Rybachiy

Rybachiy is located on Russia's Kola Peninsula in the Barents Sea, featuring a small enclosed bay with a rocky, debris-strewn bottom. The bay faces west toward open water, with visible sediment plumes and shallow underwater features indicating complex bathymetry and tidal dynamics. The spot sits within an Arctic environment where extreme cold water temperatures and limited wind consistency present significant challenges. Best conditions occur with northerly winds providing side-shore flow parallel to the coastline. The shallow, rocky nature of the bay creates obstacles and requires careful navigation. This is an advanced-only location due to technical hazards, extreme water temperatures, low wind reliability (40.7%), and the need for specialized Arctic water knowledge. Kiters should expect variable conditions influenced by tidal currents and sediment movement. The modest wave height (1.42m average) limits progression potential. Only experienced kiters with cold-water expertise and local knowledge should attempt this spot.