Loading ...It is possible to sail at Hickling in any wind direction.
However as the launching area faces due south then any northerly winds (from NW round to NE) are effectively OFFSHORE. For any relatively inexperienced sailor they should be avoided.
All other wind directions are fine particularly from the SW-W. Westerly winds are particularly good for beginners, keeping them well clear of the channel, the sailing club and boat yard.
During the summer it is quite common for sea breezes to develop from the SE-E providing good sailing conditions.
It is worth noting that wind strengths generally increase the further down the Broad that you go. There is a point (Jarvis Point) on the left as you look down the broad and beyond it the wind is generally stronger. This should be considered when choosing a sail size !!
There are no real hazards on the Broad apart from the large wooden posts which mark the deeper channel for holiday cruisers ( they appear to have a magnetic effect on windsurfers !!).
