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Trichardtsfontein Dam

Trichardtsfontein Dam

South Africa

-26.51 | 29.25

Overview

Trichardtsfontein Dam is a body of water situated at about 1634m altitude on the Mpumalanga Highveld, in the Secunda area. This dam offers a local spot for kiters from the Secunda industrial area and southern Mpumalanga. The open Highveld plains ensure good exposure to summer thermal winds.

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Freshwater dam that works with summer thermal winds. Sessions possible in the afternoon when thermals develop. Summer spot (October to March).

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

On the water

Freshwater and flat. Variable depth. Water temperature in summer 20-24°C. Muddy bottom.

Parking

Access via secondary roads from Secunda. Parking on natural ground at the dam's edge.

Wind specificities

Summer thermal winds from the north-west to north-east sector, developing in the afternoon. Typical strength of 15-22 knots. The flat and open Highveld terrain provides relatively steady wind. Thermals sometimes gusty, especially late afternoon with approaching storms.

Hazards

Thunderstorms with lightning in summer — leave the water immediately when a storm approaches. No rescue service — don't sail alone. Thermal winds sometimes gusty. Submerged obstacles possible at low water levels.

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