Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Next Big City
Johannesburg
Next Town
Standerton
 
Type:
Lake
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
None

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Hazards:
None
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

The water is flat but can produce decent size waves if the wind is strong. Flatter than the Vaal dam though.

Beach

Type:
Grass, Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
No information

Beach/grass area is pretty clean and ideal for launching and landing. We haven't identified any major thorn or other hidden obstacles to watch out for. Property here is private and fisherman have first rights as it is a fishing club. If there are fishing comps on please speak to the chairman to find out where to go to. Charge is R15/day or R100/year for membership.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Normal

Wetsuit definitely necessary in winter.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
NE, NW
Main Direction:
No information

Best in winter and before or after any cold front. This spot is ideal only for NE and NW as W can be gusty.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Take the N3 to Durban. Take the Balfour Offramp and then turn left and head for 95 km until you reach Standerton. You will go under a bridge and then turn right at the 3rd robot. Pass a wimpy on the right and go through a couple of robots until you get to a t-junction. Turn left and then turn left onto the dirt road just before you go under the bridge. Follow the dirt road for about 10 km and you will see a red gate on the left hand side with some signs for a fishing club. Gate may be locked so you may have to be with a member. Go left and then follow the road until you get to the 3rd bay where the kiters are. It's a rough road so take it easy.

Extra information

Rules
Fees, Other

Do not annoy fishermen. Do not kite near fishermen. Do not kite during fishing competitions. R15 entrance fee per fay or R100/year. This is probably the best close place to JHB in a NW. Sterkies is better but a far longer drive.

Nightlife

No nightlife.