puppetonastring said...
If you are heading to Safety Bay then DONT go to the Pond.
The Pond is the inside of the spit that runs out from the Yatch Club.
This is an experienced kiters only zone - by local council regulations.
The outer side of the spit - the ocean side is great.
But nothing beats Shoalwater as a training ground. Its inside the islands from Pengos Cafe north. A nice enclosed bay. It can get choppy but never waves or swell. IMO the top spot for beginners in Perth (close to).
There are schools operating at both sites so please be courteous of kiters under instruction & of course other newbys there honing their skills as well.
Agree. Shoalwater is great for learning. A bit choppy, but no swell and plenty of space - nearly 1km of bay to mess up water starts. And when your best efforts turn to sh** and you're ready to give up, there are usually other recent beginners around to encourage you to keep trying!
. good sandbars for greater confidence. Often on/crosshore. Heading out towards Penguin Island is usually reasonably quiet so you're not in everyone's way but enough ppl around to assist with launching etc. If you're only at the body dragging stage then I reckon Pengo's side is much better as it's an easier walk back up the beach and given it's more often crosshore there you'll probably get more time in the water practicing rather than walking. Suppose just the usual need to be mindful of the school which will be there on weekends some weekdays.
