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Big weekend of wind down south

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Created by MRspanker > 9 months ago, 30 Apr 2014
geared4knots
TAS, 2647 posts
4 May 2014 9:25AM
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Too much south west in it today for the coast,
yesterday it was south -south west up there and it made it gusty, today would be worse.

Relic
TAS, 837 posts
4 May 2014 10:10AM
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geared4knots said..

Too much south west in it today for the coast,
yesterday it was south -south west up there and it made it gusty, today would be worse.


Where to...or has the wind fizzed early?

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
4 May 2014 11:07AM
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Sandpits maybe I'd like to check it out, don't think the wind will strong enough for seven mile but I'll check that out on the way through.
What's the swell doing anyone been down yet?

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
4 May 2014 11:30AM
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Kelverdon I think best riding would be on strong SSW. True southerly would be too onshore....... my opinion for what it's worth. Should have followed Jules up there yesterday.
Best riding is on Buxton Point




CrackerJack
TAS, 160 posts
4 May 2014 11:31AM
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Just checked Cliffy and it's huge - forget sandpits

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
4 May 2014 11:38AM
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Lisdillon best on a SSW wind I think yesterday was spot on for wind, pretty consistent not gusty.





houston
TAS, 3173 posts
4 May 2014 11:52AM
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Little Swanport

I think this will only work on a southeasterly wind. The hill is very low anything further south is in the lee of the big hill.

Talking to Buzzy he reckons it's pretty hard to get the right conditions here but worth a look as only 5 mins off the road





houston
TAS, 3173 posts
4 May 2014 12:31PM
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Hermitage

Best on SSW wind which is gusty due to the hills close by but still OK. Best riding is right on the reef, try not to end up down wind on the beach as the shore break can be a bit of a pain




FoS
TAS, 1664 posts
4 May 2014 12:47PM
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CrackerJack said..

Just checked Cliffy and it's huge - forget sandpits


Does that mean cliffy is on?

CrackerJack
TAS, 160 posts
4 May 2014 12:59PM
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No Fos - way too big -

CrackerJack
TAS, 160 posts
4 May 2014 12:59PM
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No Fos - way too big -

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
4 May 2014 1:00PM
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FoS said..

CrackerJack said..

Just checked Cliffy and it's huge - forget sandpits


Does that mean cliffy is on?


Fos don't ask Cracker if he sails like his team plays he's better off in the bath
If you're wondering what team it's the one that got done by 145 points!!!

FoS
TAS, 1664 posts
4 May 2014 1:08PM
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I guess the pond after lunch then

buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
4 May 2014 1:37PM
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east coast is the place to be. better wind than yesterday all morning

buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
4 May 2014 1:40PM
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sailing off the south arm neck.

Gillianv
TAS, 367 posts
4 May 2014 11:21PM
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It was pretty flat in the north but still enough wind on Saturday for a few runs. The maritime guys arrived just as the wind kicked so there were a few on the water. Sunday was forecast to be a little better but nothing eventuated.








Kazza
TAS, 2342 posts
5 May 2014 10:26AM
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I need sunnies on to look at these photo's

Great coverage there Mr President on the east coast beaches

elhucko
TAS, 253 posts
5 May 2014 12:39PM
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Hey guys. Just a quick question. Does the lagoon at marion get wind in on a SW (today)?
Or where is a good flat water spot for today? Thanks Andi

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
5 May 2014 11:19PM
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This is what we asked for anyone out there keen to go up to Lisdillon, no way would I do this on my own


Tuesday 6 May

Gale Warning for Tuesday for Lower East Coast

Winds: Westerly 25 to 40 knots turning southwesterly 30 to 40 knots early in the morning then decreasing to 20 to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas: 3 to 5 metres, decreasing to 2 to 3 metres during the evening.
Swell: South to southwesterly 4 to 6 metres, decreasing to 3 to 5 metres early evening





geared4knots
TAS, 2647 posts
6 May 2014 8:36AM
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Plenty of wind down here at the moment if you want a sail at Dorans.
Andi,
I think you can sail down there in this direction.
As long as the tide is high then just sail out to the wind line, or if you have 4wd then drive along the sandtrack at the back of Marion and launch

JohnnyHuett
TAS, 543 posts
6 May 2014 10:55AM
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Surfs up?

www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/severe.shtml

IDT28100

Severe Weather Warning
for damaging surf
for people in the South East forecast district
Issued at 9:42 am EST on Tuesday 6 May 2014.
Weather Situation
A deep low pressure system passing south of Tasmania at the moment will bring a very large south to southwesterly swell, which will begin to decay from around midday.

Very heavy surf which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is forecast for parts of the South East forecast district. Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.

The State Emergency Service and Tasmania Police advise that people should:

Surf Life Saving Tasmania advises no swimming in areas exposed to large surf
Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice
For flood and storm emergency assistance, contact the SES on 132 500

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Tuesday.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 216. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

grahamn
TAS, 161 posts
6 May 2014 11:23AM
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Damo, how's Lauderdale Point looking??
Thinking of an afternoon splash.

windcranker
TAS, 50 posts
6 May 2014 12:37PM
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waves at remarkable cave solid 3 metre with wsw wind at around 20 knots swell mdirection appears to have a fair amount of west in it as waves not breaking on safety cove reef, good to look at not so hot for getting into, pity the tide was out otherwise the cave would have been booming.

Kazza
TAS, 2342 posts
6 May 2014 12:44PM
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Sailing Shipstern then Rob? Imagine it, there'd be nothing left of your gear if you came a cropper

geared4knots
TAS, 2647 posts
6 May 2014 10:49PM
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Nathan,
were you out there at about 4 ish.? Veitz and i thought we spotted you!
Ant, Kaleb, Brett and Jez were on The SUP's.
Pretty crowded though

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
6 May 2014 11:34PM
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Nathan,
were you out there at about 4 ish.? Veitz and i thought we spotted you!
Ant, Kaleb, Brett and Jez were on The SUP's.
Pretty crowded though


He was there Damo.....................I found out when I got yelled at for dropping in on him..............worried for a second.......... but only a second

grahamn
TAS, 161 posts
7 May 2014 12:03PM
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Bloody Sups, almost as bad as Windsurfers.
Pretty crowded but plenty of waves to be had.

Kazza
TAS, 2342 posts
7 May 2014 2:59PM
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Bloody Sups, almost as bad as Windsurfers.
Pretty crowded but plenty of waves to be had.


that's because the SUPpers ARE windsurfers.

geared4knots
TAS, 2647 posts
7 May 2014 9:59PM
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Well we finished the big weekend with head high waves on Cremorne sandbar, and Cremorne point.
Everyone who SUPed caught at least 20 quality waves. There was no one else on the water , so we had a ball
Every Guy Leach was there in his Yellow Goatie
Has anyone seen Brett yet, he was still out there training in the pitch black!!!

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
7 May 2014 11:33PM
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Brettski loomed up in da cow park in da dark
Yep those who was there scored it
Those who want there they did miss it



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