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Geraldton trip 2014

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Created by geared4knots > 9 months ago, 20 May 2014
Captain_Morg
TAS, 728 posts
14 Sep 2014 8:55PM
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Jez, Paul and Dad all fired today. Big session on the water today.

Houston out with rick-diz- neck.
Flouro woman flu.
2 Dads chasing fluff
35 days, 5 minutes and 30 seconds to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Captain_Morg
TAS, 728 posts
14 Sep 2014 9:15PM
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A nice little documentary of Geraldton part 1 of 3 series. Very hard to hear and boring!
Shows a loop at least
God bless and Bring on Geraldton

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
14 Sep 2014 11:40PM
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WOW Captain that was exciting..........................I might change my booking, head to Moonah and look for the action at the bowling alley

Jezstrt
TAS, 1471 posts
15 Sep 2014 6:41PM
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Not long to go, it will come around quickly

Already getting some wind





geared4knots
TAS, 2648 posts
16 Sep 2014 7:29PM
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and windy again today!!




easty
TAS, 2213 posts
16 Sep 2014 7:40PM
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Sea Temp -99.9 deg c, better take your winter wetties. Or an icebreaker.

Captain_Morg
TAS, 728 posts
21 Sep 2014 10:17PM
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WE ARE UNDER 30 DAYS TO GO NOW BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The countdown tracker says......
28 days, 43 minutes and 24 seconds
God bless and goodnight

buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
21 Sep 2014 10:37PM
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Don't forget to check the events calendar, you may need some other things to keep your minds off the lack of wind
www.everythinggeraldton.com.au/events/

I notice the surfing mums meet at 9.15 on the 23rd of October, that might be worth a visit.
Then you could head out to the Library rhyme time at 10.30.
Maybe slip by the Partners in recovery group at 11.
And then top the day off with a few lessons at the House of Jezebelles Burlesque dance Classes at 6pm www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=dmk1cWZuMTFzOHJtaXNrNXJybTQ0OHM3ZmtfMjAxNDEwMjNUMTAwMDAwWiAyZ2h0a3Bla210a29iaGlpNGdwamYyMzQ1b0Bn&ctz=Australia/Perth&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml

And don't forget No lights No Lycra on Friday night www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=M2phYzBqN25oMDUxcWp2ZGhnMGdycDZlY3NfMjAxNDEwMjRUMTEwMDAwWiAyZ2h0a3Bla210a29iaGlpNGdwamYyMzQ1b0Bn&ctz=Australia/Perth&sf=true&output=xml

houston
TAS, 3173 posts
23 Sep 2014 10:11PM
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Plenty to do if no wind
Check out Damo's mom even I reckon she's hot to trot but as usual I'll come last.............Jez and Fluro will get to her first

FoS
TAS, 1664 posts
3 Oct 2014 2:02PM
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Be careful guys
Sometimes they are real pigs when they steal your beer

gadling.com/2013/09/10/Australian-pig-steals-beer/

Captain_Morg
TAS, 728 posts
8 Oct 2014 10:46AM
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Dad spoke to one of the locals. And winds have been top notch with some outstanding sailing action in Geraldton already
11 days, 14 minutes and 14 seconds to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God bless and goodnight

Flouro1
WA, 991 posts
8 Oct 2014 9:44AM
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Will it be sunshine and powder snow or hard
Packed ice followed by rain (I love weather dependant sports all the forums are the same talk but opposite wants)
Strong wind

Light wind
No wind
Sunshine

Kazza
TAS, 2342 posts
8 Oct 2014 2:02PM
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Waist deep champagne powder please so I use my snorkel

Jezstrt
TAS, 1471 posts
8 Oct 2014 2:29PM
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Fluro and I ended up having a good training session last night at dorans

buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
8 Oct 2014 3:32PM
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Jezstrt said..
Fluro and I ended up having a good training session last night at dorans


Is Flouro going?

TGale
TAS, 301 posts
8 Oct 2014 5:06PM
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Jezstrt said..
Fluro and I ended up having a good training session last night at dorans


Captured in the top left of this pic taken at Dorans last night??






Jezstrt
TAS, 1471 posts
8 Oct 2014 6:58PM
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buzzy said..
Jezstrt said..
Fluro and I ended up having a good training session last night at dorans


Is Flouro going?


