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ka43

NSW

3101 posts

ka43

NSW, 3101 posts

12 Feb 2010 11:43am

The BOM is saying 15-25 NW/NE for today.
SB is showing light N/NW until around 5pm when its supposed to go SW and then southerly.
please explain???
The differences between the two are often severe.
Seeing its been such a crap season in Sydney what do you do??
F************** hell.

shear tip

NSW

1125 posts

shear tip

NSW, 1125 posts

12 Feb 2010 11:59am

ka43 said...
...what do you do??...

You spend all your freetime on "Standby" - Much to the frustration of family and friends.

gooey

NSW

89 posts

gooey

NSW, 89 posts

12 Feb 2010 1:21pm

Head west.

ka43

NSW

3101 posts

ka43

NSW, 3101 posts

12 Feb 2010 3:22pm

Yep, know what you mean Michael.
My dad rang to ask if I could give him a hand to move some furniture (hes 81)
and I said sure, but Im not sure whether it will be today or tomorrow.
That nagging voice in your head saying "maybe the wind will pick up this arvo, dont want to miss it."
Non windsurfers just dont understand.

Wineman

NSW

1412 posts

Wineman

NSW, 1412 posts

12 Feb 2010 4:02pm

ka43 said...

Non windsurfers just dont understand.

Yes.

Although given time & practice (at waiting

),

eventually a spouse will work it out

timford

NSW

510 posts

timford

NSW, 510 posts

12 Feb 2010 4:03pm

ka43 said...

The BOM is saying 15-25 NW/NE for today.
SB is showing light N/NW until around 5pm when its supposed to go SW and then southerly.
please explain???
The differences between the two are often severe.
Seeing its been such a crap season in Sydney what do you do??
F************** hell.

have a kid

AUS4

NSW

1296 posts

AUS4

NSW, 1296 posts

12 Feb 2010 4:35pm

timford said...

have a kid

I have a Ford Escape........not as good as a Ford Maverick !

sick_em_rex

NSW

1601 posts

sick_em_rex

NSW, 1601 posts

12 Feb 2010 4:35pm

by a dirt bike

Wineman

NSW

1412 posts

Wineman

NSW, 1412 posts

13 Feb 2010 11:55am

AUS4 said...

timford said...

have a kid

. aka Maverick John Ford?

I have a Ford Escape........not as good as a Ford Maverick !

And John Ford directed some Classic Western movies - but I don't think Maverick was one of them !

timford

NSW

510 posts

timford

NSW, 510 posts

13 Feb 2010 7:30pm

this weather sucks ass

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

AUS-057

QLD, 466 posts

13 Feb 2010 9:06pm

Seabreezes are few and far between this summer.

Mavericks is a top surf spot...

Waiting4wind

NSW

1871 posts

Waiting4wind

NSW, 1871 posts

14 Feb 2010 6:20pm

How do you think I got my SB tag!!!

shear tip

NSW

1125 posts

shear tip

NSW, 1125 posts

14 Feb 2010 6:52pm

timford said...

this weather sucks ass

Just back from Mollymook for the weekend. In the car:
Boards: 104, 126, formula 160
Sails: 4.7, 5.9, 7.4, 10.0, 11.0
Masts: 400, 430, 460, 520

Sailing time: 0

WINDSURFnSNOW

NSW

1613 posts

WINDSURFnSNOW

NSW, 1613 posts

15 Feb 2010 10:47am

Hey Larko,

You resort to formula racing, stand up paddling or conceiving the next bundle of joy to make sure you have even less time for next year.

Speaking of Formula. You've got to race this weekend for sure don't you Michael?

Sam.

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

AUS-057

QLD, 466 posts

15 Feb 2010 12:56pm

Come on Michael. Give FE+ a go... I've seen you sail and you are definitely ready.

Ramsgate Beach Saturday and Sunday.

shear tip

NSW

1125 posts

shear tip

NSW, 1125 posts

15 Feb 2010 3:53pm

I suppose I could have a go. I thought the season was over? I'd planned to get into it next season.

