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Originally posted by knot board
I suggest the fellow who claims to kitesurf in 45 knots should become familiar with the beaufort scale (www.bom.gov.au/lam/glossary/beaufort.shtml ) as a more accurate way of estimating wind strength 
41-47 knots
Slight structural damage occurs -roofing dislodged;
larger branches break off.
High waves;
dense streaks of foam;
crests of waves begin to topple, tumble and roll over;
spray may affect visibility.
I remember being in Ireland on a day in 1987 standing on a Cliff in a 50 knot gale, and to say I was standing was an exaggeration, I couldn't stand still, the wind was consistently at 50 kots, not 50 knot gusts, it was a solid 50 knots, the cars were shaking, and getting moved while driving.
If you had dead flat water, like sandy point, it may be possible, I think Mal Wright has sailed in similar winds, I think Slowboat has also?
I can feel an early Friday arvo knock off coming on.
