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Frustration at losing tools on beach

Created by TopcatRacing TopcatRacing  > 9 months ago, 2 Jan 2014
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TopcatRacing
TopcatRacing

WA

43 posts

2 Jan 2014 1:41am
Generally us windsurfers are pretty honest, sharing and caring type people when it comes to returning items left behind on a beach in our haste to hit the water. At least when it comes to the big stuff. But after losing 3 screwdrivers this summer (Pelican point and Melville) I think this principle doesn't extend to the small stuff. OK, it's not the value of the item but the inconvenience.

My tip is - if you see something on the beach. Just leave it there as the person will remember it when they go to pack up to go home and see it sitting in the spot they left it. Pocketing it is not cool!
petermac33
petermac33

WA

6415 posts

2 Jan 2014 4:00am
Yeah,I left my winch last month on the grass at Melville and someone left a message on the board,though I keep forgetting to ring them. Thanks for that Been since being using my hook to pull the downhaul and its not good for my lower back. Peli-Pt should have a notice board too,where you can leave small items.
Windxtasy
Windxtasy

WA

4017 posts

2 Jan 2014 10:30am
In my experience screwdrivers are left to be recovered - sometimes thoughtful people move then to a more obvious place nearby so you are more likely to see them - like on top of a nearby bollard. Sorry you lost yours.
whippingboy
whippingboy

WA

1104 posts

2 Jan 2014 2:15pm
Sorry to whoever it was whose 'Hydro-Pulla' I found at woodies 2 years ago, Ive still got it

Mind you I did find it next to a big dog turd and a used condom
grumplestiltskin
grumplestiltskin

WA

2331 posts

2 Jan 2014 2:27pm
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whippingboy said..

Sorry to whoever it was whose 'Hydro-Pulla' I found at woodies 2 years ago, Ive still got it

Mind you I did find it next to a big dog turd and a used condom


You sure you still got that?
I found a hydra-pulla about the same time and in the same place, and only lost it myself about a month ago. (left it on the bumper after already locking the boot, then driving off later having forgotten about it)
whippingboy
whippingboy

WA

1104 posts

2 Jan 2014 4:02pm
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grumplestiltskin said..
whippingboy said..



Sorry to whoever it was whose 'Hydro-Pulla' I found at woodies 2 years ago, Ive still got it



Mind you I did find it next to a big dog turd and a used condom


You sure you still got that?

I found a hydra-pulla about the same time and in the same place, and only lost it myself about a month ago. (left it on the bumper after already locking the boot, then driving off later having forgotten about it)


Classic,
Still got it grumps,
must be a magic Hydro-Pulla fairy down there ,
or it was all those rich speed sailing guys leaving us presents
paddymac
paddymac

WA

941 posts

2 Jan 2014 8:14pm
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whippingboy said..

Sorry to whoever it was whose 'Hydro-Pulla' I found at woodies 2 years ago, Ive still got it

Mind you I did find it next to a big dog turd and a used condom


SWEET! Can I get it back? Been looking for that condom everywhere.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

2 Jan 2014 10:32pm
If you are looking for tools on the beach at Pelican Point - walk about 100m east. You will find plenty of them.

petermac33
petermac33

WA

6415 posts

3 Jan 2014 1:43am
The way the wind on the river has been of late,I'm thinking of becoming a tool. Least I'd stand more of a chance of planing.

Maybe there is something in this climate change after all. I remember 10-15 years back of only owning a 5.2m Gaastra race sail and being powered up most days. This summer so far has been diabolical.
Ride
Ride

WA

236 posts

3 Jan 2014 9:13am
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petermac33 said..

This summer so far has been diabolical.


??? Maybe try the coast instead of the river. I've had a great summer of sailing so far at safety bay

elmo
elmo

WA

8879 posts

3 Jan 2014 9:58am
Try kiting
The Craw
The Craw

WA

229 posts

3 Jan 2014 1:05pm
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elmo said..

Try knitting


fixed it for ya Elmo

hoop
hoop

1979 posts

3 Jan 2014 8:59pm
Is no one going to say it?
If you don't want to lose your tools, don't leave them on the beach!!!
Simple
TopcatRacing
TopcatRacing

WA

43 posts

3 Jan 2014 9:10pm
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hoop said..

Is no one going to say it?
If you don't want to lose your tools, don't leave them on the beach!!!
Simple



Yeah, that's helpful! I'm working on it.

Was going to try Safety Bay tomorrow. Is the spot where they're dredging still the go or try elsewhere?
Stuthepirate
Stuthepirate

SA

3591 posts

4 Jan 2014 12:03am
The pond is still sailable and with the high tide in the arvo the speed stripp can be crossed easily.
You could also try Carlisle St.





TopcatRacing
TopcatRacing

WA

43 posts

3 Jan 2014 9:40pm
Thanks. Carlisle St is not near any water I can see.
Subsonic
Subsonic

WA

3384 posts

3 Jan 2014 11:45pm
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TopcatRacing said...
Thanks. Carlisle St is not near any water I can see.


Carlisle st has a boat ramp at the end of it. Follow Stus' map.
Chris6791
Chris6791

WA

3271 posts

4 Jan 2014 12:55am
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Mark _australia said..

If you are looking for tools on the beach at Pelican Point - walk about 100m east. You will find plenty of them.



Well if you lot keep leaving your tools on the beach they are bound to wander off, but I can't figure out why you need to take a tool with you, is some buddy safety we haven't heard of?
Ride
Ride

WA

236 posts

4 Jan 2014 11:03pm
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TopcatRacing said...
Thanks. Carlisle St is not near any water I can see.


If you can't find the water at the end of Carlisle St maybe the river is your best option
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