Hi

As a newbie kite surfer (using the term in the loosest sense) and a newbie to Melbourne what can I expect from the winter season? I have read a lot about people packing up for the winter but I have just got my sweaty paws on an F.One 13M Tribal and am itching to go out there and give it some.[}:)]

Is there a reason why the winter season is to be avoided (other than the water temperature)? What should I be looking out for? Are there any good winter spots, or places to avoid?

Cheers

Cheers Ben

Kind of what I expected. Just praying for a few good weekends.

Junglist, how do you pronounce that in english?

I have just unearthed a pair of booties that may help you survive the Melbourne winter. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

Still if ever there was a kite for surviving Melbourne winters, you've got it.

best winds
Tony L
ABK

This weekend is Comedy festival, for daughter's birthday.

I hope Lano and woolly( that right?) are OK for a 14YO.
then it's a delightful Sunday of shopping. I hope I survive.

35-40kt gusts on a 13.5m sounds a a lot less scary.

anyway for NW try the chop at Brighton, pt henry, Pt richards(portarlington), Rosebud and area.

NE. try Pt Richards, Indented head-St lenards.

West: Pt henry, 13th beach(be brave)

Winter southerlies: take up windsurfing at Pt Danger.

N to NW Pt Ormond is OK but gusty close in and you need a kitepig on hand to land and launch.

At any rate it's probably a best bet to just head to Pt Henry and sus out from there.