Submitted by Grammm on 10 May 2010 - 1:32pm.
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Great beach for beginners and advanced alike. Shallow water to 500mtrs means that you can learn easily and quickly as you can stand in the water OR use the shallow water to help you nail those new tricks quickly. Good wave spots nearby and further out too.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Troon Beach
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Nearest airport:
Prestwick
Nearest big city:
Glasgow
Nearest town:
Troon
Trip from town:
snap
Access:
immediate
Directions:
Follow the signs for Prestwick Airport down the M77/A77 and take the Troon turn off before you hit the airport. If you pass the end of the runway then you've missed the turn off. The car park is just beside the 1st tee of Royal Troon Golf Club.
Low-cost flights to Troon BeachAt the beach:
Spot type:
beach
Shore:
heavy sand
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
sparse
Hazards:
- totally safe
Facilities:
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Beach rules:
No obstacles, except in storms when the rivers tend to flush out tree stumps etc.
Stay clear of the area south of the Marine Highland Hotel, as you will now be flying under the airport flight path. This will cause lots of trouble!
Weather:
Expect everything. This is Scotland: generally you need a 5mm steamer all year.
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Frontal winds. Bring all your kites in all sizes. So if your here for the day pump up your whole quiver on arrival and be ready for anything and everything. Best direction is SouthWesterly, which is the prevailing wind.
On the water:
Water details:
You get everything here from sloppy chop to half mast high if your lucky.
Kitesurf Schools in Troon Beach:
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