Downwind

The Island is well aligned with their summer winds. For an island with a small population (270K?) NC is home to a surprising number of world class and champion SUP paddlers. The favorable downwind conditions have to help. Also the lagoon at Nouméa reportedly gets waves for downwinding that can be similar to the Columbia Gorge.

• Kuenda Beach
  • Duck Island (île aux Canards) - Kuenda Beach 9 km video
  • Artillery Run (Artillery Point - Kuenda Beach)
  • Le Meridien Resort - Kuenda 9.5 km
• Le Meridien Resort - Naia 25 km
• Néa - Ongué 30 km
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Clubs/Groups

• Surfski & Kayak Polo Facebook (no recent posts but maybe you can find some information in old posts)
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Resources

• Men's Journal Article on New Caledonia SUP and Downwinding