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Afternoon Offshore 'Downwind' Run in Port Hacking.

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Created by surfanimal > 9 months ago, 26 Apr 2012
surfanimal
NSW, 1643 posts
26 Apr 2012 2:25PM
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A few of us had a 3pm call up for an afternoon 10km 'downwind' run inside Port Hacking from Swallow Rock Reserve Grays Point to Cronulla yesterday.

A great call made 48 hours in advance by Greg (ShireSUP) with the blustery westerly winds right on schedule making it the perfect run down 'The Bay' and to top it off, an outgoing tide as an additional helping hand.

Daniel (LookToSea), Craig (Boylos), Greg & I were the crew and it was a 4 car shuffle to have 2 at the start line and 2 at the finish - logistics organised, away we went.

25-30 knot winds (approx. 50km/hr) saw us complete the 10km run in a leisurely 1 hour 25 mins and with it not being a race, more so a cruise, waiting for those who'd slowed and enjoying the afternoon rather than punishing ourselves - a great way to do it IMO.

I know it's not hardcore compared to some of hte stuff on 'breeze but for us, we had just as much fun.

Here's a piece I've put together from our run, beautiful afternoon in every way.



boylos
NSW, 769 posts
26 Apr 2012 4:33PM
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Well what a blast finally had the C4 V1 in conditions that board is made for ! got it upto 10.5 k
Strong winds ,swell going in the right direction ...... looking forward to the next one hopefully out in the ocean!

Big thats to the team for a great avo.

Boylos

Eastcoast SUP
NSW, 333 posts
26 Apr 2012 7:58PM
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Nice shots Chris. Looks like a fun ANZAC arvo paddle.

DavidJohn
VIC, 17460 posts
27 Apr 2012 12:04AM
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Hey Craig.. Nice looking new C4.. Is it much different to the Vortice?

Make sure you bring it to Merimbula.. I'd love to have a go..

DJ

lookToSea
NSW, 183 posts
28 Apr 2012 7:12PM
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What a fun way to spend the end of anzac day!

The Jimmy Lewis M14 comes alive in the wind and runners, can't help but smile when you get such ideal conditions!

heres a few more photos of everyone from the session..




surfanimal
NSW, 1643 posts
28 Apr 2012 8:10PM
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Great shots mate, that blokes styling on the outrigger.

Paulselec
NSW, 76 posts
1 May 2012 12:58PM
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The last shot of Greg makes it look like there was no wind at all. Glassy.
Good photo's and I may join you for the next one. (#no racing)

lookToSea
NSW, 183 posts
1 May 2012 4:49PM
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All of my photos were taken before we turned the corner and got the real good down wind run.. Was way to much fun to stop and pick up the camera... Next time I'll try remember the gopro...

I thought it was you that always turned a easy paddle into a race



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