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Glynn Merrit said..

bearhoover said..
In a few days a lot of us can say were going next month

I will be covering the late shift arriving last week in Feb, looking forward to meeting anyone still around. Big fan of beer and steak.
Have never been on the boat before (have to cross the river to Melbourne) so will be an adventure from the start. Love road trips... cant wait!

Is Beachport caravan park the windsurfing Mecca of a night or are a lot of people camping lakeside... with the snakes....

The place to camp is www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Ocean-Tourist-Park/242322019232437

Cheers for that, looks like a top spot. The pic of the fire going outside is a winner for me

The real top spot is the boudoir... Isn't that right Jaime, or should I say Sammy!!!

A few people have asked me do they need wet suits?

This year I was there in Feb I wore most days on the lake just a spring suit, with a wet suit long sleeve shirt at times, then other times just board shorts & a rashie.
This part of the country can be cold the nights were cold at times it got down to 8c the days were cool if it was cloudy we also got a few showers which made it cold.
On the sunny days it was hot so be prepared if coming for the 1st time bring some warm wear.
Having said all that I am from Qld so am use to being warm I would say Beach Port is almost like our winter up here.
You will more likely get some SW winds they made it cool so sitting out at night having a beer is cold.
Hope this helps looking forward to seeing everyone again it was so good meeting you all this year.
Happy new year see you soon.

Blooddy 'ell Glynn! You done it now! The place will be chockas with other windsurfing tourists and I won't be able to get a snake free patch of grass for my tent!

Wetsuits: On the windy days you will probably want a full 2mm steamer, especially you banana benders! The wind chill factor will get you. Better to be warm than cold!

Daffy and Glynn are right here. Us NSW sailors had 3/2 short arm steamers/springies for the cool windy days and wetty tops and boardies for medium days and rashies/boardies for the "summer at home" cruisy days. Nothing like the Pit but the wind is cool. Water was warm as and bloody hot at times before the SE kicked in.
At night round the BBQ we were rugged up, up high at the cabins it was exposed. Bring some warm clothing if your north of the border. Hope to see everyone in Feb!!

Just locked in my cabin for 3 weeks today. Kristen at Southern Ocean Tourist Park said there have been lots of bookings in the last week for cabins in Feb, so if you haven't booked yet, don't leave your run too late.

Looks like I might be camping on the spit with the snakes and WNormanClarke!

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sailquik said..
Looks like I might be camping on the spit with the snakes and WNormanClarke!

when r u there Daffy?

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sick_em_rex said..

sailquik said..
Looks like I might be camping on the spit with the snakes and WNormanClarke!

when r u there Daffy?

No fixed dates. Just goin' when it looks windy. Thats why I can't really book ahead,

Ahhh, The advantages of retirement!

edit: BTW, the next 3 days look pretty good on the forecast. Sunday, Monday and possibly Tuesday Anyone going?

I will be on it tmro but on arvo shift Monday on...
The warnambool boys are staying at my van Monday and Tuesday and there is the usual crew from Adelaide that camp out the spit the first week of January.
sailed on a 4-7 wave gear on Friday.

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jimbob SA said..
I will be on it tmro but on arvo shift Monday on...
The warnambool boys are staying at my van Monday and Tuesday and there is the usual crew from Adelaide that camp out the spit the first week of January.
sailed on a 4-7 wave gear on Friday.

Thanks Jimbo. Whats the water level like. The auto station seems to be down. :( Is it still up on the spit?

Spare bed in our cabin (me and Larko) in the second week of Feb if you're desperate Andrew.

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sick_em_rex said..
Spare bed in our cabin (me and Larko) in the second week of Feb if you're desperate Andrew.

Thanks Mate! I recon I am sure to be there then.

Oh ****, poor Daffy!!!!

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ka43 said..
Oh ****, poor Daffy!!!!

Yep, very poor! The hours are great but the pay sucks!

Oh well, should be a nice sail at LG this arvo.....

I think it was more "poor Daffy, he doesn't know how bad I snore"

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sick_em_rex said..
I think it was more "poor Daffy, he doesn't know how bad I snore"

Pics of water level...?

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mathew said..
Pics of water level...?

pretty low!!

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sick_em_rex said..

pretty low!!

From that pic, it looks a little high... could get some splash-back, so too much drag.

I don't remember the water being that drinkable!!

not much chop though, nice and glassy

Pics don't really show the water level with much use. But here are are some anyhow.

The level is still higher than it was in Feb. two years ago when it was excellent, but probably only 15cm. The issue is the weed is very short and needs to grow. That is being impeded by the murkiness of the water. It is not in it's usual clear state so it is not letting much light through. Hopefully, a week or two of light winds will allow it to settle.

JB drying his condom

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sailquik said..
Pics don't really show the water level with much use. But here are are some anyhow.

The level is still higher than it was in Feb. two years ago when it was excellent, but probably only 15cm. The issue is the weed is very short and needs to grow. That is being impeded by the murkiness of the water. It is not in it's usual clear state so it is not letting much light through. Hopefully, a week or two of light winds will allow it to settle.

"...a couple of weeks of light winds..."

Don't know about that mate!

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mathew said..

sick_em_rex said..

pretty low!!

From that pic, it looks a little high... could get some splash-back, so too much drag.

you can get splash-back from a long drop even without laser guidance.

Looking at the muddy LG photos the lure seems less than before as WA has several weed flattened spots now... probably not as much wind as Lake George but enough for low 40s speeds. Here is a composite of my favourite spot in about 15 knots. (For scale, the dot in the right hand image is 3 people crabbing and it is about a Nm from one end to the other) Decrepit and Fangy prefer the other side of the estuary where it is equally flat but longer runs though perhaps less strong in wind strength.



The down side of course is that we are all getting crap at sailing in chop, except Elmo who prefers the lumpy goodness of Novara to South Yunderup and back.

How much of an effect will all the rain have on LG and how long does the water level take to drop down to a good level

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windydays said..
How much of an effect will all the rain have on LG and how long does the water level take to drop down to a good level

Looks like the rain event of the century was a fizzer.

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sailquik said..

sick_em_rex said..
I think it was more "poor Daffy, he doesn't know how bad I snore"

Just take some heavy duty earplugs