Solo Student Training200m altitude
Paragliding
Hermanus
Overberg, Western Cape
The Hermanus ridge is a 200-metre coastal escarpment that generates excellent ridge lift in southeaster conditions. A clean SE sea breeze funnels along the cliff face, providing steady lift for student training. The site is forgiving by mountain standards and offers a longer soaring window than many Cape Town sites.
Site highlights
- 200m coastal ridge — consistent SE lift
- Reliable soaring window in SE conditions
- Student-appropriate on the right day
- Views over Walker Bay and the Overberg coast
Flying conditions
Wind directions
SE, SSE
Best seasons
Summer, Autumn
Best time of day
Late morning to early afternoon
Flying style
ridge soaring, coastal soaring
Quick facts
- Altitude
- 200m
- Training type
- Solo Student Training
- From Cape Town
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Coordinates
- -34.4169°S, 19.2345°E
Want to train at this site?
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