Paragliding Bouley Bay

NE to East winds. 2nd biggest site on the island with a steep take off running down to the sea. 

Top landing is tight and tricky in high wind as it is in the lift band. You can land back at the car park but that can be a turbulent option.

No bottom-landing until you get to the stoney beach of Bouley Bay itself to the south which disappears at high tide.

 

Vicard is an eastern cliff face that requires a wind direction between 050° and 090° for optimal flying conditions. The launch site is located towards the southern edge of the ridge, approximately 320 feet above mean sea level (amsl). It can be challenging to find as it is obscured by bracken and gorse. The cliffs are steep, providing a wide lift band, but there is very little beach at the bottom. Side landing is possible around most of the area, though it is best to avoid the strenuous climb back to the top. The take-off area faces ENE and offers easy, wide take-offs if the gorse hasn't grown back too much. While the rocky beach is landable for a hang glider, it is not recommended. Top landing is generally advised, except for gliders specifically designed for dune gooning, such as the Malibu. The site offers significant height and fantastic views, but transporting a hang glider from the car parking area to the top can be quite a trek. Flight regulations stipulate a maximum altitude of 150 feet above take-off (ATO). For more information, contact Nick at 01534 863972. Before flying, visit https://sites.google.com/site/jsyhpc/sites for additional details. You can also check out this video for a visual overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ3c1ra6a_E.