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RED BULL LIGHTHOUSE TO LEIGHTON 2015

Created by L2L L2L  > 9 months ago, 26 Sep 2015
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Underoath
Underoath

QLD

2434 posts

2 Dec 2015 9:50am
Best of luck, hope everyone has a great day.


burnsy11
burnsy11

WA

122 posts

2 Dec 2015 10:35am
Looks like it's going to be postponed going off the latest forecast - crap wind & thunder clouds
ChiroTrev
ChiroTrev

WA

62 posts

2 Dec 2015 12:51pm
Only the brave survive! Get a lightning bolt in your ass and you may jump to the finish line and beat the 22 min 07 sec record with einsteins haircut! Sounds sharky...lets see what the race directors say!

Frogzie
Frogzie

25 posts

2 Dec 2015 1:19pm
Don't worry about the forecast fellas, it's only a Chinese hacker
www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-02/china-blamed-for-cyber-attack-on-bureau-of-meteorology/6993278

We'll be fine
rez
rez

rez

WA

354 posts

2 Dec 2015 1:21pm
Anyone know if a PFD type 1 is ok to use? I have the type type you inflate.
Bletti
Bletti

WA

163 posts

2 Dec 2015 1:34pm
I should be taking my 18m to use in a thunder storm right?
MikeyG
MikeyG

WA

156 posts

2 Dec 2015 6:42pm
Type 1 is not good to use. If you're knocked unconscious before you get a chance to pull the inflation, you'll end up sleeping with the fishes.
L2L
L2L

L2L

WA

195 posts

2 Dec 2015 9:22pm
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burnsy11 said..
Looks like it's going to be postponed going off the latest forecast - crap wind & thunder clouds






alty
alty

WA

62 posts

2 Dec 2015 9:38pm
Lots of weed out there off Leighton at the moment. Not so good for the foils
ChiroTrev
ChiroTrev

WA

62 posts

3 Dec 2015 12:50pm
God picking 2 kites to use will be hard..... who knows what will happen.... Gusts on a 18m will be hectic, shame we have to choose by tomorrow! Guess we're all in the same boat though so choose wisely!


richswing
richswing

WA

724 posts

3 Dec 2015 2:27pm
I reckon they should postpone it till Sunday
dusta
dusta

WA

2940 posts

3 Dec 2015 4:38pm
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ChiroTrev said..
God picking 2 kites to use will be hard..... who knows what will happen.... Gusts on a 18m will be hectic, shame we have to choose by tomorrow! Guess we're all in the same boat though so choose wisely!




whatever , you just need to pack the biggest kite you have. Go hard or GTFO trev lol
Lambroast
Lambroast

WA

177 posts

3 Dec 2015 5:16pm
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richswing said..
I reckon they should postpone it till Sunday


I Agree.... So are you in ??
richswing
richswing

WA

724 posts

3 Dec 2015 6:06pm
Yup, I'm in, I managed to get back from site early.

Sorry!

Cheers
Rich
L2L
L2L

L2L

WA

195 posts

3 Dec 2015 6:25pm
For clarity (!) the race day forecast today at 4pm Thursday is actually looking great for kite racing!

See below ...

All systems are go for a 14:30 start, Saturday 5th December.

Thanks Seabreeze and thanks BoM :-)







Weta
Weta

WA

893 posts

3 Dec 2015 8:04pm
The Slightly later start time could make for an interesting race.............stronger wind, more swell and more weed.

Good Call Tim
windywander
windywander

WA

59 posts

3 Dec 2015 8:24pm
A later start time would be interesting, but I thought 2:30 was the scheduled time and I have not heard otherwise? Or did I miss something?

JohnnoKeys
JohnnoKeys

WA

551 posts

3 Dec 2015 8:45pm
Looking like epic conditions for Saturday and the best forecast for 3 years - put on a big smile and enjoy an epic day ...
Weta
Weta

WA

893 posts

3 Dec 2015 8:47pm
2:00 pm WST has been the start time in previous years..........sorry if I have confused anyone.
L2L
L2L

L2L

WA

195 posts

3 Dec 2015 8:54pm
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windywander said..
A later start time would be interesting, but I thought 2:30 was the scheduled time and I have not heard otherwise? Or did I miss something?



14:30 (2:30pm) is the scheduled start time. Sailing Instructions specify (and general logistics) mean we wont start earlier, but have a window of approx. 60 to 90 minutes to start after 14:30hrs...

As an aside, 14:30 has been the start time since inception in 2010 ...

Stay tuned ....


Weta
Weta

WA

893 posts

3 Dec 2015 9:14pm
Doh I must of missed that last 30 minutes in all the excitement
L2L
L2L

L2L

WA

195 posts

4 Dec 2015 6:49am
Emailed to competitors this morning:




ChiroTrev
ChiroTrev

WA

62 posts

5 Dec 2015 7:51am
I hope it doesn't rain. I'd hate to get wet!!

gruezi
gruezi

WA

3464 posts

5 Dec 2015 8:36am
Should be a fun and interesting race....good luck to all and have a ball!
Gazuki
Gazuki

WA

1363 posts

5 Dec 2015 8:46am





Might have some wind


gruezi
gruezi

WA

3464 posts

5 Dec 2015 11:33am
Need a huge kite and hang on
Slack
Slack

WA

685 posts

5 Dec 2015 4:40pm


Just short of the finish line - light wind carnage




dingojack
dingojack

WA

56 posts

5 Dec 2015 4:57pm
So the best swimmer won ?
Kahuna
Kahuna

WA

63 posts

5 Dec 2015 6:20pm
Pretty unlucky with the drop in wind near the mainland race time.....still an epic day i'm sure.



Spitfire
Spitfire

WA

398 posts

5 Dec 2015 7:21pm
So did the winners do a Steven Bradbury and loop their kites into the beach past all the other downed kites?
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