Top job Mr.Hampton.

NE gets into this lake really well as the same mountain that spoils S & SSW at Queens creates a funnel effect on the eastern side. But i reckon it might be touch and go if there is too much N in it. Have not sailed there yet but have fished the NE area in a boat often.

Its shallow and flat in most areas and the main channel produces some short big chop. I'm not sure how cleanly the wind gets through at MarkH's clearing though in a NE as there is a line of trees that fringe the entrance to the Camden Haven River (to Kendall) that could block it. It stretches nearly half the width of the lake. But a true NE works well from Queens (Laurieton) anyway, however I reckon it'll be cleaner and stronger in Watsons as the ocean is closer with less obstructions.

Sailed Watson / Taylor today.

Wind was SW to S. About 10 knots Max. Only got Planning once. Main reason I went out was to check out the bottom & depth.
NO WEED on that part of the Lake. Bottom is loamy mud like the Southern side of Queens Lake. Where you launch from at the Point walk out about 20 to 30 metres before you start sailing so you don't hit your fin on the bottom. ( round rocks on the bottom covered by loamy sand.) Every where else I sailed was great for depth.
Tide didn't change the depth much.
I can see there will be alot of PBs made here. S,SW,E,NE winds. Can't wait for some good wind.
Great place for some one to learn to windsurf.
Point needs the grass cut with a wipper/snipper.( I don't have one) Could Park about 7 cars plus rigging up room.

I'll take whipper when I go. Unfortunately edging is my thing

I've got a ride-on, but I can't touch any of this kind of stuff for a couple of months till my guts are stable. Grass should stay short over winter anyway so timing may be OK. Anyone know who is responsible for this bit of dirt?

All I am saying is that I may be sick on Wed arvo

will be there , hope the rain stops soon , other wise it will be booggy

I have just got back from Qld and brought my Whipper Snipper back with me - I will aim to go down and give it a cut this weekend (more likely to be Sunday) if it ant flogging down rain. Will chuck the mower in the back to just to make it look more inviting as well - she is a 4 stroke and will have the torque to chew up some of the longer stuff if the grass isnt saturated

Gunna head down to mow/snip this morning as the forecast is for rain from midday

Hi Adam,
When are you going down today?. I meet you there!

TOO GOOD!! Looks great guys, top effort Adam and Mark!

Hanging to get down there in a few days, I'm just a bit worried about the admission fee...[}:)]

Quick question, do you think it will be less choppy than Queens in a good southerly blow?

Again, I have to say great work for giving up part of ya Saturday guys. You deserve some PB's runs there.

Marauders said...


Thank You again Adam for your time and gear!

Joint effort Mark - thanks for your time and effort too - we achieved a lot in a few hours! New track in and a freshly mown rigging area - bring on a Southerly and some PBs so we can christen the lake with the whole team there EEEEwwwwww!!!!!!!!

Next trip down i will bring some pavers and bricks to fill in some of the muddier parts of the track. It is no worries if you have 4wd or AWD so long as you have clearance. No worries in the Subbie Outback

needsalt said...

You guys are FREAKING AWESOME.

WE ROCK