Plage du Rowing
France · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Rowing beach in Aix-les-Bains, on Lac du Bourget, is a popular spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing at the foot of the mountains. It has a family-friendly atmosphere with paddle and canoe rentals, and easy access from the city.
It is a lively place in summer, with supervised swimming and various water activities. Locals enjoy the setting between the lake and the Alps for peaceful sessions.
The spot mainly works with south wind, ideal for launching without disturbance.
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The Rowing beach spot mainly works with south wind, which comes side-on relative to the north-south oriented beach, perfect for stable navigation without the risk of being pushed far away. The launch area is direct from the grassy and sandy beach, with a clear space for kite takeoff, the wind not being disturbed by surrounding reliefs. The navigation area extends 200 meters from the shore, as everywhere on the lake, before reaching deeper areas.
The water surface remains flat with light chop most of the time, influenced by the small lake tides that vary from 0.3 to 0.6 m, without major impact on navigation. Be careful to stay within the 200 m band to avoid motorboats further out. In case of north wind (the Bise), it is more gusty and less reliable, better for smaller kites.
High attendance in summer with swimmers and soft craft like paddles and canoes, so vigilance is mandatory near the shore. Nearby parking and a snack bar on site facilitate long sessions.
Sources :thespot2be.com · station-nautique.com · unplug-kitesurf.com · letskite.ch
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