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Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK)
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Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK)
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Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK) is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Intermediate
riders, but
Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK) is a
Flat and Chop
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Intermediate
riders, but
Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
290km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
360km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
345km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive south from Isle of Barra to Vatersay.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Glasgow International (GLA)
290km from spot
Edinburgh (EDI)
360km from spot
Belfast International (BFS)
345km from spot
Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland, next to Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Scotland (UK)
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Riding Conditions in Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Frontal wind at Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK).
Frontal driven winds.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A long wetsuit is always needed, during winter a thick wetsuit.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Frontal wind at Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK).
Frontal driven winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
This beach is really only a good launch site to access Castlebay. A boat would be handy.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
This beach is really only a good launch site to access Castlebay. A boat would be handy.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Boats, Buoys and Rocks .
Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Boats, Buoys and Rocks .
Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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#2: Moray Firth Wind Sports
#3: Blackhouse Watersport
4.9/5 (32)
Additional information
A parking is available at Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK).
Webcams around Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK)
Webcams around Vatersay / Carracray, Scotland (UK)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are
4 kitesurf schools
and
45 kitesurf spots
in Scotland.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
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