I DREAM A DREAM TOO……..

Let me say at the start, that this year I have tried to get an Across Australia trip
by Land Sailer off the ground. Due to problems of organization and co-operation with an Aboriginal Community, who say they control a fair amount of the interior of Australia. I have been denighed a permit to transit the community lands in question. On the grounds that they “ do not permit walkers or bike riders to transit their lands.” Land Sailers are vermin, don’t mention it.
I believe that I have been discriminated against and therefore I have taken my complaint of discrimination to the Discrimination Court of Australia. It is being looked at, at this time, and in due course will be decided upon.
The outcome that I would wish is for, The Community People concerned, change their outlook toward differently motivated people. Instead of being a Permit Issuing Authority a slight change to an Advisory of Aboriginal Lands and Customs would to me be more realistic.
Many people and businesses are suffering this discrimination, unless more people take them on then it will become the normal practice. ……..HOWEVER!!!!!

I dream a dream too,……… to my knowledge that is still allowable.

I dream of Land Sailing upon the bed of Lake Eyre.

It has been done before, although I can find no records of the trip, I believe the Motor Museum at Birdswood S.A. has the land yacht used.

So I am throwing this proposal out there for discussion amongst you lot, some of whom may be interested. This is all National Park Lands and a class permit will be sought to cover such a venture, as time goes by.

My proposal is to in 2011, maybe starting around the Easter weekend meet at Lake Eyre South [very close to the road] at Curdamulka about 100ks past Maree on what is called The Oodnadatta Track.

Have a couple of days play around here, then those who wish to partake head off N.E. for Pelican Point, about 35 km as the crow flys.

Then head N.N.E about 50ks thru the neck into the Magelian Gulf of Lake Eyre North. 28’ 58’ 54 S---137’44’18 E which has an access track [4x4] back to Maree where The Lake Eyre Sailing Club has its headquarters. This site is where the club nominally comes to sail their boats when water is available. Check out “google” their excellent Lake Eyre Sailing Club domain site, its just jam full of very informative material regarding the whole area, with some very sound advise.

Traverse N.N.W. for another 50 ks to Brooks Island nth and round the point.

Then travel S.W for 60ks to the access point from William Creek 28’ 45’ 49 S---
136’ 56’ 23 E. Also a camp area. 60-65 ks to William Creek which has all amenities
Though they are of some price.

It is relatively easy to have friends etc transport vehicles from Curdamulka to William Creek, a normal dirt road that differs day to day, week to month. About 100ks up the track. Just drive to ones ability, no rush.

For this trip, on site, I would count on about 7 days duration

Easter Saturday at Curdimulka camp area testing etc

Easter Sunday , a bit more of the same, with EGG’s

Easter Monday depart for Pelican Point if dry, if wet stay on west side of lake.

Tuesday up to the neck into Magellian Gulf ,if wet stay to west side of lake.

Wednesday up to Brooks Island or Artenia Point or Hambridge Point depending on conditions at the time.

Then the final leg which should be one day if dry across lake bed or two days if there is water sticking close to lake edge.

Then allow one day to get it all together and out to William creek. Much is available here including scenic flights for those who would want to.

As always it could go longer if one gets no wind or a lot of rain, I expect that this year will be the wet one and the cycle will return to more normal next year.

So just for a kick off, there is something to chew upon, or start saving, improving the condition of the body and the transport……….. START DREAMING !!!!!

This will be classed as an expedition and personal discipline will be called for from all participants. I see no reason to pre exclude anyone or type of cart and I think we are all men/woman enough to include the Kite Buggies people and the Land Yacht people together. The more the merrier, however a cap of 40 units will be in place for this first and learning event. 10 places will be reserved for overseas interests.

The point of vehicle description is that it should contain a seat in which the operator sits, and is wind powered only. Sail boards/skates are excluded. One must be able to carry sleeping gear and essential food and water, more on that expectation to come at a later date.

It will not be a commercial venture and if you wish to represent a commercial interest or club, then you should make it known from the outset of all discussions herein.

Interested party’s may approach with sponsor ship ideas they will be assessed, we [ as coordinators ] would be interested in discount opportunity’s that could assist participants. We will approach commercial dealer outlets that may be able to offer participants some discount help, more to come on that as things roll out.

PS if you are overseas and you may like to participate let it be known here soon, give us collectively time to work some things out. There may be some LY’s available for hire as long as you can demonstrate your ability to join in and enjoy.

All people must be responsible for themselves, this Expedition is for the people who can accept the responsibility for their own actions and a inclined to be of assistance to the mob that they are within.

This is not a race, this expedition is not a race, this is not a race.

Please do not post discussion here, first to post open new discussion post forum. Keep this forum clear for official business cleared by me.

I would like to ask Laurie and Seabreeze to allow this to run on their site.

My name will be on the block for most of this, I will make it known what I expect of any and all compatriots in this venture. Cheers for now…….. Joe