AU Sandy Point Summer Sessions 2016

[Darren Tibbey]

Im i sore from yesterday after 15 years of no kiting? Yes Yes l am.

[nigel]

14 hours ago, Darren Tibbey said:

Good to see my old kites can still get me going.

Don't forget I did take your buggy for a spin while you were not on the beach.

Are you sure the speed is yours?? 

[Darren Tibbey]

11 minutes ago, nigel said:

Don't forget I did take your buggy for a spin while you were not on the beach.

Are you sure the speed is yours?? 

Yep i saw it as i was going along?

[igeighty]

Sandy point is southerly this thursday.

happy christmas..

[igeighty]

SW winds at 12 knots, tomorrow saturday 28th, low tide is 7pm,

Anyone up for a late afternoon session ?

[Darren Tibbey]

8 hours ago, igeighty said:

SW winds at 12 knots, tomorrow saturday 28th, low tide is 7pm,

Anyone up for a late afternoon session ?

Would but backs still no good.

[igeighty]

saturday or sunday.?

sunday has better winds but wet, saturday is .. not wet.

 

[.Joel]

I'm thinking Saturday Feb 18th or Sunday Feb 19th for a day trip.

[bakersdozen]

1 hour ago, .Joel said:

I'm thinking Saturday Feb 18th or Sunday Feb 19th for a day trip.

I could be persuaded ? as long as I don't have to do CPR on you this time. Chat to you closer to the time.

[OBEwan]

On 06/02/2017 at 7:45 PM, .Joel said:

I'm thinking Saturday Feb 18th or Sunday Feb 19th for a day trip.

Keep me in the loop guys. About time I dusted off the buggy

[.Joel]

On 06/02/2017 at 8:47 PM, bakersdozen said:

I could be persuaded ? as long as I don't have to do CPR on you this time. Chat to you closer to the time.

Is that what you call what you were doing, I'm pretty sure CPR doesn't include the use of your tongue 

[bakersdozen]

8 hours ago, .Joel said:

Is that what you call what you were doing, I'm pretty sure CPR doesn't include the use of your tongue 

Shit, I thought you were unconscious at that moment in time 

[igeighty]

Saturday, Sunday or both ?

looks like raincoats and flappy hats. but wind is good

[Darren Tibbey]

Isnt it a westerly down there? Both days.

[nigel]

I think Sunday is looking the better of the two days.

But lets hope it kicks more Southerly.

 

[Darren Tibbey]

14 minutes ago, nigel said:

I think Sunday is looking the better of the two days.

But lets hope it kicks more Southerly.

 

Looking wetter Sunday aswell

[nigel]

2 hours ago, Darren Tibbey said:

Looking wetter Sunday aswell

????

Where are you getting wetter from?

Melbourne forecast 60% chance of rain for Sat. and Sun.

Port philip Bay 60% both days.

Western Port 70% both days.

Gipsland Lakes 60% Saturday, and 40% Sunday.

Sunday might be a little bit dryer than Saturday.

 

[Darren Tibbey]

24 minutes ago, nigel said:

????

Where are you getting wetter from?

Melbourne forecast 60% chance of rain for Sat. and Sun.

Port philip Bay 60% both days.

Western Port 70% both days.

Gipsland Lakes 60% Saturday, and 40% Sunday.

Sunday might be a little bit dryer than Saturday.

 

Weather zone. 5 to 10 mil of rain sun

[OBEwan]

On 2/8/2017 at 9:19 AM, OBEwan said:

Keep me in the loop guys. About time I dusted off the buggy

Scratch that.  The social director has made alternative plans.  We'll be in Lorne sipping latte's

[Mez]

Both Willy Weather, Weather Zone and BoM Websites state 70% on Sunday with 5-10mm of rain - but when has a little rain stopped any of us?

[bakersdozen]

8 hours ago, OBEwan said:

Scratch that.  The social director has made alternative plans.  We'll be in Lorne sipping latte's

Weak! 

Just now, Mez said:

Both Willy Weather, Weather Zone and BoM Websites state 70% on Sunday with 5-10mm of rain - but when has a little rain stopped any of us?

Never, Mez. I would, however, like to see it swing a little more southerly. Might be a last minute call on sat night / Sunday morning? 

[Mez]

1 minute ago, bakersdozen said:

Never, Mez. I would, however, like to see it swing a little more southerly. Might be a last minute call on sat night / Sunday morning? 

I think by hook or by crook, we'll be flying somewhere as Mr. @igeighty just had a 2 parcels arrive today and yesterday  Its like Christmas!

[DrWind]

I'm seriously considering Venus Bay for Saturday. Wind direction is ideal, it is a bit closer, and there is 25KM of beach. The beach may be (at most) 10 metres narrower, but still huge, flat and hard. I'll probably take a landboard and a buggy. Would potentially have room for another buggy in the trailer if anyone wants a lift. If the wind goes more southerly then Waratah Bay is only 45 minutes further.

The pics are from 2015. Excuse the 'no-helmet'. Having had a few spills and a fracture I am much more safety conscious now.

 

 

[igeighty]

I was 90 % towards venus bay also. i agree the wind will indeed be cleaner and more onshore.

I am hoping to be there in the morning. arriving for 9 am. if i can get out the door by 6 and thats a big 'if'

I have not been to venus bay, but have looked at some recent photos, and it looks ok. and certainly worth a visit.

ill see what mezz says when she gets home.

 

On 06/02/2017 at 8:47 PM, bakersdozen said:

I could be persuaded ?

garn.

@DrWind, is this the spot for beach ? it looks to be a good run 'up' to the point, with a fast downwind run back on a westerly.

Edited February 17, 2017 by igeighty
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[DrWind]

I found launching at the surf club best. It's down the beach a bit to the SE (from the Google Earth grab).  You can park your car / trailer in the last carpark on the left just before the slc. Then walk the buggy 30 metres down the road to the main Beach. Buggy in either direction. SE bound gives you miles of beach. Nw is still great too, though you may see a few people. If anyone wants a lift with me PM me.

I've buggied Venus Bay a few times now and it is excellent. I plan to head down a little later though not too late as low tide is noon.  :-)