Submitted by robertovillate on 10 September 2007 - 11:50pm.
This unique archipelago, located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, is one of the best places to kitesurf and windsurf that I have ever been to. Thee are lots of things to do for kiters and non-kiters as well.
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Kiteboarding Facilities in Les Iles de la Madelaine
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Nearest airport:
Cap-aux-Meules
Nearest big city:
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Nearest town:
Cap-aux-Meules
Trip from town:
short
Access:
immediate
Directions:
Most people drive to Prince Edward Island and then take the fery from Souris to Cap-aux-Meules.
Low-cost flights to Les Iles de la MadelaineAt the beach:
Spot type:
beach
Shore:
soft sand
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
average
Hazards:
- strong currents
Facilities:
+ school
+ launch area
+ toilets
+ shop
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+ parking
Beach rules:
The windsurfers have been coming here for 30 years. Give them room and stay out of their area. Everybody gets along because everyone is courteous toward one another and no bad attitudes have started.
Weather:
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Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
N
S
SW
W
NW
Respect to shore:
onshore
side-onshore
sideshore
side-offshore
offshore
Best direction:
Wind strenght (Bf):
3-4
4-5
5-6
Blowing at:
morning
afternoon
evening
night
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
› August
› September
Wind details:
it's possible to ride in every wind direction. the thermal in the lagoon can be 5-10 kts more than at the beach.
On the water:
Water quality:
clean
Best tide:
no dependency
When is flat:
Day activities:
nice site seeing, shops, restaurants, french culture, nature trips, on and off-road biking, for more info see the web site: http://www.tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com/magdalen-islands/index_ang.cfm
