DavidJohn said...

ChrisClarke1 said...
Nice vid of my local run DJ! We need more of you guys down here to do some DW, it's a great paddle , but most of the time I'm out there by myself or with Lazza.

Are you coming down to the Great Ocean Paddle? Will be a great paddle if we get the right wind!! It's looking like it may be SW for the race.

I was very keen untill I realized it's on Saturday and unfortunatey I work in the arvo.. I doubt I could make it back in time.. Hope you get good conditions.. btw.. What direction works best for that Flinders/Pt Leo run.. SouthWest? .. and does what way the tides running matter?

DJ

Hey DJ,

Your spot on with the wind, SW is best, ok at 15 to 20knts, good at 20 to 25knts and great at 25knts +. The best one yet was Christmas Eve, 39knts SW, 8.9kms in 35mins, epic run!!!!

DavidJohn said...
Thanks Chris.. I reckon the trick is to paddle way out to get the swells heading in the right direction because when you are too close to shore the runners all head the wrong way.. To the left and towards the shore.. In 30 knots + it would be awesome.. Each time I've done it it's only been about 15-20. Still fun..

DJ

In a southerly, it heads more towards shore, so we go out wide about 2km out, then turn down wind. In the really strong SW, the runners are so good just from the wind, I only need to paddle around the pier before I turn straight for Point Leo. About 1km into the paddle, the swell starts to hit and you can get some cross chop, but most of the time it's all good. Any tide when the wind is strong.

If you are really up for a challenge when its southly, or SE, we can paddle out to the pilot bouy which is about 3 to 4km off shore, and then you paddle straight to Point Leo or go from the bottom carpark at Mushroom reef and paddle around West Head, and then go down the bay.

Chris

Will do.. I've been making mods to it (the rudder) to make it easier to use.

Also been looking into getting the new LE18 that looks like it might end up being an LE17.

DJ

I would love to but I'm suffering with burnt/blistered feet after walking a bit too far yesterday in bare feet on the hot footpath.. Bummer because its looking real good out there.. It is expected to turn and drop.. I'll PM you when we do our next DW'er.. Welcome to The Breeze..

DJ

Rub it in why don't cha..

I'm still doing the ooh.. eee.. arrr with every step..

Btw.. I got a signed JP hat for you..

DJ