Point Henry - 22nd/23rd August

Sounds a bit like Red

It's how you use it that counts....Doug's often slogging along on his 8.5 while I'm easily planing on my 6.5.

(Sorry Doug, you asked for it!)

I believe Doug has his own...... but you can bring one along for me

While a few of us will probably be sailing tomorrow at the Point, Sunday is the day when everyone will be meeting up.

Now the leopard skin handbag or the over the shoulder number - choices choices

Watch out Evan , handbags make a good missile when throw from a board zipping past you with an 8.5 mtr sail on it

Careful boys, we don't want our west coast brothers thinking we have no decorum and that there's discontent and disharmony in our finely structured team.......

i will be coming down on sat for a sail. looks like the wind should be ok

Good stuff. The more the merrier

Just got home. Awesome day at the Point. Finally cracked the 30 knot barrier . Low tide was mid morning so the weed beds were a bit of a pain early but once you get out its fine. As the tide came up around lunchtime, the runs were great as the weed kept the chop down.

If tomorrows wind is like it was today, you will have a blast.

edit: just saw forecast - stronger winds for tomorrow

Thanks. Been a while coming. Despite my better judgement, I have to learn to listen to Red more when it comes to all matters windsurfing lol.

Despite VicRoad's pathetic attempt at sabotaging our expedition to meet our western neighbours by closing the Westgate Bridge, our convoy fought its way across the Yarra tore through Geelong like we owned the place. OK - so we actually got lost and enjoyed a meandering tour of the waterfront, local beauties flicking Drift a knowing glance as they eyed up his muscle car (erm, gold X-Trail) and wondered what it'd be like to ride bareback on his new Xcite 135. They'll never know - he likes to keep 'em guessing! The crew just kept on turning left until we stumbled on the Point - stopping only to admire the Salt Works and the World Heritage listed Alcoa Steel Plant. It doesn't get much better than this.

OB64, Red and a band of other very friendly and knowledgable locals put on an excellent day for us. Low tide meant a small scramble across the weed beds, but the open water and long runs more than compensated. The wind blew, then blew some more and just kept on blowing. A few of the locals managed to crack 30 knots. I managed to crack my hip. Old Salty managed to literally crack his nose - his own nose - whilst attempting his final 360 loop of the day. It wasn't a pretty sight, what with the condom hood thing going on, and a few small children did end up in tears. I think we'll club together and get you a Gath.

It was great to see so many people turn out for the day. A rammed carpark throughout the day and boards up and down the beach. A few mentions:

OB64 - obviously a sailing fanatic and a speed junkie. Thanks for organising the day and for turning the wind on.

Red - constantly giving up his own sailing time to give us tips and hints throughout the day. Suggested I drop my boom by a couple of inches - made a HUGE difference to my sailing.

Karry - the only girl on the water and boy did she blast. Great to have such enthusiasm. Ian was struggling to keep up - I'm sure I overheard him telling her that weeds ON the fin make you go quicker...

EJMack - he's now stepped up to the Big Boy's Club and does all that fancy gybing business miles off shore. We barely saw him all day - and even when I did see him he wasn't wet/bruised/knackered from an obvious lack of falling in. This is against the spirt of our club EJ - Salty has registed your misdemeanours in his Black Book.

Bloke with Muffins - this isn't a porn film. I simply can't remember the guys name but he took the time out to make some great apple muffins for all. Come to think of it, there's a sequel. Bloke with Muffins 2. Now this does sound a bit like a porn film, but this other guy brough chocolate muffi..... For all you kiters out there, this is how we hardcore sailborder boys mix it. You need to HTFU and get some double choc chip down you. Anybody got the recipe...?

Drift - today's providore. Supplied a fine cheeseboard. For those of you who are new to Seabreeze and anticipated a windsurfing forum full of chit chat about sailing, I'm afraid you're on the wrong thread. Now what was that wonderful gorgonzola Mick?

Old Salty - planed like a Winged Adonis out there today. Ended up with a nose like Joe Bugner and a charge sheet for wearing a mask in an offensive manner, but El Presidente just can't stay out of the water. It was that cheeky 'one final run' that caused the anguish - dedication laid bare!

WindyKid - the next generation. This youngster racked up with his Bombara and his old man and let loose. Well done for coming mate - get yourself down to Inverloch in the summer. Make sure your Dad drives. Or at least don't speed if you have a Ferris Bueller moment.

To wrap - longest runs on the plane for me since I started in November. Got my waterstarts upto about 30% - I'm happy. All in all - a great day out.

Was a great day all round! I've never seen so many smiling people on the water at once. Was fantastic to finally meet the Inverloch crew and already talk of a reciprocal trip..

Awesome day. Thanks Red, Ob64 and crew. Looking forward to seeing you all at Inverloch.

Yeah sounds like it was a great day. Glad the wind turned up for you, it was looking bad for a bit.

Unfortunately spent the day recovering from a night out and glued to the computer finishing a Uni assignment.

Hopefully I can make the next gathering.

Hey Mick,

I'm getting a "private video" message so can't view the video. I'm sure your probably aware of it but just wanted to let you know. Looking forward to seeing it!