How to un-do the beta Seabreeze upgrade?

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FabulousPhill
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30 Apr 2026 5:57pm
I'm sorry but I don't like the look of the upgraded Seabreeze webpages. If I delete the b e t a in the part after the then it ignores it and adds back the "missing" b_e_t_a prefix.
How can I go back...permanently to the older webpage?
FabulousPhill
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30 Apr 2026 6:00pm
OK found it. In my profile page, way at the bottom was a link to reverse this
JonE
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30 Apr 2026 8:30pm
I should have given feedback but I feel like it means telling someone their baby is ugly.

It's very very hard on the eyes. Something about the fonts, as well as the layout.
jn1
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30 Apr 2026 8:21pm
Naargh, don't feel bad. I feel the same way. My understanding is, the new revision is driven by the providers. A bit like RON 91 fuel being discontinued and replaced by RON 87. Off to the mechanic we all go for engine mods. So eventually, the beta will become the main site, and this no more.
ptsf1111
ptsf1111
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1 May 2026 7:05am
Just provide the feedback to the team! Doesn't take longer than complaining here. There's a feedback button or you can drop it in www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/General/Time-for-a-forum-upgrade-?page=3

Now's your chance!
Fwiw I've submitted feedback on a few occasions and most of it has been incorporated in the new version, so this is not a BOM redesign;)
Toph
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1 May 2026 1:14pm
I don't mind the site on the PC but I find it a bit difficult when using my phone which is normally what I use to visit Seabreeze.
As others have said, tell Laurie you think his baby is ugly. He's asked for the your opinion
woko
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1 May 2026 5:51pm
Same same but different. I really like the 50km radius wind direction rose thingy
Seabreeze
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1 May 2026 6:44pm
Indeed .. let me (Laurie) know. You should see version 1.0 of the site. Urrgh. You'd be begging NOT to go back to that one. ?

Have sent a PM, lets see...

Anybody else? If so, let me know the device (mobile/desktop). Have made a lot of tweaks last two weeks to colors, font sizes etc based on comments, so if you don't speak up, how can I know what's bugging you? ???? I'm all ears...
jn1
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1 May 2026 6:47pm
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MorningBird
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1 May 2026 7:49pm
I like the new site, the new format and the brighter look.
FabulousPhill
FabulousPhill
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1 May 2026 8:21pm
Unlike 2 of you said, I am not complaining. I merely asked how to navigate back to the old version.

Not liking something is not a complaint. It is more about familiarity, the colours and layout, etc. I use the computer mostly, and never use the weather pages on Seabreeze. I use BOM's 4 day synoptic chart, the local waters forecast and WillyWeather and specific pages for crossing a bar.
OK, side by side on my wide screen computer:
I like the green and the lighter blue labels. Not as stark to my eyes. Softer writing on the old style, much bolder on the new version. Same info, same writing, just the contrast of colours and text boldness, which is a personal preference not a complaint.
Trek
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2 May 2026 12:32pm
The new Seabreeze looks OK to me.
My only suggestion is the forecasts should default to the next day. Not the next 7 days. I think most of us use the forecasts to check whats happening tomorrow, not what might happen in a week. ie. Tide. Time of sunrise. Wind.
Ramona
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3 May 2026 8:47am
Trek said..
The new Seabreeze looks OK to me.
My only suggestion is the forecasts should default to the next day. Not the next 7 days. I think most of us use the forecasts to check whats happening tomorrow, not what might happen in a week. ie. Tide. Time of sunrise. Wind.


Actually, I like the weekly forecasts. For a retired person, it gives a glance at the weather prospects for the next week, so I can plan what I can fit in. Not just sailing, but also other outdoor activities. For example, if I intend to take a dive to clean the bottom, I prefer full sunlight and top of the tide in the middle of the day. My mooring is in an estuary with a sometimes strong tidal flow. The weekly weather and tide charts are particularly handy for picking the right day. Being able to go sailing any day of the week means that if you can, you may as well go on the nicest day!
r13
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3 May 2026 7:56pm
Toph said..
I don't mind the site on the PC but I find it a bit difficult when using my phone which is normally what I use to visit Seabreeze.
As others have said, tell Laurie you think his baby is ugly. He's asked for the your opinion


Well done Laurie - a most humble and honest post from you as the originator and administrator of the site - imho the new site is perfect and a good improvement.
woko
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4 May 2026 8:08pm
Testing…
laurie
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6 May 2026 12:07pm
r13 said..

Toph said..
I don't mind the site on the PC but I find it a bit difficult when using my phone which is normally what I use to visit Seabreeze.
As others have said, tell Laurie you think his baby is ugly. He's asked for the your opinion



Well done Laurie - a most humble and honest post from you as the originator and administrator of the site - imho the new site is perfect and a good improvement.


Thank you!
laurie
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6 May 2026 12:08pm
So, tweaks have been made - the blues were a bit eye-watering, and the fonts a bit large. I'm liking the new look.

Everybody happy? Speak up if not! ?
Toph
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6 May 2026 11:30pm
Sorry I didn’t elaborate on my comments before re mobile optimization, but yes I felt the fonts were far too large. It was similar to my partner’s normal phone settings where I can read her messages from the other side of the room ?
In my opinion at least, it’s much easier on the eyes now ?
shaggybaxter
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7 May 2026 6:34am
I was about to write how remarkably similar it looked to the old forum.
Then I realised I was still on the old forum.
Nobody ever accused me of being intelligent.....

I like it. Looks bright and cheery and change is as good as a holiday.
Good on you Laurie!
laurie
laurie
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7 May 2026 10:13am
Yay! Thanks crew. It's paramount that it's good, and no pixel is too insignificant.

There are a 1000 different devices that web sites are rendered to - phones, laptops, desktops, all of varying vintage. Quite amazing tech, really.
jn1
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7 May 2026 9:23pm
Change over next week FabulousPhil. Hang on to the bitter end.
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