Kiting in the Q Charlottes
Kiting in the Q Charlottes
Any kiters in the area?
Anyone kite in Sandspit?
I would hope there is a spit with some sand.. with a good launch
Toe-T
Anyone kite in Sandspit?
I would hope there is a spit with some sand.. with a good launch
Toe-T
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Hey guys. Yup, you can certainly kite here in Haida Gwaii - The Charlottes. Our winter prevailing wind is South East and you're looking at some gusty 30+ knot wind. Best launch spots are a sandy rivermouth on the east side of the island. Expect big waves and short period swell. The north beach is wicked for downwinders in a NW wind, but it can be somewhat milder at 15kt generally, so a big kite is essential if you want to stay upwind. There are tonnes of places to launch all over. Sandspit is another good spot because of the southeaster you can kite on the other side of the spit and have fairly flat water with the big winds. I've never done it, but I bet Grey Bay would be a cool spot. I have a small surf shop at www.northbeachsurfshop.com and if you drop by I can give you some more beta on the places to go in each wind direction, places to stay and eat. I also shuttle vehicles for big downwinders. I've got some patch gear too if you run into the driftwood.
It is true that Hawaii Gwaii is a quick and easy (warm) kite fix. The beauty of up here is that you're relatively alone and if you take some time you can get to see some amazing scenery and culture. Come up for a week at least to get it all in, and have a good chance of scoring some wind and waves.
It is true that Hawaii Gwaii is a quick and easy (warm) kite fix. The beauty of up here is that you're relatively alone and if you take some time you can get to see some amazing scenery and culture. Come up for a week at least to get it all in, and have a good chance of scoring some wind and waves.