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The buddy thread

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Created by jermaldan > 9 months ago, 5 Sep 2010
jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
5 Sep 2010 10:48PM
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I thought that if you are planning to go out somewhere you could post location date and time, so that lone windsurfers might know where to go if they dont want to risk going out on their own. Got a bit sketchy out there for me today and I was all alone. I usually go out there with a buddy of mine, but I think he's taken up kiting secretly.

Date:
Time:
Location:

See you out there!

mathew
QLD, 2143 posts
5 Sep 2010 11:08PM
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I bet you were the lone sailor out at Green Point...

Most went to Ricketts.

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
6 Sep 2010 10:40AM
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mathew said...

I bet you were the lone sailor out at Green Point...

Most went to Ricketts.


No, I went to seaford for some stupid reason.

K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
6 Sep 2010 10:44AM
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jermaldan said...

I thought that if you are planning to go out somewhere you could post location date and time, so that lone windsurfers might know where to go if they dont want to risk going out on their own. Got a bit sketchy out there for me today and I was all alone. I usually go out there with a buddy of mine, but I think he's taken up kiting secretly.

Date:
Time:
Location:

See you out there!


BAH! Kiting! My neck was swollen up like jaba the hut - so piked based on my apparance through fear of looking like a seal. I blame sitting in the rain at the MCG watching the Saints beat Geelong.......

Crazy dude going out by yourself without a helmet!!!!

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
6 Sep 2010 12:15PM
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K Dog said...

jermaldan said...

I thought that if you are planning to go out somewhere you could post location date and time, so that lone windsurfers might know where to go if they dont want to risk going out on their own. Got a bit sketchy out there for me today and I was all alone. I usually go out there with a buddy of mine, but I think he's taken up kiting secretly.

Date:
Time:
Location:

See you out there!


BAH! Kiting! My neck was swollen up like jaba the hut - so piked based on my apparance through fear of looking like a seal. I blame sitting in the rain at the MCG watching the Saints beat Geelong.......

Crazy dude going out by yourself without a helmet!!!!


Boom (clew) smacked me in my face. Helmet wouldnt have helped (unless it had a full face screen)

WindRider
QLD, 838 posts
6 Sep 2010 12:27PM
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It is good idea.
I was going to use my Twitter account for the same reason. If anyone wanted to know where I was sailing and if you want to come and join me and the crew I sail with.
We could setup Seabreeze post every Friday with the weekend date asking where are people sailing for the coming weekend. I’m happy to start this.

K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
6 Sep 2010 12:31PM
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We could setup Seabreeze post every Friday with the weekend date asking where are people sailing for the coming weekend. I’m happy to start this.


I second this!

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
6 Sep 2010 7:06PM
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K Dog said...

We could setup Seabreeze post every Friday with the weekend date asking where are people sailing for the coming weekend. I’m happy to start this.


I second this!


I third!

flipper4444
VIC, 1214 posts
6 Sep 2010 7:49PM
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I will be ya buddy jermaldan K-dog dont go wasting thousands on a bag and a skunky looking wake board It really is not worth it mate. go back to windsurfing

whitecaps
VIC, 313 posts
6 Sep 2010 8:16PM
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Great idea! I always struggle with where to go so this would be really helpful!

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
8 Sep 2010 1:17PM
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Laurie - can we create a sticky thread on this? Not out of this one but a fresh one that we can use just to update Location, time and day?

waggles56
VIC, 204 posts
8 Sep 2010 2:14PM
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mathew said...

I bet you were the lone sailor out at Green Point...

Most went to Ricketts.


Na! That was me all on my own at G.P. Fun little waves though I guessed the numbers were at Ricketts but I got too lazy to drive the extra 10 minutes. If I got into strife, the westerly would have blown me back to shore.

WindRider
QLD, 838 posts
8 Sep 2010 3:44PM
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Guys,
I'm still happy to create a new post Friday nights with a heading "Where is every one Sailing this Weekend (insert weekend date)?".
Starting this Friday.

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
8 Sep 2010 3:49PM
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WindRider said...

Guys,
I'm still happy to create a new post Friday nights with a heading "Where is every one Sailing this Weekend (insert weekend date)?".
Starting this Friday.


Perfect!!!

echunda
VIC, 765 posts
8 Sep 2010 10:53PM
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I'll start:

Date: 21st Sep 2010
Time: Ferry leaves Port Douglas 8:30 am
Where: Green Island speed strip


Sorry, cars full so you'll have to make your own way there

flipper4444
VIC, 1214 posts
9 Sep 2010 1:35AM
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WindRider, set a location for them tho, for example, rye looks good for this weekend. Lets try and get every one at the same place, the more crowds we get the more our sport will grow. Last weekend we got about 30 guys jamming in the wind at rye. This weekend lets try and get that number we got a while ago when 50 windsurfers all jammed on in the wind. I really want windsurfing to grow, and I want victoria to be known as the windsurf state and not the kite capital...

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
9 Sep 2010 10:30AM
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flipper4444 said...

WindRider, set a location for them tho, for example, rye looks good for this weekend. Lets try and get every one at the same place, the more crowds we get the more our sport will grow. Last weekend we got about 30 guys jamming in the wind at rye. This weekend lets try and get that number we got a while ago when 50 windsurfers all jammed on in the wind. I really want windsurfing to grow, and I want victoria to be known as the windsurf state and not the kite capital...


Good call flip: We can call it "Presidents Choice". Thelp all the newbs pick their locationmore wisely, and not end up alone.

K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
9 Sep 2010 10:31AM
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flipper4444 said...

I really want windsurfing to grow, and I want victoria to be known as the windsurf state and not the kite capital...


HERE HERE!

jermaldan
VIC, 1572 posts
9 Sep 2010 11:03AM
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K Dog said...

flipper4444 said...

I really want windsurfing to grow, and I want victoria to be known as the windsurf state and not the kite capital...


HERE HERE!




Flipper for PM!

ginger pom
VIC, 1746 posts
9 Sep 2010 4:39PM
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flipper4444 said...

rye looks good for this weekend.


The other thing that is important is not crystalising a plan too early.

Lets start the thread on Friday and avoid getting our hopes up.

If you spend all weekend convinced that Saturday is going to be good - when it ends up looking lame, you tend to end up forcing a sail when really it's better to do something else.

waggles56
VIC, 204 posts
9 Sep 2010 4:47PM
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Heading down to Green Point now. Be there at 4.10pm. Do a POET and come and join me.



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