Submitted by OceanXtreme on 18 August 2010 - 1:30am.
Point Chevalier (or Point Chev) is a great spot for beginners due to it's shallow waters and lot of space. Very easy to reach, there are heaps of grass where to set kites up.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Point Chevalier
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Trip from town:
short
Access:
immediate
Directions:
Get to Point Chevalier west of Auckland. Park off the end of Walker Road.
Low-cost flights to Point ChevalierAt the beach:
Level required:
all
Best style:
freestyle
speed
bump & jump
Watersports:
kitesurf
Spot type:
beach
Shore:
soft sand
Bottom:
sand with rocks
Crowd:
crowded
Hazards:
- submerged hazards
Facilities:
+ launch area
+ parking
Beach rules:
Be aware of the safer launching areas, on high tide do it on the little sandy beach on the left hand side, in front of the park. On a lower tide, try to do it right next to the water, stay away from the park, houses and the motorway!!
Watch for oyster beds and wind shadows by the trees.
Weather:
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Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
SW
Respect to shore:
sideshore
Best direction:
SW
W
NW
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
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Wind details:
Frontal winds accelerated by some Venturi. Can be little gusty.
On the water:
Water quality:
clean
Best tide:
low
Waves:
flat / shallow
Consistency:
never
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