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Marmong Point Slalom Pics 7-4-2012

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Created by wdric > 9 months ago, 9 Apr 2012
wdric
NSW, 1625 posts
9 Apr 2012 6:31PM
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Here is a few pics of you guys racing





The two lead guys rounding the mark












Squish
NSW, 124 posts
10 Apr 2012 10:53AM
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K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
10 Apr 2012 12:18PM
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Great pics and idea of using kite for these purposes.

mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
10 Apr 2012 11:15AM
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Great idea, hope the guys shouted you at the days end of sailing.

BRUCE H
NSW, 179 posts
13 Apr 2012 11:29AM
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Wow those are great pics, shows the pattern of the chop in a whole new light.

Must say that at the time I was scared you would drop the kite on me & generally sailing so close is not appreciated but now that I see what you were doing it all seems worth while. I just knew that someday someone would find a good use for kites... taking pics of windsurfers!

Stuthepirate
SA, 3590 posts
13 Apr 2012 11:19AM
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Well what do you know,
The day the windsurfers want to hold a race a kiteboarder has to come get in the way and ruin it for everyone.

Tibor
NSW, 68 posts
13 Apr 2012 7:23PM
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Very clever!!!!
Do it please but only when that beautiful red sail is at the front! Great style!

wdric
NSW, 1625 posts
13 Apr 2012 10:21PM
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Sorry guys no planning what so ever in any of it , but happy to share and it does show Marmong from a different view than we are all used to.

The wind was on, we was all having fun and Dave yelled out to go have a race with the windsurfers on one of our new race boards, but as my skill level is not up to scratch yet I stuck to my trusty little 128cm twin tip board to save from embarrassing moments

I did generally put myself in a position so as not to be in the way and cause anyone to loose a spot as can be seen at the start and the first mark rounding.

Luck has it the camera battery hadn't gone flat so we got some action.
Although the pictures don't really show how windy it was on the day.

wdric
NSW, 1625 posts
13 Apr 2012 10:27PM
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BRUCE H said...

Must say that at the time I was scared you would drop the kite on me & generally sailing so close is not appreciated

I am reasonably experianced with a kite so no chance on that day, didnt want to make a dick of myself till you at least know my name


BRUCE H said...

I just knew that someday someone would find a good use for kites... taking pics of windsurfers!

Yah Yah, wait till we get those green boards sorted out, then you will see the kite put to good use

Ric

jamesf
NSW, 995 posts
14 Apr 2012 8:34AM
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Great photos ric, thanks for sharing! It was an awesome day.

gpsteamchallenge.com.au/sailor_session/show?date=2012-04-07&team=9

Its been great having you and Dave on the water, you're always welcome to race with us as long as you don't beat us to the top mark!

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8088 posts
14 Apr 2012 10:41AM
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wdric said...

Sorry guys no planning what so ever in any of it , but happy to share and it does show Marmong from a different view than we are all used to.

The wind was on, we was all having fun and Dave yelled out to go have a race with the windsurfers on one of our new race boards, but as my skill level is not up to scratch yet I stuck to my trusty little 128cm twin tip board to save from embarrassing moments

I did generally put myself in a position so as not to be in the way and cause anyone to loose a spot as can be seen at the start and the first mark rounding.

Luck has it the camera battery hadn't gone flat so we got some action.
Although the pictures don't really show how windy it was on the day.


Great idea! One area where kites do have an advantage ( aerial photos. ) It doesn't show how windy it was..

wdric
NSW, 1625 posts
14 Apr 2012 5:26PM
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And that was an ultralight that crashed into the water.
It was in Monday's paper, apparently the two passengers are OK

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8088 posts
14 Apr 2012 6:44PM
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wdric said...

And that was an ultralight that crashed into the water.
It was in Monday's paper, apparently the two passengers are OK


Yes I saw the MSB towing a plane in off Elleebana..I went sailing Sat + Tues..I thought it was Tues I saw it ..must be getting senile..



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