Just a quick question... are there any lakes around the Sydney area, more specifically the northern areas which would be suitable for kiting? Even beach spots which have slightly flatter water?

I'd be prepared to travel a few hours if need be, just coz I'm getn sick of being ravaged by this huge swell thats seemed to be around l8ly and losing my board then finding it, losing it etc, especially when I'm only just starting out on the board.

Don't really mind the impacts. I don't seem to get as hammered as much as when I surf anyway, I'm just certain that some flat(ter) water would give me a really good opportunity to improve on my board skills

AHHH! YES, I never thought of that spot! I had no idea you could kite there. Excellent, thanks mate, I'll get looking as to what winds etc are needed , now I just need to find a suitable wind monitoring place thingymabob

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Would be good to go down there, especially seeing as you'd know the place better than I would.

Well, thats always a good thing; a winter spot :D.

Which forecasts would I use for that area? Seeing as its like smack bang in between Sydney and Newcastle.

Hi Jimmy,

On a NE you might like to try Fishermans beach near Collaroy, the water is pretty flat.

There are several reefs around so it pays to check with a local before you take to the water.

We launch at the Northern end of the bay at the largest part of the beach. Other things to look out for are the pine trees and hanggliders landing and don't bother on summy weekends when the wind is less than 15kts, too many swimmers and sunbathers. Don't land or launch besides the golf club or the Surf Rescue base.

You can see it on the NSWKBA map www.nswkba.com.au

It gets a bit less wind than Narrabeen and about 10kts less than Botany.

Cheers
Gav

No-one has said the obvious - Towra. Ride across the harbour from Dolls. Flat-as, smooth wind and not many people there (or not in the two times I have been out there). Just beware though, the bottom is not for standing, walking or dragging on. At all. Shells and Other Things. Otherwise, it is sweet.