Thursday, January 6, 2011

Kitesurf in Fiji!

The absolute perfect kite surfing location in Fiji is located off Nananu-I-Ra Island between the two large Fijian islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

This is the area nominated for World Heritage listing by the World Wide Fund for Nature and featured in National Geographic magazine. The Bligh Water is world famous for the diversity of marine life and aquatic ecosystems that they offer. Some of the best examples of soft and hard corals on the planet are here. See turtles, dolphins, sharks, rays and even whales on a daily basis.

WHEN TO GO?

Our Kite surfing Season is similar to the Windsurfing season, however due to the nature of larger Kites being available, we offer Kiting all year round! Our dedicated Kite Trips during the months of April - October offer solid Trade winds and a group environment where you can mix with other kiters from all over the world. We offer Level 2 IKO Instruction during these months, guaranteed to improve your kiting from our instructors. Join us for the other months of the year and enjoy some private beaches, cool conditions and the relaxed way of life in Fiji.

Warm trade winds...

We usually focus on "Kite Point", kiting immediately in front of Safari Lodge - Ellington wharf, in the windy passage that funnels between the mainland and the islands adjacent to Ellington Wharf. This offers the best wind and steady conditions. We may opt to kite from directly in front of Safari Island Lodge, on the white Sandy beach on the island, as the map shows, however this location is only good for experienced Kiters...(we have a long ladder on standby to retrieve your kite from the top of the coconut trees!). This Safari Island Lodge beach provides a great location for intermediate or experienced Kiteboarders, however our preference is the Sandy point - Kite Point. The Windy Season is from April - January. The quieter months of Jan to April provide good kiting however the trade winds are not as strong. Experience 10-20 knots during the off-season and 15-30 knots during the trade Season: May - Dec, is windy with consistent warm trade winds.

You’ll enjoy the best of Fiji’s sun-drenched beaches, crystal clear waters, warm 15-30 knot sea breezes.

Dedicated Support boat included...whew!

Safari Island Lodge operate 10 boats in Fiji and have a dedicated 23ft Yamaha Kitesurfing Boat with driver...The dedicated staff operate the support boat and will make sure you've looked after. Having a support boat means you can fill it with food, drink and your daily needs....and just kite to your hearts content! Very safe too!!!

Kitesurf in Fiji!

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