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Kite Spot Mandelieu - France

Spot added: 12.04.2008: 05:41 AM / Hits: 837

Description

Situated on the Cote d’Azur, on the outskirts of Cannes, between the Esterel Massif and the Tanneron woodlands, Mandelieu-La Napoule is rich in beaches of fine sand. Kiteboarders gather at the nautic center beach. A school provides lifts to the outer sea provided you can safely stay upwind.

Rules:

Wait for arrival and departures of the school boat. Stay minimum 300 meters from the shore.
Do not land in Cannes (kites are interdicted there).

How to go there

From Cannes: on the A8 highway exit 41 to "la Bocca". Follow for "Mandelieu la Napoule", on the coast. Take "Avenue du Général De Gaulle"

Location

GPS Longitude	6°57.0625
GPS Latitude	43°32.0263

Spot information

Saison:	February-November
Style:	Freestyle Jump & Bump
Amenities:	Shop, Rental, School, Rescue, Showers
Dangers:	Other water craft,
Bottom type:	Sandy,
Possible wind directions:	E - SW
Wind starts:	In the afternoon
Wind type:	Thermal
Wind force:	Medium (16 - 25 knots)
Tide:	No tide dependency
Current:	Don't know
Water quality:	Clean
Rider level:	Intermediate
Week frequency:	Few people
Weekend frequency:	Few people