Go and get on the cans instead, you would really struggle getting back and there will be heaps of boats around there today as it is out of the wind. Different story in a SE

I live near Rosherville reserve. There are old faded Mosman Council signs saying no windsurfers allowed in the park or on the beach (Chinamans). I think that Balmoral is a much better location in a northeaster though the boats are a nuisance to sail through. I'll send a photo tomorrow. Rangers are very active in the area...

Cant one still launch from the northern end of Balmoral,Taylors Beach?
Provided you can find a spot to park that is.

"No Sailboards Within 60m of Shore"

Slalomfreak, were you off Balmoral out last Thursday afternoon at 3.30pm? I sailed for 50m alongside a yellow sailed wally and raceboard with an enormous sail and then a gust hit and the raceboard accelerated away very, very quickly.

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"No Sailboards Within 60m of Shore"

Slalomfreak, were you off Balmoral out last Thursday afternoon at 3.30pm? I sailed for 50m alongside a yellow sailed wally and raceboard with an enormous sail and then a gust hit and the raceboard accelerated away very, very quickly.

Mosman Council would save a lot of money by making a sign showing what you can do instead of what you can't do !!!

it's a shame the Mosman council rangers are so 'vigilant' (ie; book whoever they can) and have essentially
scared off windsurfers.

during the week I think the odd person sails off Edwards beach at the northern end. You are supposed to
launch past the buoys but can go straight off the beach if windy enough. During the weekend it seems to
be maxxed out with Mosmanites (and wannabes) in Porsche 4WD and BMW X5's power-walking or SUPing
and then rewarding themselves with a coffee.

still a good spot in NE, as mentioned the south end is a pain through all the boats.

used to sail there a lot in the old days even with wave gear.

NE still funnels in nicely. Later in the arvo when more NNE Bradleys Head would be great but again the
council has metered that to death. Bradleys also one of the best spots in the harbour when W.

Can't see how one could sail Bradley's as Maritime would be right onto you sailing across a shipping channel/traffic separation zone. Tomp did you mean more Athol Bay off the Zoo? Would be keen to give Rose Bay a go though.

Ok. I have also been looking at the wind around Bradley's and how it funnels down the Western Channel.

Agree with North Head, and the Harbour wind meter is just off Chowder Bay so a bit of funnelling off the rocks with a NE'ly. Anyone sailed much off 40 basket's in NE'ly?

I love sailing around these areas. I go out from Little Manly, Clontauf, Chinamans and MH16ft SC. In the video I went out from Balmoral SC and I am embarrassed to say I spent over $20 in parking. So never again. The island is great to set up for video. This was a training video for Adam Craven and I before the downunder pro. Adam spanked me downwind

Dean 424 said..
Anyone sailed much off 40 basket's in NE'ly?

No. But I fully intend to. Might be a slight walk from parking to the rigging area but there's plenty of grass and a nice launch spot. It wouldn't take much to get out past the boats and into some clean wind. Family can enjoy the beach; win-win.

Downwinder to Rose Bay?

Both options sound interesting, but driving around to Rose Bay would be too much of an effort for me. Regal sailing up to Quarantine or even right up to the Manly aquarium could be excellent in a NE especially on a race board or formula wouldn't take too long. I got a Mosman parking permit at reduced price through being a member a Middle Harbour skiff club.

Nice Video Justin.