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Type:	Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:	Currents, Ships/Boats, Jet Skis, Rocks
Quality:	Cloudy
Best Tide:	Falling Tide, Tide Independent

Shallow access. Water is not always flat and depends on tidal activity.

Type:	Pebbles, Rocks, Stones
Size:	Medium
Hazards:	Rocks, Concrete, Other
Beach Users:	None

At low tide there is sandy beach but otherwise you are on a rocky jetty. Then assistance is required for launching and landing. Launch right at the Squamish River mouth from the spit that juts into Howe Sound.

Best Months:	May, June, July, August, September
Wind Type:	Thermal Winds
Best Direction:	SSW
Main Direction:	SSW, SW, WSW

Squamish has the most reliable wind near Vancouver from April to October. Typically we are on 10 meter kites. Very reliable 17-24 knot thermal inflow wind. Usually steady. During the summer the wind turns on like a light switch at around 11am.

Transport:	Car
Access:	Long Walk

Get directions from

Drive north from Vancouver to Squamish. Then ask for directions to the spit.

Rules:

Fees, Other

Not a beginner spot! You must be able to stay upwind to kite here. During summer months: $15.00 user fee, toilet facility, jet ski assisted rescue, ample parking, insurance.

Brew pub after session beers.