en-us Fri, 25 May 2012 00:23:48 +0800 60 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/ Seabreeze Forums! http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/../ http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/xmlfeed.jpg 80 15 RPM http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Perth-gt-Monkey-Mia-how-to-go/?page=-2?src=rss#1029671 Western Australia / WAKSA Sun, 20 May 2012 12:59:24 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Perth-gt-Monkey-Mia-how-to-go/?page=-2?src=rss#1029671
In next December I will be in Perth and I would love to go to Monkey Mia.
The issue: I have no driving license. I though it was possible to take Greyhound buses, but on their website they say that all dates are not available, even for next summer...Weird.

What happens?

If it's not possible, is it easy in December to find buddies that want to share the trip costs?

Many thanks!

Adrien]]> 79Boarder http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Working-in-WA-2/?page=-2?src=rss#1028355 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 18 May 2012 07:39:09 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Working-in-WA-2/?page=-2?src=rss#1028355
I am looking for some local knowledge in the Perth area. I have been offered a job in Kwinana for the next 2 years. I need to find a place to live etc. I would like to find somewhere that I can surf, kite and possibly mountain bike(I know I will have to go inland for this.) At the moment I am looking at either Freo or Mandurah? I considered Perth City but it is just too expensive. Is consistent surf in Perth a myth? Should I not bother considering it? Is there a decent windy season in Mandurah?
I have been living in Bunbury for the past 12 months and it has neither so anything is an improvement.

Thanks in advance,

Cheers.]]> nat http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/New-Bins-at-Woodman-Point/?page=-2?src=rss#1027445 Western Australia / WAKSA Wed, 16 May 2012 11:50:54 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/New-Bins-at-Woodman-Point/?page=-2?src=rss#1027445 Thanks to the DEC we now have 2 brand new bins installed in the car parks at

beach 1 and 2 !

It took 7 months in the making - better late than never...!

Please look after our environment and your local spot !!!


For " Thank you notes " or to report damage contact the:


Department of Environment & Conservation

PO Box 1535, Fremantle WA 6959 | P 08 9431 6500 | F 08 9431 6599


THANKS,

SB
|]]> Strubli http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kiteshops-in-Western-Australia/?page=-2?src=rss#1024867 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 11 May 2012 21:07:29 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kiteshops-in-Western-Australia/?page=-2?src=rss#1024867 I come from Switzerland and will travel between June to August from Alice Springs - Kimberly Area - Exmouth - Perth.
Cause of the Airways-Regulation I just take my 12m Kite and the harness and will leave my board at home. I think of buying a second hand board in the broome area so I will have a board for the rest of the journey.
Now my questions:
are on the travelroute good kite spots an will the winds normally be ok in this time of the year?
do you know kiteshops between Broome and Exmouth or further down direction to Perth?

Thank you for your helpfull hints
Strubli]]> gmd http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kitesurfing-at-the-Olympics/?page=-2?src=rss#1023442 Western Australia / WAKSA Thu, 10 May 2012 10:45:04 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kitesurfing-at-the-Olympics/?page=-2?src=rss#1023442
Not sure if this is correct or not, however if that turns out to be the case, they will require you to have a "silver card". You can get one by joining up with a Yacht Club. Claremont Yacht Club welcomes any Kitesurfer who would be interested to join up for a cut-price fee and we can register you for a silver card. Alternatively, maybe WAKSA can affiliate itself with Yachting WA and do it themselves?

Claremont Yacht Club - 9384 8226
www.claremontyachtclub.org.au]]> Lemonella http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Room-in-Kite-house-available/?page=-2?src=rss#1019698 Western Australia / WAKSA Sat, 05 May 2012 13:17:14 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Room-in-Kite-house-available/?page=-2?src=rss#1019698
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/coogee/houseshare/we-are-looking-for-a-new-housemate-coogee-fremantle-/1001914709]]> WAKSA. http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/2012-WAKSA-Annual-General-Meeting/?page=-2?src=rss#0 Western Australia / WAKSA Tue, 01 May 2012 22:01:28 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/2012-WAKSA-Annual-General-Meeting/?page=-2?src=rss#0 WEDNESDAY 2nd MAY 2012.

