Serpentine - Paragliding Launch Site (SAHPA registered site)
Serpentine overlooks the Wilderness National Park and the Serpentine River in Wilderness South Africa. This site is only for Basic pilots with a sign off needed as landing is quite a small area. The take off area is grassy but a narrow launch area.
Rules:
- Skywings members only
- This site falls under the Garden Route Management System.
- Pilot must have helmet sticker visible
Max ATO: 305m
Access through coded gate (GPS: 33°58’57.50″S 22°36’55.82″E);
contact the club and don’t climb over the fence.
Landing at Ebb and Flow (GPS: 33°59’21.42″S 22°36’33.57″E) is allowed but the main landing is the Island lake (GPS: 33°59’23.30″S 22°38’4.30″E) and the piece of land next the road opposite the Polo fields (GPS: 33°59’12.77″S 22°37’49.62″E).
Don’t land in Polo fields or any of surrounding fields due to the horses.
Dangers:
- Landing to the West, power lines and livestock.
- Read Signboard
Grading:
Altitude: 165m ASL
Site Grading: Basic with 10 sign-off
Wind direction: SE/S/SW
Season: Spring, Summer
Contact: Deon 072 1990622
GPS: 33°58’57.50″S 22°36’55.82″E