Cairns (Palm Cove) next week

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gldcoaster
gldcoaster
QLD
16 posts
QLD, 16 posts
4 Jun 2010 8:46pm
Heh guys, I'm heading up to Palm Cove next week for work and it looks like it will be windy all week. I've never been that far north so wondering if it's worth packing a kite? Also are there stingers up there this time of year?

Thanks guys
tgladman
tgladman
WA
500 posts
WA, 500 posts
4 Jun 2010 7:37pm
stingers roll in the summer/ wet season.
firiebob
firiebob
WA
3182 posts
WA, 3182 posts
4 Jun 2010 7:38pm
I obviously don't kite but I'd say no room to launch and too many beach goers at Palm Cove. Deff worth packing the kite but head down to Yorkeys only 10min or less, don't tell them I told you Stingers long gone
Yeh I know what the ferk am I doing here, must be bored
Caesar
Caesar
QLD
109 posts
QLD, 109 posts
5 Jun 2010 3:30pm
Hi mate,

I live in Palm Cove and kite here regularly.
There is room to launch your kite at the southern end of the beach (best kiting there anyway) and plenty of room for launching at the Palm Cove Watersports area.
There is hardly anybody at the beach.
As Bob said Yorkeys is fine and Port Douglas is very good too.
Bring your gear and enjoy your stay.

Cheers
Caesar

PS: I'm recovering from an injury; that's why you wont see me there.
treedweller
treedweller
QLD
59 posts
QLD, 59 posts
5 Jun 2010 6:23pm
hey there firie, i will get a more suitable board and give you a run for your money one of these days.. my quads are already letting me know about todays poor effort.
gldcoaster
gldcoaster
QLD
16 posts
QLD, 16 posts
5 Jun 2010 8:04pm
Thanks guys, forecast is looking sick so looks like I'm bringing kites

Cheers,

Craig.
firiebob
firiebob
WA
3182 posts
WA, 3182 posts
5 Jun 2010 11:25pm
Hey treedweller I'm spewing I had my HD head cam in the car, would have got some good vid of you today, next time

Caesar just goes to show what I know re Palm Cove catch you on the water one day

gldcoaster forecast is looking good, enjoy your stay mate
gldcoaster
gldcoaster
QLD
16 posts
QLD, 16 posts
8 Jun 2010 6:16pm
You guys pulling my leg? There's signs everywhere saying stay out of the water or you will get stung...

Guess I will test that on Thursday . Anyone else around?
kiter zac
kiter zac
QLD
295 posts
QLD, 295 posts
8 Jun 2010 7:43pm
also signs everywhere bout the crocs but we dont see them in the water. youl be right, you wont get stung, not stinger season
adce1882
adce1882
VIC
1 posts
VIC, 1 posts
10 Jun 2010 11:25pm
I'm heading up that way next as well. Probably going to fly at Yorkeys. It looks awesome!!!
What kite size do you guys recommend? I'm 75kgs and fly my 8m on 18 knots and above - will it be 18+ most days?

Cheers
kiter zac
kiter zac
QLD
295 posts
QLD, 295 posts
10 Jun 2010 11:46pm
you will be wanting a 10m or a 12m. you wont get going on an 8m at the moment. wind hasnt been that strong lately
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