Saturday at Botany for the Cockroaches

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sick_em_rex > 9 months ago, 18 Sep 2007

sick_em_rex

NSW

1600 posts

18 Sep 2007 10:09pm

At the risk of putting the mocker on it, it actually looks like we could FINALLY get some wind in Sydney on Saturday. Hopefully we can get a decent roll out of guys to meet somewhere and all post some speeds for the challenge. If we're lucky we might even fluke the southerly for low tide which means getting down to Sandringham if at all possible.
Anyone keen?

Wineman

NSW

1412 posts

18 Sep 2007 10:41pm

Warm & N-E for Wed.

Westerlie on Thurs - watch out for new signs, no U-turns on Foreshore Rd

& had walkway to water blocked off last week, maybe a meerkat cleanout

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

19 Sep 2007 7:43am

Fingers crossed for Saturday.

Crash Landing

NSW

1173 posts

19 Sep 2007 2:03pm

Would love to get out but I really need some wave sailing practice before the Woopi comp! Might try to get out on Sunday with big kit though. Today looks good

sick_em_rex

NSW

1600 posts

19 Sep 2007 2:42pm

yep sure does, just about to head down to Botany now

ka43

NSW

3097 posts

20 Sep 2007 9:44am

Anyone get out yesterday arvo??
I had a quick one after work and had some good runs testing the new sail. Pretty light but managed a couple of 28's.

sick_em_rex

NSW

1600 posts

20 Sep 2007 9:52am

Hey Larko,
I went down to Kyeemagh, almost rang you to see if you'd be going after work and I would have come to Narrabeen. I got out on my RS4 for the first time and on the first run pulled a 29.8. Couldn't believe how easy it did it. Unfortunately from there the wind dropped and became pretty gusty but it was great to be out finally.
Bring on the southerly on Saturday!!!
Hey btw Larko, you going to post your speeds? We may as well put something in and get on the board for the month...

Crash Landing

NSW

1173 posts

20 Sep 2007 9:53am

Defo post if you got late 20's.

Good work!

ka43

NSW

3097 posts

20 Sep 2007 11:20am

I actually have a couple of sessions which were 20 minute after work sails in the dark (nearly) pretty mediocre though.
I still dont have the opportunity to download to computer so if anyone can help that would be cool.
Saturday maybe for me but definitely Sunday.

Crash Landing

NSW

1173 posts

21 Sep 2007 4:53pm

So whats the crack for tomorrow? I'm still tempted with Long Reef for some cross-on, but if there's going to be a load of roaches at Botany maybe i should head there. Will you all be out at Sandringham or Kyeemagh? Sandringham looks pretty gusty/boring, Kyeemagh's got much better ramps for jumping!

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

21 Sep 2007 5:06pm

I'll be out tomorrow. Looking to go to Sandringham at this stage.

sick_em_rex

NSW

1600 posts

21 Sep 2007 5:59pm

giddee up

Chris Ting

NSW

302 posts

22 Sep 2007 10:11am

looks like there is too much south in it for St Georges River

sick_em_rex

NSW

1600 posts

22 Sep 2007 10:44am

any other suggestions then Chris? I still think it will swing a bit more west...

Chris Ting

NSW

302 posts

22 Sep 2007 10:48am

The tide is low this morning, but with the wind this south you won't be able to stay near the bank.

I'm thinking maybe just hit Kyeemagh unless it turns a little more west.

sick_em_rex

NSW

1600 posts

22 Sep 2007 10:51am

think I'll probably still cruise down there and check it out though, you never know. Gimme a call on the mobile if you reckon Kyeemagh is still the go.
See you down there!

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

22 Sep 2007 10:58am

Looks great. Dead south. See you there.

nebbian

6277 posts

23 Sep 2007 12:54am

Well done on the PB's, Mike!

Looked like you got some good wind for it

mike nelson

NSW

105 posts

23 Sep 2007 10:07am

Thanks mate! pretty chuffed!

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

2 Oct 2007 6:55pm

Any roaches out yesterday?

ka43

NSW

3097 posts

3 Oct 2007 9:28am

I sailed all 3 days along with a truckload of other sailors at Narrabeen. Had some great fun and it was nice and warm. Had a few good drags with the boys. Monday was out of control for the gear I had. Also had a run in with a flathead and my fin. Out of action for awhile. Can someone download my data for me??

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

3 Oct 2007 6:47pm

Hi there KA43. Was that you at Kurnell with the Green NP Combat sail on Monday? I think I spoke to you as I was coming in.

DavMen

NSW

1509 posts

4 Oct 2007 9:12am

Might be wrong but I don't think KA43 would be riding NP stuff.
He's a Gaastra/Maui sails guy - unless he's gone to the dark side?

quote:
Originally posted by Katapult

Hi there KA43. Was that you at Kurnell with the Green NP Combat sail on Monday? I think I spoke to you as I was coming in.

ka43

NSW

3097 posts

4 Oct 2007 9:46am

Got that right Dave.
Nah, not me Katapult. Last time I used a green Combat was last year in Maui. I have Maui Sails gear.
I was at Narrabeen treading on flatheads.

Crash Landing

NSW

1173 posts

4 Oct 2007 11:58am

What's the deal this weekend? BOM saying 20-30 knots, Seabreeze saying 18 absolute max!

Grant, is there a wave spot on the Northern Beaches for DTL in a NW-NNW?

ka43

NSW

3097 posts

4 Oct 2007 2:03pm

Only if all the planets line up perfectly and some one wins Powerball.
If you are lucky you can sail Collaroy from about the Vacant Lot and down to the pool. The wind HAS to be from the right direction or if its too much west in it the plateau stuffs or the unit blocks make it swirly.
Ive sailed it a couple of times awhile back out from the car park at the surf club and it was fun but geez you have to be right there.
I think you would be really lucky if you got waves and DTL.
But hey, anythings possible!!!!!!!!!!
All pray

Crash Landing

NSW

1173 posts

4 Oct 2007 2:26pm

So Meerkat then!

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

4 Oct 2007 4:26pm

Meerkat if NW. BOM says NW / NE for Sat.

ka43

NSW

3097 posts

4 Oct 2007 4:53pm

Now changed to SW then SE then ESE by late arvo.
Anyone running a raffle on the wind this weekend??

Crash Landing

NSW

1173 posts

4 Oct 2007 5:21pm

If only the rugby on Saturday night we're so 50/50..

sick_em_rex

NSW

1600 posts

5 Oct 2007 7:37pm

I've seen NW on the news just now....does that mean Meerkat or is Narrabeen better? I've given up on Palm Beach

Too far to drive for no wind

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