Predicted 20 to 30 knot SW winds. Let's see what happens between now and then. If its windy I'll be heading to Canton Beach again. Hopefully there will be video and photos taken too. I have a new camera head for my tripod which should give smoother panning and hopefully better quality video. I'm excited!
Hope I can get there if it does blow..I can sail Friday but weekends are always iffy..If it's too showery to do anything else I might be able to..
I will be there on friday, sat & sunday looking at the forcast.
looks like will have wind most of the weekend, makes up for
all the no wind.
vid cam out on the water is cool. going to try some new angles,
c use down there.
I wish I could red thumb myself. Those 20 to 30 knot winds on Saturday have gone. Who knows though? They might return. Perhaps its time to check some synoptic charts like the good old days to work out the wind, rather than being lazy and checking the arrows.
I tried out the new tripod camera head. Its pretty good. However for $35 its not the best. It will be interesting to see how it compares. Plus recently I bought a Flymount so hopefully the GoPro can be used at a few different angles.
Looking to make it up to Canton on Friday for the first time. Bringing the old Sputnik 270 and weed fin
I'm after some advice. I've got a window of a just few hours on friday morning to get out. Based at Wangi, Lake Macquarie. Mostly sailed NE so not sure of where works best when it's got south or west in it.
1. Wangi caravan park
2. Dobell Park, south side of Wangi
3. Coal Pt
4. Marmong
Any comments on pro's and con's would be welcome - not just for friday, but for the rest of winter too.
thanks
Thanks. Might give Dobell a go and try to get to Valentine another day when I have a bit more time.
dobel is good had many sails there but not for some time now. If it has to much west in it you will have a small wind shadow.
I will be at Cantong hopfully doing some speed sailing.
I might try canton but is it absolutely necessary to use a weedie.maybe I can mow it down with a pointer.
Canton is going to be sweet tomoz. Big crowd expected. Can't wait. Hopefully on the speed board by lunch.
I sailed at Dobell Park many years ago in a SW wind. From memory the wind swell was quite large which was good for a wavesailor.
Thanks I will use a weedie preferre to sail straight not side ways should be a good day for small gear!
My miss's is asking me if i remember how to windsurf? It will probable hurt but i'll give it 1000% Hope to see Mick, Tod and Pete there and to pass johny many times out in the wash. I can make it 3.30pm tomorrow arvo, in a rush, and saturday and sunday if it's on. The Van's packed and ready to go.
Here it is. trees are blowing around. Just got to do 4 hours of
work then can head down. see u there hope the wind is to
strong for it to rain.
I'm heading to Canton today.. By the look of the forecast I may have to get there earlier as once it hits 28 - 30kts + I need about a 1m sail..
( smallest decent one is 3.8m or a twitchy 90's 3.2m ..
[}:)])
Days like this I wish I weighed 100kgs instead of 64kgs..
Bet you 100kg guys are frothing at the mouth..
I'll get a windskate after work even if its dark & hope i can hit the water tomorrow but not hit the tar tonight
( smallest decent one is 3.8m or a twitchy 90's 3.2m ..[}:)])
( smallest decent one is 3.8m or a twitchy 90's 3.2m ..[}:)]).. I just hate that heavier people love the 30kts + and for me I'm like a leaf and get blown off the water..I'll fill my camel back up that will add 2kgs.... but I was a lot younger & fitter then and could hang on better.
Today will be interesting. Look at the colour of the arrows. Do they indicate how some people are feeling?
