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Site Name: Bembridge Harbour IOW

County: Isle of Wight - Postcode: PO35 5XH

Nearest Place: Bembridge

Also Near: St.Helens

OS Grid Ref: SZ 637 888 - Landranger: 196 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 0 ft - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: East coast of island.

Directions: I don't think you'll get lost!

Parking: Small carpark in sand dunes, free in winter season.

Facilities: Cafe open in summer, shops/town 5min away.

Accessibility: Can only be accessed when tide is out, sand sometimes a bit on the soft side, but dry.

Flying Area: Beach on East coast. Beach site, quite small like Yaverland Green.
Hit 35mph forwards and 27mph backwards to give an idea of what you can achieve in this space (or maybe I'm just stupid?). Ideal wind NE, also N.

Comments: Winds can reach beach from South. Secluded

Local Clubs/Contacts: Vectis Flyers, Chale Kite Flyerss

Nearest Retailer: Cyclone Kites, Sandown

Report By: Spencer Morgan 26.04.99

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