DESCRIPTION

Bay heat retention can allow soaring in light winds if timed for tidal shift. XC possible inland as site is at corner of bay in NW winds. Tides dictate bay release. Shares Bay with Point Prim to the West: http://www.marees.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showFrameset&zone=4&language=english®ion=4&stnnum=1690 Contact HPAAC Member for site specific conditions

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hanggliding
- soaring
- thermals

weather

Cross Wind can throw mechanical off undercut areas. Flights beyond point to left of launch in crosswind (N)conditions may push a pilot toward Belfast highlands golf course, which has denied access for fliers. High tides remove beach bailout other then old pier near launch. Tides: http://www.marees.gc.ca/eng/station?sid=1690

access

Near Point Prim in Eldon PEI on trans Canada Highway. Paved Road to dirt near shore at only gas station in area. Farmer / Owner may grant drive to access via field. Owners require meet and greet prior to flying site. Last farm on left before paved road goes to dirt.

regulation

http://hpaac.ca