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Juanito
Juanito

SA

33 posts

19 Sep 2013 3:12pm
Just move here from UK only got one sail and board untill container gets here like to meet up with other windsurfers near sescliff.thanks
divaldo
divaldo

SA

2878 posts

19 Sep 2013 4:41pm
Hi Juanito, Welcome to SA!
gmitton
gmitton

SA

1460 posts

19 Sep 2013 8:04pm
Just turn up when windy from West to South West and windy (20 knots plus). You would be welcomed...
GWilko
GWilko

SA

110 posts

19 Sep 2013 9:06pm
Down south we sail in 15 knots so if you want some waves come to three poles (seaford) or uturns (cliff st)

Cheers
Graeme
Jacko51
Jacko51

SA

226 posts

24 Sep 2013 11:30pm
I am relatively new to Adelaide as well. Am a flat water sailor. Sailed a couple of times end of last summer at Goolwa and eventually found Boggy Lake.
Have not sailed during winter.
Good forecast for Saturday, and have decided it's time to get back on the water. Thinking of Boggy to dust off the cobwebs.
Q1. Best place to sail on NW to SW winds.
Q2. Has anyone used the new B.O.M Met Eye and compared the forecast to actual wind strength on the day to see if it is accurate.
www.bom.gov.au/sa/forecasts/index.shtml?ref=hdr
- Marine Areas >Graphic Views > Forecast Maps for Adelaide Metro Waters.
Zoom in > Put pointer on your place of interest and left click. Choose the day and click on Details. Gives 3 hourly strength and direction forecasts.

Cheers.
Juanito
Juanito

SA

33 posts

26 Sep 2013 11:28am
Got here too late kid school run and wife to work but just had some good news container is her with a bit of luck would like to catch up with everyone on long weekend. Should have brought more gear on the plane from the UK hard to share with wife light weight
gmitton
gmitton

SA

1460 posts

26 Sep 2013 12:48pm
Net change is tomorrow arvo, or if lucky Sat morning early...
Gos
Gos

Gos

WA

50 posts

30 Dec 2013 2:32pm
Gday, i'm also new to Adelaide Windsurf scene. Beginner/Intermediate. Loving every day on the water. Been scouring this forum for information on where to go and seems like Boggy Lake / Seaford / Middleton are the top3 spots? Anyone got any other suggestions for a learner who just wants maximum time on the water improving technique, turns, falls, starts, restarts?
Currently trying to get some of my old 1990's hand-me-down gear across from Perth to Adelaide and I will hopefully be attending the Windsurfing SA Open Day on 19th January at West Lakes. Any other learners looking for a fellow learner to go windsurfing, let me know.
Bondage
Bondage

SA

637 posts

30 Dec 2013 5:19pm
Hi Gos,

For Consistent Summer seabreezes you cant go past Semaphore, second carpark on the esplanade after you turn on from Bower road is where most go. If you want bigger jumps, but more onshore, head further north to Nth Haven.

Always plenty of people willing to give you tips and advice at both these spots.
Gos
Gos

Gos

WA

50 posts

30 Dec 2013 3:38pm
Bondage, thanks for the tip, greatly appreciated. Semaphore is a little closer for an after work daylight savings dash than Boggy Lake so if the wind is up one afternoon i'll be down there for sure. Jumps... not yet... only happens when i hit a sandbar!
jn1
jn1

jn1

SA

2683 posts

31 Dec 2013 2:35pm
See you down at Sems soon Gos :)
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