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Sint Maarten/Saint Martin is the smallest landmass shared by two countries. "The friendly island" has 32 beaches of which only two are suitable for kitesurfing: Orient Bay and Le Galion (Galeon Bay). They are both located on the north-east side on the French side of the island. Galeon Bay is well known amongst expert kiteboarders, while Orient Bay is more for kite schools and tourists.
Galeon Bay is a tiny bay with flat or choppy water most of the times, but some nice waves break on the end right side.
Launch area is a small field. Watch out for pieces of glass though, as many locals crowd this place on weekends, leaving their garbage.
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Get a rental car at the airport and drive to French Side's Marigot. Follow the road to Grand Case. Leave Grand Case for what it is and head straight to Quartier d'Orient. When you've passed Orient, turn left at the roadsign "Le Galion".
At the first intersection turn left for Orient Bay. Head straight for Le Galion. Follow the dirt road for approximately 1 kilometer. Pass the riding school. Launch area is a small field on your right hand side.
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Sint Maarten is a small island. All activities wil take take no longer than a 20 minute drive. There is a wide variety of activities; crowded "Orient Beach" with lots of beach bars, shopping in Marigot and Philipsburg, diving at "Great Bay" and much more...
Check Philip's surfshop "Surface" in Marigot!
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Tuesday; "Greenhouse" in P'burg or "Sunset Beach Bar" at airport.
Wednesday; "Bamboo Bernies" at airport.
Friday; "Boardwalk" in P'burg (till 11pm), "Lady C" in Simpson Bay
Saturday; "Bliss" at airport or "Q club" in Maho
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on 19 October 2007 - 4:55pm
I like this spot!!!!
Shallow water in the beginning and waves at the reef. Launging area is a little tricky( trees all over the place and a very small beach). Once you're on the water it's perfect!!!