Submitted by guest on 27 June 2007 - 7:15pm.
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The squamish spit is one of the best locations to kiteboard in Canada and the Best in British Columbia.
At low tide there is sandy beach but otherwise you are on a rocky jetty. Then assistance is required for launching and landing. Launch right at the Squamish River mouth from the spit. Not a beginner spot. You must be able to stay upwind to kite here.
During summer months: $15.00 user fee, toilet facility, jet ski assisted rescue, ample parking.
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Nearest airport:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Nearest big city:
Vancouver, BC
Nearest town:
Squamish, BC
Trip from town:
medium
Access:
immediate
Directions:
Once in Vancouver head north to Squamish. When you get there, ask for directions to the spit.
Low-cost flights to Squamish SpitAt the beach:
Level required:
intermediate
Best style:
freestyle
Watersports:
kitesurf
windsurf
Spot type:
estuary
Shore:
pebbles
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
average
Hazards:
- strong currents
- other
Facilities:
+ school
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+ parking
Beach rules:
Access is limited so speak to the locals about proper rigging, launching and landing procedures. Cold water, wetsuit required. Friendly, helpful community for kiteboarding and windsurfing.
Launch right at the Squamish River mouth from the spit.
Weather:
Thermal based winds mean sunshine to ride!
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Wind conditions:
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
› June
› July
› August
Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
› May
› September
Wind details:
Squamish has the most reliable wind near Vancouver from April to October. Very reliable and stable inflowing thermal based winds, 15-25 knots on sunny days.
Typical kites size: 12m
On the water:
Water quality:
clean
Best tide:
no dependency
Waves:
choppy or rough
Consistency:
never
Water details:
Cold - glacier water from mountains only hours away. Bring a good 4/3 wetsuit. Booties are nice, but not essential.
Shallow access. Water is not always flat and depends on tidal activity.
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