Kite-surf Gun Bay

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Flat, Chop Water quality: Clean Infos: Rescue boats are managed by the windsurf centers and there are many windsurfers on the water with 1st priority. Beach type & size: Rocks - Medium Infos: 600 m long beach. Kitesurfing in this bay is for advanced riders. 80% of this land/beach area is covered by volcanic rocks witch makes self-rescues and other "messups" complicated and dangerous. Identified hazards: Rocks Weather specificities: Summer is the best time to go, water 24C, air 30C. A lycra for sun protection is recommended. Spring/autumn you need a wetsuit. In wintertime a long wetsuit. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: The wind is sideoffshore and very gusty (spec. launching). Normal wind strength in summer months is about 30-35 knots. Best months: June, July, August, September Access description: by Car - About 1 km north of the airport. Accommodations: Rescue, Parking