What are the entry fees? (Join Storm Riders?) Can I use the old sail numbers on my sail already? (AUS 126)

Ben 555

NSW

456 posts

Ben 555

NSW, 456 posts

15 Feb 2010 4:30pm

$30 per event - sail numbers are a moot point - but there has been plenty of lattitude shown esp in the "silver fleet"

3 more events - check storm riders for dates but Ramsgate, Huskisson, Hawks Nest

sadly no racing for me this weekend

WINDSURFnSNOW

NSW

1613 posts

WINDSURFnSNOW

NSW, 1613 posts

15 Feb 2010 4:42pm

Do it!

timford

NSW

510 posts

timford

NSW, 510 posts

15 Feb 2010 5:23pm

do it!!!!! or I will come to your house and take (oops borrow) your board so I can do it!!!

Ads72

NSW

362 posts

Ads72

NSW, 362 posts

17 Feb 2010 11:11pm

See ya down there this wk end then Mike? Be good to some more FE+ numbers on the start line, making it interesting for those Open fellas. My theory; the more on the start line, the more interesting it is for everyone, no matter how fast you are!............Besides, everyone loves an obstacle course! I'm speak for myself here, BTW!

shear tip

NSW

1125 posts

shear tip

NSW, 1125 posts

17 Feb 2010 11:28pm

Hey Ads, It's all go! Looks like a nice weekend of 15 knot breezes. I hope I don't need to rig my 11 - the first time I tried to rig it I snapped a mast. I think I'll stick with the easy rig 10.

Hey Tim, are you still without a board?

Ads72

NSW

362 posts

Ads72

NSW, 362 posts

18 Feb 2010 9:03am

Hey Mike, Look forward to sailing with you on the Sunday, I can't do the Saturday unfortunately

I could be wrong, but I think Tim might be sorted with a new boat from Sam & Windsurf and Snow, just between you & the rest of NSW readers!

And I think JP is going after the Starboard title?........New baby, new board, sailing in NEsters all wk end,...happy days Tim Ford Australia we're moving with you!

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

AUS-057

QLD, 466 posts

18 Feb 2010 8:48am

Hey Tim, What happened to the board? Did you drop it?

I'm looking forward to the weekend. I haven't sailed since Heat 5. Looks like FE will be hotly contested this weekend... Look out 555 and 2111...

timford

NSW

510 posts

timford

NSW, 510 posts

18 Feb 2010 10:08am

not sure what that 'ads72' guy is on.... you know those Manly locals a little bit of afternoon 'herb' lingers on the next morning

Looking forward to some sailing this weekend also, have not been out for a month.

Ben 555

NSW

456 posts

Ben 555

NSW, 456 posts

18 Feb 2010 10:14am

Sadly wont be there

Have u got the new machine Tim - if not I can send my sb 161 down with Walshy for you if you like - usual ding it / fix it stuff - otherwise it sits forlornly in the shed and i weep when i see it

AUS-057

QLD

466 posts

AUS-057

QLD, 466 posts

18 Feb 2010 9:32am

I laughed my head off with the "Ford Australia.. we are moving with you"

timford

NSW

510 posts

timford

NSW, 510 posts

18 Feb 2010 7:28pm

dudes, I am hanging for sailing this weekend!!!!!
That Ads, he is a funny funny fellow!!

jamesf

NSW

1003 posts

jamesf

NSW, 1003 posts

18 Feb 2010 9:22pm

Tim, you should be sleeping not shopping for new gear :) Are you spending the whole baby bonus at WSS!

Looking forward to a sweet nor-easter and some more 10m racing!

WINDSURFnSNOW

NSW

1613 posts

WINDSURFnSNOW

NSW, 1613 posts

18 Feb 2010 10:24pm

We at WSS we are sensitive to the needs of the new windsurfing father and will do our best for poor souls like Tim in their time of needs.

timford

NSW

510 posts

timford

NSW, 510 posts

19 Feb 2010 9:20am

ahh the love........

WINDSURFnSNOW

NSW

1613 posts

WINDSURFnSNOW

NSW, 1613 posts

19 Feb 2010 9:36am

There for you buddy.

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