Yamba this weekend

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Smedg
Smedg
NSW
836 posts
NSW, 836 posts
15 May 2007 12:01pm
I'm going camping at Yamba this weekend. anyone know how to tell what the wind will be like or where good spots are. Space suits me as i can't really go upwind yet. I heard hardly anyone down there kites?? Any help appreciated.
tha doctor
tha doctor
WA
11 posts
WA, 11 posts
15 May 2007 12:09pm
Pippi Beach will be the go for you, although summer is the time to kite there. I'm not sure of the direction there in Winter, but NE - SE works best at Pippi. Whiting Beach is great in a Northerly, but it's a dangerous launch, so not a place to go for newbs.
gerard
gerard
QLD
175 posts
QLD, 175 posts
15 May 2007 5:15pm
Hey Smedg,

I grew up at Yamba! I'm well travelled and it's still my favourite place in Australia the beach's and surf are so good and fishing, well it's as good as any where populated. I'm jealous of you and Christmas can't get here fast enough so I can get back for the holidays.
4 locals kite there Dan, Justin, Shane and Nick all good guy's and very approachable, Doc was pretty spot on with the wind and spots. If you are just starting I would suggest you head over to Shark Bay it's on shore in any wind with North and is a good spot to learn with lots of room etc.
If you want some contact numbers let me know other wise if it's windy you catch the boy's at Pipy.

Cheers Gerard.

gerard
gerard
QLD
175 posts
QLD, 175 posts
15 May 2007 5:22pm
Pipy is spelt Pippi.

Just thought I'd clear that up incase GeenPat read's it!
Smedg
Smedg
NSW
836 posts
NSW, 836 posts
15 May 2007 5:25pm
Thanks for the help guys. No one has mentioned the river so I'll assume its no good or too dangerous unless i hear otherwise. I've just heard that its real big. does anyone kite there? I'll hope for wind and check Pipies first.
gerard
gerard
QLD
175 posts
QLD, 175 posts
15 May 2007 5:35pm
Whiting beach is in the River.

There is spots in the river but normally gusty and riging area's are hard to find on high tide.
JAKE123
JAKE123
QLD
314 posts
QLD, 314 posts
15 May 2007 6:09pm
whiting beach on a north easter. but watch the current, it can get hairy if you drop your kite...
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