Long Reef SE

A grassy area part way along the walking track on the southern face. The grassed area is at best
level and at worst slopes backwards away from the ridge. In order to launch you will need to be a
few steps down the steep 'goat track' that goes directly over the edge. There is space for only
one pilot at a time. If other pilots are present, they can hold your leading edge up which will
simplify things, although experienced pilots regularly launch here un-aided.
Because the hill rises towards the east, pilots flying eastwards tend to be lower and 'hug' the cliff
those flying west are usually higher and often pass out to sea. This is opposite to the normal right
of way rules but the pattern helps everyone to stay up.

A relatively straight ridge facing SSE with a steep to very steep slope. The ridge runs from beach
level at the western end, up to the crown of the headland and then turns slightly south east down
to sea level at the eastern end. It is covered in a mixture of tussock grass, low bush, exposed
rock and shale. Little to no trees survive on the ridge due to the salt air.

Takeoff altitude: 9m