaker
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Leather back sea turtles are breeding during the summer months - as the site is a nature preserve park it may be not advised to kite during the breeding season May to September.
Identified hazards: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June
Access description: by Car, Boat - Only accessible by 4x4 or by boat - if you are going by boat you have to land through the breakers (I did not try) if you go by car you will have to take an rough exhausting one hour ride.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Buoys, Reefs, Rocks
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: The spot is flat water but on the other side of the bay you get small, but perfect waves. There is also a second area with a bit bigger waves. This spot is perfect for beginners to learn. Look oout for a shallow reef in the middle.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: The beach is a sandy beach. The launching area is good.
Identified hazards: Trees, Cars
Weather specificities: The air temperature is 33C and the water 26-28C. The season is December to July. The best month are January to May.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The trade winds blows all day during high season. The beach is a circle beach but where you launch is sideonshore winds blowing between 16-25 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, December
Access description: by Car - Follow the main road North when you get to a sign that shows St.Lucia Golf and Country Club turn right and follow that road and just after the Chinese embassy you will see a hotel on your left side, go towards that hotel. The hotel is located right on the beach. You can also take a taxi there which isn't too expensive.
Specific rules: License
Extra: The beach is open for everybody and you need to be IKO level 1 or equivalent.
Nightlife: The nightlife is good: go to Rodney Bay it is a long street full with restaurants and nightclubs.
Accommodations: School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: The water conditions depend on the Atlantic wave and on the strength and direction of the prevailing wind (NE-East). Northeast wind: flat water, East wind: slightly choppy. Good conditions for jumping and wave riding thanks to the ocean swell which can reach 1.5-2m. The underwater bottom consists of fine white sand.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Medium
Infos: The beach stretches for about 1 mile and consists of soft white sand. The beach curves gently into the wind on the downwind end of the bay, so if anything happens, you always end up back on the beach. The kite surfing area is about 1 km by 1 mile and there is always plenty space on the water.
Identified hazards: None
Weather specificities: Air temperature: 29-32C, water temperature: 25-28C, all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The windy season goes from November to July. The steady trade wind blows unobstructed side to side onshore from the left (NE/East wind). The wind is pretty constant from early morning to mid-day. It is generally lighter from 12.00pm to 2.00 pm and it picks up again pretty steady after 2.00 pm until late afternoon. Strong, steady trade winds from December till May.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
Access description: by Car - The kitesurfing spot is just 5 minutes drive from the International Hewanorra Airport.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: The airport runway runs just north (and upwind) of Sandy Beach the entire 1.5 x 1 km bay of Sandy Beach. All soft sand, no rocks or reefs to worry about. Safe but exciting.
Nightlife: There are a handful of bars and restaurants on Sandy Beach, including The Reef Beach Cafe, Island Breeze and Coastline, so there is always something to eat & drink. Occasional beach parties take place as well. Vieux Fort town is 1 mile away, with mostly daytime roadside restaurants. Friday and Saturday nights are popular for impromptu barbecues and 'rumshop' events.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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