Im sailing the Whitsunday's in early May with a 40 foot hire boat and with two other couples
They dont kite so ill be on my own.
Does anyone know what the winds are like and were the best spots are to go.
Any help would be great

Cheers Nugget

Yeah my olds have got a cat up there and I have been kiteboarding heaps.

You're are pretty much going at the right time. As Niall said the trades are from the SE to ESE and vary from between 15 and 33kts. The inlet that Niall's is talking about is called Hill Inlet and it is absolutely amazing for kiting. You won't believe it till you see it!!
(just be aware of the little sting rays, cos I got done once....ooouch!! They aren't usually a problem though)

There is also another spot called Langford reef which is just across from Hayman Island. It is basically a reef out-crop from a small un-inhabited island nearby. Only good though on mid to low tide.

There are also a few locals that have a few spots around Long Island and Daydream Island that they kite from. Meant to be good but I haven't been there. The guy who run the water sports at Daydream Island is named Steve and he is a nice guy. He should be able to help you and probably knows the most about the area.

My first kiting experience up there was throwing the 2 line Wipika FreeAir into the water off the back of the boat, un-winding my lines and water launching....Memories!!

p.s. The reason I say 15 to 33kts is because 33kts is always the forecast. If they forecast over 33kts all the charter boats have to be called in which means they don't make as much money.

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Originally posted by wdric

Hey Nug
I might see you around, look for an octane at one of the two spots mentioned
will be there around end of april early may on a hire cat aswell.

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Hey Spider
Do your parents hire their boat out

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Ill have a red Slingshot.
Im not there till the 6th if your still around ill have few beers on ice ready for you.