About This Spot
Barassie, Scotland (UK) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Scotland (UK).
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW winds, peaking from March to November, Barassie, Scotland (UK) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Bring all your kites in all sizes. So if your here for the day pump up your whole quiver on arrival and be ready for anything and everything. Best direction is Southwesterly, which is the prevailing wind.
When to Go
In Scotland you can expect to get relatively mild air temps even in mid winter, however no two days are ever the same and a 15 degree variation is possible at any time of the year. Water temp is between 12-17°C a full length steamer is probably required year round.
What to Expect
Warmed by the Gulf stream/North Atlantic drift, however water quality is poor after a lot of rain due to local industry and agriculture. No ground swell as is protected by the Isle of Arran and Argyle peninsula. Very shallow water waist deep for several 100m, ideal for beginners with the occasional ramp for boosting big. Can have butter flat water in SW wind.
Wind & Conditions
SW
Best wind direction
Bring all your kites in all sizes. So if your here for the day pump up your whole quiver on arrival and be ready for anything and everything. Best direction is Southwesterly, which is the prevailing wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Warmed by the Gulf stream/North Atlantic drift, however water quality is poor after a lot of rain due to local industry and agriculture. No ground swell as is protected by the Isle of Arran and Argyle peninsula. Very shallow water waist deep for several 100m, ideal for beginners with the occasional ramp for boosting big. Can have butter flat water in SW wind.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Follow the signs for Prestwick Airport down the M77/A77 and take the Troon turn off before you hit the airport. If you pass the end of the runway then you've missed the turn off. The car park is just beside the 1st tee of Royal Troon Golf Club.
Location
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