Slalom Sailing somewhere near Hobart this weekend

Hey Guys,

Im a bit new around here, so some advice would be kindly appreciated.Although it wont be warm, the wind could be pretty nice! I leave to go overseas to sail RSX for a few weeks on Sunday week, so i'd love to have one last slalom hit-out before I go... From what I've looked at and read, Dorans Road in Lauderdale would be pretty good in a west sou-westerly? I have no idea though, would anyone here go there on a day like the one being predicted? If not, where WOULD you go?Cheers, Jock



(For those who don't use WindGuru, the first row of numbers are the windspeed, the second row is gust, the arrows are direction and the bottom row is the temp. )

Hey jocky
Like that shows it will be gusty, and probably choppy it the best sailing will probably be dorans rd.

You can check out the spot guide
www.thespotguide.com.au/TAS/index.html

Possibly Mortimer if it turns more southerly

Yeah you'll fit right in, some will be bump&jump but most still bring the slalom gear.

Being a Sunday I would expect the guys from the slalom nationals to be there.
She'll be right

Jock, being starboard team sailors they might let you have a borrow/ trial of one of their other size sails

Hi Jock. You bought the 117 off me. I know Alan Short will be on exactly the same kit as you tomorrow. He sails big. From what I've seen from you sailing I think you can handle anything I won't be there tomorrow ( surgery on foot and not allowed to get wet yet). Good luck in the RSX in a few weeks. I reckon you should go in our slalom events next season too, you'd love it, right up your alley, and the more the merrier!

Jock check the link below to this seasons Circuit Guide that'll give you an idea. We actually had only one wave event down south and none up north, most of the competition is slalom and GPS, we'll get onto next season's calendar some time in August.
Be good to see you on the circuit next season

http://www.windsurfing.org/files/WT-Circuit-Guide-2013-2014.pdf

Wind forecast still looks good for Dorans tomorrow........................... temp?.......next question

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JockyC said...
Hi Karen, yep, thats the board I got off you, its going strong! :) And thats reassuring that I wont be alone, so thanks for that! Hope your foot gets well soon! And I would love to get along to some, the problem is not having the ability to drive myself around, still on my L plates!! But if I can find a way to get along I'd love to have a blast! What sort of dates do those events start up again??

G'day Jock, where are you located? Someone might offer you a ride. I remember back in the day. It's hard to believe; 34 years ago I started on a Windsurfer one design at age 14. There were lots of people getting into this weird new water sport; "Sailboarding" the term Windsurfing was a patented trade mark. Onlookers watched bewildered, boat sailors hated us as much as some dislike knitters! It wasn't unusual to see 20 plus sailors on the water. Board choice was simple. Windsurfer OD or Windsurfer OD. With 6.2 Dacron sail that would eventually stretch out to 6.5 resembling a large soggy bed sheet! They came in Mylar a bit later, but they exploded like chip packets if pushed into too strong winds.
I was so desperate to go sailing. I built a board trailer for my push bike with some old steel water pipe and a chopped up BMX. I got some puzzled looks from passing motorists.
A push bike trailer to Doran's might be a bit of a stretch. So ask for a ride. The crew with licences used to take pity on me and offer me a ride...sometimes they'd even give me a driving lesson!

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JockyC said...
Now THAT would be something!! ahaha, we'll see how we go!

I was keen to go sailing today, but can't make it unfortunately. Hope you get a good sail in Jock and everyone else who goes out! Be great to get you sailing in some of our slalom and GPS events Jock. Good luck in the RSX Worlds!

Hey Jock, you must be getting pretty excited with only one week to go. Best of luck, make sure you keep the updates rolling in.

Sports only constant , there is always someone
half your age and twice as good as you coming up the ranks

Was a pretty wicked day!! Feeling pretty stoked! Thanks to everyone who commented and helped out, I appreciate it, but EXTRA special thanks to Houston for letting me use his Naish 5.8 Bullet (plus mast, extension and base) when my 7.8 was JUST a bit big. Legend! See you all soon hopefully!

Relic

You looked good on that NAISH BABY!!!

Cheers Russ

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TASSIEROCKS said...
Relic

You looked good on that NAISH BABY!!!

Cheers Russ

Sweeet

Just saw this thread. Good luck at the worlds Jock. if you want to try out some different boards and sail sizes just PM me. We can catch up at Sandy Bay when you get back if you are keen.

Cheers Steve.

Thanks Steve! I may have to take you up on that offer!! I seriously hope you're joking houston

Oh dont worry about him Jock. Houston is a demented recovering alcoholic business man.
always trying to blame someone