Its been a consistent start to summer up here in Newcastle. Last 3 weeks have been really good. Hows the rest of the coast goin with wind? Or is it just Newy?

Hi Peto. It's been a great early season down here with some pretty nice surf at times, although now that I think about it my kites have been out more than my pole. Had some good sessions this week,... big Windang on Monday, nice sized Gerroa on Tuesday and a solid southerly today at Wanda. I am in the middle of 3 months holiday, so I hope there is more to come.

I will be up visiting my folks after x-mas, so I might see you about.

It been good here the last few weeks in the gong no doubt but i'd hardly call it typical summer weather. We've been getting 2-3 big southerlys a week lately. I can't remember having so many in such a short space of time for years. NE'rs have been a bit on the lean side...not working here that well, they have been at Gerroa and syd though. The Gong seems to at times fall into a NE'r black hole, you can see it cranking 400m off shore but nothing at the beach. The hang glider dudes around here reckon it has something to do with temperature inversion....nfi.

Not that i'm complaining. Had some cranking swell and wind this arvo :D

been pretty average/weird so far in sydney. Had a few really strong noreasters using a 4.2 but not many normal 20kters to speak of. last week was the best by far, tuesday I think, 4.8 and half to 3/4 mast. I got out early which was lucky as it all died at 4.30 for no apparent reason. like i said, weird so far

I'm with Peto. Things have been pretty good so far up this way.
Averaging two or three days a week since november. Been a couple of strong nor westers as well !
Crazy but very very sailable !

Kev

Hi peto. Tue was the day of the year down here .coming up home next week will bring pole gear up for sail.

Hey pike give me a ring when your going sailing up here.
morrie.

Might be able to sneak out for a quick sail at Birdie over chrissy. Oliver arrived on wednesday and we have had our hands full since.
Cheers

Peggys was all-time yesterday and cranked again today.
NE tomorrow and Monday.
I think Santa has finally pulled his finger out and delivered the present I actually want.

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Might be able to sneak out for a quick sail at Birdie over chrissy. Oliver arrived on wednesday and we have had our hands full since.
Cheers

Congrats Donk! That is awesome news. Hope Mrs Donk is doing well.
You'll have 2 drinking buddies stumbling up the road with you to the tavern before you know it.

congrats donk, it would be about time you got your ass to birdie this season.

Gday BRIEN. 3 months off work! Thats sweet. Will you bring your gear when you come up? It would be good to catch up.

JPD - as MA said get in touch with us and we'll go for a sail or a beer. Whatever.

And DONK, congrats on the second little fella! And MA is right you need to have a sail with us. But I can't imagen how busy you prob are right now.

QWERTY, the new board ripping is it?

Hope Santa arrives with some more wind for the rest of summer.

Congrats on the new fella Donk and best wishes to the Missus.

Peto I will try to squeeze my pole gear into the car but it is getting pretty crowded these days with the little fella and 3 dogs. I think I need roof racks for x mas.

Hey Donk,
Congrats to you and Mrs Donk.
Team Donk can't be too far away once the little blokes learn to swim !

Hope all you guys have a great xmas with wind and waves heading your way.

Kev

congats on the new little fella Donk, hey Peto, its only wind because i moved away, fully missing the wave sessions with the fella's.

Game on again today

Thanks guy's.
The little fella's flying along.
Even got a sail in today at Birdie with cotto, ma and pugs.
The wind and waves were on.
Cheers

Birdie could be on tomorrow. 20-25knts N/NE.
An ex Aussie wave champ will be there if it happens.

Yo Donk - ex aussie champ, im thinken D. Berry.....where were you? it was gusty N/NE but got more consistent as the arvo went on. Birdie again produced a 2ft fun wave whilst the rest of the region was as flat as an asian female... However i got the ****s with my sailing and went home after an hour and a half. Still put a smile on my face though...esp watchen ma, cotto and pugs given it a good go. Actually i saw pugs shred the crap out of one. The Tabou suits him.

peto,was there and saw you guys out. After we had done the family thing out at shingles we got there after 5 but it didnt look that good. Must have died down a bit when we arrived plus it was a nightmare getting a park. Nice rigging area now.
Cheers

see what you mean about picking up any ne windswell. must be a sweet summer spot. i was abit concerned with all the naked men around the dunes though

Dean you would have been flyn on your 5.8. It was up and down but worth a sail I reckon.

ma,you know whats its like with kids. Once he got in the water he didnt want to leave.
Only had my 5.2 with me anyway. Still got 2 weeks off. Wednesday could be on.
Cheers