The purpose of the cruises is to allow you to kite exceptional spots in remote parts of the southern lagoon. These spots will have you pinching yourselves both for technical and scenic reasons.
The trade winds here are known for their regularity, and generally they stabilise in the afternoon at somewhere between 15 and 25 knots from October to April. The lee side of coral islands and reefs make for glassy, flat water surfaces, which is excellent for freestyle. You also have the possibility to start off from an island and to go ride some powerful waves in the channels.
All this you get to do it in an incredible location, in pristine turquoise waters, and fine white sand beaches.
Getting There:
To get there, just jump on a 2.5 hours flight from Sydney to New Caledonia. From landing to take off we take everything in charge, just sit back and relax. Transfers from the airport to the capital Noumea are covered in-house to guarantee the quality of our service.
After a 40 minutes drive you will arrive in Noumea, a cosmopolitan little town, a unique blend of French and Melanesian cultures, but most importantly it is the gateway to the world’s biggest lagoon: 1600 km of unspoilt, virgin barrier reef.
Our 46 feet catamaran, Kuare, which sits in the main marina, will be all set to take you to the southern lagoon where some of the Pacific’s most astounding scenery awaits you. On board, Stephane, our skipper and a hostess will help you settle in your cabins, and will be taking care of you during your cruise.
Next thing you are on your way to one of the best water sports adventure of your life with just your mates or your family !!!
Other Activities:
-relaxing on uninhabited coral islands with white sand beaches.
-snorkelling in the lagoon or on the barrier reef.
-fishing.
Entertainment:
We have a Macintosh in the common area for multimedia purposes, so you can watch DVDs, videos and pictures of your trip, and listen to music. The catamaran is equipped with a sound system which allows you to switch on the music in either cabin, on the deck or in the common area.
What you should bring:
Your own snorkelling gear for comfort (we do have some just in case you forget it), sunscreen, sunglasses, thongs or booties to walk on coral islands, wind jackets, any music or DVD you wish. In winter: windjacket, long sleeves, shorty with long arms for wind factor.
New Caledonian climate:
The climate in New Caledonia is tropical. The weather is influenced by the regionally predominant southeast trade winds especially in summer, from November to March, which is also the cyclone season.
Safety and Emergency information:
-Stephane is an experienced kite surfer, as such he should be able to prevent most mishaps, however he will be on the watch and has the dingy for eventual rescue operations.
-The boat carries full category 1 safety equipment and oxygen tanks. The skipper is in constant radio contact with the Noumean maritime authorities for weather reports and safety check ups.
-Helicopter emergency services are available anywhere in New Caledonia within less than an hour.
-A hyper baric chamber is available in Noumea.
-The New Caledonian medical system meets both French and European standards.