PTWoody said...

If the surf is nasty on the beaches, where do we do a BOP race? The reefs and points presumably won't work.

wouldn't there be reforms inside the bar / in the inlet, well inside the outer break, that could be negotiated on a race board??
If so it would be ideal so long as the tide isn't roaring out through it

rps said...
I know where I'm going Friday enroute to Invy!!

Downwinder from Shoreham to the Island via a few big bombs on the bombies??

Surf is never nasty!!. It is a a gift! Having the ability to take advantage of it is another matter. I thought there was quite a few points along the Cape Patterson strip that would be ideal. I know that Walkerville should be OK if the conditions turn out to be as quoted. I can tell you I'm not going out in 5-6 metre swells, Laminectomy or not. I'll gladly watch whomever wants to attempt that and even ring the Surf Rescue if necessary.

PTWoody said...

If the surf is nasty on the beaches, where do we do a BOP race? The reefs and points presumably won't work.

Deano72 said...

PTWoody said...

If the surf is nasty on the beaches, where do we do a BOP race? The reefs and points presumably won't work.

wouldn't there be reforms inside the bar / in the inlet, well inside the outer break, that could be negotiated on a race board??
If so it would be ideal so long as the tide isn't roaring out through it

The water through the inlet runs at something like 8 knots and SUP's don't. So this could be hard. We have options so I think we will be OK.

Bnaccas said...

LAZZA1964 said...

Some big waves, some flat water, heaps of demos and good company, all good for a fun weekend!

Eagles nest and Shack bay possible options for a surf !

Cheers,

Leon.

Yep Eagles Nest could be epic. Off shore and long right handers. On it's day it's amazing from mid tide onwards but can be fickle so fingers crossed. Flat Rock near RACV club and Suicides could also be good if wind isn't too south.

Sunday could be an epic morning if the wind goes light NW. The sand is really setup well for some mental long lefts at last years location and it's holding a fair bit of size.

There's no question we will be getting waves both days. I've got a good feeling about the quality will be there as well.

What about Walkerville? off shore on a SW wind and needs swell!

Eagles Nest should be good on the high tide. That little bay is very protected and needs a decent swell for it to work. I don't think it would cater for lots of people though - there's only been three or four out whenever I've been there. Very pretty all the same.

I've been out there in 35knott S/W and you get some gusts that appear to come from all directions swirling about, but not enough to mess it up. There is a good long right hand break that you can surf along the southern reef all the way to the beach. When it's bigger it will break in the center of the bay.

What's predicted on Saturday is a bit bigger than decent so treat it with some caution. Take a look at it in the morning at low tide. The whole bay is a reef and there are a few nasty jaggered things sticking out, take a note where they are.

ockanui said...

Just one more request for the suppliers of demo boards for the Inverloch weekend, apart from the short surfs sups (under 9ft) can there be a couple of 12'6" boards included?, more for the bop style events.....thats all ...thanks

Hey MJ
Your going to be a happy man.....and anyone else wanting to demo.
I'm bringing the following demo boards to Inverloch.....for the Saturday only.
Simon Anderson 9'0" x 29" x 4 1/8" RDP
LSD 8'8" x 29 1/16" x 4 1/8"......something new, looks and feels awesome.
WoW 12'6" Race BOP
and the WoW 12'6" Down winder that was at the Mad Paddle auctions.
Thats about all I'll get stacked on the roof racks.

Unfortunately the WoW sales rep and his van full of goodies (SA, LSD & WoW) isn't going to make it......he's stuck up north.....so I've got a garage full of 'em.
Bummer if the have to stay in my garage for a while.
See ya there

Deano

That's a real shame re wow guys and SA boards - have they given up on coming down or are they just coming late??

Swell and wind not looking to friendly - pines maybe a better option

Andrew

Surfcam - current conditions at Inverloch

Deano will still try and get down on Sunday the - keen to try 10' carrier and or water B. will not head out with paddle board if the swell too big - can get smashed on my board at flinders any day. I think I can squeeze in a quick trip to shoreham tomorrow - will grab a couple of paddles and leg ropes and do my best to get down to inverloch on Sunday.

Look forward to reading how Saturday goes - wind looks a lot better Sunday - hope everyone has a great day Saturday.

Thx for the many notes - i am hoping to get a board sorted out in the next couple of weeks and have it for easter

cheers Andrew

momasfolly said...

What a stuff Up!!
Drobe from Inverloch to Cape Patt this afternoon and no sign of teh SUP event except a flag outside a home. Seriously guys, not possible the leave some info at the Surf Club or the Inlet?? Sad was looking fwd to purchasing a new board today!

Don't think so, missed the two big flags at flat rock? (near the racv club,was there all afternoon) and about 10 cars on the side of the road would have thought pretty hard to miss

Well the weekend was a blast!

Yesterday a great fun session at Walkerville followed by and epic in more ways than one session at Eagles Nest followed by BBQ and a few beers. Today another fun session at Inverlock front beach and another BBQ.

The Zu, SHQ and RPS provided a pile of demo boards and they got a serious work out.

What more could a SUP Freak ask for.

MJ I still say I out KOOKED you ha ha.

Phill

Couple images

Eagles Nest Sat











Inverlock Sun

Nice photo's Phill
They make it look a lot better than it felt out there.
Was a fun day on Saturday....looked to be the pick of the days for waves.
The local short boarders will be talking about that day for a long time to come.....was a War of the Worlds type SUP invasion on their quiet little corner of the ocean.
Thanks SUP Vic for organising the weekend, the BBQ and the sponsors refreshing product.

Caltrano,

If I am going to attend one of these types of events I always make sure I have some contact details in advance as the days are weather and group skills dependant and there fore very location dynamic to meet the needs on the day.

All anyone had to do was email, phone, text any of the SUP Vic committee, or the retailers and they would have been given a heads up.

The SUP Vic guys did a smashing job with though weather conditions and I believe most would agree pretty well nailed it.

See above images, fun was had by all

caltrano said...

Great to hear it was a great weekend. Ended up back at shoreham - fantastic 3 - 4' waves - no wind and half yesterday's crowd. 3 hours later - nothing left.
Was set to come down to inverloch but swell looked too big and momasfolly comment worried me out of it.
Would have been a great day to put some boards through their paces.
All good - look forward to some photo's
Cheers
Andrew

Brendon,

We had a ball and it was 5 kids ( I must be insane)

Book us in for next year too much fun to be had!

MJ and and I have unfinished business in the Big Kahuna Kook it out competition..

Tell Teeps to grab any images he wants for the SUP Vic Website.

Phill