Can the wind gods please move these back two days to fall on the weekend !!! 17 degrees and windy on Thurs, 18 Degrees and windy on Fri F'ken cold, rainy and probably no wind on Sat+Sun

I feel for you Windaddict, but my sympathy only goes so far as I have Thursday completely free and a little of Friday.

For those who are free, I'll will probably hit Rye after midday on Thursday. Hopefully it won't be downgraded again.

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windaddict said...

Can the wind gods please move these back two days to fall on the weekend !!! 17 degrees and windy on Thurs, 18 Degrees and windy on Fri F'ken cold, rainy and probably no wind on Sat+Sun

Have some sympathy for the poor people on holidays. I have had to endure days of sleeping in, hanging out in cafes and cooking for the whole family.
Looking forward to a little reward time now.
Might see you at rye on Thursday arvo Leman.

I work a 4 on and 4 off roster and so far all through this month any ANY hint of wind has been on my work days. Back to work tomorrow so expect good winds for at least 4 days... expect it to be still and glassy by Mon. Its even got to the point that my wife ( a non-sailer) has even noticed the lack off wind on my days off - could also be that i'm more grumpy that normal....

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red said...
could also be that i'm more grumpy that normal....

Know the feeling well!

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windaddict said...

Can the wind gods please move these back two days to fall on the weekend !!! 17 degrees and windy on Thurs, 18 Degrees and windy on Fri F'ken cold, rainy and probably no wind on Sat+Sun

Got your wish. Tomorrow downgraded and saturday looking bit better now . Wish I had your power

Gah! Started at 25, then dropped to 20 then up to 25 then down to 20. Frustrating.

the forecast is all good what you fellas complaining about??

Issued at 4:44 pm EST on Wednesday 23 June 2010
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 27 June 2010.

Please be aware
Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.

Warning Summary at issue time
Nil.

Details of warnings are available on the Bureau's website www.bom.gov.au, by telephone 1300-659-217* or through some TV and radio broadcasts.

Weather Situation
A large high pressure system over the Tasman sea will continue to drift eastwards. A cold front will move over the Bight during Thursday and reach the Victorian west coast early Friday and the Tasman Sea by Saturday. A narrow ridge of high pressure will move over Victoria on Sunday.

Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Winds: North to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: 0.5 to 1 metre.

Forecast for Thursday
Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 0.5 to 1 metre increasing to 1.5 metres around dawn.

Forecast for Friday
Winds: Northerly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots during the morning then tending northwesterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon. Seas: 0.5 to 1 metre increasing to 1.5 metres during the morning then decreasing to below 0.5 metre by early evening.

Forecast for Saturday
Winds: West to southwesterly 15 to 25 knots becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.

Forecast for Sunday
Winds: West to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots tending northwesterly 15 to 20 knots during the evening. Seas: 0.5 to 1 metre.

The next routine forecast will be issued

Wait 5 minutes and it will change again. All looking good again at the moment though.

Yep, today back up to 20-25. Who knows anymore.

lies dam lies, there aint no 20 - 25 kt here in portland not happy jan !!

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Chef said...

lies dam lies, there aint no 20 - 25 kt here in portland not happy jan !!

You know the exact reason for that...get back on that plane & it'll blow 30kts! haha

Hmm car packed ready to go, but it doesn't seem to want to reach Rye.

Does elwood work in a straight northerly?

I find Point Ormond is pretty good on a northerly

Lysterfield lake works well on a northerly.

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jermaldan said...

Lysterfield lake works well on a northerly.

Short drive!
More info please?
Launching and rigging info plz :D

thewindmap.com/wiki/index.php/Lysterfield_Lake-Australia_%26_New_Zealand

Good in northerlies..the wind funnels down through the hills, can be patchy with short runs and cold water.
Went there last Friday and it was good, but have had times when it is really flaky.

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Scully said...

jermaldan said...

Lysterfield lake works well on a northerly.

Short drive!
More info please?
Launching and rigging info plz :D

Enter via the main gates. Drive straight down the hill, past the toilets and park up in the bays nr the pier. Great grassy rigging area. Launch nr the pier. Wrap up warm - its bloody cold in there. Have fun. The parking signs indicate that its a loading area (I think) - I've only ever used the main car park once (in the summer). Nobody seems to bother you - particularly in winter.

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drift said...

thewindmap.com/wiki/index.php/Lysterfield_Lake-Australia_%26_New_Zealand

Good in northerlies..the wind funnels down through the hills, can be patchy with short runs and cold water.
Went there last Friday and it was good, but have had times when it is really flaky.

I guess the question is then,
would you prefer going bayside if you had extra time?

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drift said...

thewindmap.com/wiki/index.php/Lysterfield_Lake-Australia_%26_New_Zealand

Good in northerlies..the wind funnels down through the hills, can be patchy with short runs and cold water.
Went there last Friday and it was good, but have had times when it is really flaky.

Hey, Kevin Rudd can join you on the water now that he's got plenty of time on his hands - he's also into short runs, often finds himself in cold water and flakey as hell. New Pommy Prime Minister too - and a ranga! She's actually Welsh - just like my missus. Biiig trouble..!

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drift said...

thewindmap.com/wiki/index.php/Lysterfield_Lake-Australia_%26_New_Zealand

Good in northerlies..the wind funnels down through the hills, can be patchy with short runs and cold water.
Went there last Friday and it was good, but have had times when it is really flaky.

I guess the question is then,
would you prefer going bayside if you had extra time?

On a strong northerly its a great spot, and I would go there over the bay. But it depends what you are after. Rye is another spot thats great on a northerly, but its a little more rough. Lysterfield is great for learners becuase of the flatness of the water.

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drift said...

thewindmap.com/wiki/index.php/Lysterfield_Lake-Australia_%26_New_Zealand

Good in northerlies..the wind funnels down through the hills, can be patchy with short runs and cold water.
Went there last Friday and it was good, but have had times when it is really flaky.

I guess the question is then,
would you prefer going bayside if you had extra time?

Yep!

Tried it a number of times. Had one great session there on a northerly and the rest complete failures (also northerlies). Great if you like washing the gear with fresh water though but at that temp I'd rather not get wet.

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Scully said...

drift said...

thewindmap.com/wiki/index.php/Lysterfield_Lake-Australia_%26_New_Zealand

Good in northerlies..the wind funnels down through the hills, can be patchy with short runs and cold water.
Went there last Friday and it was good, but have had times when it is really flaky.

I guess the question is then,
would you prefer going bayside if you had extra time?

On a strong northerly its a great spot, and I would go there over the bay. But it depends what you are after. Rye is another spot thats great on a northerly, but its a little more rough. Great for learners becuase of the flatness of the water.

Ill see you there 2moro then, that's if its a n/nw

dont worry fellas the wind will turn up at ya door step just hang in there and drink plenty of red bull

Think I made the wrong call today as my windy tree has been dancing around since 3pm. Maybe tomorrow.....

Rye was crap until about 2pm, wind just wouldn't get through. Got better and better right up until 5:30pm. Has a bit of a sail with Waggle. Based on that I think tomorrow morning will be great. Just don't delay because I doubt it will last. Unfortunately I have to work.

if you need advice on hair products ask flipper

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windsufering said...

if you need advice on hair products ask flipper

Dam Troll!

whats wrong with you why did you change
ok you kite now or formula

windsufering you naughty boy you call me a kiter? sorry i am no **** honey