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FOXTON BEACH RIDING SPOTS



Level     All Levels
Wind direction  
In the estuary, SW thru W to NW  Also SE     
Works best in SW or W with outgoing tide
On the beach  S thru W to N                         

Estuary is Perfect for beginners in SW or W as you can only get washed up on the sand bank further down the estuary if you cant relaunch, and is cross onshore to the Foxton side.
NW is cross off in the estuary so if you cannot keep upwind, ride in the surf on the beach as its cross on in a NW, otherwise youll end up on the Waiterere side with a long swim ahead of you.
If you do end up on Waiterere side, you can downwind it accross the estuary to the Manawatu sailing Club about 500m further inland, then get out there and walk the 10 minute esplanade walk back to the estuary set up point.

Location
 Manawatu Estuary, Flat water, sandy bottom
Drive into Foxton Beach, Past Mr Grumpys Fish & Chip Shop on lft , carry on till you reach the motor camp on the left and head straight for the main gates. jus in front of entrance  bear left and carry on driving to get to Estuary. You can drive on with a 2wd.

Foxton Beach  0.5m to 3m waves, sandy bottom
Drive thru Foxton Beach to the beach Carpark. If in a 2wd park here and walk down the beach a bit away from the carpark to set up if busy. If 4wd, drive on to beach at either left or right side of car park and find a spot to rig up away from people.

If the beach is busy
*WALK DOWN 100M EITHER WAY TO SET UP.
*DO NOT RIDE THRU THE FLAGS IF PEOPLE ARE SWIMMING.
*DO NOT SWOOP YOUR KITE OVER FAMILIES SITTING ON     THE BEACH.
*IF RIDING ON THE BEACH, SLOW DOWN IN 10KM ZONE
                       
The Word   Estuary is an Epic flatwater Spot in anything with W in it, and SE

Set up & launch
Head straight for the foot of the dunes straight ahead..
Park up and carry gear along waters edge approx 100m to high sand bank.  Best place to set up as theres no driftwood and is just soft sand. Otherwise when you get on to the sand, head straight and left and set up on the flat as far up as you can. There is a bird sanctuary near the town end of the estuary so stay away from here, the closer you ride to the mouth the better.

Be very mindful of Whitebaiters and fishermen along the edge of the estuary and stay out of their way when heading out into the estuary. Fishing lines don't make good necklaces...

On the water
Stay closer to the beach and river mouth  than the town as it gets gusty the further inland you get, as well as the bird sanctuary to look out for. The main channel of the river is on the far side of the estuary so stick to the Foxton side unless you're prepared for the current. 5 to 6 knot current at lower tide. Best ridden around high tide as current is much less and there's more shallow flat areas to ride in.

If light wind , an outgoing tide is your friend as you get excellent wind against tide in the mouth.
8 knot sessions well dooable in outgoing tide.



LOWER NORTH ISLAND RIDING SPOTS







                                                                                         

WIND WARRIOR KITESPORTS

RIDING LOCATIONS                                                                                                             


Wind Warriors are Based in Foxton Beach, on the west coast of the Lower Nth Island of New Zealand on one of the finest stretches of hardpacked sand in the country for Land kite traction and with shallow, flat waters in the Manawatu Estuary, perfect for learning to kitesurf in confidence and safety.


With 230+ Wind Turbines on the nearby Ruahine Ranges, we are in the perfect position to take advantage of the consistent strong winds in the winter as well as a regular sea breeze in the summer months.

                  

We have a huge wide beach, flat water, waves and sand dunes. All terrains for all Kitesports!


Why struggle to learn to Kitesurf in the blustery , choppy conditions of Wellington or Taranaki?

When you could be progressing safely & at your own speed in the shallow, calm waters of the Manawatu river estuary,  riding powered freestyle in butter flat water in 25 knots or schredding the ample waves out on the sandy bottom beach!                               

  Landboarders and Kite Buggiers are also well catered for with in excess of 22km  of hardpacked sands between the Manawatu and Tangimoana river mouths to explore and ride on at low tide, towering sand dunes to traverse and epic potential for down winders along this stunning coastline.


Come pay us a visit, and session with us here at Wind Warriors in Foxton Beach.


We're waiting for your call!!