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PARADISE RIDGE
a preview from the Fresh Air Site Guide
Copyright © Greg Hamerton

GRADING : BASIC
GPS : +- S34º00.05’ E22º40.05’
ALTITUDE : 100m, airspace 600m.
DESCRIPTION : Soaring heaven. 7km of virgin vegetation draped over a continuously perfect ridge, with the sparkling sea at your feet.
WIND : S - SW
LAUNCH : Cliff-launch, with clean and level layout area behind the crest, or launch from dunes.
LANDING : If the wind drops off and you are soaring below the level of the top of the ridge, turn back and try to land on the beach below the launch site, where there is a path up to the top. Or head for the Kleinkrantz dunes. Alternatively, land near the east end of the
ridge and walk around to Swartvlei, where there is a carpark and easy retrieve.
DIRECTIONS : (to get to Kleinkrantz dunes, where you begin soaring) N2 E from Wilderness. 5km past Wilderness, turn right to Kleinkrantz. Turn right at the first four-way intersection and drive on to the end of the coast road. Park and take the path into the bushes on your left for 50m to the takeoff site.
PERMISSION : none needed on public beach. For top site - via Bruce Watney (by prior arrangement).
CAUTIONS : If the wind is WSW, turn back towards Wilderness regularly to check your penetration as you progress east along the ridge. The venturi at the eastern end can become strong, pulling you around into the treacherous lee-side bay at Swartvlei. When launching, beware of the sudden impact of the wind - your pullup begins in wind-shadow.Step towards your wing, or use an assistant. No smoking.		 Paradise Ridge near Wilderness

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