Point Henry - 22nd/23rd August

Pat and Pete consider their options in the lolly shop.

Well everyone has forgotten the highlight of the day. The handing over of the "Sacred Sand". The Elders of the ancient tribe - Inverloch Windsurfing Club - in the time honoured sacred ceremony passed over the sacred container of Kmart filled with Inverloch sacred sand. It was then cast over the fine beaches of Point Henry with a blessing of strongs consistant winds to be blessed on this location. In return the Geelong Tribe did a virgin sacrifice of sausage and muffin thanking us for our blessing.
It was great to see Steve and Cara - (not Karry as described by Steve) pushing the limits and going out in conditions that where on the edge for them and not only staying out there but mastering them on boards that where way to big - 160 - 180 ltr I think.
Lots of smiles and helpful hints flying around, my guess 15 - 20 people over the day.
Mick and Pat - thanks for taking time off the water to capture a few shots and Cobby as well.
Steve I agree with you, Evan is definitely on report and is summoned to the tribunal for a hearing. His efforts where disgraceful. Not getting wet, taking all three boards out 133 ltr, 111 and 80 ltr and stepping out of the water onto the sand with only his feet wet. Where is the fun in that.
Windy kid - Just keep asking questions and keep jumping back on the bike.
Carry and Wendy - for taking the time out before heading off on a 3 month adventure a special medal goes to you for commitment.
To me, others say the damage to my nose was from the boom after I attempted the triple forward loop but I believe that it was Evan throwing the leopard skin handbag with a brick in it after he zoom past.
I had a brillant day enjoying the long runs that we do not get at Inverloch and am starting to master the move from the 144 ltr barge to the 105 missile. Feet position and trim has played a major part in it along with a very old article from a WINDSURF MAG - thanks Easty.
To many names to mention to thank from the Geelong crew on making the day a success but a big pat on the back to Red and Pat for their warm welcome. Red your analogy of OB and the little terrier dog is perfect

well worth the wait.......... awesome vid. Mick.

I particularly like Old Salty's body drag and the next shot of Crowie shooting past- pure poetry in motion!!!

Nice vid Drift. I am sorry that I was on shore knocking back a sausage n muffin n having a chin wag during the filming and not on the water with the other stars of the movie. Sorry about the ding on the nose Salty, we forgot to warn you that Pt h does demand its blood sacrifice from time to time. But small price to pay - no one went home with a foot full of urchin spines or stingray lacerations around the ankles. Great day guys. Cheers Geoff

Aside from the super freaky locals (ie Red and OB) who were 30knots plus, has anyone else checked their GPS yet???

Just a few photos from Sunday.

Well I managed a distance of 49.44 km before I was too tired and sore to go any further. Its always interesting to look at the tracks to see just how deep you bear away on a gust.

Dartboy - I use Realspeed to open the GPS file and check my speeds. From there you can then export as a GPX file. Then just open in Google Earth and away you go. I'm no expert though and just started playing with the GPS stuff, so there may (most likely) be an easier method.

Ob64 - Interesting.... I see what you mean looking at yours compared to mine, and I thought I was bearing away quite a bit. Having trouble getting past the 27kts so maybe that's part of my problem? Cheers for posting your track data.

Doug - I was thinking the opposite, 26 knots on the 86 seems slower than on the 111.

Good fun day - as for speeds - if its flat or you've got big goolies go broad! but sometimes line up the troughs and try to pick up a smooth line..

Hey Jacques - thinking about checking out the river in the late morning, you keen?