Worst start to winter in living memory?

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russh
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20 Jun 2013 10:49am
Is it or is it just my imagination - maybe a handful decent sails since april

Lucky theres been some surf - dark ales are tasting good - scales look bad
Zubby
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20 Jun 2013 12:27pm
Maybe I need to get a sup.

Is there going to be wind tomorrow?? 50/50..
Scotty Mac
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20 Jun 2013 1:22pm
not your imagination
Scotty Mac
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20 Jun 2013 1:22pm
love dark ales
Scotty Mac
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20 Jun 2013 1:25pm
Darren,
Have a JP 8'6" X 29" 110 litres for sale, be perfect for you. *Special price for a windsurfing friend". PM me if your interested.
barri
barri
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20 Jun 2013 1:49pm
First time in two years im actually missing footy!

Whats the appeal of SUPing over surfing? Not having a go just asking. It is so expensive compared to surfing...
russh
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20 Jun 2013 2:24pm
barri said..

Whats the appeal of SUPing over surfing? Not having a go just asking. It is so expensive compared to surfing...


Not much in my opinion - just a different mode of wave riding but certainly can increase your wave count and ability to move around and get in good position in shifty peaky surf - can make some small junky surf a whole lot more fun - usually swap between shortie and SUP each week

It does help your overall balance and fitness
Bondage
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20 Jun 2013 2:37pm
James, Supping means you can paddle back out faster meaning more waves and in my opinion more suited to our local waves. Also great for older guys who have bad necks and suffer more pain paddling a shortboard

The other thing that i find is that supping tends to work out more of the sailing related muscles than surfing so when i get a windy day i dont experience as much sore muscle pain after sailing.

yes, supping does cost more than surfing, but not as much as Sailing.

I agree with you Russ. My last sail was in March. Might need someone to show me how to rig up next time.

Luckily my scales are looking ok cause im paddling laps of delfin island twice a week on my race sup.
pilchard
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20 Jun 2013 5:56pm
Ice on the windscreen tells me it's winter!
No doubt spring will be 30+ down here Monday to Friday
Must be a W or NW 25k all day sail around the corner surely?
pilchard
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20 Jun 2013 5:57pm
+1 for ales
HaydenM
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20 Jun 2013 6:33pm
mmmmmmmm beeer,,!!!,, more wieght extra ballast for holding down more power !!!,, here comes the wind guys opptomism,,noe pessimism
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thommo72
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20 Jun 2013 6:45pm
Yep, not much wind. It has forced me to take up other hobbies like supping, kayaking and fishing. Wife is real happy with me buying new toys to get through

gmitton
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20 Jun 2013 9:16pm
Tomorrow looks good...
barri
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20 Jun 2013 9:24pm
Where you thinking?
jn1
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20 Jun 2013 10:19pm
Hmm interesting. Does anyone remember what winter was like at the beginning of the last solar-max ? (about 2000, 2001 ?)

You're right there Russ. I've been working in Townsville for the past 3 weeks, working 10-14 hour days and eating junk food. I'm going to smash that salad, starting from tonight. I'm feeling flappy too.
GAPF
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20 Jun 2013 9:02pm
barri said..

First time in two years im actually missing footy!

Whats the appeal of SUPing over surfing? Not having a go just asking. It is so expensive compared to surfing...


Longboarding with a paddle!

Dunno about paddling out faster Bondi but yes defiantly more suited to our conditions....unless ya surf out Parsons"nothing like a short board wave"

Been an epic winter surfing
Bondage
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21 Jun 2013 12:50am
GAPF said...
barri said..

First time in two years im actually missing footy!

Whats the appeal of SUPing over surfing? Not having a go just asking. It is so expensive compared to surfing...


Longboarding with a paddle!

Dunno about paddling out faster Bondi but yes defiantly more suited to our conditions....unless ya surf out Parsons"nothing like a short board wave"

Been an epic winter surfing


Maybe not at dribbleton where you have to fight the mush on the way out but definitelyo faster at a reef break. My small sup is nothing like a mal, much more like a shortboard. I ride my sup on shortboard waves too but agreed also love riding a shortboard in good waves.
Delboy
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21 Jun 2013 3:42pm
Question from a newbie - I'm thinking about going to Boggy on Sunday for the easterly - is it likely to be ok? or does it get a bit choppy with the easterly
jn1
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21 Jun 2013 6:17pm
Delboy: Given that it's been forever since I sailed, I might see you there. I have no idea what an easterly is like at Boggy. It's not my turf. (Gareth ?, Carl ?).. but watch the forecast, and check last minute. Easterly is a rare wind direction.
HaydenM
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21 Jun 2013 6:51pm
boggy should be goood lucky bitches rig big ride the gusts ,, there will be a crowd there i am guesssing no one has sailed
gmitton
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21 Jun 2013 6:26pm
Massive semi sail :-)
Bogan speed team
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21 Jun 2013 8:18pm
Boggy looks good both days. Saturday is the day.... I hope...
jn1
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21 Jun 2013 8:56pm
See you there tomorrow Carl :)
HaydenM
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22 Jun 2013 7:50am
lucky bitches
Slim Jim
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22 Jun 2013 8:04am
I'm going to wave sail Goolwa around lunchtime. Is a hard place to sail but also haven't had side off since Mar. .....anything goes
Delboy
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22 Jun 2013 7:19am
Thank you gents - I think i'll give it a whirl
barri
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22 Jun 2013 5:23pm
Slim Jim said...
I'm going to wave sail Goolwa around lunchtime. Is a hard place to sail but also haven't had side off since Mar. .....anything goes


How did you go? Worth ago tomorrow?
Slim Jim
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22 Jun 2013 9:30pm
No wind in morning, so had a chilly surf instead. Decent sized waves. Tomorrow - who knows?
Zubby
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26 Jun 2013 7:59am
When is it going to be windy again people????!
HAIL
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26 Jun 2013 9:10am
For sale.... all my gear..... why have it if its not windy! this is total crap! the rest of winter better make up for the **** start! its too cold and still!!
barri
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26 Jun 2013 11:43am
Neptune island is reading 20kts.. anyone??
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