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port douglas early june

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Created by iggypop > 9 months ago, 14 May 2016
iggypop
VIC, 164 posts
14 May 2016 4:14PM
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hey sea breezers
is june a good time to kite port douglas?
holiday is already booked just want to know if its worth bringing kite(s)
will I need a big kite at this time of year?
is it off season for the crocs ?
whats the go with the crocs?
theres signs everywhere warning of them but theres a kite beach?
do they just stick to the rivers and river mouths or do I need to kite with a big stick to beat them away?

kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
14 May 2016 5:55PM
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No off season for crocs. You see them more in winter, catching the sun. They arnt nesting this time of year, but they will eat you all year long.

iggypop
VIC, 164 posts
14 May 2016 6:55PM
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kemp90 said...
No off season for crocs. You see them more in winter, catching the sun. They arnt nesting this time of year, but they will eat you all year long.

Have any kiters had any encounters at 4 mile beach

BaysideJoin
QLD, 7 posts
14 May 2016 9:29PM
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Sounds like someone doesn't won't kites up there, SurfXF has a trip up there mid June , they have a money back guaranteed if you get eaten by crocs . PS not affiliated with Surf Xf

Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
16 May 2016 3:43PM
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iggypop said..


kemp90 said...
No off season for crocs. You see them more in winter, catching the sun. They arnt nesting this time of year, but they will eat you all year long.



Have any kiters had any encounters at 4 mile beach



The closest was this...

www.newsport.com.au/error-404/

Do you think of sharks when you go surfing?

BLOODY OATH!

But we still do it and the chances are still very >>>>><<<<< small.

Relax and enjoy life

ps. use common sense - don't kite alone, at dusk or dawn and only on low tide. Take a hunting knife strapped around your leg if you have to. That's about all you can do.

iggypop
VIC, 164 posts
16 May 2016 6:08PM
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ive been up there once before
I brought kite gear with me
when I checked into hotel with gear the hotel manager spoke to me like I would have to have rocks in my head to even think about it
but ive noticed there is a kite school
and people saying its world class kiting
there really wasn't enough wind last time and no one around with kite gear
i kite in an area at home that is sharky but ive heard crocs are next level and we are on the menu

les123
QLD, 8 posts
17 May 2016 5:13PM
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I grew up in port douglas and learnt to kite with bretto from windswell up there, awesome kiting

Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
18 May 2016 9:55AM
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les123 said..
I grew up in port douglas and learnt to kite with bretto from windswell up there, awesome kiting


windswell.com.au

Just call em. They'll ease your worries.

iggypop
VIC, 164 posts
28 May 2016 8:15AM
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Looks like theres nice wind
Can i kite in boardies and buy a stinger suit
Will i need stinger suit this time of year ?

Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
31 May 2016 10:15AM
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iggypop said..
Looks like theres nice wind
Can i kite in boardies and buy a stinger suit
Will i need stinger suit this time of year ?




Nah. Stingers are from Nov to May. You should be ok now. But please use common sense and heed the warnings. Go to WindSwell BEFORE you head out into the water and ask for local advice and knowledge. A stupid tourist was just taken by a croc and has not been found - not far north from P.Douglas. Don't be a hero!

Other than that, you will love 4-mile beach. It's a great kite surf spot and land buggy spot in low tide.

WindSwell
QLD, 46 posts
1 Jun 2016 8:06PM
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Ahoy there if you want to know the inside scoop dont believe the hype here online contact me happy to offer local advise based on more than 20 years or more of wind and weather knowledge :) 0427498042 and the crocs and stingers keep the crowds down

Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
8 Jun 2016 9:51AM
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jimmy still working for you up there this season bretto?



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