Red Bull Storm Chase

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Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 11:57am
Hey Dan - after being stuck 8-6 for the last 6 months - its so good to have it on tap again. COLD though!!! But good still. Hope all is well for you my friend. Will catch up soon.
SailingSouth
SailingSouth
TAS
88 posts
TAS, 88 posts
28 Aug 2012 12:34pm
Ha time passes but little changes hey, wish I could be there, sweeeeeeeeet
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 7:24pm
Hansen - come to Tasmania - mid next week. It will be on...[}:)]
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 7:25pm
Anyone no what to make of this?!

AUS02
AUS02
TAS
2042 posts
TAS, 2042 posts
28 Aug 2012 8:11pm
Inerestingly, Windguru shows a 'blank' at that same time? Never seen a 'blank' before (ie no data).
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 9:15pm
F#*k - I just read I used no instead of Know - bloody hell - I am such a dumb f#ck at times.
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 9:22pm
???? Your right - hmmm - wonder if I should find a bunker for Thursday night?!

Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
29 Aug 2012 8:05pm
Snapped these off down south today scouting tracks and accesibility. One of these breaks is at least mast and a half and thats on a 3.5 m swell. I marine a 6 meter!!




bearhoover
bearhoover
TAS
708 posts
TAS, 708 posts
29 Aug 2012 8:18pm
Great shots, what is the likely date at the moment Pottsy?
AUS02
AUS02
TAS
2042 posts
TAS, 2042 posts
29 Aug 2012 8:52pm
Nice shots. Here's one taken from Trial Harbour ...




houston
houston
TAS
3173 posts
TAS, 3173 posts
29 Aug 2012 10:54pm
Trial Harbour must be worth a try, that's a great photo Dave, looks like a pretty clean channel to get out through and a great wave. Felix and I are keen to give it a go but it will take you Pottssy to lure us out.
Can't see any kelp on the wave so that's a bonus and doesn't look that dangerous.
Need to do it while you're still in the state mate.
buzzy
buzzy
TAS
2433 posts
TAS, 2433 posts
30 Aug 2012 8:40am


Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
30 Aug 2012 10:48am
Oh - god yes - Trial would be fantastic! The problem is that we need a SSE for the left. Does the right work ok in a NNW or NW. I have sen it hold up beautifully in an Easterly for surfing but it looks a bit fat in cross shore winds.

Where these photos from yesterday?
Rustbucket68
Rustbucket68
TAS
488 posts
TAS, 488 posts
31 Aug 2012 8:01am
We've gone Red again...woohoo..hopefully this time it will happen...forcast looks good but not sure if its the best Direction for the west coast...there must be some options over there somewhere
izaak
izaak
TAS
2013 posts
TAS, 2013 posts
31 Aug 2012 6:11pm
According to their Facebook page they have 12hours to go until final decision to come to tassie!!! I hope it holds up for them.
Kazza
Kazza
TAS
2344 posts
TAS, 2344 posts
31 Aug 2012 6:33pm
Yer this weekend looks like it going to off up there........not! All of about 5 kts.
So when is this storm predicted? End of next week I presume
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
31 Aug 2012 11:21pm
Does anyone know of a car rental company that lets you rent in Melbourne and drive to and around Tassy and back. We have a heap of gear and people planned to come into Melbourne and then travel across on the ferry?

Storm we are looking at is Mid to end next week.
buzzy
buzzy
TAS
2433 posts
TAS, 2433 posts
1 Sep 2012 12:02am
Europcar might be worth a try!
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
1 Sep 2012 5:27am
Another Red Bull Storm Chase down - this time for airport strikes!! This is so much harder than I expected. Looks like we have a month break now for the PWA then October they are still keen to do at least one mission here.
Rustbucket68
Rustbucket68
TAS
488 posts
TAS, 488 posts
1 Sep 2012 7:43am
Damn..such a big thing to organize and bring together....I just organized 3 days off next week...hopefully next time it will fall on a weekend
houston
houston
TAS
3173 posts
TAS, 3173 posts
1 Sep 2012 11:45am
That's bad luck mate full marks for perseverance
Jezstrt
Jezstrt
TAS
1471 posts
TAS, 1471 posts
1 Sep 2012 2:20pm
Rustbucket68 said...

Damn..such a big thing to organize and bring together....I just organized 3 days off next week...hopefully next time it will fall on a weekend


Oh well you might get a bit of sailing in at least Paul, looks like a bit of wind around
Rustbucket68
Rustbucket68
TAS
488 posts
TAS, 488 posts
1 Sep 2012 4:34pm
Your right Jez...the winds still going to be about so maybe a trip to the NW or west coast anyway may be the go...Thurs doesnt look too bad for the Henty. Will be bloody cold though...wont be going anywhere near those big swells...have to be a bit nuts to go out in them
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
3 Sep 2012 11:04pm
Hey guys who can make it the end of this week. Including Saturday - 7m swell 15 second period! Low tide! 40knts! FAAAAAARRRRRKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
4 Sep 2012 12:52pm
Hey Does anyone know of a professional camera guy in Tasmania? Or Vic - they need to be able to come to Marrawah and be ready for Friday and Saturday.

Please get them to contact me - 0413 271 762

I will email brief - Thanks

John
bearhoover
bearhoover
TAS
708 posts
TAS, 708 posts
4 Sep 2012 1:46pm
I know a professional sports photographer... I have sent him your contact details
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
4 Sep 2012 1:56pm
Thanks mate - I appreciate it.
h20
h20
VIC
458 posts
h20 h20
VIC, 458 posts
4 Sep 2012 4:19pm
Pottssy said...

Hey Does anyone know of a professional camera guy in Tasmania? Or Vic - they need to be able to come to Marrawah and be ready for Friday and Saturday.

Please get them to contact me - 0413 271 762

I will email brief - Thanks

John


try one of the Melbourne crew-

driftmediaaus.wordpress.com/

driftmedia.com.au/contact-drift-media/


dan berry
dan berry
WA
2562 posts
WA, 2562 posts
4 Sep 2012 5:54pm
You try Jodie from whitecaps?
Pottssy
Pottssy
QLD
136 posts
QLD, 136 posts
4 Sep 2012 10:17pm
Its for video only - does Jody do film? I will call her.
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