CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA
ON THE WATER
There is a reason that the Red Bull King of The Air is held here. The south-easterly Cape Doctor winds are consistent and often very, very powerful, which is also why all the Woo records are set here, too. The Cape Town / Cape Peninsula summer season runs from as early as October through until April with more than 30 kite spots serving up everything from flat water freestyle conditions to true ‘waves of consequence’.
The majority of kiting takes place in Table View, a suburb to the north of the city, where the wind blows from the left with several spots lined up along one road. This is a popular location for kiting accommodation due to its proximity to the best riding and the KOTA event site. Rosie’s and Tabu House are both located here within a 7 iron’s distance from the water - just walk to the beach with your gear if you choose.
Sunset Beach is the first spot you’ll reach if you’re heading north from Cape Town city. The south-easter wind comes in here sometimes an hour or more before it reaches the rest of the spots along Table View (also known as Blouberg)
