The season that was , or was not

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geared4knots
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16 Apr 2017 8:17pm
Well my thoughts from down south are.
not the best at all, i can see why Houston tried kiting!
The summer seabreezes were inconsistent


The westerly winds backed off in October and did not really return, hopefully soon before winter.

whats the northern report?
Mort67
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17 Apr 2017 7:34am



Gclark1
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17 Apr 2017 8:20pm
Zip

Zero

Zilch

Nuffin'

Not a thing

Still nothing

...

Crickets

Spring straight through to Winter - no summer.
Gclark1
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18 Apr 2017 5:47am
Need I say more?

The week to come looks just like the last 10

The question is - Does this bode well for winter, or otherwise?
Gclark1
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19 Apr 2017 10:04pm
What are the chances...?

Typically, a forecast this far out slips into the following day... please, please, please blow on ANZAC Day!




jimo
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20 Apr 2017 11:16am
There is no point looking at the forecast anymore, it is always wrong. Consulting the fortune telling people seems like a more dependable idea at the moment.
Gclark1
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20 Apr 2017 12:06pm
I did notice a snail crossing the road, backwards, with a cricket riding on its back, whistling God Save the Queen - I can't believe that I didn't recognize the signs...






Gclark1
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24 Apr 2017 5:15pm
I must have inadvertently REVERSED the arrows, they are nearly all GREEN now, instead of RED...




GreenMachine
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24 Apr 2017 5:44pm
Yes Huey!
I would like to book a sail at Bell Buoy this Friday 9am..........PLEASE!!!
Al Planet
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26 Apr 2017 1:47pm
The photos of Buxton last year summed up the season pretty well. Massive promise but mixed results before Christmas with the northerners missing out.

Some great moments!!!


Some ......not so great...

But in the end sometimes you have just got to be happy with what you get.....I am sure there is a Rolling Stones lyric in there somewhere..



geared4knots
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27 Apr 2017 9:50am
Looks good up north tomorrow, who is sailing and will tides be ok?
GreenMachine
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27 Apr 2017 11:22am
G4K

Clarky and I mid morning, Luka early afternoon.
Tide is better in the morning but wont be too bad after lunch.
Strength looks good (Reaching 30 knots in the arvo)

Captain_Morg
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27 Apr 2017 4:31pm
sounds good.
I will get the old man movin!!
Grevil
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27 Apr 2017 9:41pm
I'm in for the morning session. Hopefully the wind is in.
GreenMachine
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28 Apr 2017 6:49am
Grevil said..
I'm in for the morning session. Hopefully the wind is in.



The wind is in!!
Currently 21-25 wnw.
A good direction for the incoming tide
Make that 24-26 knots
FoS
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30 Apr 2017 10:28am
This was less then 18 months ago
Gclark1
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30 Apr 2017 3:09pm
Are you trying to tell me that it was only 18 months ago that Cheese Rolls were fashionable? Time just flies doesn't it?

Hey, Captan Morgan, you said that you had a good shot of Greenie heaping it...

Pete / Phil - sorry some of us has to head off (not enough sailing - trashed). I hope you guys had a taste of what Belbuoy can be like, despite it not being a great day.
GreenMachine
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30 Apr 2017 6:57pm
That's a roll with cheese!!!
GreenMachine
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30 Apr 2017 7:09pm
GreenMachine said..
That's a roll with cheese!!!


But hey!
They are in a league of they're own!!
damn! Need to get back into them again!
Forwards with 'Ham & Cheese' are sooo 89-90's
Sail_Latte
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30 Apr 2017 9:16pm


Gclark1 said..
Are you trying to tell me that it was only 18 months ago that Cheese Rolls were fashionable? Time just flies doesn't it?

Hey, Captan Morgan, you said that you had a good shot of Greenie heaping it...

Pete / Phil - sorry some of us has to head off (not enough sailing - trashed). I hope you guys had a taste of what Belbuoy can be like, despite it not being a great day.


Yes both had an afternoon taste and had a great sail. Was that gusty? Not sure of exact wind direction but it went a few degrees to W in late arvo which seemed better. Water warmer than in south. Needs showers and coffee van. Will be back. Need to sort travel to avoid 1 day trip - not so easy to do.
Gclark1
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1 May 2017 5:57pm
Glad to hear it SL.

I have said before that we can probably arrange 'accommodation' in Launceston for those who want to do a two day stretch on our turf. Not so sure about the coffee van and showers at Bellbuoy - I would suggest that you try 'lobbing' on Cookie and Gil at Low Head, on both counts. I don't think that they keep firearms on site specifically for the purposes of repelling enthusiasts... you could also BYO thermos of course, if you are gun-shy.

That said, the caravan park / campsite at Low head looks pretty cool and might be an option for those suitably equipped - they also have cabins, and I suspect that winter is not 'peak season'.
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