Well I have never seen so many windsurfers down there at one time. Great day was had by all. Lots of smiles. Great to meet some new people. Also good to see more women on the water too. Keep it going girls.
Cobby - when are you getting on the water? Is the water temp at little cold for your pinkies or what?
Jman was slaying it along the sandbar 30kts plus - I think we will need to get KGB down to give him a run for his money.
Ejmack was getting the hang of his new Futura - we need to put a GPS on you as you seemed to be holding speed with Jman a few times.
Rick - meet you a few times around a few different locations but we always seem to be about to hit the water. Be good to have a yak off the water.
Lozza - great that you are getting the back foot in the straps. And no, that huge hole in your sail cannot be fixed by sticky back!!
I thought I was old but that 65 yo gentleman sailing today you are a great excuse for me to tell my wife I still have a few years left in me yet.
Me - well - Whenever you ding your board it is always after a great wipeout that you can tell the story for years. Not this one. Untied the boards on the roof racks and a gust came and lifted one off in the carpark and smashed the nose big time.
Confined me to the small board all day which was good. 5.5 mtr sail was way too overpowered until late in the day when I had stuffed my shoulder and had to pack up for the day. Getting into the front strap on the new board which is great as it is a huge jump for me 144 ltr to 105 ltr. The 144 ltr barge is so forgiving. Anyway all in all a great day and I will be back on Monday
Good to catch people for the forum, great to see so many guys sailing at invo... it's not often that we out number kiters :)
More fun and games at Inverloch today - is it normal to feel like you've gone 10 rounds with Evander Holyfield after a day out with Mother Nature? Strongest I've been out in since starting in November - and I REALLY struggled with the combined factors of a 6.4m sail and the alarming feeling of planing in such strong wind for the first time. Didn't quite have the b**ls to go for the footstraps - heart was saying 'yes', brain was saying 'you pussy'. But so what, a timely reminder that watching TV on a Sunday afternoon isn't quite as much fun as being smashed over the bonce by a wayward 170ltr GO after smacking into the water...again. EJMack was like a machine out there today - I think he wanted to pitch his tent and stay for the night...Old Salty gave a masterclass in waterstarting whilst hooked in to the harness - one more move ticked off. Great day out - glad I got in. If you were down there today, peaked at 3pm.
15:00 EDT 19.4°C 17.0°C 86% 19.4°C ENE 50km/h 70km/h 1014.3hPa
Hope Sandy works out next time.
Awesome day guys, bit gusty but not too bad really! You'll probably be feeling worse for wear now Croweman.... I know I am. Gotta watch out for those flying Go's....they pack a punch! My advice, stay underwater (if possible) until your sure all gear has landed
It was sad we did not get to sail the PIT but in hindsight I think we would have all ended up with smashed gear and bodies. Great that THE LOCH turned it on again.
Croweman I am impressed by your progression and willingness to give it a go despite having the wrong equipment for the day. Evan just great to see you handle the conditions with ease - need to get that GPS and see what speeds you are doing.
And me - water starting in the harness yep - next thing will be the harness and foot straps. The F2 SX has amazing accelaration. Need to get the back foot into the straps and 30 kts here I come. I will be staying at Venus Bay next weekend half way between the Pit and the Loch. Choices, choices?? Where to go.
Mathew, did you end up at Sandy Point or did you stay in Melbourne for the 1 hour? Was the event run?
Old Salty, may have to call you sunday morning for a update on the weather 
Looking into a GPS at the moment..... I was certain I'd never want one!
Stayed in Melbourne for the race... which got postponed... so had a sail at Ricketts.
Given the forecast for Saturday, I was wondering what the view is for Inverloch. I've only got a 6.4m sail at the moment - although I'm thinking of a cunning plan to try and sneak a new 5.4m one into the house. Any tips on how to camouflage a new dayglo sail bag would be gratefully received. At 92 kg, I can hold the 6.4m sail down in a pretty strong wind, but I got smashed about a bit last weekend at Inverloch (ok, a lot - including cracked baton in the leech) - and figure I want to try and progress a little this weekend.
I know what you really wanna hear Croweman, so I'll just say it.... HTFU!!!
Saturday doesn't look to be so strong now (going by the Elders site). 6.4m seems about right.
if anybody else is down there tomorrow - Grey CR-V, barge sized board and sail with multiple fist/face prints in it from last weekend. 
Hey Lucky me. I am staying at Venus Bay so I will be there all weekend. Wind direction may require us to sail in a sightly different location to the Angling club though
Not me, no experience in waves but love to try one day. That is when I first got hooked on windsurfing when I saw a guy hiking along between a set of waves at Robe SA.
Nah for me it will be get up in the morning and decide to turn right to Sandy Point or Left to Inverloch
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BOM bass straight forecast is all over the place however. Make up my mind Saturday night I guess.
My missus will make my mind up for me on Saturday night as well I guess...
At this stage Sunday morning looks to be 20knts so hopefuly I can get down there and have another go on that awsome 5m I picked up off Rick, thanks again. See some of you guys down there.
cheers Laurie
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