Sterkfontein Dam (affectionately known as Sterkies) situated near Harrismith (Free State Province) is held in high regard by sailors for it's frequent wind which is thermally driven thanks to it's location at the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment.
There was much excitement a couple of weeks ago when the WindGuru lit up for Sterkies for the weekend of 30-31 August. There was a sudden floury of planning from kiters in Gauteng and KZN ahead of the big weekend, and diaries were cleared.
There was a very good turnout on the weekend, with plenty of kiting during the day and socialising by night.
The wind started slowly on Saturday, and gradually strengthened up until 11am when it suddenly kicked in at 30+ with gusts in the upper 40's.
Rob Chrystal immediately unleashed some huge jumps that made everyone's jaw drop and Luke was also strong in this department.
There was much excitement a couple of weeks ago when the WindGuru lit up for Sterkies for the weekend of 30-31 August. There was a sudden floury of planning from kiters in Gauteng and KZN ahead of the big weekend, and diaries were cleared.
There was a very good turnout on the weekend, with plenty of kiting during the day and socialising by night.
The wind started slowly on Saturday, and gradually strengthened up until 11am when it suddenly kicked in at 30+ with gusts in the upper 40's.
Rob Chrystal immediately unleashed some huge jumps that made everyone's jaw drop and Luke was also strong in this department.
