Kite Surfer’s Paradise
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Talk in town has it that the Dutch, Swiss, Germans, Russians, and well, kite surfers from all over the world love it here in Cape Town. From mid October to mid April they flock to Dolphin Beach in Blaauwberg, (on the international map as one of the world’s premier kite surfing hot spots), Big Bay and Kite beach (Tableview beachfront) to experience the perfect kite surfing conditions – 18 to 20kts of wind and 4-5 foot waves. These hotspots provide a wide spacious beach perfect for rigging, launching and landing kites and an unforgettable picture postcard view of Table Mountain. What more can you ask for?
For more than six months they immerse themselves in the South African culture. Besides the perfect conditions the ideal lifestyle that goes along with it, is an attraction itself. With the best medical facilities that Cape Town has to offer, comparatively cheap accommodation, technical backup such as board repairs and even kite surfing lessons for those who are keen to explore the exciting experience of kite surfing and a variety of cuisine to select from, it is hard to imagine a more perfect spot in the world.
Kite surfing is regarded as an extreme sport – the fastest growing extreme sport. And right here in Cape Town the kite surfing world champions are braving our side of the Atlantic Ocean. So what is stopping us (Capetonians) from going out there and experience it? Nothing! Bare with me for a few seconds as I ask you to close your eyes… imagine, a beautiful day in Cape Town with the Table Mountain in the background, the wind in your hair and the sun on your back as you are surfing the perfect wave. As you accelerate over the wave, in a swift manoeuvre, you become airborne! An exhilarating feeling! You are in the air! For a few seconds and just for a few seconds, you have a view like no other and you are as free as a bird. You are in paradise! You find yourself back on the wave for the next rush. You are a kite surfer!
So come and enjoy the sun, sea and surf under the big blue sky in the fairest Cape.
Thank you to my colleague Frans Els a passionate kite surfer and aviator for his input.
Very useful and informative, thanks. Will send my suefer brother there when he visits in January!!
Thank you Fatima,lovely article, when are we seeing you on the water?
Love this sport,waiting for the wind to pick up and life is on a kitebeach in Cape Town!!!!!!!
Always wished I could windsurf there! Closest I got were the wonderful cafe’s on the beach front. I miss CT every time I read these articles.
I think South Africa is definitely an adrenalin junkies paradise and Cape Town is certainly the home of Kite Surfing. Big Bay when the winds are right is an amazing place to be at if you are an avid kite surfer. Many of the worlds top kite surfers have boasted doing tricks here!
South Africa is a heady mix of third and first world cultures – along with the best and least crowded beaches in the world.
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