Submitted by clubwindandkite on 19 February 2009 - 1:29pm.
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There is a huge grassy rigging area protected by the wind. At this spot, you'll find lodging, retail shop, school, activities, restaurant etc... then, the after riding atmosphère is very fun. The water is pretty warm, flat and shallow bottom. It's very safe and high quality of riding conditions.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Shippagan
Accommodations:
+ add your accommodationsKite courses, lessons, holidays:
+ add your offersGetting there:
Nearest airport:
Bahturst
Nearest big city:
Moncton
Nearest town:
Lamèque
Trip from town:
short
Access:
immediate
Directions:
Look for the acadian Péninsula in the province of New-Brunswick in Canada. Then look for Petite-Lamèque.
Low-cost flights to ShippaganAt the beach:
Level required:
all
Best style:
freestyle
speed
Watersports:
kitesurf
windsurf
wakeboard
other
Spot type:
lagoon
Shore:
grass/mud
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
average
Hazards:
- totally safe
Facilities:
+ school
+ launch area
+ rescue
+ gear rental
+ toilets
+ showers
+ food
+ shop
+ accommodation
+ parking
Beach rules:
Be respectfull!
Weather:
Summer time is very confortable... Sepember is a bit colder but the wind is at its best.
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Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
S
SW
W
NW
Respect to shore:
onshore
side-onshore
sideshore
Best direction:
S
SW
W
NW
Wind strenght (Bf):
4-5
Blowing at:
morning
afternoon
evening
night
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
› June
› August
› September
Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
› June
› July
› August
› September
Wind details:
This is the windiest place in Canada. You get very good conditions 5-6 times a week. September is the best month.
On the water:
Water quality:
clean
Best tide:
rising
Waves:
flat / shallow
Consistency:
very consistent (>120 days/yr)
Water details:
When the tides goes down, the wind decreases, when the tide comes up, the wind increases.
When is flat:
Day activities:
Stand up padling, wakeboarding, biking, sea-kayaking, cultural visiting, parties...
Night scene:
Night life sets up at Club Wind & Kite
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