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Spanish Point - May 2005
Spanish Point - May 2005
          

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Photos of kiteboarding action in Spanish Point taken in May 2005


Lahinch - April 2005
Lahinch - April 2005
          

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Photos of Kiteboarding action in Lahinch on 9th and 10th of April 2005


Lahinch Co Clare Ireland
Lahinch Co Clare Ireland
          

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Images taken around Lahinch Co Clare Ireland


Brandon Bay Kerry 2003
Brandon Bay Kerry 2003
          

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Images from Brandon Bay Co Kerry taken in August 2003


Stradbally Beach Co. Kerry
Stradbally Beach Co. Kerry
          

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Stradbally Beach Co. Kerry


The Cloghane
The Cloghane
          

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Images of Cloghane


Chia Sardinia
Chia Sardinia
          

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Photos taken in June 2002 in Chia Sardinia


Inny Strand
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Images of Inny Strand near Waterville Co. Kerry


Spanish Point
Spanish Point
          

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Images of Spanish Point Co. Clare Ireland


Jumping Off Brandon Pier
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Jumping Off Brandon Pier


Famara Lanzarote
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Images of Famara Beach Lanzarote in December 2004


Kiteboarding in Mauritius
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Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Shoreline: The beach at Carrigaholt faces a south-easterly direction onto the Shannon. Recommended to launch about two hours either side of low tide as this will offer a larger area to launch and land. In addition, there can be rocks along the shoreline so it is recommended to get into deeper water and avoid the shoreline

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Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Shoreline: The Gold Coast faces a south-westerly direction. Recommended to launch about two hours after high tide as water is shallower and more space is available to launch

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Description: Stradbally beach is about a mile north of the village of Stradbally which is located on the northern side of the Dingle peninsula facing onto Brandon Bay. The crescent shaped beach faces a North-North Easterly direction and is a section of a larger strand that stretches well over 10km around the bay. There is plenty of space to launch and room for parking.
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Description: Chia Wind Club is located in Chia on the south west coast of Sardinia. It consists of a beach that faces a south-south easterly direction. Wind in the area is generally excellent. The club is managed by Mirco Babini and offers training in kitesurfing and windsurfing. It only operates from early June to mid September. Equipment for training is excellent and offers everything from Naish training kites up to the latest X3s. In addition, a number of watercraft are available for training and getting back to shore if needed. More information available on the Chia Wind Club at www.windsport.it

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Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Shoreline: The shoreline is a crescent shape of approx 4km long and faces a west/north-west direction

Wind: Wind conditions work well when blowing anywhere from a westerly round to a northerly direction

Water: Water surface conditions can vary considerably depending on swell and it is usually not safe to use in Winter.

Launch: There is usually plenty of locations to launch on the beach other that at high tide

Parking: Parking is available in the public car park provided for users of the beach.

Tips: Doonbeg is not suitable for swimming due to very strong current. It catches some of the heaviest swell on the west coast and it is recommended to not kite on this beach alone. Use the surfers path when accessing the beach via the golf course.



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Description: Long Strand Bay is located in Castlefreke which is about 8 miles south west of Clonakilty. The cresent shaped beach faces a south-west direction and is over a mile long. There is plenty of space to launch. If the tide is high, it can be difficult getting started due to very strong beach dump.
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Description: Whiting Bay is located close to the village of Ardmore in Co Waterford. The beach faces a southerly direction and is relatively unused except for July/August

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Level: Beginner - Advanced

Shoreline: Lahinch beach faces a westerly direction. All of the beach can be surfed during low tide but it is recommended to only use the northern end at high tide especially if wind is on-shore

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Description: Clonea is located on the south coast of Ireland close to Dungarvan. The beach faces an east/south-east direction. It can get very busy in summer to the extent that kiting is difficult, if not impossible due to the number of people on the beach. Off peak, it is a mostly unused.

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