I'm going to see if we can get hold of a catamaran with no rigging and do some kitesailing if we get light days

yep i've used it . .in the really light stuff i find that a 2 man crew on a derigged cat is plenty of fun and works well .

wdric said...

I been trying the web cam for ages
I haven't seen what it looks like yet

webcam is out .Have emailed the admin .it took about 2 weeks last time aftre the cyclone for them to reply

Mr float said...

wdric said...

WHat weather stations have you been looking at to see what the wind is not doing ?

what

Here is a short but reasonably comprehensive forcasting site http://www.fj.relaxaway.com/index.php?page=fwmn
the trough that is now sitting just to the east of Fiji has been right on top of it for the last week .
I subscribe to a longer range forcast but it is pretty inacurte outside of 7 days but you can pick up on trends .I'm not sure about obs on fiji I just look aat the suva cam and you get the idea

coral coast cam is back online

Mr float said...

check this out
www.wannasurf.com/spot/Australia_Pacific/Fiji/Beachouse/index.html

Sounds good except for this bit
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)

But that is out the back on the reaf which is to be expected.

But the rest of it has to be better than squids this time of year

Wondering what others are thinking re getting to the airport.
I could hire a commadore wagon the night before, so we can be a bit organised. One way to the airport will cost about $120. Pretty cheap when split. Probably want to leave Newy 4.30am. Lach expressed interest. What about you Ric, & Holly could you make your own way out to the Hwy for pickup?
BTW disregard Windguru, its consistantly been forecasting nuttin' yet a kite's been out & whitecaps evident on cam the last 2 days.
cheers
Col

I am not a public transport sort of person but I went to japan in febuary and used the trains heaps.
Train goes right to the airport apparently.
I was going to give the train a go if going down by myself, at $19 ea way it would be the cheapest way, but if we all go together pooling might be better?

But as most of us come back at different times what ever we do we will all be making our own way back home.

I can get off site parking for 11 days for $125 ($25 ea split between 5 ? )
I am happy to use my dual cab ute
I would drop you's off and take my car to parking
They bring you back in a magna wagon.
It is only 5 min from the airport.
Then ring when you land, they pick you up and take back to your car
May need to wait 10 or 15min till they organise themselvs
I live at fennell bay

Just checked there is a train that leaves fassifern at about 4.27am and gets to the airport at 7.03, that is 2hrs before my 9am filght (JQ119).

I am easy don't care what we do.

Not sure where everyone else lives, but if the hire car was coming over the west side of the lake I would be happy to catch it down and train it back.

Other wise I will train it both ways, but would take my car at last minute if track work etc is being done

Hi guys & gal,
I've booked a Holden Stationwagon one way to Sydney. Let me know if you're in. 49635016
How's your packing? I've managed a 6'2" board, TT, 1 bar & lines, 13m, a short pump & towel in my 7'1" board bag. 15kg so far & yet to add spreader, fins & straps & whatever clothes will fit. Cabin luggage, 9m & harness in kite backpack 5kg, plus loads of Lach's Arnica cream. Not long now!
Col

That'll be fine Holly, Lach & I will be picking up Ric 4.30ish from Fennel Bay & then on to you. Email me your address.
Cheers Col

don't forget to pack passport and booties people

wdric said...

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/advice/fiji

A few answers within

* We advise you to exercise caution in Fiji due to the unresolved political situation and deterioration in the rule of law following the December 2006 military coup. We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Suva because of the prevalence of crime and potential for civil unrest.
(no plans to go there)
* Cases of typhoid have recently been reported in Suva and throughout the country. For more information see Health Issues below.(no plans to go there )
* Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor international media for information about possible new safety or security risks.(Fijians are not stupid .they do not bite the hand that feeds them (tourists)
* In April 2009 Fiji's Constitution was abrogated. Fiji is currently ruled by decree, including a set of Public Emergency Regulations, giving the police and military extensive powers. The protections ordinarily afforded by the rule of law have been undermined, which has affected the interests and welfare of Australians in some instances.(Yep ,they got into their bad books,not our plan )
* In November 2009, the Fiji Interim Government expelled the Australian High Commissioner. The Australian High Commission in Suva continues to operate normally. (well aint that some good news )
* You should avoid demonstrations, street rallies and public gatherings.(I doubt there will be any where we are going)
* There have been reports of increases in violent crime. Expatriates and tourists have been targeted, particularly in Suva. You should maintain a high degree of personal security awareness.(sounds like common sense to me)
* Cyclone season is November to April. See the Natural Disasters section below for more detailed advice. (Phew lucky its june )
* Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009. (what a mountain out of a mole hill that one was)
* Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
o organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
o register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
o subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.

wdric said...

Take a lot more than that to stop me.

So you guys will be at my place about 4.30am ?

Seen white caps for the first time on the web cam today
I don't think I have seen a more dismal looking forcast than what windguru has ATM

Ric
That's not the spirit my man .They're aint much you can do about the weather and getting depressed about the forcast won't change it !yes see you at 4.30( Btw it was cappin for the last 2 days ) I don't know about everyone else but whatever the wind does I'm looking forward to the holiday.

on the weather front i've been watching it and looking at trends and models .if it makes you happier it looks like thurs fri will be good .after that depends on whether the trough coming through from the solomons develops (anything can happen when there are ECL's lurking) .GFS model gos for it coming through and sending us fishing or snorkling or whatever from Sat .The Aussie GasP model which got the last 2 weeks more accurate goes for giving us good conditions through to monday then its anyone's guess but should start getiing windy agan around tues .Hopefully they are both wrong and the ECL that has just hit us won't drag a trough through from the tropics with it at all and there will be a nice strong ridge of high pressure from OZ .That could be wishfull thinking tho .We'll see what tomorrows model brings

since you have been there b4

Is the power like ours?

Whats the best way to spend money
Card or cash?

R we best to change money in Aus or Fiji?


And this one is for the squids crew do we leave the steamer behind?

Hi All

I just reconfirmed our pickup from Nadi .if it is windy the guy can take us to sigatoka beach on the way to the beachouse if its windy for a kite .Have your gear ready to roll .(whereis the fingers crossed icon?)