For the Darwin guys, What is the Kiting like in Nhulunbuy (If anyones been). Just got six months of work on the East Arnhem communities and we'll be based at Nhulunbuy... I'll Be taking the Kites anyways since I'll be back to darwin 2 or three times, but is it worth taking them to Nhulunbuy or should I leave them in Darwin? Anyways, Should see you guys the end of May. Just gotta fix the hole in my 15

Couldn't see it being too different to darwin. If it is anything like darwin then you'll definitely be needing your 15. Darwin doesn't really have consistant wind. It just kind of comes whenever. but usually when it comes it sticks around for a few weeks at least.

Also dont kite near creeks because you'll probably become dinner for a salty.

Yeah it was the Crocs i was thinking about... Is there a main beach where it is "safe" to swim?

Hey Beersy,

Definitely take your gear dude!!!!!!

A bunch of us DKC mob have been there a few times during the dry, I've gone once as a poley, and now as a kitey, a bunch of times for my work with no water time but I checked the scene.

The wind is similar to Cairns in the dry, 20 to 30 knot sou'easters and like T one said, always higher than Darwin by 5 or 10 knots. The main town beach or where the surf club is can be a great spot, and very close too, and with your experience, no problems. Not the easiest place if your learning, not easy like Darwin anyway. When you get adventureous, you can travel to other beaches which are way better for kiting but the wildlife is way more dangerous too. Just make sure your gear is in good nic, anything sus, fix it!! You can even get some waves there.

Don't get me wrong, its real wildman country in Gove, but the pay off is good 'cause it can get really good there, infact thats where I learn't to jump, in my early days. Unless your into fishing, your gunna want your kiting gear for sure!

Good luck,

cheers,

Robbie

ps don't forget to worry about the sharks too, plenty of them too!!!!!

Yeah go out to the sand spit near the load out wharf if its still open to the public., flat water smokin SE trade winds 15 -25 knots. Take your fishing rod to catch dinner as well, all sorts of stuff swims by there...