Anyone heading out tomorrow arvo? I'm planning on checking out a few spots around 2-230ish.. maybe Hollywood's then dolls

See you guys out there!

I'm heading out. Will probably end up at Kurnell as I think there's more chance of there being enough wind out there, but I'll go via first carpark just in case.I have a suspicion that I'm being a little optimistic...

I'll be out, not sure where yet.

Tav,

Welcome to Sydney kiting bro! Yes the winter is a bit less consistent than the summer. The winds are often pretty gusty and aren't as predictable. If you need any help with gear selection or just want some more info on the area feel free to drop into Kitepower down in Sans Souci and I'd be happy to run you through the paces.

Cheers,
E

It's going to be hard at this time of year due to the gusty winds. On the plus side, the beaches are much quieter!

Kurnell might be your best bet - cross shore on a westerly. Don't go there if the wind is coming from the south at all as it'll be offshore.

If the wind is southerly, try Doll's point (lots of beach, but lots of yachts and currents in the channel), or further up the beach. Don't get too close to the airport!

In summer, the beaches at ramsgate all work well in the afternoon Noreasters.

Links to check out:

www.seabreeze.com.au/graphs/nsw.asp
www.bom.gov.au/marine/wind.shtml?location=nsw-syd&tz=AEDT
goo.gl/maps/2rY7R
www.seabreeze.com.au/Articles/Kitesurfing/Winter-Weather-Warning-for-new-Kitesurfers_2879690.aspx

Learning to kite in the winter here is dangerous, so stay safe. Keep an eye on the weather, don't go out if it's too gusty, don't go out if the wind is directly onshore (or even slightly offshore), don't go out if you're tired/sick, body drag a kitelength or two away from the shore so that if you go flying up you (and your kite) will land in the water, make sure there are other kiters around, talk to them, make sure they're on kites the same size or larger than yours...

Good luck!

fingers crossed but the forecast is looking pretty good for this weekend NE, I'll probably go to Kurnell Saturday and/or Sunday.. anyone keen to join let me know.

Cheers,
Tav

Hi guys, I'm Tyrone new to kiteboarding. Would love to be part of your Kiteboarder's network? Ill take lessons within the next month, and keen to catch up with fellow newbies for advice and hanging out at the beach for great days kiting? I have equipment already (idiot I hear you say). Ill be a Botany today Tuesday 23rd to wash equipment and have a practice fly, come say hi if anyone is in the area? Cheers