Continent |
North America |
Country |
Minnesota (USA) |
Next Big City |
Minneapolis |
Next Town |
Brainerd, Garrison, Malmo |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Ships, Bridge |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
The shallow sandy bottom extends for 100s of yards out into the lake. Flat to choppy, nice waves can form on stronger southerlies.
Type: |
Grass |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Trees, Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Malmo Memorial Park, just south of the town, provides a huge grassy rigging area out of the wind, shade and easy water access.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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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.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
S, SSW, SW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Works well for South and Southwest winds. Southerlies are nice and clean.
Transport |
Car |
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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 which becomes 18 as well. Turn left into Malmo Memorial Park, just south of Malmo.
Rules |
None |
Kite at your own risk but please respect the local swimmers, boaters, etc.
Excellent nightlife 20 minutes away in Garrison. 30 minutes away in Brainerd.