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Red Bull Storm Chase

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Created by Pottssy > 9 months ago, 6 Aug 2012
Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 11:57AM
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Hey Dan - after being stuck 8-6 for the last 6 months - its so good to have it on tap again. COLD though!!! But good still. Hope all is well for you my friend. Will catch up soon.

SailingSouth
TAS, 88 posts
28 Aug 2012 12:34PM
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Ha time passes but little changes hey, wish I could be there, sweeeeeeeeet

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 7:24PM
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Hansen - come to Tasmania - mid next week. It will be on...[}:)]

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 7:25PM
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Anyone no what to make of this?!

AUS02
TAS, 1992 posts
28 Aug 2012 8:11PM
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Inerestingly, Windguru shows a 'blank' at that same time? Never seen a 'blank' before (ie no data).

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 9:15PM
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F#*k - I just read I used no instead of Know - bloody hell - I am such a dumb f#ck at times.

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
28 Aug 2012 9:22PM
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???? Your right - hmmm - wonder if I should find a bunker for Thursday night?!

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
29 Aug 2012 8:05PM
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Snapped these off down south today scouting tracks and accesibility. One of these breaks is at least mast and a half and thats on a 3.5 m swell. I marine a 6 meter!!




bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
29 Aug 2012 8:18PM
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Great shots, what is the likely date at the moment Pottsy?

AUS02
TAS, 1992 posts
29 Aug 2012 8:52PM
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Nice shots. Here's one taken from Trial Harbour ...




houston
TAS, 3173 posts
29 Aug 2012 10:54PM
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Trial Harbour must be worth a try, that's a great photo Dave, looks like a pretty clean channel to get out through and a great wave. Felix and I are keen to give it a go but it will take you Pottssy to lure us out.
Can't see any kelp on the wave so that's a bonus and doesn't look that dangerous.
Need to do it while you're still in the state mate.

buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
30 Aug 2012 8:40AM
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Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
30 Aug 2012 10:48AM
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Oh - god yes - Trial would be fantastic! The problem is that we need a SSE for the left. Does the right work ok in a NNW or NW. I have sen it hold up beautifully in an Easterly for surfing but it looks a bit fat in cross shore winds.

Where these photos from yesterday?

Rustbucket68
TAS, 488 posts
31 Aug 2012 8:01AM
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We've gone Red again...woohoo..hopefully this time it will happen...forcast looks good but not sure if its the best Direction for the west coast...there must be some options over there somewhere

izaak
TAS, 1973 posts
31 Aug 2012 6:11PM
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According to their Facebook page they have 12hours to go until final decision to come to tassie!!! I hope it holds up for them.

Kazza
TAS, 2342 posts
31 Aug 2012 6:33PM
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Yer this weekend looks like it going to off up there........not! All of about 5 kts.
So when is this storm predicted? End of next week I presume

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
31 Aug 2012 11:21PM
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Does anyone know of a car rental company that lets you rent in Melbourne and drive to and around Tassy and back. We have a heap of gear and people planned to come into Melbourne and then travel across on the ferry?

Storm we are looking at is Mid to end next week.

buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
1 Sep 2012 12:02AM
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Europcar might be worth a try!

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
1 Sep 2012 5:27AM
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Another Red Bull Storm Chase down - this time for airport strikes!! This is so much harder than I expected. Looks like we have a month break now for the PWA then October they are still keen to do at least one mission here.

Rustbucket68
TAS, 488 posts
1 Sep 2012 7:43AM
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Damn..such a big thing to organize and bring together....I just organized 3 days off next week...hopefully next time it will fall on a weekend

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
1 Sep 2012 11:45AM
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That's bad luck mate full marks for perseverance

Jezstrt
TAS, 1471 posts
1 Sep 2012 2:20PM
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Rustbucket68 said...

Damn..such a big thing to organize and bring together....I just organized 3 days off next week...hopefully next time it will fall on a weekend


Oh well you might get a bit of sailing in at least Paul, looks like a bit of wind around

Rustbucket68
TAS, 488 posts
1 Sep 2012 4:34PM
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Your right Jez...the winds still going to be about so maybe a trip to the NW or west coast anyway may be the go...Thurs doesnt look too bad for the Henty. Will be bloody cold though...wont be going anywhere near those big swells...have to be a bit nuts to go out in them

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
3 Sep 2012 11:04PM
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Hey guys who can make it the end of this week. Including Saturday - 7m swell 15 second period! Low tide! 40knts! FAAAAAARRRRRKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
4 Sep 2012 12:52PM
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Hey Does anyone know of a professional camera guy in Tasmania? Or Vic - they need to be able to come to Marrawah and be ready for Friday and Saturday.

Please get them to contact me - 0413 271 762

I will email brief - Thanks

John

bearhoover
TAS, 708 posts
4 Sep 2012 1:46PM
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I know a professional sports photographer... I have sent him your contact details

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
4 Sep 2012 1:56PM
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Thanks mate - I appreciate it.

h20
VIC, 456 posts
4 Sep 2012 4:19PM
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Pottssy said...

Hey Does anyone know of a professional camera guy in Tasmania? Or Vic - they need to be able to come to Marrawah and be ready for Friday and Saturday.

Please get them to contact me - 0413 271 762

I will email brief - Thanks

John


try one of the Melbourne crew-

driftmediaaus.wordpress.com/

driftmedia.com.au/contact-drift-media/


dan berry
WA, 2562 posts
4 Sep 2012 5:54PM
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You try Jodie from whitecaps?

Pottssy
QLD, 136 posts
4 Sep 2012 10:17PM
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Its for video only - does Jody do film? I will call her.



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