Jerbourg (Seaplane Bungalow)

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135 degrees to 160 degrees.

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Before you goPlease read the club rules on the Guernsey Paragliding Club (GPC) website. All class 'A' airspace. Flying with prior permission of the airport only. Flyers need to be members of the GPC and Guernsey resident, or (if visiting) accompanied by a GPC member and be prior registered with airport via the GPC (prior registration takes approx 2 weeks). Max altitude allowed is 60 metres above take off due t

Today at the launch8 Sept

Working window

WindWNW 17mphTailwind

Gust1.5×Moderate

Climb0-1m/sLight

Cloud base2,600ftWorkable

Context only, never a go-call

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Getting there

Take the road to Jerbourg Point in St Martin's parish and park at car park there.

Parking

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Weather

Direction of wind is critical. If wind even slightly off to East it can appear strong enough but lift will be greatly reduced and could lead to going down (no sensible bottom landing is available).

Who do I ask

The local club

This site is looked after by its local BHPA club, who hold the full guide, photos and contacts.

Crew chatLive3 messages

Jonny P.

Quiet up here, just me and one other, smooth and steady. Come join.

Dave K.

Sea breeze filled in early and it got rowdy, packed up by 1.

Tom R.

Proper thermic today, climbs to 4 up off the spine. Couple of us still up.

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