narrabeen & palm beach ok for kiting?

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Munter
Munter
NSW
210 posts
NSW, 210 posts
7 Feb 2005 6:00pm
Just wondering if kiting is ok on Narrabeen or on the inshore side of Palm beach. There never seems to be anyone out at these places. Is is banned there?

cheers,
munter
thetastate
thetastate
QLD
27 posts
QLD, 27 posts
7 Feb 2005 8:19pm
Pittwater side of Palmy is no go due to seaplanes. I'ts ok for sailboarding in strong NW or SSW. Barrenjoey and the isthmus destroy the seabreeze.

Narrabeen Lake is too gusty. WNW winds of 25+ in winter are the most consistent and great fun on a sailboard, though I imagine less ideal for kiting.
Warren Francis
Warren Francis
NSW
211 posts
NSW, 211 posts
7 Feb 2005 11:25pm
Narrabeen Surf Beach is fine..and Balmoral Boards (new Narrabeen Store) operate a Kite School there on the Beach with Ben - (good feedback!)

Narrabeen Lakes is not really on, as too gusty..and not really good in any wind direction, unless strong winds...a light N.E doesn't work..an Easterly would work, as would a S.E. off Wakehurst Pkw, however the numbers of other people crowding the area would make it hard....

Pittwater inside near Barrenjoey is where i spent 7 years operating, so know it well...however the Seaplanes have caused the banning of kites up the Northern end. J.B. Messenger lives at Palmie and has done heaps of kiting there..however they had to launch from the Beach Road Restaurant dead end road to access the beach and kite across to little Mackeral beach..good kiting there...

Palmie surf side is also popular and heaps kite there in the right wind...

You are better off however going to Botany Bay or up here at Winda Woppa (hawks nest for the not so locals!). We've been operating here for 20 years and love the area...huge beaches, reasonably quiet beaches, not too many padestrians......nice waters...

You can call me on 0408 862000 if you want any more info...

Rgds

Warren Francis

www.safarilodge.com.fj
[email protected]
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