QLD
197 posts
Finally after so many months off...
15-18kts and 3-5ft surf.
So good to be back. Goodbye winter.
NSW
43 posts
Hey Voitek. I got there a bit late but had a great session too. Are you going tomorrow?
QLD
197 posts
Today looking a bit too northerly and not as strong.
TAS
170 posts
What's the best direction in your opinion for Marion? Assuming you only kite the surf side and not the lagoon?
TAS
74 posts
I personally like northerlies and NEerlies out the front....having said that the yard was great fun on Saturday with a NE wind and big NE swell as the waves really cleaned up on the inside and there were fun lefts and rights. I think out the front is best when the swell is small and wind N-NE, down the yard end when swell is large. Also fun in a Southerly or SEerly out the front , SWerlies tend to be too offshore and gusty.my 2c worth.
word of warning at the yard... i had a blowout on my kite out the back and it is a big swim in (1km+) with large currents, be prepared to dump your kite if necessary, always kite out there with someone else. Current is especially strong out through the channel on an outgoing tide.
TAS
170 posts
Nice - cheers mate. Yeah I have surfed at the yard for many years. I wouldn't kite out that far. Have swum in once before after a broken leash - not keen to do it in a harness!
TAS
170 posts
Sunday looks strong NNW. Is Marion ridable in that direction? Or schoolies?
QLD
197 posts
Marion Bay attracts a NE wind even when the prevailing direction is northerly. However, once it does go due north or NNW then the big hills kill the wind or make it dreadfully gusty. Best bet is to keep an eye on Maria island and dunalley wind readings to see if there is enough east in it For Marion bay.
TAS
74 posts
or PM me and ill give you a report from my deck :) Looking like Sunday may be all time.
TAS
170 posts
Will do Dougal! Where do you live?
TAS
39 posts
Reakon Schoolies will be spot on tomorrow, planning to kite In the morning due to lunch date
TAS
170 posts
Marion looks ok tomorrow - anyone keen?
TAS
170 posts
Another awesome session at Marion today - only 2 of us out! Good solid wind but small waves. One of my favourite sessions to date. Hopefully see you guys down there next time.
TAS
170 posts
It's honking by the looks! I went for a surf instead today - probably should have gone for a kite instead!
TAS
5 posts
Hi Folks, Dex here having just moved here from Ireland. Relatively new to kiting (1 yr in VERY cold Irish waters). Gave Marion a go yesterday. Great fun although I got there a bit late for my 9m. Still fun to fly the kits and work out the cobwebs.... looking forward to seeing you guys out there
TAS
170 posts
Hey that's me! That was fun today. I can't move my arms!
TAS
74 posts
thanks cyclone pam for the nice little 3ft groundie, looks like tomorrow should be on again!
TAS
454 posts
Peggs was sweet. Glad to see everyone around the state getting it on
TAS
170 posts
Awesome! See you tomorrow mate!
We may just end up there around lunchtime.
