Sand Patch

Western Australia, Australia

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ParaGliding Sand Patch Albany Western Australia (GoPro Hero 2)

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Sunset Paraglide at Sandpatch, WA (Albany, Sept 2015)

Danny at sunset in Sandpatch, Albany WA (Sept 2015)
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Paragliding Western Australia - Sandpatch

Western Australia Paragliding - Sandpatch.
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Sandpatch

Paragliding at the Sandpatch.

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Sunset Paraglide at Sandpatch, WA (Albany, Sept 2015)
Danny at sunset in Sandpatch, Albany WA (Sept 2015)
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Paragliding Western Australia - Sandpatch
Western Australia Paragliding - Sandpatch.
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Paragliding at the Sandpatch.
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Take Off

-35.0653, 117.79393 : 150.0 m

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

5:32 PM

Time Zone

Australian Western Standard Time (+0800)

A huge site, more than 10km of ridge, but mostly without bottom landing as the limestone cliffs run straight into the ocean, have a look at the photo. From Albany drive out around Princess Royal Harbor towards Little Grove and the gap. Turn right at the prison and left up a road signposted to Sandpatch and the wind farm. From the car park take the boardwalk west to the takeoff area in front of number 3 turbine.

Be aware of changing conditions, you may have to land out along the ridge, only fly here if your top and side landings are good. Can be difficult to get down if the wind picks up. Due to the size and compression flyable conditions here equate to very light winds on the beach. The launch area is currently covered in low scrub. Some netting has been stored at the launch as a temporary measure to reduce snagging of paraglider lines. If you use the netting please pack it away again after flying. Work is in progress to get a more permanent solution constructed.

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