Inland Kitesurfing Venues

Intro

Below you will find a guide to our Inland Kiting spots. You will find all info needed on each spot from driving directions, wind direction, grade of each spot,access required and much more.

Please note that some of the spots used are on private property and prior arrangements will be required.
Please visit our club page for more info.

Leewpan Dam

Spot Info:
Leewpan is about 1H15min drive from Pretoria, and is a great spot for Learning to kite surf. This is also our best and most used spot for kiting Inland. On any given windy weekend there are always 20+ kiter’s out. One can also walk out for about 80M and still be able to stand, the launch area is very spacious with no objects

Best wind:
The best wind direction is a North west wind as it blows cross shore, Westerly wind will blow cross on and a South Westerly wind blows on-shore.

Directions:
From PTA take the N1 Northbound to JHB then take N3,then take the N17 springs carry on down the N17 for about 60km one will then come to a T junction just outside Leandra,there you will turn right down the R50 to Standerton, drive for about 15-20Km the dams turn off will then be on your right, the road will then turn into a dirt road carry on for about 2km you will then see the dam on your left take the 1st gate at the dam.

 Basic spot info:

Wind direction: 
North Westerly,Westerly,South Westerly.
Water conditions:Flat to choppy
Access:Club members. >> Go to club page<<
Grade:
All.
Map:Street map


Sterkfontein Dam

Spot Info: 
Sterkfontein is about 3.5 hours from Pretoria,and is one of the windiest inland spots with the most consistent wind throughout the year. One should be aware as the wind can pick up to over 30 knots within minutes. The launch area is spacious, but can get overcrowded with kites on windy weekends. One should avoid kiting this spot in mid winter if they are learning to kite as the water and air temp gets very low. This is also a good spot if you are into Speed kiting as kiting is done in the bay and the water within the bay is super flat with the right wind direction

Best wind:
This spot works great in a North West through to a Westerly wind.If you enjoy Speed kiting the best wind is a Westerly.

Directions: 
From Jhb/Pta take the N3 to (Durban/Harrismith),Continue on the N3 Eastern bypass until Harrismith,when coming into Harrismith take off Ramp Warden St to Engine 1 stop and wimpy.(It will be on your left Hand side as you come down the hill into (Harrismith),continue on Warden,then turn right onto Lombard St,Continue on Lombard st,then turn left into Vowe St,Turn right into Murray St Continue for 1.52Km then turn right onto the N5 continue on N5 until R74 Then turn Left onto the R74 continue for 8.54Km and turn Left onto The R74 (yes left R74) and continue for 7.30Km and Turn right into the Sterkfontein Nature reserve.

 Basic spot info:

Wind directions:
Westerly,North westerly
Water conditions:
 Flat to choppy
Access:
Not required
Grade:All
Map:
Street map



 

Witbank Dam

Spot Info:
Witbank dam is about 1H15min from Pretoria. The launch area is very Small and gets over crowded with just a few kites. One should only kite This spot if he/She has good kite control as there are trees with in the Launch Area.

Best Wind:
This spot works well towards the end of our inland season from October to November in a North Westerly wind,When a Westerly blows it blows on shore which makes kiting very difficult even for the seasoned kiter due to the surroundings.

Directions:
From PTA take the N4 (Witbank) Once in Witbank take the R544 (Bethal) Swartbosweg rd and turn right,after about 11.5km one Will see a sign saying Golden Mile Estate then turn left,after about 2.15 Km there will be another sign saying Golden Mile estate then turn left At that sign once one is inside the estate continue until T-junction there Will be a Thatch house in front of you go down left side of Thatch house Until kite spot.

Basic spot info:

Wind direction:
North westerly, Westerly
Water Conditions:
Choppy
Access:
Club members >> Go to club page<<
Grade:
Novice to Advanced
Map:
Street map