Hey guys/girls.

If anyone is interested in a Lanno to Wedge downwiner, just send me an inbox message and we let can you know what's going down.

Always great having an awesome session and meeting new crew.
We had 5 in total last run, atm we have 7 keen for the run next weekend.

We will start from Lanno then head up the coast ending at Wedge Island, keep in mind total kiting is probably close to 50kms and takes 3.5 hours to complete.

Heaps of outer reefs, flat water & beachies.

Naturally, due to the distance and remoteness of the location it would be advisable if you are a competent kiter.

PM for details.

Saturday or Sunday?

Saturday wind permitting.

Cool looking to stay in Lano Saturday Nite i don't fancy the 2 hour drive home after a 3.5 hour DW would also imagine i'll be pretty dehydrated so a few quite coldies wont go amiss

I might be tempted if it's Sunday if I can get back to Lancelin in time after a family thing for brunch in Perth.

I'll bring a mobile with, not sure what the coverage is like along the way though...

Is there any sort of help on hand for when things go pear shaped?
I'm considering it! i'll let you know by thursday.

also is this a 3.5 hour ride non stop? I assume there will there be breaks at certain beaches?

Underoath said...

Any other input would be appreciated. Thank you.

Please dont pump up in the park like some of the downwinder crew do every year.

Yeah. This old windsurfer told us off last time. He was pretty cool about it. No harm done.

Can't do Saturday, would be keen for a Sunday run though.

Underoath said...

Any other input would be appreciated. Thank you.

1) Back up plan in case it goes to shizen half way;
2) Back up plan in case # 1 doesn't go to plan;
3) Consider PFD's if you're going a fair way out/off shore;
4) Consider flares if you're going a fair way out/off shore;
5) VHF radios (marine/waterproof) to communicate amongst yourselves
6) Have some sort of shore based support
7) Let crew know your plans & back up plans.....
8) See 1 above

I know some SB crew might think that some of these suggestions are over the top, but for an expedition like this, the 5P's come into mind:
Preparation Prevents P1ss Poor Performance.

All the best, sounds like a great DW - I'd be there if it was another weekend.

PS: photos or it didn't happen....

Juddy said...

Underoath said...

Any other input would be appreciated. Thank you.

1) Back up plan in case it goes to shizen half way;
2) Back up plan in case # 1 doesn't go to plan;
3) Consider PFD's if you're going a fair way out/off shore;
4) Consider flares if you're going a fair way out/off shore;
5) VHF radios (marine/waterproof) to communicate amongst yourselves
6) Have some sort of shore based support
7) Let crew know your plans & back up plans.....
8) See 1 above

I know some SB crew might think that some of these suggestions are over the top, but for an expedition like this, the 5P's come into mind:
Preparation Prevents P1ss Poor Performance.

All the best, sounds like a great DW - I'd be there if it was another weekend.

PS: photos or it didn't happen....

9) Make sure transport at end of DW has fully stocked Engel

Juddy said...

Underoath said...

Any other input would be appreciated. Thank you.

1) Back up plan in case it goes to shizen half way;
2) Back up plan in case # 1 doesn't go to plan;
3) Consider PFD's if you're going a fair way out/off shore;
4) Consider flares if you're going a fair way out/off shore;
5) VHF radios (marine/waterproof) to communicate amongst yourselves
6) Have some sort of shore based support
7) Let crew know your plans & back up plans.....
8) See 1 above

I know some SB crew might think that some of these suggestions are over the top, but for an expedition like this, the 5P's come into mind:
Preparation Prevents P1ss Poor Performance.

All the best, sounds like a great DW - I'd be there if it was another weekend.

PS: photos or it didn't happen....

4) Revised - don't 'consider' - TAKE flares - you're going to be in some very remote areas - if it hits the fan, flares will help people find you. Red/orange marine smoke flares are about $16 per flare....

9) Insert new item - take an EPRIB. Yes, I'm serious. Again, if it hits the fan & you're stuck half way, letting the authorities now where you are precisely is 'fairly' important.

