Perth Paddle Wednesday

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akhawk
akhawk
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21 Dec 2009 9:14pm
I'm hoping to get out for a paddle sometime wednesday. Anyone else keen?
Looks like southerly wind allday, perhaps a downwinder somewhere along the coast.
SF66
SF66
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21 Dec 2009 9:25pm
Hi Adam
Wednesday is good for me count me in.
jenkz
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21 Dec 2009 9:27pm
Hey Adam I'll be in for downwinder.
I've got my xmas work do on in the morning but I should be available by 2.30.
Happy to start and finish wherever.
Luke
akhawk
akhawk
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21 Dec 2009 9:32pm
How far would cott to scarbs be?
jenkz
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21 Dec 2009 9:41pm
By Google earth its 11km.
Good choice as theres pubs at both ends.
I'm ok with that distance. Depends on whoever wants to come and their board size.
akhawk
akhawk
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21 Dec 2009 10:07pm
I'm keen to try a longer one. If I can't make 11km there's no chance of me finishing 24km!!
I'll probably be on the 11'2" as I need to return the pin before christmas.
SF66
SF66
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21 Dec 2009 10:28pm
Hi Luke,Adam

Cott to Scarbs sounds good.

2.30 pm is Ok for me
surf4fun
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22 Dec 2009 10:26am
How convenient I think I have a "meeting" at 2.30 and wouldn't you know it, it is in Jandakot so i will have to be "out of the office for at least 2 hours".

To save the dramas of Sunday should we meet at the North end of Scabs at 2.30?
akhawk
akhawk
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22 Dec 2009 11:06am
How about at the ampitheatre which is where the rotto race finishes at 2:30?
Saw Rez this morning paddling down the coast and she said she might also come along.
Dee Jay
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22 Dec 2009 11:18am
gota work all day Wednesday so can't make it but it was great to meet you guys the other day and go for a paddle.....
jenkz
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22 Dec 2009 7:56pm
Logistics.
Stew can I drop my boards off at your place around 1.45.
I can then meet up with the crew at Scarbs at 2.30. Bring my car back with whoever and their boards to Cott and meet you there.
Then if someone can drop us back to Cott after.
Sound ok?
SF66
SF66
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22 Dec 2009 8:08pm
jenkz said...

Logistics.
Stew can I drop my boards off at your place around 1.45.
I can then meet up with the crew at Scarbs at 2.30. Bring my car back with whoever and their boards to Cott and meet you there.
Then if someone can drop us back to Cott after.
Sound ok?


Hi Luke
That is Ok with me.
Are we starting from Dutchies/ Isolators
akhawk
akhawk
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22 Dec 2009 10:07pm
SF66 said...

jenkz said...

Logistics.
Stew can I drop my boards off at your place around 1.45.
I can then meet up with the crew at Scarbs at 2.30. Bring my car back with whoever and their boards to Cott and meet you there.
Then if someone can drop us back to Cott after.
Sound ok?


Hi Luke
That is Ok with me.
Are we starting from Dutchies/ Isolators


I reckon thats as good a place as any to start from.
jenkz
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22 Dec 2009 11:42pm
ok Dutchies it is.
rez
rez
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rez rez
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23 Dec 2009 8:02am
Bummer can't make 2.30! Forgot that our family is doing Christmas today! Was looking forward to doing it too.

Hey Adam it took me 2 hours on the 9fter yesterday!!!! Ha ha ha. Under estimated that one! It's roughly a 10km round trip from Hillarys to Trigg and back. I did the spedo thing in my car after the paddle. It definately would have been quicker if the wind had come in to help me on the way back

Have a good paddle today guys and count me in for the next one!






akhawk
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23 Dec 2009 9:50am
rez said...

Bummer can't make 2.30! Forgot that our family is doing Christmas today! Was looking forward to doing it too.

Hey Adam it took me 2 hours on the 9fter yesterday!!!! Ha ha ha. Under estimated that one! It's roughly a 10km round trip from Hillarys to Trigg and back. I did the spedo thing in my car after the paddle. It definately would have been quicker if the wind had come in to help me on the way back

Have a good paddle today guys and count me in for the next one!

Thats a good length paddle when you are getting no wind help at all.






Greenroom
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23 Dec 2009 11:31am
Hey Rez, I drove past Sorento and saw you packing up. I was heading down to Trigg for a wave. It just turned onshore when I got out. Boo

Enjoy the downwinder today! Im off windsurfing! WOOT

akhawk
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23 Dec 2009 11:57am
Greenroom said...

Hey Rez, I drove past Sorento and saw you packing up. I was heading down to Trigg for a wave. It just turned onshore when I got out. Boo

Enjoy the downwinder today! Im off windsurfing! WOOT




It's looking good, might not even need my paddle
surf4fun
surf4fun
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23 Dec 2009 8:31pm
Good paddle today guys, first proper D/W and wont be my last. Thanks again Luke for letting me borrow your board.
akhawk
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23 Dec 2009 9:25pm
What a ride
JonathanC
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24 Dec 2009 9:21am
Which boards did you do the down-winder on guys? Any photos?
akhawk
akhawk
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24 Dec 2009 7:21am
Luke was on a 12' Glide, Stuwart, Cam, and myself were on 11'2" Starboards. Not sure what the wind was but probably around the 25knott mark with plenty of swell also. The only problem we all found on the 11'2" was the board often spinning out. Perhaps this is a fin issue and a whole new thread. Two of us had the standard drake fin that comes with the board and one had this winged fin like off Australia 2.
Sorry no pics, we were all just trying to stay upright!!
I'm glad I did it on the 11'2" and not the pin in those conditions.
jenkz
jenkz
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24 Dec 2009 8:40am
Things learnt from yesterdays downwinder
#1 Don't go paintballing before a 13.5km downwinder.
#2 Make sure the car at the finish has tie downs in it.
#3 25knt winds can blow a Glide along the beach.
#4 Check what the water in the camelbak tastes like before leaving beach
surf4fun
surf4fun
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24 Dec 2009 9:40am
All very valuable lessons Luke.
Sorry I had to run off, got into a bit of trouble for being late but it was well worth it.
Greenroom
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24 Dec 2009 10:36am
I have a brand new never been used Drake 9" SUP fin you can use next time Hawkie. But I think its more for flat water than for downwinders? Call me if you want it.

akhawk
akhawk
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24 Dec 2009 10:51am
Greenroom said...

I have a brand new never been used Drake 9" SUP fin you can use next time Hawkie. But I think its more for flat water than for downwinders? Call me if you want it.




Cheers Greenie.
Did you go for a windsurf yesterday?
I kept a look out for you around scarbs in case you headed out around there.
Greenroom
Greenroom
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24 Dec 2009 10:58am
I ended up at Metts from about 430 until dark

P co
P co
WA
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24 Dec 2009 4:29pm
I haven't been able to make any of these paddles, busy time of the year. Boxing day looks good and I will proberly be into it. Might try Scab's to Hillarys or the MAAC club. Any other takers?
Ross
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