hey all,
here for my 2nd try at WA.
Last time I bought pole gear and kites, but enjoyed kiting so much I sold my poley gear.
This year I've got 3 weeks and a camper.
Looking to hit Exmouth, didn't get there last time.
Was planning on the midwest KiteFest, but that's off so I have no restrictions from today till 29 nov
Ive got my foil and OC Mako
Hoping to dial in the Foil int he mornings and some average surf in the arvos
Todays forecast says I should head south when I get to perth and setup at bunbury or margs.
What thoughts, whos around, where should I go ??
Help this Tasmanian whos coming out of the cold.
All fkd# up here (coral bay exm etc) but at least we know apparently we have 4days of lowish-wind SW..chap on a 16s been going out every day
Looks like u need to go somewhere u can kite on an east..goodluck
All fkd# up here (coral bay exm etc) but at least we know apparently we have 4days of lowish-wind SW..chap on a 16s been going out every day
Looks like u need to go somewhere u can kite on an east..goodluck
Yeah forecasts looking poor this week. I've got 3 so I've got fingers crossed
Well if its going to stay like that down there..plus the fact u prob need a wetsuit i would skip all that and go straight up..even sh bay u can do both..??
from where i am gently swaying on my hammock right now i have felt a lovely 'SW' for the last two hrs
....or just squabble round the pond or pt walter or do augusta and get 'lofted'
...or go out to an island..
I won't need a wet suit last week i could see snow and only in a 4mm.
But will head north.
Might go and see cauncy at the cafe for the first night. Wont leave perth till around 2 by the time i get the rental
I won't need a wet suit last week i could see snow and only in a 4mm.
But will head north.
Might go and see cauncy at the cafe for the first night. Wont leave perth till around 2 by the time i get the rental
There are still a fair whack of people that are heading up to Dongara for the Windfest dates, so its not a total loss if you head up there at that time. There will be more crew to do down winders and drink piss with.
head up north, lano, wedge, hangover bay, dongara, corro's, shark bay, exmouth.. its all there for ya!
Made Cervantes, thus looks good, maybe 2 nights here on the way up the coast.
I really enjoyed Corros last time
I think dongara tourist park
It's closest to south beach - it's in port Denison, 3km drive through down to dongara town centre
Stayed at 7 mile, and a bundy with mick before bed. Still haven't pumped a kite up yet.
Forecast looks like coros maybe this arvo
I think dongara tourist park
It's closest to south beach - it's in port Denison, 3km drive through down to dongara town centre
At the dongra tourist park.
Mick's name fixes everything.
Not only am i site 69 but also water views
Looks like Central coast is going to stay off shore tomorrow.
Might make a lazy start on the trip to Exmouth or shark bay.
Any recommendations?
I think dongara tourist park
It's closest to south beach - it's in port Denison, 3km drive through down to dongara town centre
At the dongra tourist park.
Mick's name fixes everything.
Not only am i site 69 but also water views
I stayed on that exact some site once. Set up mid morning in calm conditions and was 30kn by 3;00pm. Literally blew everything flat
Packed up and moved to one of the sites closer to the wall towards the left of this picture (67 I think). Still windy as F@#k but not direct hit. Got the same site booked for next weekend.
Lesson learnt. Site 69 is no fun when its windy.....same goes for the other 69...
Looks like Central coast is going to stay off shore tomorrow.
Might make a lazy start on the trip to Exmouth or shark bay.
Any recommendations?
Chat with Tom at exmouth surf centre's shark bay being a pinnacle is ok in easterly as well as usual swester' plenty of spots to check out'
Nothing at shark bay or exmouth until the 18th' winds back on the 17th here's
In 13 year's it's been the worst start to a season I've know' but looks solid from the 17th
As cauncy said
Been pretty amazing up here in 'nIngaloo...four days of it some on a 6 2.5m too and 200m long..
Two days off (but could prob still use an 11) -then its all back anyway..
You'll be fine
Another french chap who just learnt rescue around pinnaroo has had am amazing week at sandy bay getting hia stuff sorted..
And apparently the genius funny# frenchman i love to bits ???? Upwinded from s bay to yardie creek 8km (?) last week on his 16..how funnys that?, Nice 1 H Super big thumbs up
in the caravan park in Denham tonight and tomorrow.
then i reckon i'll head north to see exmouth
i'll drop in ans see Tom when i get there
any kite buds around for shark bay tomorrow?
Its true that the wind has not been at its usual November craziness up here in Exmouth, but no wind up here generally means 12 meter weather and some awesome sessions cruising in flat water.or clean surf, I've personally enjoyed the reprieve from the 30knot norms that come in 'Blowvember' the reality is that everyone talks up the '30knot' days but heaps of crew end up sitting them out, gusty, choppy water and a sand blasting on the beach with any waves blown to pieces....
