Mark of Loxley Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi, Am off to a mates wedding in Penang next March. Was wondering if there is anywhere worth kiting in the region. Will be away for 10 days or so, so happy to take short flights to other places. Thanks in advance for the advice ! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofski Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 hmmmmmmm.........got back from the east coast of Malaysia and the islands this year and it was not kiteable - no wind and no locations [at least without boat backup]. But Penang is West coast isnt it ? Do a google search and let us know what you find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_f Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 hey, I've not heard of any kiting off Penang, but they do have a kite school at Balok Beach in Kuantan (not a million miles away). I haven't kited there myself, but I've heard it's good during the North East Monsoon - March will be the very end of that, so there might not be a lot of wind. I know there is very rarely wind through the summer months. Penang is close to Thailand, and it's very easy fly or take the train North. There are spots to check out at Hua Hin and Koh Samui. I had a great time in Hua Hin in February, although the wind wasn't hugely reliable. Check out: http://www.gelorakites.bravehost.com http://www.kitethailand.com/thailand-kite-surfing.html hope that helps, and if not just enjoy the food in Penang! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pike Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 there were some great opics of kiting in malaysia on kiteforum just yesterday- check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitegirl Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hey up, If you nip over onto Kiteboarder and post on the Cleethorpes thread ( http://www.kiteboarder.co.uk/kitesurfing/viewtopic.php?t=26 ) there's a guy who's been out there for a while this year. Goes by the name of Pieman if I remember rightly... Am sure he'll be more than helpful, he's already helped a few people with their queries. Go big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars1599968613 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi Mark, Penang is in the west coast of Malaysia and plenty of beaches around there check out this link http://www.caingram.info/Malaysia/penang_index.htm and if you want to go to the east coast of Malaysia I recommend Cherating in Kuantan as a good place to go, plenty of decent quality guest houses around to stay and the beach is superb. Pantai Balok in Kuantan is also a good beach. Regarding gelorakites website link NEVER NEVER NEVER used this guy, his name is Kong and he is a fraudster. To get to east coast of Malaysia from Penang you can take a coach to Kuantan and from Kuantan take a local bus to Cherating, to take a flight you need to fly to Kuala Lumpur and from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan. Or you can book a taxi direct to Cherating but negotiate with the driver for price and make sure he is not taking any other passengers if you have booked the whole taxi. I don't really know the wind condition at that time but recommend you take with you a BIG kite (17 +mtr) and one small 13mtr, if you got flexi Blade 10mtr take it with you. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_of_the_sky Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 i went to penang on the way to oz, amazing little island but doubtful for kiting opertunities and watch out for jelly fish my sister got stung by one while in the sea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_f Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Regarding gelorakites website link NEVER NEVER NEVER used this guy, his name is Kong and he is a fraudster. What's he done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars1599968613 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 One example:- http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2339988&highlight=kuantan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_f Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 sounds bad! Sorry about posting the link, it's just what I was given before I went to Malaysia last time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars1599968613 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 sounds bad! Sorry about posting the link, it's just what I was given before I went to Malaysia last time... No worries we all here to help each others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of Loxley Posted July 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Thanks for all the info folks, much appreciated, especially the heads up on Kong. Looks like there are some potential areas for me to try though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise ravot Posted August 5, 2025 Report Share Posted August 5, 2025 Hi Mark, Thanks for your message! Penang and the surrounding region offer some good spots for kitesurfing. While Penang itself isn’t famous for kiteboarding, you might want to consider a short trip to Cherating on the east coast of Malaysia, which is well-known for reliable winds and great conditions, especially from November to March. Alternatively, Langkawi, not far from Penang, can also offer some decent kite spots. If you’re open to a short flight, places like Phuket or Hua Hin in Thailand are popular kiteboarding destinations with good facilities. If you’re organizing your trip logistics or accommodations by area, this postal code lookup site can be very helpful for pinpointing locations and planning your travels smoothly. I hope this helps and that you have an amazing time at the wedding and on the water! Best regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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