Doljanka, Russia is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NNE, NE, SSW and SW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Doljanka, Russia !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Doljanka, Russia is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NNE, NE, SSW and SW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Doljanka, Russia !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
First you should get to Rostov-on-Don or Krasnodar (nearest transport hubs with international airports and railway stations). Then get taxi directly to the spot (approx 220km and 260km) - it will cost about $150 (3000-5000 RUR). If you are looking for cheaper option catch a bus. Your route will be from the airport first to Eisk, then to Dolzhanka and from there you will anyhow need a taxi to get to the spot (9km from Dolzhanskaya village to the spit). Also you can rent a car in Rostov or Krasnodar (approx. from $40 per day).
First you should get to Rostov-on-Don or Krasnodar (nearest transport hubs with international airports and railway stations). Then get taxi directly to the spot (approx 220km and 260km) - it will cost about $150 (3000-5000 RUR). If you are looking for cheaper option catch a bus. Your route will be from the airport first to Eisk, then to Dolzhanka and from there you will anyhow need a taxi to get to the spot (9km from Dolzhanskaya village to the spit). Also you can rent a car in Rostov or Krasnodar (approx. from $40 per day).
Water temperature depends on wind direction. With North winds (esp in spring/autumn) it can become few degrees lower. So even in summer bring your short 2mm wetsuit for more comfort. In May and September you will need both 3mm and 5mm. Summer months can be very hot.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NNE, NE, SSW and SW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Doljanka, Russia.
Best winds during summer. Best directions are NE and SW. Worst directions are E or W - when wind blows along the coast, it becomes little bit gusty and choppy. Beware of wind shadows in front of hotels when riding offshore winds. It can vary from calm to storm during few days - so take all kite sizes and don't forget to check the forecast.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Doljanka, Russia are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water temperature depends on wind direction. With North winds (esp in spring/autumn) it can become few degrees lower. So even in summer bring your short 2mm wetsuit for more comfort. In May and September you will need both 3mm and 5mm. Summer months can be very hot.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NNE, NE, SSW and SW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Doljanka, Russia.
Best winds during summer. Best directions are NE and SW. Worst directions are E or W - when wind blows along the coast, it becomes little bit gusty and choppy. Beware of wind shadows in front of hotels when riding offshore winds. It can vary from calm to storm during few days - so take all kite sizes and don't forget to check the forecast.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Doljanka, Russia are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Doljanka, Russia is a
Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
On summer months, holidays or special events beach can be crowded.
Most of the time you'll find both perfect flat on one side of the spit and choppy or medium sized wind waves on another. So you have offshore and onshore conditions. Always inform rescue boats when riding in offshore winds. Dolzhanka is a deep water spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Doljanka, Russia is a
Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
On summer months, holidays or special events beach can be crowded.
Most of the time you'll find both perfect flat on one side of the spit and choppy or medium sized wind waves on another. So you have offshore and onshore conditions. Always inform rescue boats when riding in offshore winds. Dolzhanka is a deep water spot.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Fisher Nets
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Fisher Nets
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
This place is a traditional week-end location for locals - so book rooms in advance during summer months. Also you can live directly on the beach if you bring a tent. Always inform rescue boats when riding in offshore winds. But they are on duty only on busy summer days or holidays. Or you can ask for rescue in any kiteschool.
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