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Victoria > East Coast > Phillip Island

Rhyll, Phillip Island

Site photo

Type	Low coastal cliffs.
Conditions	East to NNW, North is best. 10 + Knots.
Height	16m / 52ft
Rating	PG5 / HG Advanced

Launch Navigate Map

On Phillip Island.

Drive to Phillip Island. Follow signs to Rhyll at NE of island. Park at corner of Beach Rd and Reid Street. Careful - the grass is very boggy after rain.

Landowners

Public land.

Contact

Ian Dayble (0419 145 177)

Responsible

Skyhigh

Description

The BOM Rhyll AWS ( Automatic Weather Station ) is at NE point.

Takeoff

Large grassy area available from East to North. East beat very small. North is best with 2 km beat.

Landing

Plenty of room for top landing. Bomb out: If there is beach, walk around to right 200 Meters and up near the yacht club.

Hazards / Comments

Beware of high wind gradient. Carefully gauge the wind in the high trees behind launch. Check the tides for Rhyll before going as there is no beach if the tides are more than 1.5 Meters.