VITALS
GETTING THERE
WHEN IS BEST TO GO?
Summer is from May to October, the
windiest bit, averaging at over 20 knots,
with the peak part of the season having
good winds pretty much every single day!
Winter winds tend to be a little lighter
and less reliable, but the odds of having
some classic days are still high, as Sri
Lanka is still a good year-round option.
Bandaranaike Airport in
Colombo is Sri Lanka’s
main international
airport, and most major
European airports can
get you here. It’s then
a three hour drive north
from there. Most kite
centers can arrange your
transfer. But the real
adventurers arrange it
themselves.
TYPICAL DINNER
Big fan of curry and
rice? Good. Because it’s
a staple here.
LATE NIGHT…
KITE OPTIONS?
A 9 and a 12, with the
9 being the primary
option.
NO WIND?
Famous for its national parks, tea
plantations and an elephant orphanage,
Sri Lanka is an island with all manner
of adventure options for when the wind
drops, but the savvy kiteboarder should
really figure some of this into their trip
no matter the conditions. But if you’re
looking for a no-wind quick fix, then hit
the seafood restaurants followed by a few
beers – the wind will be back in no time!
BEER
€1.70 / $2 / £1.60
WHICH WETSUIT?
Most of the time, you
can forget the wetsuit,
as essentially it’s
the temperature of
bathwater. But good sun
protection is a must,
so rashies/boardies/
sunscreen.
Here it’s all about
relaxing with friends in
the tropical heat with
a couple of bottles of
Lion (the local beer of
choice) to see away the
evening before you get
up and do it all again.
And if the beer doesn’t
cut it, you can always
hit the ‘arrack’.
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