kitesurfing on St. Peter Ording

 

Country and Location

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Germany officially the Federal Republic of Germany is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The territory of Germany covers 357,021 square kilometers and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. With 82 million inhabitants, it accounts for the largest population among the member states of the European Union and is home to the third-largest number of international migrants worldwide.

Sankt Peter-Ording is a very popular German seaside resort and a municipality in the district of Nordfriesland, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. This spot is also one of the spots where the PKRA competes every year.


The seasons and Accommodation info

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The best months to visit Germany are from spring to Fall (March-October). St. Peter-Ording hosts a large variety of accommodation, with rooms in all categories, cottages and camping sites ready to make an unfogettable holiday.


Possibilities besides kiting

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Besides kitesurfing you can:
-Enjoy other watersports
-Go to the health centres
-Check out what kind of activities the beach offers (especially with events in summer)
-Check out the restaurants in the town
-Go to the Westkustenpark (animal park)
-Do a Amber workshop (jewelry workshop)
-Check out the Eider-Barrier (Eidersperrwerk) etc.



Climate

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Most of Germany has a temperate seasonal climate in which humid westerly winds predominate. The climate is moderated by the North Atlantic Drift, which is the northern extension of the Gulf Stream. This warmer water affects the areas bordering the North Sea including the area along the Rhine, which flows into the North Sea. Consequently in the north-west and the north, the climate is oceanic; rainfall occurs year round with a maximum during summer. Winters are mild (0°C) and summers tend to be cool, though temperatures can exceed 30°C for prolonged periods.


Spot conditions:
The beach

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The sandy beach size is really big (2km wide). It is allowed to access the beach by car. The kitesurfzone is south of the beach access. During summer the beach can be crowded. With strong conditions and high tide the beach can be submerged by the sea.


The water conditions

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With normal conditions the water is pretty choppy. At low tide the water is shallow and there is a strong offshore current. With strong winds there can be some small to medium sized waves. The water temperature is 7°C in April and 20°C in the summer. Whole year you need a normal wetsuit.


The wind conditions

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There are no thermal or trade winds here. So the winds are frontal. During summer (June-August) the wind is lighter. In spring (March-May) and fall (September-October) the chance for strong winds are bigger, up to 30+ knots. The best wind derections are northwest, southwest and east. The main winddirections are from southwest to northwest. These directions are all side-onshore to onshore.


Facilities

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Because this beach is a famous beach for year all facilities you need are available. Try to park your car on the hard sand.


Downwinder and trip possibilites

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There are a lot of other spots in the area. Beginning north of St. Peter Ording near the border to Denmark:
Koninghafen (Germany northernmost spot, separate zones for kitesurfing/windsurfing, kitable 3 hours either side of high tide, pay for entering the nature reserve)
Norddorf (Medium sized waves 2 hours either side of high tide, at low big areas standing depth)
Wittdun (Only kitable with high tide)
Wyk (Two spots with other conditions)
Nieblum (Toilets, showers and parking. Kitable for 6 hours per day)
Utersum (Very flat water with westerly winds)

South of St. Peter Ording are:
Busum (5 hours kitable during high tide, there is a shallow basin behind the dyke, watch out for concrete banks)
Meldorf (2 spots here, grassy dyke but stoney launch)
Otterndorf (strong currents, no beginner spot, parking is 400m from spot)
Grimmershorner Bucht (5 hours kitable during high tide, medium sized waves, dont kite in the deep channels)
Steinmarne (3km long coast, 200m standing depth water, with strong waves medium sized waves)
Sahlenburg (Grassy beach, large standing depth area, kitable for 4 hours during high tide)
Wremen (Kitable for 5 hours during high tide, bussy in summer, works with southerly winds)



Travel info

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The next town is Sankt Peter Ording. The next big city and airport is Hamburg. You can take train or hire a car to get to the St. Peter Strand.


Links

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Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sankt_Peter-Ording

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnVLGo4068I
Metacafe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuLCaQR2Trg

Schools:
http://www.up-wind.de

Info:
http://www.st.peter-ording-nordsee.de/information-in-english.html

Thins to do:
bestwesternpremier

Weather info:
http://magicseaweed.com/St-Peter-Ording-Surf-Report/157

Webcam:
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