The same applies, but even more so to beach launching. Top landing is very scrubby, if your high wind deflations aren't so hot think about landing on the beach. Back to Top Shelley Beach One of the best known coastal sites in WA, a large coastal site suitable for beginners with fantastic scenery, good access and a developed take off area with wooden hang glider ramps. Right up hill after the Torbay Hotel, then left onto a good gravel road at the top of the hill. Be aware of other pilots attempting to top land when setting up.
Rotor behind take off and at often at SW end of main ridge.
There is a steep valley between the take off hill and the main ridge. In a more Easterly wind the take off hill will generate very little lift and it may be necessary to glide straight across to the main ridge. This can make top landing impossiblke if the wind is light as the valley cannot be crossed back with sufficient hieght. There is a substantial wind gradient at take off so the wind may be stronger than it feels on the ramp. Shelley Beach, Albany, view from launch.