Submitted by David Hepworth on 6 March 2007 - 2:44pm.
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Uig Sands or Ardroil on the Isle of Lewis offer great kiting for all levels. High tides offer flat water riding where as low tides offer the chance of wave action for more advanced riders.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Uig Sands/Ardroil
Accommodations:
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Nearest airport:
Stornoway
Nearest big city:
Inverness
Nearest town:
Timsgarry
Trip from town:
short
Access:
immediate
Low-cost flights to Uig Sands/ArdroilAt the beach:
Spot type:
beach
Shore:
soft sand
Bottom:
sandy
Crowd:
almost desert
Hazards:
- totally safe
Facilities:
+ school
+ gear rental
+ toilets
+ shop
+ parking
Beach rules:
Avoid Sundays and Salmon fishers. respect anyone else on the beach, they could get the sport banned. Contact Dave at www.wikc.co.uk for local support and training.
Weather:
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Wind conditions:
Wind strenght (Bf):
5-6
Blowing at:
morning
afternoon
evening
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
› January
› February
› March
› April
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› June
› July
› October
› November
› December
Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
› August
› September
Wind details:
High tides are great for flat water. Incoming tides produce a 1 hour period of surging waves. These can get big but are very powerful. Climate can be wet but winds are regular, sometimes very strong. Sea is warmer than average for U.k.
On the water:
When is flat:
Day activities:
Plenty of climbing, canoeing or rare bird watching to be done in area. Alternatively contact www.seatrek.co.uk for coastal trips in a RIB to discover Whales/Dolphins. The kite school also have a Thundercat RIB for high speed fun.
Night scene:
No pubs or clubs. This is a remote location. Buy some beer and meet up with Dave from WIKC or have a fire at the beach. Local restaurants offer great food but can be expensive.
Kitesurf Schools in Uig Sands/Ardroil:
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Western Isles Kite Company
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