If the surf is nasty on the beaches, where do we do a BOP race? The reefs and points presumably won't work.
I'm sure we can look at the tides for Sat to run the BOP.
The area beyond the second sandbar [in the inlet] should provide suitable conditions on an in-coming low to mid tide.
I know where I'm going Friday enroute to Invy!!
I think the Walkerville area could produce some really nice gems on a big wrapping swell...
Surf is never nasty!!
. It is a a gift
! Having the ability to take advantage of it is another matter. I thought there was quite a few points along the Cape Patterson strip that would be ideal. I know that Walkerville should be OK if the conditions turn out to be as quoted. I can tell you I'm not going out in 5-6 metre swells, Laminectomy or not. I'll gladly watch whomever wants to attempt that and even ring the Surf Rescue if necessary.
Walkerville has some waves but it would be hard to co-ordinate people if we make a call on
the day. Especially those that are coming down just for the day.
Eagles Nest is a good option though, SW is still glassy on the inside and the high cliffs mean
it's only gusty.
Also the BOP race is planned for Inverloch so we kind of need to hang around.
Eagles Nest should be good on the high tide. That little bay is very protected and needs a decent swell for it to work. I don't think it would cater for lots of people though - there's only been three or four out whenever I've been there. Very pretty all the same.
I've been out there in 35knott S/W and you get some gusts that appear to come from all directions swirling about, but not enough to mess it up. There is a good long right hand break that you can surf along the southern reef all the way to the beach. When it's bigger it will break in the center of the bay.
What's predicted on Saturday is a bit bigger than decent so treat it with some caution. Take a look at it in the morning at low tide. The whole bay is a reef and there are a few nasty jaggered things sticking out, take a note where they are.
well done Deano good job, I can always help to store some of the boards, not a problem....
Deano
That's a real shame re wow guys and SA boards - have they given up on coming down or are they just coming late??
Swell and wind not looking to friendly - pines maybe a better option
Andrew
That invy surf cam has been blown about 20 miles inland, that's why it's out of action
Deano will still try and get down on Sunday the - keen to try 10' carrier and or water B. will not head out with paddle board if the swell too big - can get smashed on my board at flinders any day. I think I can squeeze in a quick trip to shoreham tomorrow - will grab a couple of paddles and leg ropes and do my best to get down to inverloch on Sunday.
Look forward to reading how Saturday goes - wind looks a lot better Sunday - hope everyone has a great day Saturday.
Thx for the many notes - i am hoping to get a board sorted out in the next couple of weeks and have it for easter
cheers Andrew
What a stuff Up!!
Drobe from Inverloch to Cape Patt this afternoon and no sign of teh SUP event except a flag outside a home. Seriously guys, not possible the leave some info at the Surf Club or the Inlet??
Sad was looking fwd to purchasing a new board today!
Sad was looking fwd to purchasing a new board today!
Guys
How did yesterday go - I have never seen so many people in the surf at shoreham
Swell seems to have dropped down - keen to know if it is worth coming down to inverloch - otherwise I will head back to shoreham
Andrew
Well the weekend was a blast!
Yesterday a great fun session at Walkerville followed by and epic in more ways than one session at Eagles Nest followed by BBQ and a few beers. Today another fun session at Inverlock front beach and another BBQ.
The Zu, SHQ and RPS provided a pile of demo boards and they got a serious work out.
What more could a SUP Freak ask for.
MJ I still say I out KOOKED you ha ha.
Phill
Couple images
Eagles Nest Sat
Inverlock Sun
Great to hear it was a great weekend. Ended up back at shoreham - fantastic 3 - 4' waves - no wind and half yesterday's crowd. 3 hours later - nothing left.
Was set to come down to inverloch but swell looked too big and momasfolly comment worried me out of it.
Would have been a great day to put some boards through their paces.
All good - look forward to some photo's
Cheers
Andrew
Nice photo's Phill
They make it look a lot better than it felt out there.
Was a fun day on Saturday....looked to be the pick of the days for waves.
The local short boarders will be talking about that day for a long time to come.....was a War of the Worlds type SUP invasion on their quiet little corner of the ocean.
Thanks SUP Vic for organising the weekend, the BBQ and the sponsors refreshing product.
Sad was looking fwd to purchasing a new board today!
Caltrano,
If I am going to attend one of these types of events I always make sure I have some contact details in advance as the days are weather and group skills dependant and there fore very location dynamic to meet the needs on the day.
All anyone had to do was email, phone, text any of the SUP Vic committee, or the retailers and they would have been given a heads up.
The SUP Vic guys did a smashing job with though weather conditions and I believe most would agree pretty well nailed it.
See above images, fun was had by all
Thanks for the photos Phil and for putting in a massive effort to drag 4 kids all the way from Torquay to Inverloch.
Brendon,
We had a ball and it was 5 kids
( I must be insane)
Book us in for next year too much fun to be had!
MJ and and I have unfinished business in the Big Kahuna Kook it out competition..
Tell Teeps to grab any images he wants for the SUP Vic Website.
Phill
