Sailing report from elanda point- yesterday I had my first real ride on the jp with the 5.6 overdrive, after some frustrating rides ant constant tuning I managed to trim the board and sail to work together. I'm as happy as a dog with two tails! Finally got the thing to feel like I had some sort of control over what was happening and it was all happening fast. once that happened the speed was enjoyable. Today was 8.2 and cruising on the big Thommen, easy peasy. Only five more days left here, oh well.......
Ok Sandstoners, BOM model is showing a bit of a NE sea breeze this arvo, maybe Turner's after lunch?
Select to expand quotePaddles B'mere said...
Ok Sandstoners, BOM model is showing a bit of a NE sea breeze this arvo, maybe Turner's after lunch?
On my way back from BMW rally. Stopped at Yatala for a pie. Hoping to make it to turners this arvo if wind develops
Adam and myself noticed the breeze had come up just after lunch so went to Turners. It was the busiest I've ever seen it, the joint was packed. We were the only sailors and the wind soon had them all scurrying. Good solid 15kn gusty sea breeze from the NE. We were overpowered in the gusts with both of us using 7.8 sails but it was good to have the bit of size in the holes. Jeff had a little nap after eating his pie so was a late starter and missed the good wind but should still have had a good sail. Adam is back on form now after ditching the weed fin on his Naish and using a 52cm slalom fin, it made a massive difference. Good planing runs from the moorings near Kal ma Kuta park right the way up to the old oyster racks past Ningi Creek today, fun as!
Great news, good report. I was thinking about you guys as I towed the enduro bike home down the highway thru the traffic congestion, watching the fresh NE making the gum trees wave nicely!
Well that was insane!!! Buggered after 2 short planing runs. You know it's too windy when...,
You can't get the board down to the waters edge without being blown over
The strap from your wet suit is slapping/whipping you face so hard you think your into S&M
William from Bribie quits before you do
Yep I had to get wet and prove I could do it
Nothing broken or busted.
Wow Jeff, you were keen. Assuming you were at Turner's, that'd have to be about the wind limit for sailing there hey?
Its a tough job Jeff but someone has to do it!!!
I stayed on the beach, the windline was halfway across the lake offshore and didnt want to risk dogging out and having to dog back on 100 litre board or even the big thommen - ist day off the water for yonks so cant complain.
I know its a few days out still, but its looking like another windy Sunday at Sandstone. Has everyone got their brownie points sorted?
I should be over this bug by then so I am hoping I can get out for a sail. Need to get back out on the water already, still need to try out my new sails.
Hi I have got an old 7.5 sail for you. I'm hoping to get out after lunch at Turner's camp tomorrow and sandstone on Sunday after lunch.
I am out on Saturday with family commitments but am aiming to go out on Sunday. So happy to head up to sandstone. :)
Hey Walshie, Saturday is looking a bit difficult to predict so you won't be missing much I reckon, sunday arvo is looking better.
I,m not able to do Sunday with work but will be at turners camp sat till about 2 when work calls again. However shift work has its bonuses. Got last Monday s northerly in at wello between shifts. And yes Pete, someone had to do the hard work. Finally proved l cracked the 30 knts on the trusty 20 year old JV and the $100 blue bullet pre millenium wind action. Who needs the latest tech . Whoops l did... A GPS to prove it.. And yes .. Buying a 2015 KA 6.2 so l can see through my sail and what's on the downwind side before l crack 60 k or my ribs and fin box.
Good stuff Johnno, I'll be there after 2pm I reckon and sail through the high tide so I may not catch you. Adam was going to figure out whether he was going to sail or not by 11am. The wind has been blowing from the north all morning about 5-10 here at Beachmere at the moment.
