Continent |
North America |
Country |
Vermont (USA) |
Next Big City |
Burlington |
Next Town |
South Hero |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Gradual sloping, shallow, sandy bottom.
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
None |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Trees, Concrete |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Tight launch area with trees and cement retaining wall and large rocks, no beach. Need to negotiate rocky shore area during launch/land. Usual respect and consideration for other kiters in the launch area and near shore.
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Spring:
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Thick |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Normal, Thick |
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Winter:
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Thick |
The lake freezes during winter.
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, NNW |
Main Direction: |
N, NW |
North winds are steadier and produce cleaner waves. Northwest waves are tighter and choppy and NW winds are gusty and unreliable.
Transport |
Car, Boat |
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Access
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Short walk |
Parking next to launch with grassy rigging area.
Rules |
Zones, Time, Fees |
Restricted swim zone, enforced by park staff and local kiters. Must also be off the water 1 hour before sunset (when the park closes). Pre and post season (before Memorial Day and after Labor day) have more relaxed rules. Onshore winds are not beginner friendly.
Burlington is 20 minutes away with plenty of restaurants and other distractions.