Elevation: Launch 80 asl    LZ 0' asl
Direction of Launch: NNW
Site Suitable for: PG & HG
Location: 25 kms from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.. Take Transcanada Highway East of Charlottetown towards Wood Islands Ferry. 2 kilometres after the Gas Station in Eldon turn right onto Point Prim Road. After 5tkms take a right onto a Dirt Road signposted, “Shipwreck Shore Road”
Regulating Body: HPAAC
Primary Local Contacts
PG: Todd Andrews Tel: 902-393-0181
PG: Michael Fuller  Tel. 902-393-1800
Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 3
Summer 4
Fall 3
Winter: 1
Type of Site:The site consists of approximately 7 kilometres of cliff and treed banks facing the Northumberland Straight and a large bay. Cliff height averages from 40-90'.
Type of Flying:
Ridge: Yes
Thermal: unlikely - some Coastal
XC Potential:Good (out and Back)
Description of Launch:
PG –Launch and Set-up area descendes slightly to cliff. Approx 60 ft wide by 200 ft long. Low spruce trees either side of grassed launch area. ** Note ** Please keep off new grassed area next to Log Home recently built to the left of launch. Park in between two properties near the trees. Launch is 80 ‘ ASL and is in the middle of a long shore bank. Launch Site extremely accessible. Adjacent land owners are both happy for HG and PG visitors. If owners are in vicinity it would be prudent to make them aware of your flying activities.
HG – As above, except set-up area recommended to right of launch behind treed area. Launch is a gradual slope that has been flattened and groomed to allow for running / foot launch take-off. For stronger conditions a wire-launch may be necessary.
Description of LZ:
Beach. Caution – Dependant on Tides. Recommend that launching and flying take place when tides are below 1 metre (1.0 > ). For tide times in this area please visit: http://www.marees.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showFrameset&zone=4&language=english&region=4&stnnum=1690
There is a bath to the right hand side of launch that leads to wooden steps decending to the beach. HG’s will need to pack-up the glider on the beach to return to the Launch area as the ascent is quite narrow.
Top Landing. PG & HG Landing area to right of launch past the two cottages where there is open land up to the trees. Beware of potential rotor from cliff, suggest HG’s land further back from cliff face.
Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:
No vehicle access to beach.
HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
HPAC Rating: Novice
Site Regulation: Informal HPAC Insurance, Local Club Waiver
Other Information:
Ensure that the tides are below 1 metre before launching at this site as beach landings may be required.