All members are encouraged to attend and get involved in the running of YOUR association.

Venue: City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club, Challenger Drive, City Beach
Time: 7.00pm

Bar open, pizzas on the way....]]> Aseela http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Easterly-Wind-Kitespots/?page=-2?src=rss#1016059 Western Australia / WAKSA Tue, 01 May 2012 11:38:33 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Easterly-Wind-Kitespots/?page=-2?src=rss#1016059
Seems the stats say the "off" season can have a lot of easterly, from straight to NE to SE.... Question is what are the best spots around perth +/- an hours drive to get these spots??? Been on the river 3 times and was dissapointed twice... anyways if you have any info let me know.

Cheers.
Aidan.]]> AKSonline http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Trip-next-December-to-Perth/?page=-2?src=rss#1014849 Western Australia / WAKSA Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:57:08 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Trip-next-December-to-Perth/?page=-2?src=rss#1014849 We are a couple from Seattle, WA. state, the other WA. Planning a trip to Perth for next early December.If we stay in central Perth, are most of the beaches accessable, say with a one hour drive, probably kite from Safety Bay to Lancelin. Sounds like Lancelin would be a couple hours drive, is it better to try to find accommodations there? Any suggestions. Also beaches, we are solid intermediates, want to stay away from the crowds of swimmers, like some surf, will have a surfboard but also flat water. I know some beaches are safer when you are not use to local hazards, we like open beaches for launches, no high tension wires...
Any definite beaches to avoid? Any need for a shorty or 1 mil. wetsuit that time of year. We travel with everything from a 5 to a 14 meter, I know the 14 may not be used but have been on it in places that are suppose to blow, like Brazil. Thanks for any imput. Ken
]]> Ainis http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kiting-this-weekend/?page=-2?src=rss#1014657 Western Australia / WAKSA Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:43:27 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kiting-this-weekend/?page=-2?src=rss#1014657 WAKSA. http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/A-Season-Blowout-end-of-season-party/?page=-2?src=rss#1012903 Western Australia / WAKSA Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:47:11 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/A-Season-Blowout-end-of-season-party/?page=-2?src=rss#1012903 Saturday 28th April 2012, once again held as a joint party with Windsurfing WA, at Salt on the Beach, Port Beach Road North Fremantle, commencing at 7.00pm.

Come in your best 'retro' gear to party with DJ Charlie Bucket & the Funk Club House Band. Tickets, $15 online (very soon) at www.waksa.org.au or $20 at the door. Prizes for best dressed on the night.

The party is open to all kiters, whether members or not. Come on down to blowout a very ordinary season. Stay tuned for advice that online ticket sales are ready.

Saturday 28th April 2012 - End of Season Party!!! We hope to see you there....]]> Juddy http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/WAKSA-Annual-General-Mtg/?page=-2?src=rss#1012741 Western Australia / WAKSA Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:26:16 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/WAKSA-Annual-General-Mtg/?page=-2?src=rss#1012741 2012 WAKSA Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 2nd May 2012, at the City of Perth SLSC, Challenger Drive City Beach.The meeting will commence at 7.00pm.

Nominations for all positions close at 5.00pm this Friday, 27th April 2012. Members interested in nominating for any position on the committee (President, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, and general committee members) should forward their nomination (countersigned by another WAKSA member) to waksa@waksa.org.au by Friday this week.

]]> cbulota http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/new-kiter-from-Squamish-BC/?page=-2?src=rss#1002033 Western Australia / WAKSA Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:04:04 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/new-kiter-from-Squamish-BC/?page=-2?src=rss#1002033
1. kiting near Marg River in Dec 2012
2. kiting near Perth same time
3. kiting in Bali same time

Thanks so much for your help, cheers a]]> SydPete http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Looking-for-kite-buddies-in-Perth/?page=-2?src=rss#1000075 Western Australia / WAKSA Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:59:09 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Looking-for-kite-buddies-in-Perth/?page=-2?src=rss#1000075
I am looking to meet some kite buddies here in Perth. I have recently moved here with my boyfriend and we don't know anyone. My boyfriend drives to work so i am left with no car during the day. Happy to chip in for fuel etc.

