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Duck Island Downwind

A 9 km downwind from Duck Island to Kuendu Beach on New Caledonia with a south easterly wind. New Caledonia is a sui generis collectivity of overseas France in the southwest Pacific Ocean, south of Vanuatu, about 1,210 km east of Australia, and 17,000 km from Metropolitan France. The archipelago, part of the Melanesia subregion, includes the main island of Grande Terre, the Loyalty Islands, the Chesterfield Islands, the Belep archipelago, the Isle of Pines, and a few remote islets. Also accounts for around 10% of the world's nickel reserve, according to the Australian Trade and Investment Commission.


  • Ile aux Canards, Anse Vata, Secteur Sud, Noumea, South Province, New Caledonia, 98800, France

    Distance in KM
    9
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hr
  • Wind Direction
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    about 4 years ago
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  • Start of this downwind is from Duck Island (île aux Canards), please note that to get here you will need to start from the main island at Plage de l'Anse Vata


    Duck Island




     
    This is a YouTube video from Joseva Balavu showing the downwind being done on a OC-1 from start most of the downwind except the finish turning right into Kuendu Bay, the map on the downwind shows location.





    On entering the bay the Finish is at Kuendu Beach on the main island of New Caledonia.








    Have fun and please stay safe!
    Some Basic Safety Guidelines

    - It is very difficult to spot someone in the water especially in strong wind conditions, so please make sure you can be seen - use bright colour clothing. Wear a brightly coloured PFD Wear a brightly coloured rash vest ( luminous green or orange is best)

    - Use a buddy system - doing a downwind with someone else is always safer than on your own.

    - Have a VHF Radio, mobile/cell phone in a waterproof bag ( test that you can use this in all conditions)

    - Know who to call for help and be sure that your family know who to call. Be sure that someone knows where you are and when you should return. And that they will call for help if this time is exceeded.

    - Other useful tips - Use a leash from the craft to your body. Have a signal flare (hand held are best) or pencil flares. Carry a reflector / mirror. Have a whistle that works when wet. Have your name and landline number on your craft. Leave a card with your name and phone number (mobile/cell and landline) on your vehicle dashboard.



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