Dont want to put a damper on Cairns wind but so many times ive seen weather predictions like that above (or even strong wind warnings) get blocked out by overcast conditions only to get 10 knots or less. You want real wind go north Cooktown, Lizard Island

or go further North and fly with us in PNG :)

Lizard Island - Cooktown plus 5-10knots

I have a feeling they stinger suits, not wetties.

What is the accommodation like on Lizzard Island? Is it very tidal, can you kite at all tides?

Does it blow pretty consistently through june/july?

for info on getting to Lizard, pics, and Camping there see this thread from last year

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28925

Keep going North....It's over 20kts in Port Moresby today

But JayP and I are a bit buggered after yesterdays session. Looks like it will be blowing until November now, so maybe some rest for a big session tomorrow...and Sunday...and next week....

Oh - sorry, it's the off season down there isn't it? [}:)]

just made the move to Sydney from QLD... one word Ghey!!!

I'm sure we can oblige. What would you like to know?

JayP is the resident guru on all things water sports here, and also happens to be good at organising kite trips. Feel free to PM him or me if you want specific details.

Windy season starts about now and goes through to Oct/Nov. In summer we get the odd NW which is kiteable, otherwise its wakeboarding and diving season.

These are some photos of our local from a few weeks back. 20kts, flat lagoon, surf out the back on the reef. The beach is in a wind shadow so can be a pain to launch (check out the gust front on the first photo - they are fun), but otherwise a great spot. Lots of other spots around too.

Hi mate,

I am based in Cooktown and would be happy to help out if you were thinking of coming up here for a kite. We are a small community but I am in the process of creating a local crew of kiters and we would all like to see visitors here.

If you would like more info, let me know!

0740695031

Ps: that goes for anyone else too!

Jerome I will be at Lizard working from June 1st-23rd along with Lynita, we will both have our kite gear, if you plan on coming up then send us a message.

Andy

Hi Ali,

Hinterland fly there daily to service the resort, cost is about $400 return I believe but their luggage limit is pretty restrictive, if the plane wasn't full you should be OK but if it is chockkers then you might have trouble with a swag of kite and camping gear.

Skytrans also fly up regularly to service the dive boat market, would be worth speaking with them too to see if you could join a charter.

There is a little seaplane that flies up from Cooktown, I have seen it dropping off campers before.

Sea Swift shipping send the barge up every fortnight from Cairns, it may have some cabin space?

Station volunteering is a good option, you need to do 4 hours work a day and pay for your food and travel, but you get a comfy bed and all the amenities and access to the best launch site on the island (Loomis Pt). Plus Lyle the station director is a kiter too, so he enjoys some company! Tobes went up last year for 10d with his Instinct 9m and had a blast.

see http://www.lizardisland.net.au/volunteering/index.htm

Andy