I live in Fremantle and it would be great to meet some kite girls and guys.

Anastasia]]> amras http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Lost-board-4/?page=-2?src=rss#0 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:52:51 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Lost-board-4/?page=-2?src=rss#0
Mike]]> m00chy http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Wave-spots-near-Perth/?page=-2?src=rss#0 Western Australia / WAKSA Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:07:26 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Wave-spots-near-Perth/?page=-2?src=rss#0
Looking for info on wave spots near Perth and the rest of WA. I currently live in NZ and generally only kite waves in the Taranaki region.
Are there many spots which get sailed in cross offshore conditions near to Perth or do you have to venture on long roadies? If so, what are the options for the rest of WA for wave kiters looking for cross offshore spots?

Cheers]]> DJ taka http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Lindseyor-Lesley-from-geraldton/?page=-2?src=rss#0 Western Australia / WAKSA Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:56:33 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Lindseyor-Lesley-from-geraldton/?page=-2?src=rss#0 austin http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kiting-in-Dongara/?page=-2?src=rss#994495 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:47:39 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kiting-in-Dongara/?page=-2?src=rss#994495
I was thinking a 7 or 8 meter, but I just wondered what the locals were using and what the evening winds are like. I weigh between 80-85Kg it just depends on how many beers I've had.

If there are any kiters that could give me the low down on the local beaches and conditions it would be greatly appriciated.

Cheers

Chris]]> BilliousB http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/dumb-and-dumber-today-at-cottesloe/?page=-2?src=rss#993554 Western Australia / WAKSA Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:28:05 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/dumb-and-dumber-today-at-cottesloe/?page=-2?src=rss#993554 Today I witnessed a couple of the dumbest things at Cottesloe I have seen in a while..

4:15pm

Idiot 1..

bucket hat, mid life crisis type, Orange Airush Varial 12m... The only girl reading a book on the beach and this idiot brings his kite just above the sandunes and then.. Drops it straight on top of her on the beach. Lines tangle her, she screams.. Other guy on 10m Reo goes to assist..



Idiot 2...

Guy with 9m 2011 North Rebel (black) , decides to walk from bottom cottesloe sth beach, up steps through park and numerous 100ft tall pine trees. Kite sneaks between the trees with no more than a meter each side. Walks up to busy road, over road on walks kite at 12o'clock across to the public golf course. WTF??

You 2 guys brought it to a new level... I would have laughed my ass off if the rebel kite ended up in the pine trees. Nice way to represent safe,responsible kiting in the area.....

Total F WITS. Feel free to explain...]]> coldshot http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kiting-dunsborough-for-easter/?page=-2?src=rss#993268 Western Australia / WAKSA Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:42:45 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kiting-dunsborough-for-easter/?page=-2?src=rss#993268 NickT http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/New-to-PinnarooMullaoo/?page=-2?src=rss#988189 Western Australia / WAKSA Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:53:04 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/New-to-PinnarooMullaoo/?page=-2?src=rss#988189 Am new to the sport, have recently been taking lessons and am building my collection of Kit, have got my Kite and Harness but unfortunatly a board will have to wait a few more paydays..
My local beach would be either Pinnaroo Point or Mullaoo..Having been reading the forums for the last few months getting excited for getting out - I know there is a lot of etiquitte and local rules when it comes to riding at locations. I am wondering where on the beach at Pinnaroo or Mullaoo would be best/safest to launch my kite and get in the water to practice my kite control and body dragging - I want to keep practising and improving my kite skills until I can get a board but obviously don't want to get in the way of those out having a good time and upsetting people (from what I have read that does happen) so I figuered the best thing to do would be to ask and see if you Pinnaroo locals can point me to a good area..]]> Christian24 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Pump-At-Scarborough/?page=-2?src=rss#0 Western Australia / WAKSA Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:16:32 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Pump-At-Scarborough/?page=-2?src=rss#0
I left a pump (Epic Brand) on the beach at scarborough last Wed the 14th near the northern most beach access where people are usually setting up. If someone picked it up I would love to get it back.