Is he going.. He's the tour guide

Jezstrt
TAS, 1471 posts
8 Oct 2014 7:01PM
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TGale said..
Jezstrt said..
Fluro and I ended up having a good training session last night at dorans


Captured in the top left of this pic taken at Dorans last night??








Yep in full training haha what a sexy sail

geared4knots
TAS, 2648 posts
8 Oct 2014 10:06PM
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buzzy said..


Jezstrt said..
Fluro and I ended up having a good training session last night at dorans




Is Flouro going?



i will confirm for Tim....
booked up a grand and a 1/2 of fares, car and cabin... so i would say yes. And he is the local

Flouro1
WA, 991 posts
8 Oct 2014 10:27PM
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Only Ebola can stop us now

buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
9 Oct 2014 2:51AM
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Shoot yourself and reset! Try to get it right next time!!

Flouro1
WA, 991 posts
9 Oct 2014 7:55AM
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The omega could be in Geraldton
Mission 4 take 42 here is the plan
Disguised as geriatrics we attack
The spot x ,it has to be there I dream about it all the time.
Poke it to death with masts . Bugger it just
read this post and reset time we all missed
our flights

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8051 posts
9 Oct 2014 9:14PM
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Jezstrt said..
Not long to go, it will come around quickly

Already getting some wind







Cripes send us some of that will you?

stroppo
WA, 730 posts
9 Oct 2014 8:59PM
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Hey dudes have fun over here it looks like good timing glad your coming to wa happy days ahead

Flouro1
WA, 991 posts
9 Oct 2014 9:18PM
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Lets hope we get on the six week peak
that all sailing spots have otherwise it will
be too hard on the liver with this bunch
of alcoholics

Sail_Latte
TAS, 114 posts
10 Oct 2014 3:59PM
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G - advanced reconnaissance - report
Arrived Fri last & have created tent city at Sunset Beach CP. Have already done the touristy things such as Woolies, BSW and Bunnings. Sailed Sunset near Chapman River most afternoons (locals seem to go here - good grass rigging area and break just off) rigging up in the cp. from Sat. Missed Sun (25 - 30kts just S of W which is dead onshore - apparently there is a suitable spot for this direction closer to town but all we could see was white water seemingly just above reef - no one else out so we chickened out - Tim did they mean Pages Beach?) and Wed (no wind).
In general wind has been light say 14kts near break from S swinging a few degrees east and fading late afternoon. Swell started a little above boom height on Sat and dropped to virtually nothing yesterday. Unfortunately a good planning breeze yesterday. Weekend is forecast for wind and swell. Days warm, nights cool to cold, water warm, wind almost cool enough to be refreshing. Swell looks as if it will suit allcomers & doesn't have the punch of say Goats - so far anyway.
Locals use low 90's boards & low 5m sails for light stuff and don't go larger when it is light preferring to dog out & surf in. Probably dont have any gear larger anyway. You will all love the thick seaweed in the shorebreak. Bring your small gear - light wind - choppy water, gybing / tacking skills although normal breezes should be in soon.
I have advised local night clubs of the approaching typhoon & they are ready for your plastic.Local shop G Spot has gear (nearly all small) & repair facilities.
Haven't ventured further north as yet. Apparently you need a 4wd to get the last 2 kms into Coronation - will check it out soon.
Hurry.
Latte

geared4knots
TAS, 2648 posts
10 Oct 2014 10:24PM
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Thanks Pete.
Thats a great update
Enjoy the next week before pure Chaos comes to town

Be in Geraldon on the 22nd when the winds are peeeeerrrrrrrfeeeeecccctttt!!!!!!!


buzzy
TAS, 2433 posts
10 Oct 2014 10:48PM
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Pete, great to hear you have finally arrived at our local spot. Enjoy the next week, after that you will be saying, 'I might as well just stayed home and heard the same crap'.
As far as sailing goes, for you guys just drive to Coronation Beach, north of town. Loads of fun, except Phil will want to buy a new(second hand) board.
Have fun



Wanker

Flouro1
WA, 991 posts
11 Oct 2014 7:54AM
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The road to corros is a easy 2wd


4wd is needed to the locals only
spot x)
Smooooth water sailing up there
and a bit more swell/ wind swell
than sunset beach
Happy sailing



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