The wind guage stopped working at 1.20 - got to 70 knots and probably exploded.
Also 37 degrees

or the oil prices

easty said...

monster said...

or the oil prices

Nice monster Monster

twas a warm one old chapp

Wet Willy said...

So Easty, what gear did you use that day? A size 12 sandal and a hanky?

Size 8, and 2 reefs in the hanky.

Wet Willy said...

They breed 'em tough down in Tassie...

where you at now el wet one? still in Nam or Sing now? And I still cant gybe

easty are you still down the southwest if so battern down your hatches

Todays forecast - SOUTHWEST COAST, South East Cape to Low Rocky Pt:
A Hurricane Force Wind Warning has been issued.
Wednesday until midnight: Northeast to northwesterly winds 20 to 30 knots, tending northerly at 35 to 45 knots during the day, locally 50 knots about the west coast. Northwesterlies at 45 to 60 knots developing this evening, locally 70 knots later. Seas rising to 5 to 8 metres. West to southwest swell near 3 metres.
Thursday: West to northwesterly winds 45 to 60 knots backing southwesterly at 35 to 45 knots in the morning, easing to 20 to 30 knots in the afternoon, then tending northwesterly in the evening. Seas 6 to 8 metres abating to 3 to 4 metres. Southwest swell near 4 metres.
Friday: Westerly winds 20 to 30 knots, 35 knots offshore at first, easing to 15 to 25 knots in the afternoon but reaching 30 knots in the west in the evening. Seas 2 to 4 metres. West to southwest swell 4 to 4.5 metres.

Yes, rather breezy today, some 70 knot gust readings around Hobart. Victoria is getting some too by the sounds of it. Anyone get out on the water? I went out about 2.00, at Pipeclay, my knuckles now drag on the ground when standing upright. 4.2 was ok, in the lulls.

Hurricane Force winds warning for tomorrow around the SW. Just Storm Force for us. What board have you got Bazz?

Hope you score tomorrow Bazz. I've gotta drive up to Strathgordon and back - hopefully have time to spin up a coupla trout for tea, but no sailing.

I saw the synonptic chart tonight on the ABC news. WOW, a mental low pressure system SE of Tassie. Batten down the hatches as it looks amazing.

Nice one Nick, I was knackered after 1/2 hour! Just saw Droughty Hill readings for last night - averaging 70 Knots, peaking at 95 knots. That's ballistic.
Didn't make it to Strathgordon today Bazz, for some reason the chopper didn't want to sling 600kg loads over to Low Rocky Point! Next week now. Looking forward to a sail and maybe surf tomorrow arvo.

i dont blame him, no wind today .this time last year all we got was nwesters now when i want them it wont blow , i tried sailing in gloves today boy was that a waste of time all i got was cramping in the hands hope you get a sail tomorrow