Finally got a strong north-easter, though uncharacteristically gusty even at Kyeemagh. Only a handful of sailors out. Quite a challenge just keeping my rig on the water with gusts up to 40 knots. Went out to the heads to check out the rest of the north of the bay. Tedious chop south of the airport and occasional very strong gusts, maybe 45 knots in Yarra Bay.

yeah it was a strong see breeze .thought a 5.5 would be perfect.not the case l bit smaller would of been better.the chop was a killer.l think botany bay recorded (airport radar) a gust of 86 km/hr that's about 38knotts.