I got rinsed and washed many times at Lano. Probably a good thing otherwise my pants would still be brown from the size of the waves (not used to half mast or bigger).
Managed one ride for the whole afternoon, only about 6 other sails (at the most) out.
spent the day with family, as am today due to no wind (and, of course, it's what I want to do!)......although from tomorrow through next week though, 'tis lookin' a tad windy!!!
Went down to Wello and looked at the ripply water. It was quiet - lots of different ethnic family picnics. I briefly contemplated some lw freestyle in the 6 knots available, got a phone call, went home to play Scategories and lost.
Didn't even have a beer. However it was a strangely satisfying day. The pills must be working.
I have a couple of times when me was younger - as a stunt.
Sailing in that cold water is close to suicide. Actual problem, more than the cold, is that there is no safe access to water, since shores are all iced up... plus no possibilities of rescue in case of problems...
what a difference this christmas in wa to last christmas,,,looks like the weather pattens are poppin back out of there 7 year patten and showin us how its meant to be 21 days in a row, 1 day trough then back on...luv and peace to all you fellow wind seekerz
a great x'mas sail however cloudy which could have been better in sunny conditions, clocked 51.71kts. i wish that was true..weather' freakin' me out this time of the year should be real dry but nevertheless still had a smile even if the exchange gifts were not windsurfing gear
!!!!! grumble mumble,,,,, bl---y worked xmas day,,,,, up until new years eve.... I will apologise now guys that Im on holidays in Feb so guarenteed the wind and swell will drop ,,, maybe I should take up golf,,, ...
Merry xmas all and happy new year... Get out there and rip it
Does Boxing day count if you spent Xmas afternoon checking over gear. ? Amazing day out with my schooner, whole family SAILED ( a first) and the kids all began learning to stand on a sailboard. First sail fuly rigged in 2 years due to lack of water. Entire family went home happy( an absolute first)
That one lives at the Yard, its 11'6" longer than the shed, fortunately it was built in 2 pieces and hinges in the middle. It looks like this when it sails past you
thanks. took 3 years to build, but cost only $3400 , then another$1400 for the OB .. only 5hp so no skippers ticket reqd. In no wind you can even row it.. only draws 200mm with the boards up. needs a crew of 4. Absolute min 3. . But does boxing Day qualify?
That one lives at the Yard, its 11'6" longer than the shed, fortunately it was built in 2 pieces and hinges in the middle. It looks like this when it sails past you
The water looks like the choc river from willy wonka and the choc factory =))
2 weeks down the creek, so its still fresh, when the silt clears it is becoming saline, the light gets in an the algae starts to grow, so you make the most of it. There is a pump up by the wall going 24/7 so it wont last long. the fresh water means huge savings on chemicals to nuetralize the bore water before putting it through a gold mill.
2 weeks down the creek, so its still fresh, when the silt clears it is becoming saline, the light gets in an the algae starts to grow, so you make the most of it. There is a pump up by the wall going 24/7 so it wont last long. the fresh water means huge savings on chemicals to nuetralize the bore water before putting it through a gold mill.
