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Type:	Flat, Chop, Small Wave (< 1m)
Hazards:	Swimmers, Animals, Currents, Ships/Boats, Jet Skis, Wave Breakers / Groynes, Rocks, Shells, Stakes
Quality:	Cloudy
Best Tide:	Low Tide

Muddy, brackish, brown water, sandy bottom. Water can have 3-5 foot swells in bay area 60-70 yards from beach in strong westerly winds, but generally flat to choppy. Launch area is shallow for about 10-15 feet. Vermillion Bay area with plenty of water but few obstacles, once away from beach area. To the North and in front of the beach some wave breakers, be careful. Do not ride near, around, through gaps in or jump barrier. This will result in kiteboarding being banned from this area. Be aware of the current.

Type:	Grass, Sand, Rocks
Size:	Medium
Hazards:	Rocks, Shells, Trees, Concrete, Bystanders
Beach Users:	April, May, June, July, August

Man made beach in State Park. Beach launch with limited grassy/sandy area for rigging. Rig only what you will ride and wind lines when land kite. 6 or more kiters at this launch makes for a crowded launch. Down wind runs into swiming area are not advised. If you do not have skills to avoid loosing ground and wind up in swim area then do not kite here.

Best Months:	January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
Wind Type:	Frontal Winds
Best Direction:	S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Main Direction:	No Info

Best winds in this area are from cold fronts in the fall thru spring time. Best wind conditions any direction with some West. Summer winds are generally light (5-10mph) with an occasionally thermal or tropical weather system. Be aware of sudden wind changes.

Transport:	Car
Access:	Short Walk

Get directions from

From Lafayette airport, take Highway 90 east 20 miles towards New Iberia. Continue on highway 90 for 4 miles and turn right at the Lydia/Cypremort point exit. On Highway 83 travel 20 miles to Cypremort State Park. Follow the brown State Park signs to the park. Turn right after entrance gate/house and follow the gravel road to the end and turn left. There is a parking area set aside for kiting/sailing.

Rules:

Restricted Zones, Fees

This is a Louisiana State Park $1.00 per vehicle to enter. NO GLASS containers! The area at the end of the Park has been set aside for kiters, there is NO SWIMMING in this area and the park rangers try to discourage beach goers from hanging out in this area. No KITING, boating or windsurfing allowed in the designated swimming areas. All it will take is one stupid mistake, accident, near miss or injury to have the sport baned from this site! Please ride with care! Do not ride near, around, through gaps in or jump barrier. This will result in kiteboarding being banned from this area. Warning: if you are a beginner, do not kite here - you will be asked to leave. Report any unsafe riding, or riding in swimming areas, close by jumping, instructions by uncertified instructors etc to the rangers. One accident will lead to a ban. Never kite alone, since wind shifts and the current can change.

Louisiana nightlife: always something to do. Festivals and fairs in the surrounding areas from fall to spring.