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AdWiJo1988
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Post by AdWiJo1988 »

Hey All,

New to the Comox Valley and wondering about kite spots. I'm familiar with Goose Spit, but I'm wondering about spots to go when it isn't a SE/E wind direction.

Thanks in advance!
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Thermal spots are Nimpkish & Nitinaht lakes as well as China creek. See wiki sailing guide: http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Sailing_Guide Try to find the Comox valley kiteboard crew on face book. https://www.facebook.com/groups/4654727 ... ?ref=br_rs 8)
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Thermals are good.
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Post by juandesooka »

Winter is obvious...epic SE winds that hit everywhere!

Sounds like there's a little light NW chasing locally, Kye Bay? Airforce Beach?

Comox folks seem to head to Port Alberni for summer kiting too: Harbour Quay was popular for a while, but now most people go to China Creek.

As JL says, the facebook group is your best resource.
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Post by mplr »

Would you guys say the thermals at China Creek are as affected as Nitinat by the weather conditions ? i.e. if there is a 5 degree difference between Ukee and Port Alberni is it enough for a big kite at China Creek?
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I would say Nitinaht has a better chance of blowing despite temp differences. Watch for fog at the coast & clear over the lake 8)
Thermals are good.
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Post by mplr »

thank you JL
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