
Castle Point – Whakataki
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Overview
EditGood spot to launch and do a down winder to Castle point. Works in NNE though to SSE. Plenty of room on the beach when the main beach at Castle Point is at high tide.
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EditWind Stats
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- Windy days*:
- 15
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- Wind Direction:
- Av. Wind Speed (kt):
- 7
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- Kite Season:
- Av. Temperature:
- 18
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- 12
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* with min. 4 bft (12 knt) wind, without thermal wind stats
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