Head on up, today looks like a good day for driving, from tomorrow onwards you will kite everyday if you pick the right spots.
Pop in and say hi when you arrive and I can telly you the spots to check out. The wind can vary so much spot to spot, I've had guys come into the shop depressed after spending a week sitting at Sandy Bay with no wind when further North we've had 20knots plus ????
See you up here,
Tom
thanks Tom,
I'm on a rest day today - been doing to many K's, but will head out early Friday and be there for the weekend (and maybe the week)
thanks Tom,
I'm on a rest day today - been doing to many K's, but will head out early Friday and be there for the weekend (and maybe the week)
Plenty to see around Denham anyway. If there is no wind, head to the tourist thingo and grab one of the guides. They are pretty well put together. I ended up at the perron homestead and bit spring thing. Didn't know it existed.... then went kiting but it was nuking that day.
Search, "shark bay kitesurfing" in Facebook.. and touch base with them..
Thanks I did that and they agreed not much today.
I did kite little lagoon , but more to say I'd done it.
Exmouth tomorrow should get there for a late session depending how early I start.
Then I reckon exmouth till Wednesday or Thursday, and back to see Mick for the last weekend.
After that I might checkout the Perth spots, and say high to kitebud
So I met Tom today, nice little shop shame about the park around it being shut.
Had a couple of little sessions but definitely need to learn the spots ??
Here's for a better day tomorrow.
So I met Tom today, nice little shop shame about the park around it being shut.
Had a couple of little sessions but definitely need to learn the spots ??
Here's for a better day tomorrow.
Are they shutting down the caravan park?
So I met Tom today, nice little shop shame about the park around it being shut.
Had a couple of little sessions but definitely need to learn the spots ??
Here's for a better day tomorrow.
Are they shutting down the caravan park?
Minderoo (Andrew Forrest's wife's "charity") bought it with the intention to develop.
Hope they can deliver something up there but closing the park was a shame.
I get the impression it's for redevelopment but what that looks like I have no idea.
Sandy bay was fun until lunch, then I went hunting waves.
Anyways
Back to Corros tomorrow(Mon) for a couple of days. Then I reckon dongra van park overlooking south Beach again.
Ok so Corros yesty was great. 2 sessions and wind going begging. Down the line etc. I don't think I can talk Corros up enough. Great inside flat, heading out to multiple breaks, great.
Options for staying include the toilets supplied at Corros camp site, greenies has toilets, showers, cooking facilities, water and washing machine, or sunset caravan Park in Hero for all the usual park faciltilities.
South Beach dongra today, some great kickers on the way out to get air, and some little wave riding back into the beach.arayong at the sth beach van park. Great location.
On a side note hurt, may go a bit quiet tomorrow, twinge in my back, think I got some chop wrong, anyways an early night might help it.
Ok so Corros yesty was great. 2 sessions and wind going begging. Down the line etc. I don't think I can talk Corros up enough. Great inside flat, heading out to multiple breaks, great.
Options for staying include the toilets supplied at Corros camp site, greenies has toilets, showers, cooking facilities, water and washing machine, or sunset caravan Park in Hero for all the usual park faciltilities.
South Beach dongra today, some great kickers on the way out to get air, and some little wave riding back into the beach.arayong at the sth beach van park. Great location.
On a side note hurt, may go a bit quiet tomorrow, twinge in my back, think I got some chop wrong, anyways an early night might help it.
Mate can fix you up with the best massage you've ever had' not by me and no happy endings ' want her number? She's a miracle worker
Ok so Corros yesty was great. 2 sessions and wind going begging. Down the line etc. I don't think I can talk Corros up enough. Great inside flat, heading out to multiple breaks, great.
Options for staying include the toilets supplied at Corros camp site, greenies has toilets, showers, cooking facilities, water and washing machine, or sunset caravan Park in Hero for all the usual park faciltilities.
South Beach dongra today, some great kickers on the way out to get air, and some little wave riding back into the beach.arayong at the sth beach van park. Great location.
On a side note hurt, may go a bit quiet tomorrow, twinge in my back, think I got some chop wrong, anyways an early night might help it.
Mate can fix you up with the best massage you've ever had' not by me and no happy endings ' want her number? She's a miracle worker
She any good with sprained ankles? I hammered mine yesterday in front of your cafe and hobbling around today
Possibly' she always fixes my back up' I've got some ankle supports in my car as we speak if you wanna scrounge one