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this article needs reworking, taken from www.windsurfingafrica.org
Prevailing Wind Conditions
Predominately NE or SW. The prevailing wind here is similar to the
entire Natal coast line. NE when a high pressure resides in the
Mozambique channel, it starts gradually in the morning and strengthens
towards mid-day, and starts tapering off towards the late afternoon. SW
occurs when a low pressure advances up the coast line, usually in the
form of a cold front. SW tends to start off early in the morning or
continue from the night before, and dies towards the afternoon, unless
the front has just hit.
Camping Facilities
None at the spot, but there are a number of good Bed and Breakfasts
within 10 minutes drive.
Point Yaught Club Beach Site has a restaurant and bar wich offers a
basic menu and is open on weekends.
Directions
Follow the N3 into Durban, following the "City Center" signs.
Turn right at the first traffic light at the end of the highway.
Turn left onto Victoria Embankment, and then right onto Point Road.
Follow Point Road for a short while, then turn left onto Browns Road.
Browns Road will become a sand road which will bend to the right. There
will be a boom gate on your left, which is the entrance to the site.
Launch Instructions
Vetchies is a very sailor freindly site, with no serious difficulties
with regard to launching.
In a southwest the wind is directly offshore, wich makes getting back a
bit tricky, but the water is very flat and great for slalom sailing.
In a northeast the wind is directly onshore, it is good for slalom
sailing up to about 20knots, however it gets a bit bumpy as the wind
picks up. This makes it great for those wanting to jump. At low tide in
strong wind a small wave forms on the sandbank and this is great for
jumping, even for those learning to jump.
Please try not to sail over the reef, quite often it is more shalow than
it looks. This could result in a broken fin box or worse...
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