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Dockweiler Beach

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Dockweiler Beach

Looking North from the top of the novice dune
MSL 25
AGL 25
Glide to LZ 1:1
Rating/Skills H3 FL
Wind Directions SW, WSW, W, WNW,
Season Year round
Restrictions
Site Type Public
Fees Day Pass $?? US
Contact
Links http://windsports.com/

Overview

Hang gliding at Dockweiler State Beach has a long history dating back to the earliest days of the sport. It is a training facility that also provides excellent dune soaring for the more advanced pilot.

History

Geography/Meteorology

The dune faces to the west and south west which is the prevailing directions for the on shore breeze. This provides 300+ flyable days year.

Clubs/Owners/Manager

Windsports manages all hang gliding activity at the site. Unsupervised flying is strictly prohibited and jeopardizes the site.

Site Records

Flex wing Distance/Duration