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Henty Easter Sunday

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Created by bearhoover > 9 months ago, 3 Apr 2012
bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
3 Apr 2012 7:06PM
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Paul and Myself have been trying to plan a trip to the Henty for a long time, looks like Easter Sunday is the go! up to 30 knots west forecast at this stage.
Who is keen to come with (guide) us?

Or if anybody has any info for us about the track in or possible camping spots please post it up.

izaak
TAS, 1972 posts
3 Apr 2012 7:14PM
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Not sure what site your looking at. But forecast is not good for henty, at the moment at what im looking at. Too northerly now? I will keep an eye on it anyway.

bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
3 Apr 2012 7:17PM
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Looking at seabreeze, looks to swing NW later Sunday. but yeah NNW earlier SUnday... will keep an eye on what the forecast does...and cross all my fingers and toes

Jezstrt
TAS, 1471 posts
3 Apr 2012 10:30PM
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Keep an eye on Friday

T 11
TAS, 811 posts
3 Apr 2012 10:45PM
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Hey Ben
Anything further North than WNW is no good for Henty.

bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
3 Apr 2012 11:17PM
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Thanks for the info guys, latest forecast has changed it all pretty dramatically... will keep watching and make a decision a bit closer...
Dead set keen to see/sail the Henty

bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
5 Apr 2012 10:21AM
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Got a lot more west in it sat and sun now... Just need a few more knots!

bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
6 Apr 2012 2:10PM
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Just like clockwork the forecast is now up to almost 30 knots Sunday afternoon, We will be going very early tomorrow and staying overnight....
Who else is coming?

izaak
TAS, 1972 posts
7 Apr 2012 9:57AM
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Dont know if we will go to Henty. Looking at trying the cemetery run at Stanley. Im worried the run at henty might be wrecked, but then again it might be good.

bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
9 Apr 2012 2:27AM
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Henty turned out to be really good, Paul will be able to explain directions better but Saturday was around 20 knots allowing planning full length both directions, Then Sunday picked up to 25-30 knots making one direction a nice bear away run before swinging more west allowing more full runs in both directions.
Paul lent me a seat harness which I quickly became very attached too, cant imagine going back to a waste harness now. Got some great runs and took lots of videos... stay tuned..
Been a long time coming but the Henty was worth the wait!, magic.

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AUS02
TAS, 1991 posts
9 Apr 2012 8:50AM
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Good on you Ben and Paul for getting there. The forecast was looking on and off up until Sunday, but looks like it ended up being great. Glad you got to experience it. Looking forward to some Go-Pro footage or photos when you get a chance.

Rustbucket68
TAS, 487 posts
9 Apr 2012 6:47PM
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Had a blast at the Henty. wind was a bit light on Sat. but at times it was great and we did the full length of the run. Lots of shallow sections and sandbars on the windward side to watch out for so we couldn't get to close but the run was flat all the way and also wind shadows in front of the hills and high sand banks on the leeward side. Sunday the wind kicked in but was too north until after lunch when it went more westerly and the run was open with 25kts of wind average. Was keen to improve my NM and did so quite easily but only got to just over 39 max so the 40knt barrier still eludes me. Did not feel overpowered at any time with the 5.6 blade and I feel the isonic 86 still has more in it. Maybe next time. Heres a vid of the run and will also post a vid later of the weekend trip.

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izaak
TAS, 1972 posts
9 Apr 2012 7:00PM
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Great to see the river still there. It should really clean up and get alot better again threw winter, so should be good.

Jezstrt
TAS, 1471 posts
9 Apr 2012 8:36PM
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Nice video Paul, great to see yourself and Ben make the effort to go there and get some nice wind Such a special place when you're there

AUS02
TAS, 1991 posts
9 Apr 2012 9:27PM
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Great video, first one of the whole run I think? Looks like it's still OK. As Izaak said, hopefully winter rain will widen the channel and take some of the shallow section out if the run. Definitely looks like it's still worthy of a trip next time it blows.

bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
10 Apr 2012 4:28PM
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A few photos from the trip, including the $900 pajero






houston
TAS, 3173 posts
10 Apr 2012 9:38PM
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Fantastic effort guys, brilliant photos........Ben nearly 30knots and Paul so so close to the 40

Kazza
TAS, 2342 posts
12 Apr 2012 10:41AM
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I reckon Henty River would have got a good torrent through it after Sunday's rain up there. Here's a shot of Montezzuma falls on Sunday.....it was really speccy!



Rustbucket68
TAS, 487 posts
16 Apr 2012 7:22PM
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Always wanted to go to Montezuma falls...looks amazing Kazza

Rustbucket68
TAS, 487 posts
16 Apr 2012 7:24PM
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Have uploaded a trip Vid. of the Henty

geared4knots
TAS, 2646 posts
16 Apr 2012 8:25PM
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Nice job lads.

Jezstrt
TAS, 1471 posts
16 Apr 2012 8:41PM
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geared4knots said...

Nice job lads.


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For some reason i was thinking the other night, i wonder if you could boat in, so maybe you can..

Would be great to get a whole group going and camping on a good forecast

buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
16 Apr 2012 8:55PM
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lets take damos boat

izaak
TAS, 1972 posts
16 Apr 2012 10:27PM
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Nice vid. Wait to you go to Henty and you can sail the whole way centimeters off the sand. So hopefully over winter it will clean the edge of it up. And you will love it even more!!

ka025
QLD, 181 posts
16 Apr 2012 10:37PM
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Great vid guys!! makes me super keen to get down there and give THE HENTY another crack

T 11
TAS, 811 posts
16 Apr 2012 11:31PM
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That's a really great vid men well done and well done on the pbs too, just got to get you closer to the sand and pick up a few more easy knots.

T 11
TAS, 811 posts
16 Apr 2012 11:50PM
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Jez I reckon you could launch a small boat at the bridge, but as far as camping there who wants to go on a good forecast every time I have been there we have had hail.
Dave and Perks had the right idea, stay in Strahan.

Jezstrt said...

geared4knots said...

Nice job lads.


+1

For some reason i was thinking the other night, i wonder if you could boat in, so maybe you can..

Would be great to get a whole group going and camping on a good forecast




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