Those folks with the day off, what are you going to rely on, the NW or SW change?

I usually pick a different location based on the wind direction. I also don't wish to get stuck out when the change comes (which may result in 30+mins of dead wind), that seems to happen to me a lot, which is extremely embarrassing and there is nothing worse the waiting for the SW change and it ends up coming at sunset.

Personally thinking of going for a morning sail in the NW then head home for lunch and if the SW comes in strong and early may throw on the wet wetsuit and sail until my arms drop off.

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Leman said...

Those folks with the day off, what are you going to rely on, the NW or SW change?

I usually pick a different location based on the wind direction. I also don't wish to get stuck out when the change comes (which may result in 30+mins of dead wind), that seems to happen to me a lot, which is extremely embarrassing and there is nothing worse the waiting for the SW change and it ends up coming at sunset.

Personally thinking of going for a morning sail in the NW then head home for lunch and if the SW comes in strong and early may throw on the wet wetsuit and sail until my arms drop off.

That's the bay forecast from 5am this morning isn't it? Too early to say. I'd wait till 4:40 or tomorrow morning.

or you could pick a location that allows both. Pack a big eski full of food and spend the change reading a book and stuffing your face

Think I will do the arvo! Have already had two great sails this week and think I might just get one more.

green point in the morning up to 11am and ricketts or Dendy in the afternoon...

Hope its good for you guys who don't have to work

Its up to 29 knots at fawkner beacon now (8:50am)

deny on the change.. see you boys/girls on water

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ginger pom said...

green point in the morning up to 11am and ricketts or Dendy in the afternoon...

For the uninitiated, could you run us through the logic? I haven't seen today's forecast but would be interested to know what the thinking is - I'm still getting used to 'reading' the wind around the Bay, so this would be useful.

Green Point is the better spot in the north of the bay in a northerly to NW. Dendy or Ricketts for wicked waves when the SW change comes through.

Well the morning was terrible for me at Mornington. It was reading 20+ at Pt Wilson, Fawkner and South Channel, while it was sitting at around 15-17 at Mornington. Very frustrating. On the other hand, at 4pm at Mt. Martha the SW wind was fantastic! Even over powered on my 4.7 at the beginning, guessing gusting up to 40knots. Excellent afternoon.

Hope you guys got a good sail.

Just got back from a nice sail at Point Leo - I really should try Mount Martha one day as it is much quicker to get to from my house. Just like sailing out on starboard tack!

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CROWEMAN said...

ginger pom said...

green point in the morning up to 11am and ricketts or Dendy in the afternoon...

For the uninitiated, could you run us through the logic? I haven't seen today's forecast but would be interested to know what the thinking is - I'm still getting used to 'reading' the wind around the Bay, so this would be useful.

Thinking is not that sophisticated I'm afraid, they're both within 10 minutes of my house.. Green point N, Dendy S, Ricketts W or E

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Rosobot said...

Just got back from a nice sail at Point Leo - I really should try Mount Martha one day as it is much quicker to get to from my house. Just like sailing out on starboard tack!

Was a good afternoon with about 7+ local sailors and about 5 visitors. Some excellent ramps close in. I can't jump at all on the other tack so SW at Mt. Martha are perfect for me. I imagine Pt. Leo would have been great for wave riding tho.

no Point Leo was as flat as but good fun.

Prepare the wind boys! Get it Ready for the 9th!

I'M BACK!

Peace

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sflack said...

Prepare the wind boys! Get it Ready for the 9th!

I'M BACK!

Peace

Welcome back mate....see you on the water soon.

Flacka,
You need to be back on the 8th as it currently looks windy for that day. I am stopping work from the 14th in preparation for your return! Bring it on.... I even have the $20 ready for you once I see you loop