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OceanBlue64 > 9 months ago, 2 Jul 2009

OceanBlue64

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2 Jul 2009 7:16pm

Pt Henry or Lake Connewarre? This weekend is looking good so far.

Anyone else up for a sail?

wantmorewind

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2 Jul 2009 7:34pm

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OceanBlue64 said...

Pt Henry or Lake Connewarre? This weekend is looking good so far.

Anyone else up for a sail?

Sounds good. Had a awesome day today at Pt Henry, good solid wind and a huge tide made for some fast runs

. I'll be heading back tomorrow. Keen to try lake Connewarre though if the winds in the right direction, getting a little board sailing by myself.

red

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2 Jul 2009 10:28pm

Pat, Working night shift on Fri and Sat night so I'm hoping I don't get too flogged on Fri night so I can squeeze a sail in Sat Arvo after some sleep..

Fingers crossed!

OceanBlue64

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3 Jul 2009 11:46am

Well the way things are looking, I will be heading to the Lake about lunchtime on Sat. Cant wait!

To all you west side of the bay folk.

Most of us on the east side are better on their 'left foot forward tack' (unsure which one that is). Always been curious if you guys are better on the 'right foot forward tack' because that is what you learn on on southerlies heading into waves?

OceanBlue64

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3 Jul 2009 1:04pm

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To all you west side of the bay folk.

Most of us on the east side are better on their 'left foot forward tack' (unsure which one that is). Always been curious if you guys are better on the 'right foot forward tack' because that is what you learn on on southerlies heading into waves?

I dont do too much wave sailing but I do know that I sail faster on the 'left foot forward tack'. No idea why lol.

wantmorewind

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3 Jul 2009 5:36pm

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OceanBlue64 said...

Well the way things are looking, I will be heading to the Lake about lunchtime on Sat. Cant wait!

Which road do you go down?, i'll meet you there check out what the winds like. Went out today but not quite enough blow in the sails though

OceanBlue64

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3 Jul 2009 5:46pm

BOM is still saying 25 knots for tomorrow so will probably be abour 15 - 20 lol.
Brinsmead Lane - down the hill at the end. Nice grass rigging area.

wantmorewind

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3 Jul 2009 5:53pm

Sounds good I'll be there about 12, maybe earlier if its blowing lets hope for wind!!!!

OceanBlue64

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4 Jul 2009 9:53am

Awoke to no wind but it is starting to build. Hopefully it swings a little more southerly. Prolly head to the lake around 11 - 12

pedro e

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8 Jul 2009 10:01pm

How well do you reckon the Barwon Heads estuary would work as a speed strip in a strong northerly - ie this Saturday?? Looks like it would be a good broad reach heading down towards the bridge.

OceanBlue64

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9 Jul 2009 7:13pm

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pedro e said...

How well do you reckon the Barwon Heads estuary would work as a speed strip in a strong northerly - ie this Saturday?? Looks like it would be a good broad reach heading down towards the bridge.

If the tides and wind line up (and the gods allow), it can be good. I have never had any success there but Red has sailed there quite a bit.

I may look at a newish spot down on swan bay this weekend. Just depends if anyone is prepared to go for a sail.

OceanBlue64

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9 Jul 2009 8:15pm

Just talking to Red - Looks like the river may be the go on Sat morning.

wantmorewind

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10 Jul 2009 6:41pm

Keen for a sail too, where do you reckon, i reckon Swanbay would be worth a look, tides going to be low through the day at Barwon Heads.

red

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10 Jul 2009 6:52pm

low tide on the river in this direction gives a great flat water run along the sandbank. Low tide is at 10 but from experience its always a couple of hours late (due to flow)..

Swan Bay is an unknown at the moment and since is going to blow 30knots I personally don't want to hit a sandbar at 30 knots..

wantmorewind

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10 Jul 2009 6:56pm

Come on were's your sense of adventure, so its Barwon Heads then is it? What time?

red

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10 Jul 2009 7:03pm

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wantmorewind said...

Come on were's your sense of adventure, so its Barwon Heads then is it? What time?

Sense of adventure to me normally ends in "how much will it cost" Ripping a finbox out of your board kinda puts a dampener on your day.Will meet at around 10 ...

See this link for where we rig up..
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=51992

any worries give me a call

OceanBlue64

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10 Jul 2009 7:58pm

Lets hope that the Gods smile on me this weekend and allow me to see the sandbanks before I hit them

red

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10 Jul 2009 8:12pm

But you provided me with great joy and laughter with your spectacular dismounts last time!

OceanBlue64

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10 Jul 2009 8:31pm

If you arent crashing, you arent trying hard enough

Must remember to take the camera too

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