Shawnigan Lake?
- SmallWaveSteve
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Shawnigan Lake?
I'm gonna be heading up to stay at a friends place there in a couple weeks.
I was wondering if there are any suitable spots on the lake for kiteboarding (haven't been up there in years). I assume there's probably too much boat traffic, but figured there's not harm in asking
I was wondering if there are any suitable spots on the lake for kiteboarding (haven't been up there in years). I assume there's probably too much boat traffic, but figured there's not harm in asking
- downwind dave
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i windsurf and paddle on Shawnigan lake often and i have to say it looks like a horrible spot to kite due to gusty winds and very limited access. Westerly days typically swing to southerly locally and come right up the lake; i sail my sup off the boat launch on the east side at the village. There are trees, docks and old wood piers all over the place. a normal windy day is like 5 gusting 18. on the plus side, boat traffic is not a concern after labour day.
check a grassy field at west shawnigan park, in a SE winds there are more side-on. It is a swimming area but usually there is nobody there when its windy. good luck!
check a grassy field at west shawnigan park, in a SE winds there are more side-on. It is a swimming area but usually there is nobody there when its windy. good luck!
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