Cape to Cape was great fun. Light wind and with a wind shift the last few km an upwind slog- despite that a great sail. In a solid SE-E this course would be EPIC!
Thanks to Adventurethon/ NQ Ocean Paddle Series for having us, and many thanks to the support crew and SeaLink who got us out there.
Back in 2019- NQ sailors who are keen for some open water racing should put this one on the calendar!
Used a Phantom 377L and 9.5 severne raceboard sail. Dennis Winstanley was a legend on windsurfer LT. I think carrying an extra 3 square metres of cloth was pretty helpful
Some actual wind finally! Great session at Geoffrey Bay. Gave the Dyno it's first thorough workout it's a super sweet board for conditions here! Small issue of a boom breaking out the back but once ashore and boom changed resumed for s great session. Loving the Maggie Island sailing!
Broke the drought last weekend, actually got a sail both days, solid 20 in the gusts Sat and a little less Sunday. Was surprised how cool the water was which makes you wonder how a cyclone could be forming at the moment. Not supposed to come too far west but pretty unusual this time of year.
Wow the Ville finally got sone good wind! Great day sailing over at Geoffrey Bay. Here's hoping for more tomorrow!
sailed alva beach yesterday ,tides were perfect,wind were solid 20 knts when i got to the water,i had rigged my new ezzy 7.5 lion .as i made my way upwind winds had increase to 25 knts with 28 + gusts ,i tried to sail back to the beach,spun me fin out and crashed into my sail ,almost got my camera and head through the luft panel ,left a dent and long scratch in my new sail ,top of my ribs were bruised as got smashed by the boom and mast .had to walk back.still looking for my ego and pride which are still missing and believed lost at sea.
That sounds nasty Greg! Fabulous session over at the island today. 18ish knots used my Dyno 115 which tucks into the short chop brilliantly for turns. Pseudo wavesailing with the swell here. Haven't had such a good sesh for ages!!
sure does ,we will have to get the nq fun board circuit going again ,it use to be good race all over the place.
Sounds like a great idea! Another good session at magnetic today though much lighter so out on f-race 140. Kids out and planing so they were stoked ( which is a Very Good Thing to keep them sailing). Sadly packing up from the island tomorrow.
Took the day off work and a had a nice sail this morning. Was a bit iffy early on but came in a solid 15 ESE. It was considerably more enjoyable than being at work!