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Southern Tas in May?

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Created by Wet Willy > 9 months ago, 2 Apr 2016
Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
2 Apr 2016 3:03PM
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I'll be in Tassie for 2 weeks in early May. What are the conditions usually like?



Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
2 Apr 2016 3:22PM
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Any tips appreciated! I have no idea what gear to bring, or where to go.

Cheers

FoS
TAS, 1664 posts
2 Apr 2016 6:41PM
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Could be anything, bring some bump and jumps stuff for the westerlies at dorans, but maybe some waves at Carlton.
Expect anything from 5 to 45 knots but probably mostly around 15-25.
The temperature can get down about bit then
Water temp in the low TEENS or maybe single digits depending where you sail, so bring a good wetty and booties.

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
3 Apr 2016 1:27AM
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Sounds good! Thanks!

geared4knots
TAS, 2649 posts
4 Apr 2016 9:04PM
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And there could be nothing!
we are going into "the could blow for 3 days a week, or might shut right down till spring"

best check the weather patterns closer to when you come down here.

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
5 Apr 2016 12:22AM
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Ok good idea. Are the forecasts on Seabreeze generally good?

Wet Willy
TAS, 2317 posts
15 Apr 2016 12:42PM
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How's this:

Wetsuit: A 3/2 steamer, 2mm hooded vest, 3mm dive boots (that's if they'll even fit in the straps - jeez) ....will I survive? I guess the fact that you're out of the water (mostly) with a high heart rate would make it a lot warmer; I've been diving and snorkelling in Tas and I know how cold it is once you're fully immersed.


I may even chicken out and not sail at all this trip...maybe wait til I'm back in the summer!

Kazza
TAS, 2344 posts
15 Apr 2016 1:53PM
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It's not that cold, especially not in May. It's more the wind chill that gets to your hands on days under 14 degrees.



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