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nsw seabreazes

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Created by HaydenM > 9 months ago, 18 Nov 2016
Ian K
WA, 4039 posts
23 Nov 2016 2:33PM
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Adriano said..




Gee anyone would think from this that Woollongong was windsurfing mecca


If we could pack a season's good days into a nominated fortnight it would be a windsurfing Mecca. The escarpment doesn't help but we don't always just get flukey 18 knot noreasters. You've probably only sailed here once? Watch the Bellambi obs this summer.

Adriano
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24 Nov 2016 8:51AM
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Yes a couple of times, but I get my info from people who have sailed there a lot.

I'll watch the Ballambi obs but don't hold ya breath waiting for me to show up.

With all due respect, this thread was about NE seabreezes on the whole NSW coast.

Everyone has a soft spot for their local windsurfing location. I used to for Narrabeen Lakes when I was a grommet.

I don't think Woollongong springs to mind as a good prospect in a seabreeze when there are so many other great spots around. Perhaps better in a big southerly.

Similarly not many people would recommend Long Reef in a NE wind either unless it was pumping or a big southerly.

Dean 424
NSW, 440 posts
24 Nov 2016 11:56AM
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So talking about Shoalhaven heads, has anyone sailed there recently, it used to be a great flatwater spot, looks a bit shallow at times, but now used to sailing Budgy and Primbee got to be worth a second look.

Adriano
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24 Nov 2016 9:06AM
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Not recently but looks like the estuary has opened again. It was a great spot to speedsail in behind the banks and then wave jump out in the surf, all in the same run.

Here's my bro behind the estuary bank summer 1988. Surf is to the left. Nice Mike Davis board.


And here is my mate Stu from Canberra also on the same bank, same day. That was a great board. Can't remember the model.

About 25-30knots. Using 4.6.5.0's.


The next year 1989 was very windy and the banks even better. I sailed there a few times on a 3.8 wave sail completely overpowered. Then again, I wasn't that good a sailor with only one full summer under by belt!

I'd like to check it out again this summer.


Dean 424
NSW, 440 posts
24 Nov 2016 12:24PM
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Nice pics. I use to sail there in 1990 as well and had a black and green air sail. As you say get a bit run up and jump about a metre high wave at the entrance at a pretty good speed. I will be down in Gerringong mid Jan for a couple weeks so keen to do some flatwater speed runs.

Adriano
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24 Nov 2016 5:17PM
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HaydenM
NSW, 140 posts
27 Nov 2016 5:13PM
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thanks guys i can sail pretty good ,, in all conditions just not used too this yellow pointers as considered seabreazes

BenKirk
NSW, 600 posts
28 Nov 2016 9:48AM
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keef said..

Mr Milk said..

If you are looking at NE, then Huskisson is the only good launch site and it is on the western side of the bay.



well said Ado are you coming up for the nsw titles on the 9th & 10th of Dec,

Mr Milk you can launch at callala bay in a n/e and less chop than husky, nice rigging area at the sailing club


I stayed at Hyams a couple years back and sailed in a NE'r and Southerly the day after. Was great sailing, fun ramps and the best colour water!

evlPanda
NSW, 9202 posts
28 Nov 2016 2:57PM
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powersloshin said..
Adriano did not mention the dolphins and also the sharks...


I saw more sharks in Jervis Bay over five days than I have seen anywhere else, ever, all combined.

Adriano
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29 Nov 2016 4:38PM
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They are definitely there, but would you believe that in 30 years of windsurfing there I've never seen one while sailing?

As for dolphins, I've sailed with hundreds over the years.

sboardcrazy
NSW, 7916 posts
30 Nov 2016 11:53AM
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evlPanda said...
powersloshin said..
Adriano did not mention the dolphins and also the sharks...


I saw more sharks in Jervis Bay over five days than I have seen anywhere else, ever, all combined.


Thanks..I was considering sailing the bay next week but as I'll probably spend some time lying in the water I think I'll give it a miss.

Adriano
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3 Dec 2016 5:09AM
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I wouldn't worry too much about sharks. As I said, in 30 years of sailing there I've never seen one whilst sailing.

Evil must have struck it lucky!

If it does concern you then perhaps Sanctuary Point is your thing - but you won't get the turquoise water, white sand, lack of weed, dolphins and consistent wind you get on the bay.

Ian K
WA, 4039 posts
23 Dec 2016 5:08PM
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And don't they always clash with Xmas. Nobody held on to anything bigger than 5.4 today. A record for the Sydney Hobart?






Ian K
WA, 4039 posts
26 Dec 2016 1:28PM
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Looked promising but for 2 days in a row the sea breeze has bounced over Bellambi and landed in Lake Illawarra. We suspected this happened on occasions but now there's an anemometer in the lake it just complicates the decision making process for the coast dwellers. To stay or go?

Here's the culprit. Caught on film by the camera on the anemometer of his own doing. holfuy.com/en/data/366






Dean 424
NSW, 440 posts
26 Dec 2016 8:32PM
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Fox on the run, Fox on the run.

Adriano
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28 Dec 2016 12:08PM
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Ian K said..
And don't they always clash with Xmas. Nobody held on to anything bigger than 5.4 today. A record for the Sydney Hobart?
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Well, on the water at Huskisson around 4pm 23/12, it was 25-30+. I think it's the most wind I've ever held onto a 5.8 KA Koncept. The white caps were being sheared clean off and getting sprayed into my face. What a blast.

As for right now...enjoy a nice float at Belambi. Maybe try fishing.




Ian K
WA, 4039 posts
28 Dec 2016 4:08PM
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