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It's the Sandy Point speed season again!

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Created by sailquik > 9 months ago, 28 Sep 2016
pierre
QLD, 166 posts
7 Oct 2016 6:51PM
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Yeah Andrew maybe one day soon ..

Flying Dutchman
WA, 1463 posts
24 Oct 2016 3:11PM
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Saw this thread and managed to find some footage I took of Speedweek 2004 in the cupboard.... I had wavesailing gear...wasn't going to break many records!



firiebob
WA, 3145 posts
24 Oct 2016 5:12PM
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Enjoyed the vid SorD, happy days

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
24 Oct 2016 10:01PM
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Ahhh, the man with the camera housing!

I knew that was floating around somewhere. great to see it again!

Flying Dutchman
WA, 1463 posts
24 Oct 2016 8:00PM
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firiebob said..
Enjoyed the vid SorD, happy days


Thanks mate!


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sailquik said..
Ahhh, the man with the camera housing! www.seabreeze.com.au/images/forums/icon_smile_big.gif' />

I knew that was floating around somewhere. great to see it again!



Good memory sailquik! Funny to think now we have GoPros.. Geez my camera housing was big!

Flying Dutchman
WA, 1463 posts
24 Oct 2016 8:30PM
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Re uploading the video....the one i posted above is taken down...will take a couple of hours...

kato
VIC, 3376 posts
25 Oct 2016 7:34AM
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I remember you , so inspired by that mount I built my own . How much easier is a GoPro and a fast computer. Welcome back

Flying Dutchman
WA, 1463 posts
25 Oct 2016 9:09AM
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kato said..
I remember you , so inspired by that mount I built my own . How much easier is a GoPro and a fast computer. Welcome back


Hey Kato... sorry not sure who you are but it was a fun few days! I have really good memories of it. So much easier to film now that's for sure... I have a drone now and I'm having fun with that. Would love to take it down to Sandy Point.

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
25 Oct 2016 6:54PM
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It's looking a bit promising on GFS Weather model (Windguru) for the Cup WE Monday, but other models don't agree so it's not a sure thing.

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
27 Oct 2016 11:58PM
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The weather models are still slightly different (and converging) but there is definitely something happening between Sunday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

And a long range teaser for Saturday Week as well.

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
29 Oct 2016 8:44PM
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The tease is getting bigger! Looks like my departure for WA will be delayed a few days.

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
1 Nov 2016 4:18PM
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TASSIEROCKS
TAS, 1651 posts
1 Nov 2016 6:50PM
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Andrew that looks like fun

I must dust off the speed kit ...

Cheers Russ

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
1 Nov 2016 8:10PM
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Saturday is shaping up to be Epic. Low tide is 12 midday.

The strongest winds are forecast for late Friday arvo on some models, but the tide will be right in at 5.30pm, and probably very high with the surge.



sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
2 Nov 2016 1:12PM
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If anyone was thinking that would ever like to sail the speed strip at Sandy Point, I don't think you will see a much better opportunity than this weekend.
The forecasts are firming up for Saturday, and now it actually looks like Sunday could also be OK, and then another promising front for Tuesday after that!

Low tide Saturday is right around Midday and gets later by about an hour each day after.


Adriano
11206 posts
2 Nov 2016 2:01PM
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Of course, I have other commitments.

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
2 Nov 2016 8:01PM
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Adriano said..
Of course, I have other commitments.


Thanks mate. Obviously we owe it to your sacrifice!

AUS02
TAS, 1987 posts
2 Nov 2016 8:44PM
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Just checked the Spirit of Tasmania and fully booked out for vehicles - grrrr!

kato
VIC, 3376 posts
2 Nov 2016 9:47PM
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I shall be drooling with disappointment as another season sails past

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
3 Nov 2016 11:41PM
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Still looking solid for Saturday. Not so certain for wind direction on Sunday but I'll be spent by them I hope

I am actually starting to get a bit nervous. I have been rigging up 5.0's and 4.4's just to check I remember how to!

250-260 is the ideal seed angle.





sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
3 Nov 2016 11:43PM
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Just checked the Spirit of Tasmania and fully booked out for vehicles - grrrr!


Does that mean we are getting a Tassie invasion?

Adriano
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4 Nov 2016 4:41PM
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sailquik said..

Adriano said..
Of course, I have other commitments.



Thanks mate. Obviously we owe it to your sacrifice!



All plans changed! I'm in! Bring it on!

Piv
WA, 372 posts
4 Nov 2016 9:09PM
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Anyone going out at 11pm tonight ?

AUS1111
WA, 3617 posts
7 Nov 2016 3:42PM
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and....?

sailquik
VIC, 6088 posts
8 Nov 2016 12:26AM
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AUS1111 said..
and....?


As expected!

Spotty
VIC, 1619 posts
15 Nov 2016 7:24PM
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Some 2010 session footage with a little bit of sail clew hitting the water and straps going flat out

Spotty
VIC, 1619 posts
15 Nov 2016 7:31PM
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And one of those moments when the fin lets go and is good enough to autopilot back as you ease off, regain control and give it heaps again . 44-45pk

elmo
WA, 8713 posts
15 Nov 2016 8:15PM
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Gotta love some Dead Kennedys

sick_em_rex
NSW, 1600 posts
16 Nov 2016 3:19PM
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elmo said..
Gotta love some Dead Kennedys


said the CIA


Spotty that 2010 footage is AWESOME!!



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