Kitesurfing Sandgate Tuesday

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FernetDave
FernetDave
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6 posts
21 Feb 2011 11:40am
Hi There.

I arrived in Brisbane a couple of weeks ago and has desperately been waiting for some wind! It seems that tomorrow there's finally gonna be some wind...

I am planning to take the day off and go to sandgate by train. Will anyone be there, and when is the best time of day?

Really looking forward to some water and air! :)

Hope to see you!

Cheers
jas73
jas73
QLD
796 posts
QLD, 796 posts
21 Feb 2011 2:58pm
You might want to try down at Brighton which is only down the road from sandgate as it is better in a SE wind. Sandgate tends to get a bit gusty or at least have holes and lulls in the wind. Mid to low tide is best as the high tide gives you little room for error.Watch the rock walls and groins. If the wind is on there will be people kiting for sure. Ask one of the friendly locals the do"s and dont's and have a good day
FernetDave
FernetDave
6 posts
6 posts
21 Feb 2011 1:10pm
Hey Jas.

Thanks!

I don't have a car, so I will arrive by train. How far is there to Brighton, is it walking distance as well?

So when will mid to low tide be? :)

jas73
jas73
QLD
796 posts
QLD, 796 posts
21 Feb 2011 3:37pm
It's high at about 12:20pm tomorrow so a couple of hours either side of that would be good. Maby later in the afternoon as well if you can hang around. Walking distance from the train to Brighton is a fair walk but you may be able to jump on a bus heading to Redcliffe and jump off around Eventide which is an old peoples home before you hit the bridge. Just walk down the side street next to the home and your there.
FernetDave
FernetDave
6 posts
6 posts
21 Feb 2011 1:44pm
Thanks alot for the tips mate. I just need to find my way around here :) I've brought a 27 kg kitebag with me, so don't wanna drag it to much around. I will try to catch a bus to the brighton area tomorrow morning and definately hang around for an afternoon surf as well...

Is it not possible to just surf from sandgate to brighton?

Sorry for alle the questions
jas73
jas73
QLD
796 posts
QLD, 796 posts
21 Feb 2011 3:55pm
Yeh it's a fun little down winder as long as your prepared at the end of the day to walk back to Sandgate with your gear if you leave anything there.
FernetDave
FernetDave
6 posts
6 posts
21 Feb 2011 2:04pm
Heh...

So its not possible to sail back against the wind? It should be.

It seems possible to get a bus to the place you spoke of. I'll try to go with that.

Cheers.
Rattlehead
Rattlehead
QLD
555 posts
QLD, 555 posts
21 Feb 2011 8:38pm
Catch the train to Sandgate train station , there is a bus terminal there ,catch a bus towards Redcliffe and hop off around 18th-19th Avenue (near shops at Eventide) walk 200m to beach.
terryzarmzof
terryzarmzof
QLD
336 posts
QLD, 336 posts
21 Feb 2011 8:41pm
hope u packed ur small kite
FernetDave
FernetDave
6 posts
6 posts
21 Feb 2011 7:23pm
I have my 10m, and I'm a big guy... ;) I think it'll be spot on!
surf baloo
surf baloo
QLD
34 posts
QLD, 34 posts
21 Feb 2011 11:16pm
Hey,
any one heading out in the morning?

I think it will be more gusty, but I have a 7,


if not I go in the afternoon...

dave where are you coming from?

Cheers,
Shon
sohk
sohk
QLD
79 posts
QLD, 79 posts
22 Feb 2011 1:33am
ill be at brighton to as soon As it nukes!!!!
terryzarmzof
terryzarmzof
QLD
336 posts
QLD, 336 posts
22 Feb 2011 7:18am
nuking here now, cape hit 50 knots. see yas for the tide round 2.30
FernetDave
FernetDave
6 posts
6 posts
22 Feb 2011 6:37am
I'll take the train from south bank in an hour...
Hopey
Hopey
QLD
178 posts
QLD, 178 posts
22 Feb 2011 10:00am
I need a smaller kite!......30-35 knots.....yeeeoooowwww
CheeseBurger
CheeseBurger
QLD
31 posts
QLD, 31 posts
22 Feb 2011 12:46pm
Isn't it too gusty?
jas73
jas73
QLD
796 posts
QLD, 796 posts
22 Feb 2011 6:30pm
The wind today was Awesome 8M Rally and hold on. Dont mind if it's a little lighter tomorrow though
mole
mole
QLD
3 posts
QLD, 3 posts
22 Feb 2011 7:52pm
awesome day, my 10m was a little overpowered but +-28 knots in the arvo coming on to low tide was prob the best time be out. days like these make you want to buy a 7...
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