Kite-surf Grassy Point

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: River Water type: Flat, Chop Water hazards: Currents, Ships, Mole, Stakes Water quality: Cloudy Infos: Flat to choppy water. Watch out for strong currents and a few pilings in the water, just North of the launch site. Beach type & size: Sand - Small Infos: Small, sandy beach. Identified hazards: Trees Beachgoer: June, July, August Weather specificities: Summer is nice and warm. Winter very cold. Spring and autumn wetsuit needed, winter can bee too cold. Wind type: Frontal Wind specificities: Winds come with depression of any strength. Summer lighter, good in spring and autumn. Best in NW winds. Works in many directions. Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November Access description: by Car - From New York drive North along the West side of the Hudson River on the S303 or Palisades Interstate Parkway. Get to Stony Point and then on East Main Street which becomes Grassy Point. Follow the road onto the peninsula and find the launch. Specific rules: None Extra: Be careful with the currents and the pilings. Accommodations: Parking