Well Adam stuck to his guns with the forecast and picked it like a dirty nose. I thought it'd be no good, but there was 15-20+kn of gusty NE at Turners Camp today with the roughest chop I've experienced yet in the passage. Long, planing runs trying to dodge the holes and the bomb gusts from Turners right down to the middle of the passage out the front of Spinnaker Sound Marina with 1m waves in the middle of the passage. Johnno was out on a 7m sail when I got there and all 60kg of him looked out of control but he was hanging in there and flying. Adam, Stevie and myself all rigged 6.1m sails and I didn't pull mine down too hard to try and get it to go through the holes a bit better. Pope John was flying solo over the other side running between Pac Harbour and Toorbul across the flats. Great lunchtime session for myself and Adam as advancing learners, very testing indeed.
Been sitting here at sandstone point waiting and hoping for the wind to come in. The most exciting thing to see was watching a family trying to slide down the grass hill on bits of cardboard. As for the wind or lack of it, probably been sitting under the 10knot mark with the occasional gust which brought false hope. Have finally admitted defeat and heading home. My luck is that as soon as I leave it will pick up.
Got it up to over 65 kg with a long (wet) tie paddles. And a bottle of water. But keep burning it off uncontrollably. Anyone got a weight belt for sail. Or do l just OD iron supplements. Have Wednesday off so for now l,LL just be there with
BELLS ON wed arvo clinging to the 7 trying to hold down the floaty wide JP in that chop. Found the nice flat run up the creek entry worth having big sail up for though. So don,t be alarmed by the bell dings when u turn up later. Its not a shark alarm or mister whippy on water.
65 kg?? I could trade you a few....
cought up with my mate Mark Jordan in Port Macquarie today and bought a good fin for my JP board.
it will sit in the back of the car till we get back home in a month....
That was great. Nice sail at turners camp. Finally out on a sail bigger than a handkerchief.
8.5 on superlight wind. Caught last of afternoon breeze. Pope john looked good sailing on the other side. Jelly blubberes nearly catapulted me as I got going. Worried I was going to rip the fin out
Wahoo. Everything works
Got my mojo going. Can't hardly wait for more
Looks like a small group getting together Wednesday arvo
Very good day on the water for our little Northside group of improvers.
I Sailed the new mistral 137. Very nice - good in Bribie chop. Easy onto plane. Scary fast it feels in the gusts. Sailed 7m 44cm fin. Gusty and a little out of control then wind slowly died. Was able to keep board going as wind died so that's a good sign.
JV Johno on his slalom 99 looks good - welcome to modern gear ??
John pad continues to makes his magic ride look good.
Adam said he struggled a bit on the naish nitrix.
Select to expand quoteOrange Whip said...
Nice nose protector Jeff 
. Would have been absolutely gutted to break it on the first day out - so a little extra buoyancy on the nose
Select to expand quotejirvin4505 said..Orange Whip said...
Nice nose protector Jeff
. Would have been absolutely gutted to break it on the first day out - so a little extra buoyancy on the nose
Macgyver would be impressed 
Lovely afternoon for a sail, good company and good times again and the Magic Ride keeps on coming up with the magic.
It's breezy here at Beachmere at the moment but I'll probably give it a miss till Sunday arvo now. Northerly wind forecast is looking ok for Turner's Camp low tide sailing off the sand spit tomorrow afternoon if anyone's keen.
Classic summer day sailing conditions today, hot and 12-15 of NNE cross shore fun with a mid to late morning high tide at Beachmere by myself. Thanks to Mr Mike I've found the perfect summer combo.
The 8.5 Speedfreak rigs nicely on Brad's old NP constant curve 490, perfect seabreeze sail!
Sunday:- Enjoyable afternoon after work sail at turners camp. Wind seemed good but forecast had it declining Bribie John looked good on other side with Ezzy 7.5. Decided to rig 8.5 and as a bit of fun try the Exocet 124 sting with 46 fin in what was now obviously dying wind.
Slogged around but did manage to pump it onto plane for a very nice run into ningi creek flat water. Both feet in the straps.
Couldn't uphaul it and managed a lucky water start. Decided I didn't want to get stuck. So big sails on small boards I need guaranteed starts or turnarounds.
Slogged back and put the 8.5 on the JP SLW and had a few enjoyable runs as the wind completely dropped!! Much easier time on the big board
Interesting times
Cheers Jeff
