Hi!

I'm a girl coming all the way from freezing England to sample the Aussi waters end of March. I hear Western Australia is where is wind is at during that time, so planning to fly into Perth. Mainly want to go kiteboarding. Please can people tell me where is good to go near Perth, who to contact, any info on accomodation, where to stay, if there are any organised clinics etc.Will be for 3 weeks.

Thanks.

Steph

Hi Steph,

Andris is right, you're coming just a bit too late for the good winds. By April the seabreezes start getting really light, like 10-15 knots which isn't much fun. Pretty much the strongest seabreeze we'll get in April/May is 13-18 knots, otherwise the only wind we'll get will be from the first of the winter fronts, meaning gusty and generally Westerly (you can only safely kite a Westerly in Perth in one spot and that's Woodman Point). However it's not all bad news cos so far this season has been very unpredictable: it started 3 months late and the breezes on average have been particularly strong, so who knows, we might get good winds through April & May! If you head out of Perth up to Geraldton (450km) and as far North as Exmouth (about 1200km) you're more likely to get decent 15-20 knot + breezes in April/May.

All manner of backpackers, hotels, caravan parks, short term flat rental. What's your budget? By clinics I presume you mean instruction, check in with some of the local instructors regards lessons and fees:

Ian Young: [email protected]
Darren Marshall: 0407 012 220

All the best,
Jess

HI guys,
Its my 1st season and I have only got a 10m LEI so far (shoulda bought 12m I know) but I am looking to buy a cheap 2nd hander for the lower winds later this year.
How does a 14/15m sound for these times? I am 80kgs and riding a 142cm baord that isn't the greatest planer of all time (not so bad though).
Also are the winds gustier or flukier around these times or are they low but constant?
Mucho gratsis senors

Getfunky

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Originally posted by getfunky

HI guys,
Its my 1st season and I have only got a 10m LEI so far (shoulda bought 12m I know) but I am looking to buy a cheap 2nd hander for the lower winds later this year.
How does a 14/15m sound for these times? I am 80kgs and riding a 142cm baord that isn't the greatest planer of all time (not so bad though).
Also are the winds gustier or flukier around these times or are they low but constant?
Mucho gratsis senors
Getfunky

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if u r going to a 2 kite quiver i'd definitely get a 14 to go with the 10m u already have.

the seabreeze from the end of feb to mid april will start to get lighter, less frequent and come in later but when it is blowing should still be steady. by mid april it's pretty much all over. on the up side u can expect some reasonable early morning easterlies thru march. tomorrow morning for example

edit: hey i've cracked the ton