Map of Africa
📍 Western Cape , Eden District Municipality · Nearest city: George (10 km)
29 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 156 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-33.99350, 22.56000Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.82 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.05 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
A large grassy field 153m asl. When the site is busy please prepare your gear on the flat ground under the telephone cable. Check the wind direction on the Beach. As the top of the field is on a large bowl.
Rules and notes
It is compulsory to be a MAP JUMP CLUB member The site falls within the George (GRJ) CTR. Ceiling at 450m ASL. As of October 2012 we have a 'glider Box' as long as we stay below 1500ftASL. Refer to the site rules for the NO FLY zones over the houses on the ridge Stay 40 metres clear. www.mapjumpclub.com
Pilot comments
ALL pilots wishing to use the site have to register and pay online at www.mapjumpclub.com before flying. This site is controlled and maintained by Cloudbase Paragliding. Students -a min 10 fliqhts is required before flying here Please read the posted rules and regulations. Call Cloudbase Paragliding for more info and weather updates. follow us on Twitter @CloudbasePG
Nearby sites
Holiday Inn / Wilderness Beach Hotel (41) · Wilderness, Serpentine (42) · Kleinkrantz car park (44) · Kleinkrantz (42) · Paradise Ridge (40) · Gerricke's Point (41)