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Spot de Le Jaï

Le Jaï

Le Jaï

France

43.42 | 5.17

Overview

Le Jaï — a sand strip between the Berre and Bolmon lagoons, in the commune of Marignane. Home spot of the Kite13 association. Classified as a Natura 2000 zone, a site with wild character and spirit of freedom. Navigation zone: 300m wide by about 20m deep. Ground: grass and sand. Flat water spot in Mistral (onshore) — dominant reference wind. Summer W thermal side-onshore. Possible in S but offshore (dangerous without safety boat). Around 30+ knots possible in Mistral: memorable sessions!

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Local association recommendations

Kite13: reference association of Le Jaï, home spot of the club. Manages the navigation zone and spot access. Friendly events CKC&Kite13. FFVL certified spot. Natura 2000 zone.

Spot functioning

Access: by road coming from Marignane, direction lagoons. Rig and sail in the area delimited by the mud channel. 117 avenue Henri Fabre, 13700 Marignane. Mistral N/NNW: onshore, reference wind — ideal flat water. Wind often powerful and gusty. W (summer thermal): side-onshore, works well. S: OFFSHORE — dangerous without safety boat. Also possible for surfkite and foil.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

Wind specificities

Mistral N/NNW: THE reference wind — onshore at Le Jaï, flat water. Often powerful and gusty. 30+ knot sessions possible. W (summer thermal): side-onshore, beautiful summer conditions. NW: works well, cross-onshore. S: OFFSHORE — dangerous without safety boat. Do not sail alone. E/SE/NE: don't work — wind blocked by surrounding terrain.

Hazards

Rocks between the beach and parking — be careful when carrying equipment. Many windsurfers on the spot — respect cohabitation. In S wind: OFFSHORE — dangerous without safety boat. Do not sail alone. Natura 2000 zone: respect fauna and flora, do not trample sensitive areas. Navigation zone delimited by the mud channel — rig and sail only within the zone.

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