10) Insert new item Let Lano Sea Rescue know (maybe also the Wedge Island Progress Assoc?)...and then call/contact them to say you're all ok upon arrival @ Wedge....

It's the 5P's here boys - Prepare, prepare, prepare....cause if something goes wrong, it's better to have the bases covered....

Okay boys and girls! Listen hard!

1) if you can go upwind on flat water your not going to just windsurf 50km in swell.

2) **** hits the fan, your mum can't help you this time

3) FLARES , smoke will stick low to water in windy conditions so worth 2 cents of **** all , night reds are probably better.

4) EPIRB , you would probably want to jam it up your rectum to distract yourself from the GWS circling you for the last 2 hours while the sea rescue remembers how to put the engine in reverse.

5) YOUR MUM CAN'T HELP YOU!

6) LAND BASED CREW! Worth **** all when your kite is continuously looping out of control 500m offshore and your leg is sliced open.

7) SAYING " I WISH I HAD A CORONA RIGHT NOW" won't fix the mess your in!

8) ONLY GO 80% at it since any broken bones ,, dislocations or broken lines will put you out of action and its SURVIVAL out there.

9) life jackets are GAY but will help you stay afloat long enough for mr Bitey to enjoy live food.

10) GO HOME SAFE!!

izymiester said...
Okay boys and girls! Listen hard!

1) if you can go upwind on flat water your not going to just windsurf 50km in swell.

2) **** hits the fan, your mum can't help you this time

3) FLARES , smoke will stick low to water in windy conditions so worth 2 cents of **** all , night reds are probably better.

4) EPIRB , you would probably want to jam it up your rectum to distract yourself from the GWS circling you for the last 2 hours while the sea rescue remembers how to put the engine in reverse.

5) YOUR MUM CAN'T HELP YOU!

6) LAND BASED CREW! Worth **** all when your kite is continuously looping out of control 500m offshore and your leg is sliced open.

7) SAYING " I WISH I HAD A CORONA RIGHT NOW" won't fix the mess your in!

8) ONLY GO 80% at it since any broken bones ,, dislocations or broken lines will put you out of action and its SURVIVAL out there.

9) life jackets are GAY but will help you stay afloat long enough for mr Bitey to enjoy live food.

10) GO HOME SAFE!!

Thank you Captain Bringdown!

Weta said...
Juddy i appreciate your concern and you have raised good sound safety points, you have also probably scared the bejesus out of anyone not completely competent enough to do this DW which is a good thing.

In a straight line this is the same distance as Leighton to Scarbs the major difference is its a very isolated stretch of coastline with nobody along it. In the event something goes wrong assistance will take time.

I will have a 4wd at wedge so if anyone does need to be picked up i can come back down the beach and get you but this will of course take time.

Pfd's i will be wearing one, i propose we have a sweep and if any of you guys have flares and an epirb then bring them along.

Check all your gear you dont want a failure. This is definitely not for anyone that isn't a confident kiter with experience.

Weta,

Leighton to Scarbs is about 15k's in a straight line; Lancelin to Wedge is approx 26k's straight line.

My goal isn't to scare competent kiters but to highlight the remoteness of the DW - if something goes pear shaped, it's not like one can walk up to West Coast H'way, call their mum & go home to Cottesloe....

Picture an absolute, worst case scenario: "someone" ends up in the coroner's court explaining what they did or didn't do sufficiently after a (worst case) death, or serious injury to a participant...certainly, individual risk is an issue, but it's all about minimising that risk IMO.

Don't get me wrong, I'd be very keen to do this run, but not without a degree of forethought & planning, and knowing the kiting abilities of those I'm on the water with. I'd hate to hear on the Saturday night news something has gone pear shaped & not thrown some ideas out there for crew to think about re: safety.

Possibly insufficient planning/distance/remote location...it's got the hallmarks of trouble. Call me a wowser if you must, but after organising some similarly long distance, remote DW's in the past, planning is vital to minimise risk for participants.

Good luck to all the crew doing it - enjoy the run, stay safe, look after everyone, & remember, it didn't happen without pics up here on Saturday night....