Ohio is a state that is not surrounded by sea. But despite that, you can always enjoy water sports on great lakes, such as Alum Creek Lake, located inside Alum Creek State Park near Lewis Center. It is an easy to find beach, containing everything a kitesurfer needs.
This public beach, is generally rated as good and is mostly suitable for beginners. Novice kitesurfers are not the only ones who can have fun here, as the spot is great for freestyle and freeride. So, if you are a more experienced kitesurfer, you can always either improve your skills or enjoy a nice session full of tricks. The water is murky with no currents and you will find sand with rocks on the bottom.
The wind at the spot is mostly thermal with a medium force and a main direction from the southwest. When it is blowing from the northeast though, being the best direction, it provides relative side on-shore winds, which make the spot perfect for kitesurfing. The best time to visit this awesome lake is spring and fall. In summer, there is a lot of thermal wind transforming the place into a pretty bad spot for kitesurfing.
At the scene, there are only a few surfers all week long, but be cautious of other water crafts. The thermals, the wind direction and the rare presence of other kitesurfers make it a pretty good kitesurfing spot, worth of trying.
Findhorn is a rounded bay, suitable for many water-sports activities, including kite-surfing. Because of the naturally closed sea, the water is mostly calm with few swallow waves, so it is very friendly with beginners.
For those who get easily bored and need a change, Folly Beach is the most appropriate place to visit. It is a city, situated in Folly island, in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. Folly Beach is known as one of the most popular spots along the East Coast.
Leucate is a commune, situated in the department of Aude in the region Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It is located at 130 km/80 mi in the south east of Montpellier, however still a thrilling destination of the Mediterannean Sea for kitesurfing enthusiasts.
The beautiful island of Lefkada is located on the west coast of Greece, in the Ionian sea and is part of the Eptanisa island complex. Rich in history from the ancient times and widely known as the "Caribbean of Greece", Lefkada boasts breathtaking beaches with exotic blue waters, cosmopolitan seaside towns and mountainous villages, lush nature and waterfalls and is known as a top destination for a wide variety of water sports and activities.
Sunset Beach is located in north Orange County and is undoubtedly one of the most favorable kite-surfing spots in California. The spot offers peaceful and luxurious surroundings all year long, while the better season for going kite-surfing is from April to October.
Barbados is a small wonderful island lying east of the Caribbean Sea. It is also standing on the western side of the Atlantic Ocean and eastern side of the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Barbados is one of the leading tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Its capital city is Bridgetown.
Zanesfield is the smallest incorporating village in Logan County, Ohio, USA. It is located about 40 minutes west from Delaware.
Peebles is a village that belongs in Adams County, Ohio, USA. It is situated in the southern Ohio and the nearest big city is Cincinnati, about an hour west.
Grafton is a village situated along the East Branch of Black River, in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. The village is known due to the existence of a variety of prisons in and around it.
Dayton City is located in the Southeastern part of Washington State. It lies in a valley, at 1600 ft/487 m above sea level and is situated in-between two rivers, Patit Creek and Touchet River.
Cleveland is the most populous city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, United States of America. It is located in the northeastern Ohio right on the southern shore of Lake Erie, only 60 mi/97 km west of the Pennsylvania border.
Lewis Center is situated in northwestern Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio, USA. It is an unincorporated community standing between Columbus and Delaware.
Marseilles is a city situated in LaSalle County, Illinois, USA. The city lies at the head of rapids along the Illinois River, which are historically known as the Rapids of Maninumba or The Grand Rapids.
Mansfield is a city in the heart of Ohio, USA. It is the county seat of Richland County and lies between Cleveland and Columbus. Nicknamed as The Fun Center of Ohio, Mansfield is the place to visit.
