Switzerland · Vaud
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The Baie d'Allaman is a southwest and west wind spot (which is rare on this side of Lake Geneva). It's a very small spot that requires a good level (especially for the launch/landing part). Apart from its slightly tricky launch, the bay is reassuring as you'll ride in onshore wind. So in case of trouble, you'll drift back to the beach. This is not a beginner spot and if you're hesitant, go to Préverenges or St-Sulpice instead.
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are January, April and May, at 19 rideable days and 13 °C. The low point is October, at 11.7 days.
16-22 knots · 70% 22-30 knots · 28% 30-40 knots · 2%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 70% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 71 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7 | 167 h | 6 °C | 25 mm |
| February | 13.3 | 110 h | 9 °C | 20 mm |
| March | 13.3 | 132 h | 12 °C | 24 mm |
| April | 18.3 | 194 h | 14 °C | 45 mm |
| May | 17.0 | 185 h | 20 °C | 57 mm |
| June | 16.3 | 148 h | 24 °C | 44 mm |
| July | 15.7 | 149 h | 27 °C | 47 mm |
| August | 12.7 | 122 h | 27 °C | 22 mm |
| September | 15.7 | 151 h | 21 °C | 71 mm |
| October | 11.7 | 106 h | 17 °C | 58 mm |
| November | 17.0 | 136 h | 10 °C | 52 mm |
| December | 14.7 | 109 h | 6 °C | 33 mm |
The local association for the Allaman spot is: Wind Rider Association. As with all spots, park properly, ask local riders for information and respect the local residents.
This is a spot that can hold about ten riders max. So gear up first, then inflate your kite, unwind/connect your lines without leaving your gear lying around too long. Then to launch, get in the water with the help of an assistant. Be careful, if you're overpowered, you have no margin.... Once again, launching is reserved for experts, there are more accessible spots in the area.
Open all year round
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On the water, the spot is large, it's a big bay that feels very safe and if the wind drops you'll drift to shore.
Pour revenir à terre, il vous faudra un assistant pour poser l'aile. Si vous êtes seul, largez dans l'eau, roulez les lignes dans l'eau. C'est plus safe :-)
Parking just before the spot. You must park in the designated spaces, otherwise the local residents will get angry and the spot will be -> Banned!!
The spot works in Southwest and West winds. Due to its location, when the wind picks up it's one of the first spots that works.
Launching close to houses and trees is not ideal. Position yourself at the water's edge, or even in the water to launch. If there are a few people around, wait your turn. On the water, always look upwind at what's coming (gusts, clouds...), if it turns all black, the wind is going to pick up. It's up to you to judge if it's time to head back. If you've been caught off guard by a big squall, don't try to come back in, wait offshore with the kite close to the water until the wind drops. Because returning to the beach completely overpowered would be very dangerous for you and for any spectators. If the wind turns Northwest, it probably means it's going to shift to Joran. The Joran is a strong to stormy wind to be avoided because you'll have no chance of getting back to shore.
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