It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Pull into the Bird Observatory Northwest of Slave Lake. Park in the parking lot and walk south towards the beach. You will come to a trail running east and west along the lake. Turn right, or west and walk about 100 yards. Take the first trail to the left or south and you are at the beach.
Pull into the Bird Observatory Northwest of Slave Lake. Park in the parking lot and walk south towards the beach. You will come to a trail running east and west along the lake. Turn right, or west and walk about 100 yards. Take the first trail to the left or south and you are at the beach.
Riding Conditions in Lesser Slave Lake / Bird Observatory, Canada
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Lesser Slave Lake / Bird Observatory, Canada.
Wind
usually
blows
from E and W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Lesser Slave Lake / Bird Observatory, Canada are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Lesser Slave Lake / Bird Observatory, Canada.
Wind
usually
blows
from E and W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Lesser Slave Lake / Bird Observatory, Canada are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lesser Slave Lake / Bird Observatory, Canada is a
Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Launch site works with East or West wind. It is located in a bit of a bay so if you are dragged down wind, its still easy to get back to shore. Hazards to watch for are the rocks. Lines get snagged on them very easily and your kite could be damaged. Do not attempt to self launch or land without an assistant unless you bring an anchor. There are not many kiters in Slave Lake.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lesser Slave Lake / Bird Observatory, Canada is a
Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Launch site works with East or West wind. It is located in a bit of a bay so if you are dragged down wind, its still easy to get back to shore. Hazards to watch for are the rocks. Lines get snagged on them very easily and your kite could be damaged. Do not attempt to self launch or land without an assistant unless you bring an anchor. There are not many kiters in Slave Lake.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Bystanders
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Bystanders
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
