Surf Down Winder On Again:-)

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Heath
Heath
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9 Nov 2006 11:22am
should be all sweet then
paulio
paulio
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9 Nov 2006 5:45pm
Everyone is to meet at the intersection of Marine Pde and Chairlift Ave east at Nobbys, 11am Sunday, there will only be enough spaces for 70 people, so if you run late you may have to find your own way to the start point. The coach will be taking us to Phillip Park, near the roundabout of Marina Mirage at Main Beach.

Paul Spajik liased with S.L.S.Q, and they offered a jet ski to follow riders as well as to keep riders away from the flagged areas and is also there in case of an emergency or the ****e hits the fan.

Marty has some contacts in the Gold Coast Bulli and should get some faces in the paper the next day.

Check this topic Friday nite for the final call
Heath
Heath
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9 Nov 2006 9:36pm
hey is it cool to meet you guys at the marina mirage spot. i'll be bussing it there and home so it'd just be easier
angie pangi
angie pangi
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10 Nov 2006 7:34am
sunday looks FAB!! Bring on the NE seabreeze.

xxx
xxx
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xxx xxx
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10 Nov 2006 2:03pm
UPDATED
Southeast Coast Waters, Double Island Point to Coolangatta:
Friday until midnight: E'ly winds 20/25 knots, easing to 15/20 knots during the day. Seas 2.2 metres easing to 1.6 metres. Showers. SE swell 1.5 to 2 metres.
Saturday: E/NE winds 10/15 knots. Seas 1.2 metres. Isolated showers.
Sunday: NE winds 10/15 knots. Inshore afternoon seabreeze 15/20 knots.
Monday: N/NW winds 15/20 knots.


greenleader
greenleader
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10 Nov 2006 9:30pm
hope uncle paulio is going to lead the bus singalong!
paulio
paulio
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11 Nov 2006 5:39pm
I can do a great rendition of the 'Green Bottles' song.

Remember dont be late and bring a stubbie cooler
Dave_Scheckter
Dave_Scheckter
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11 Nov 2006 6:17pm
Paulio - Can we ride on the NW?
paulio
paulio
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11 Nov 2006 7:55pm
It will swing n/e by the time it hits 16knots which will be at 10.34 and 26 seconds, and by 12.15 which is when we will be ready at main to ride it will be 20 gusting to 22 of n/e. Trust me
greenleader
greenleader
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12 Nov 2006 3:32am
forecast couldn't look better.
this is a lifetime chance to stuff 150 people into a 60 seater bus!
anakin
anakin
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107 posts
12 Nov 2006 3:11am
forecast is perfect!

see you at 11am
jonohorne
jonohorne
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12 Nov 2006 7:04am
You always know who the Kite addicts are!! Checking sea breeze as soon as you wake up!! BUT 1 AND 3 AM!!!!!! you guys need additional hobbies (a cranky girl screaming her head off as to why you are on the computer at 3am!) haha

Look awesome outside.. was just down the beach and it is already starting to blow!

Going to be a great day!

anakin
anakin
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12 Nov 2006 6:01am
8.00am 11 to 13

It's picking up & swinging N

Yeaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!!

Teracis
Teracis
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15 posts
12 Nov 2006 3:43pm
hey guys, am new and have only had 1 lesson yet and i'm waiting for the chance to have my second, but was down at the beach today and just happened to see the hundred or so kites comin downwind! was the best luck ever so we stayed and watched for a while, even helped some bloke launch off the beach when two of them came in to fix something with a kite.
anyhow looked so rediculously fun, i can't wait to get into it!
SECARTERMUSS
SECARTERMUSS
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12 Nov 2006 6:55pm
Hey Teracis that was me on the beach, Cheers for the relaunch.
Mate Get that second lesson and stick with it and your be on the water befor you know it.
what a GEM DAY thanks to every one who made it happen,thanks to the young Lads half way drink crew.
paulio
paulio
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12 Nov 2006 7:54pm
www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=2758

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=2759

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=2760

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=2761

Thanks to Steve,Mick,Richo,Patrick,Scotty,Arthur,Anita,Andrew and all else who helped make the day a success,and thanks to a awsum bunch of guys and girls that came along. Better hold on to your hats caus we want 100 riders next time.

Paul
Teracis
Teracis
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15 posts
13 Nov 2006 3:26am
hey secartermuss, did your buddy's kite turn properly after you guys changed it around? we were watchin yas head off and the next thing we know your way down the beach, the whole thing was epic, saw heaps of airs, everybody was busting out i'm so keen to be learned up and ready for the next one!
qfmike737
qfmike737
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13 Nov 2006 6:41am
Any other photos of the downwinder. You should all pitch in together and pay a extra few bucks for some aerial shots to be organised.
Samb0
Samb0
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13 Nov 2006 7:08am
Here I was having some quiet practice at Miami and concentrating so much on what I was doing all of a sudden I was surrounded by kites everywhere. What the.... Hey that looked great... I would like to be in on the next one so I had better stay tuned and learn how to use this forum eh ???
anakin
anakin
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107 posts
13 Nov 2006 7:27am
It seems the downwinder has evoked some positive public response & interest.

This morning the local radio beach & surf condition reporter said "great conditions for kite & wind surfers"

First time I've heard that!
Bart
Bart
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13 Nov 2006 11:36am
Late Breaking News.............

Event organiser, Mr Paulio, is now wanted by both the local Police and Council. Senior Constable Mobe, stated in an interview that Paulio would have a slim chance of edging his way out of this one. Paulio is answering charges of organising a frontside BBQ with roastbeef and melon without a permit. When initially questioned he produced an indy pass however it was most certainly a fakey.

Council representatives Railey and Ollie, stated that Paulio wouldn’t be able to get his board off quick enough and once they were downwind of him they would grab the stalefish scent for sure. It would be suicide to try and avoid this one, not even a deadman or scarecrow could avoid the tantrum officials are throwing over this one.
terrah
terrah
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13 Nov 2006 2:46pm
hey paulio, not sure what or who you sacrificed to get the wind so great for the day - but twas awesome, thanks to all involved behind the scenes . may the wheeles on the bus go round and round!!
paulio
paulio
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13 Nov 2006 4:29pm
Bart, your cracking me up bro, how long was the prep for that one?

No virgins on the Gold Coast were sacrificed for the day.
Heath
Heath
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13 Nov 2006 8:22pm
Yew last place ahahaha
greenleader
greenleader
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13 Nov 2006 11:33pm
nice one bart, and big thanx to paulio and the crew and the staminade and choccy boys at the halfway point, (even though i refuse to take chocolates from minors)

and apart from the gold coast bulletin's downwinder page with impressive fotos and vibe, i was driving to work listening by mistake to radio metro (teen daughters preset) and the sultry announcer said something like:
....wow, and who could have missed the 80 kitesurfers who went past surfers paradise yesterday......looked like the cool thing to do on a sunday!

coool.
Scottie Lit-tle
Scottie Lit-tle
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14 Nov 2006 2:55pm
Thanks everyone involved.
Great day. FOUND waist harness....anyone??
the duke of dork
the duke of dork
WA
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14 Nov 2006 3:06pm
would just like to say a big thanks to the main crew behind getting the whole thing together!too many to list.A big thankyou to the bag girl too it was an unreal day and great event, a great time was had by all..... CHEERS oh and how bout those beers oh and women
SurfConnect
SurfConnect
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15 Nov 2006 12:34am
Woot! Looks like I missed another great event. Well done Paulio. Will try harder to join u guys next time
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