Continent
North America
Country
Minnesota (USA)
Next Big City
Minneapolis
Next Town
Brainerd, Garrison, Malmo
 
Type:
Lake
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Hazards:
Swimmers, Ships, Bridge
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

The sandbar that runs from point to point makes for easy slalom launches and awesome shorebreak on big days.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
Bystanders
Beach Users:
July, August

Sandy beach. Be careful when launching and landing, since it is a resort and not public.

Weather

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

Typical Minnesota climate: if you know Minnesota you know the weather at Reddy. Summer is warm and sometimes a little humid. Spring and fall can be chilly, bring your neoprene. Winter: dress warm for some serious snow kiting.

Wind

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

Sailable from SW to North, wind with a western component is preferred.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From the twin cities (Saint Paul/Minneapolis) take Hwy 169 North. Shortly before you hit the lake turn right onto Hwy 27 East. Then turn left onto 47 North. A sign on 47 indicates the turn off. Just follow the road right to the water.

Extra information

Rules
Other

Hunter's Point is a resort and respect of their land and patronage of their bar/grill will ensure that we can continue to sail from this great spot. Kite at your own risk but please respect the local swimmers, boaters, etc.

Nightlife

Excellent nightlife 25 minutes away in Garrison. 35 minutes away in Brainerd.