Blimsanden

Blimsanden is one of three sand beaches on Vigra island near Ålesund on Norway's west coast, close to Ålesund Airport. It is sandy, shallow and essentially wave-free, and forms part of a small cluster of Vigra/Giske beaches (with Roaldsanden and Blindheimsvika) that between them cover most wind directions.

beginnerfreerideflat water

Wind

season notes	No spot-specific data confirmed. The neighboring Vigra beach Roaldsanden works best in frontal NNE/NE/ENE wind, and the island cluster is set up so different beaches catch different directions.

Water

type	flat
wetsuit	roughly a 5/3mm wetsuit April-October per the neighboring Vigra spot, thicker in winter
tides	shallow, essentially wave-free water
standing depth	shallow

Levels

beginner	yes
intermediate	yes
advanced	no
notes	Shallow, flat, wave-free water makes this the most forgiving of the Vigra beaches - good for beginners and freeriders; not a wave spot.

Launch & crowd

description	Sand beach access a short drive/walk from parking on Vigra island, a few minutes from Roaldsanden.
busy months	Jun Jul Aug
vibe	small local Sunnmøre kite scene; Kiterightno Kiteskole runs lessons in the area

Hazards

proximity to Ålesund Airport - respect any marked no-kite zones
rocks reported at the neighboring Vigra beach, worth checking locally

Rules

as at neighboring Roaldsanden, avoid kiting close to the runway/airport zone

Tips

pick between Blimsanden, Roaldsanden and Blindheimsvika depending on the day's wind direction - the three beaches between them cover most directions

Travel basics

airport	AES Ålesund Airport, Vigra - the spots are minutes from the terminal
getting there	on Vigra island, connected to Ålesund by road 658 and undersea tunnels
accommodation	Ålesund city (short drive) has the main hotel selection
cost level	mid
no wind	Ålesund's Art Nouveau old town and the Sunnmøre fjords are a short drive away

Nearby: Roaldsanden, Blindheimsvika

Sources: se.kiteforum.com · no.wikipedia.org