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ashkiter

QLD

431 posts

ashkiter

QLD, 431 posts

2 Jul 2012 10:07pm

Heading out to Low Isles this weekend and was wondering which side is Good to Kite?? or should I leave my gear at home due to all the Great Barrier Reef Rules etc....

Delta

28 posts

Delta

28 posts

3 Jul 2012 6:50am

Check with Brett at Windswell, he'll know.

Gdog

QLD

83 posts

Gdog

QLD, 83 posts

3 Jul 2012 8:48pm

+1 Check with Bretto, he has done the leg work with GBRMPA to allow kiteing in the Marine park. Follow his advice and keep it sweet for all. Good Luck.

Nuking

NSW

83 posts

Nuking

NSW, 83 posts

3 Jul 2012 11:25pm

I think Brett might have a permit to kite allow kiting there. Please check with him before going. Brett does a great trip combined with some SUP around the mangroves. This place is very tide dependent also and requires boat assistance. This Saturday you probably only have a window of 10am to 3pm before the tide is out and you are on dry reef.

ashkiter

QLD

431 posts

ashkiter

QLD, 431 posts

4 Jul 2012 4:38pm

Nuking said...

I think Brett might have a permit to kite allow kiting there. Please check with him before going. Brett does a great trip combined with some SUP around the mangroves. This place is very tide dependent also and requires boat assistance. This Saturday you probably only have a window of 10am to 3pm before the tide is out and you are on dry reef.

Ooo Permit hey (that didnt cross my mind) - I am waiting for brett to give me a call back - have been in email communication.

Perfect time for tides as ill be on Low Isles form 10am till 3pm (If I am aloud to kite then it was ment to be as the wind looks the goods

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mywisdom

258 posts

mywisdom

WA, 258 posts

4 Jul 2012 3:43pm

Port Douglas is going off atm, why travel off shore? And also that tidal information is contradictory to what Im witnessing over here atm, low tide seems to be the middle of the day? What gives

mywisdom

258 posts

mywisdom

WA, 258 posts

4 Jul 2012 3:56pm

Aah I see now, it changes greatly from day to day. Not use to this "tide" phenomenon :\

ashkiter

QLD

431 posts

ashkiter

QLD, 431 posts

4 Jul 2012 10:23pm

mywisdom said...

Port Douglas is going off atm, why travel off shore? And also that tidal information is contradictory to what Im witnessing over here atm, low tide seems to be the middle of the day? What gives

Heading to Low Isles on a freebee so not costing a thing - sorry to rub that in

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