OK lets do it this time!

Last year I pumped my sail in non planning conditions from Hampton to St.Kilda, I found it was neither dangerous or particularly difficult.

I definitely don't want to be pumping my sail this time round, so I am thinking we should do this in the peak of seabreaze season and launch as the breeze kicks in in the early arvo and ride the breeze down the bay.

We will assign a weatherman to make the traffic light call on the seabreeze and winds for the day.

Location:

Launch Bonbeach and sail to St.Kilda. Over 30km's on a single tack.

With good winds it shouldn't take more than an hour or so.

Logistics:

People south of Hampton drive their gear down to Bono, rig up, and leaves it on the beach where minders will be there to look after it. Then drive your car to St.Kilda and find a spot to park.

Leave a change of clothes and towel and a rubbish bag for your wettie at St Kilda. The Guys at the Zu may be nice enough to look after it.

People that live north of Sandringham go to St Kilda and then drive the people from the south back to Bono. (Remember who drives you, as you will be expected to give them a lift back to Bono later for their car).

We may also have volunteers with cars that may do a trip and take people depending on the numbers.

Once everyone is back at Bono we wait for the rest of the people to rig up, then we can launch.

Safety:

Please take a mobile in a water proof pouch as a precaution. If you are stranded of something happens and you cant make the full trip. Call the Zu tell them you are in the crew doing the downwinder and we will check in with them when we arrive and organise a pick up.

PFD's would be good if you have them as a precaution.

Try to stick to the group, unless you are racing. For your own safety.

Oh yeah, this is not a formal event that is organised by WV or The Zu, just a bunch of people having a sail, and being a little more organised about logistics. So no Entry Fee, no cost, just fun. Id like to try to get every sailor in Melbourne out! I hear Defi Wind started like this....

So who is interested?
Are you in the north crew or the south crew?
Comments Suggestions?

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