kitesurfing on Bali, Kuta Reef

 

Country and Location

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The Republic of Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands. With an estimated population of around 237 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country, with the world's largest population of Muslims. Indonesia is a republic, with an elected legislature and president. The nation's capital city is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Bali is an Indonesian island located at the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. Kuta is located on the southwest of Bali.


The seasons and Accommodation info

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With a visa you are allowed to stay for a miximum of 30 days. The best months to visit Bali are May-September.


Possibilities besides kiting

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Besides kitesurfing you can:
-Enjoy all other watersports like diving/Sailing/surfing/kayaking
-Do amazing trips
-Go to the waterbom park/Monkey forest/Bird and reptile parks
-Go karts
-Visit temples, mountains, hot springs
Check the links for more things to do on Bali.


Climate

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Lying along the equator, Indonesia has a tropical climate, with two distinct monsoonal wet and dry seasons. Average annual rainfall in the lowlands varies from 1,780–3,175 millimeters, and up to 6,100 millimeters in mountainous regions. Mountainous areas—particularly in the west coast of Sumatra, West Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua—receive the highest rainfall. Humidity is generally high, averaging about 80%. Temperatures vary little throughout the year; the average daily temperature range of Jakarta is 26–30°C


Spot conditions:
The beach

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The Kuta beach is a medium sized sandy beach. There is plenty of room for save launching and landing. The beach is not very crowded. Don't kite near the airport.


The water conditions

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The crystal clear water is shallow and flat to choppy. Further out on the reef (500m) are medium sized waves. Watch out for rocks and reef. The temperature of the water is tropical, so you never need a wetsuit.


The wind conditions

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There are two distinct windy seasons in Bali:

The wet season
December to February, is when the monsoon hits Bali. With westerly winds, powerful – up to 30 knots, but gusty. The windiest months is usually January. The best places to kite are Sanur, Jimbaran or Tuban. Please note that it may be windy for 10 days in a row and then nothing for 1 month. You need to be lucky or live here, this period is not recommended for a kite holiday.

The dry season
May to September, is also famous as the Kite season and kites can be seen flying everywhere. The easterly trade winds are very consistent but not so strong. The windiest months are usually June, July and August. Please note the west coast is windier but only starting from Canggu as wind are a bit offshore and gusty before this beach, only for expert kiters due to waves, currents and rocks.


Facilities

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There is accommodation right at the beach. Facilities like toilets, showers and parking are available.


Downwinder and trip possibilites

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Other spots on Bali are:
Kitebeach and Sunar Beach (shallow flat water, waves on the reef)
Tuban (Small beach, with high tide start at Kuta Reef, shallow waters, medium sized waves)
Jimbaran Beach (A medium sized beach, long bay, small waves)
Turtle Island (Medium sized beach, a lot of coral on beach, medium waves)
Kendi Beach (medium sized beach, much space, Shallow waters, medium waves)
Nusa Dua (Famous medium sized beach, small to medium waves)


Travel info

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The nearest big city and airport is Denpasar. It is a short ride from the airport to Kuta.


Links

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Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78uUzsLuvXQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TWu70m7cVc

Schools:
http://www.bali-kitesurfing.org/kiteschool.html
http://balikitesurf.com
http://www.blueoasisbeachclub.com

Info:
http://www.bali-kitesurfing.org
http://baliforfamilies.com/things_to_do_in_bali2.htm
http://www.bali.com

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