PM or txt/call 0477 533 650

Thanks]]> booboo http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Longboarding-with-Kite/?page=-2?src=rss#981096 Western Australia / WAKSA Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:34:24 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Longboarding-with-Kite/?page=-2?src=rss#981096
with weak winds this weekend thinking of getting by 9'6" longboard out with either a 9m or 12m (my only 2 kites) just to get out in the water.

Anyone kited with a longboard? fun? worth the effort? can you stay up wind ok?

Cheers]]> NoBS http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Pelican-Point-will-be-the-next-spot-to-BANNED/?page=-2?src=rss#979634 Western Australia / WAKSA Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:37:47 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Pelican-Point-will-be-the-next-spot-to-BANNED/?page=-2?src=rss#979634
Anyone who was there between 1630HRS and 1730HRS please back me up if you saw the following happen there!

SSE winds GUSTING 22 - 30KNTS approx.

In the 20 mins I was on the setup grass area these things happened.

1. Italian tries to launch kite across cycleway people trying to walk past and one cyclist.

2. Coupla mins later a guy launches into the tree at takeoff.

3. Another Italian does a unhooked maneuver just enough to land on beach at launch area and lets his kite go and lands it in the trees just before roadway, as his kite hits tree a person walking under his lines had no idea he was saved by the tree cause that guys lines would have taken him out, the lines stayed about 10 foot above walkway!
This Kiter was doing ALL his tricks about 20 -30 M from grass launch area and going about 10M from the carpark!! He stuffed up 3 times just before the MAJOR balls up!

4. Regular Kiter from Pelican Poi...]]> moonj http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/May-June-July-in-WA-To-kite-or-not-to-kite/?page=-2?src=rss#978998 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:11:42 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/May-June-July-in-WA-To-kite-or-not-to-kite/?page=-2?src=rss#978998 I am from Reunion Island and I will be travelling to your beautiful region (as i have been told :) ) during May June and July (from Perth and going up north)... I have heard that it was not the best time to come kitesurfing, but here it is...
So what do you think :
a) I don't bring any kite stuff cause there is no wind at all in this season
b) I bring my 7mē : the wind is not often here but when it is here, it is strong
c) I bring my big kite : the wind is slow in this season
d) I bring everything, people says it is not the good season, but it still an amazing place to kite...
What are really the conditions in these months ?
Which area has got the best conditions to kite in these months ? Which size of kite are you using ?
Thanks a lot for your answers...
Adrien]]> mazdon http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Safety-Bay-Dredging/?page=-2?src=rss#978663 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:34:46 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Safety-Bay-Dredging/?page=-2?src=rss#978663 Article from Saturday's West
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Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/No-dredging-at-Safety-Bay/106760259451420]]> spudaroo http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Looking-for-some-one-who-can-fit-my-new-transducer/?page=-2?src=rss#0 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:19:07 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Looking-for-some-one-who-can-fit-my-new-transducer/?page=-2?src=rss#0 ]]> austin http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Spots-for-easterly-around-Jurien-Bay/?page=-2?src=rss#972953 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:37:28 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Spots-for-easterly-around-Jurien-Bay/?page=-2?src=rss#972953
Where to go?]]> SuidOos http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kitespots-around-Albany/?page=-2?src=rss#972809 Western Australia / WAKSA Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:04:41 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Kitespots-around-Albany/?page=-2?src=rss#972809
I am new to WA and am heading to albany for the long weekend.

Does anyone know of kiteable spots around Albany?

Any advice/spots would be greatly appreciated.

Liam]]> nickm http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Moor-River/?page=-2?src=rss#972434 Western Australia / WAKSA Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:27:21 +0800 http://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Western-Australia/Moor-River/?page=-2?src=rss#972434