Strand Horst Noord (Wolderwijd)
Pays-Bas · Gelderland
Strand Horst Noord, on the Wolderwijd near Harderwijk in Gelderland, is a well-known spot for riders in the center of the Netherlands. The area is appreciated for its easy access, friendly atmosphere, and generally shallow water, making it a place easy to handle.
This spot is mainly frequented for flat water, with a large area suitable for kiting and services all around. The beach is convenient for a day session, with a very water sports-oriented environment.
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The spot works best with wind from southwest to northeast, with an orientation often usable in side-shore to side-on depending on the chosen edge on the Wolderwijd. The kite area is clearly marked, and the beach allows for easy launching, but the space is more limited than the windsurfing area, so you need to stay attentive to sharing the water.
The water surface is generally flat and shallow, with easy navigation for working on edges, water starts, and freestyle freeride. According to local information and consulted sources, you can often stand in a large part of the kite area, which reassures beginners but is also pleasant for more advanced practitioners. The setting is that of a lake with a sandy beach, without tidal management, so conditions mainly change with wind strength and crowding.
Launching is done from the dedicated beach area, with a fairly simple organization, but you need to keep space for other users and respect reserved areas. The spot can become more technical when the wind is irregular due to nearby trees and structures, especially in crosswind or gusty conditions.
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