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Isle of wight Pearl paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Isle of wight Pearl.
Altitude10 m
Launch directionsSW, W
Coordinates50.6358, -1.4154
AreaIsle of Wight
Managing club: Isle of Wight Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: membership
Site briefing
Planning information for Isle of wight Pearl
Take-off
This is a narrow field just to the East of the Isle of Wight Pearl. Do not enter the IW Pearl property. Park on the grass verge by the road. There is a footpath that runs along the hedge to the cliff edge. At the end turn left, and you're in the field. Take off is best at the far end of the field. Do NOT turn if you get below cliff height!!!.
Landing
Top land or land on beach. Check state of tide. There may be Buffalo in the field behind take off - but we are assured that they are friendly !!!
Access and parking
Along the Military road find the Isle of Wight pearl which is approximately half was between Freshwater and Blackgang. Do not enter the IW Pearl property. Park on the grass verge by the road. There is a footpath that runs along the hedge to the cliff edge. At the end turn left, and you're in the field.
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