DESCRIPTION

Recovery can be an issue as the dirt roads see little traffic. Best months in terms of enjoyable flying are February and November. Competition and record months are December and January. Site record is 173.2km flown by Anthony Allen 07 Jan 2011.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- flatland
- hanggliding
- thermals
- xc

weather

Winds can be very strong in afternoons over December and January; Sea breezes from the SW as well as from the NW. It can get very hot in summer in the afternoons (usually high 30C's but gets to above 50C at least a few days in the year) - Always fly with water and a sun hat. Speak to Locals

access

Approx. 130 km outside Cape Town N7 North out of Cape Town Right at Piketberg towards Porterville Left at T-juntion just outside Porterville Right on dirt road signposted Dasklip Right up the pass to Dasklip (tar road) follow road around the back (dirt road) 1st dirt track on RHS takes you to an open areas that serves as a car park Walk to the Face

regulation

NO SMOKING AT THIS SITE! more info: http://www.eternitypress.com/freshair/porterville.htm