kitesurfing in sewerage...

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superlizard
superlizard
VIC
702 posts
VIC, 702 posts
3 Oct 2011 9:59am
www.theage.com.au/environment/sustainability/storm-of-protest-as-sewage-released-into-waterways-20111002-1l3x0.html

Curious how long it actually takes for the harmful bacteria/deseases to get disolved once it gets into the ocean?

But it's a bit concerning when you think about it (assuming you think about it), imagine all those sick and deseased people's sh1t potentially being taken by currents to your kite spot...

Nice to see the water authorities concerned about kitesurfers though...
GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
NSW
4188 posts
NSW, 4188 posts
3 Oct 2011 5:50pm
After heavy rains, especially if they are the first decent rain in a while, it is always a good idea to stay out of the water for 2-3 days.

Some good info of current readings / water quality reports can be found here...

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/beach/Reportbulletin.htm
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/beachapp/BotanyBulletin.aspx

Then again when the conditions are "on" just pretend the brown water is chocolate milk and go for it, but be honest with your doctor afterwards so they can prescribe the right amount of ear bashing and drugs
matix
matix
34 posts
34 posts
3 Oct 2011 6:54pm
Think what the waterways are like in Christchurch in NZ, they only opened the beaches about a month ago and the estuary is still closed to wind users. :(
paradigm
paradigm
VIC
53 posts
VIC, 53 posts
4 Oct 2011 7:17am
I'd love to see you kiting through the sewerage system. They must be putting in some massive pipes and fans to help you do that.
I think you mean sewage.
kiteboy dave
kiteboy dave
QLD
6525 posts
QLD, 6525 posts
4 Oct 2011 6:52pm
Easy to say 'harden up' and go out there with the other idiots till you have serious gut pain for a month then start sh!tting blood & mucous. True story. Took some serious antibiotics to put things right.
stabber
stabber
NSW
1114 posts
NSW, 1114 posts
4 Oct 2011 8:34pm
shhhhiiiiiitttt!
lotofwind
lotofwind
NSW
6451 posts
NSW, 6451 posts
4 Oct 2011 8:57pm
You shouldnt have eaten that blind mullet with corn sticking out of it.

Just because its in the sea,,,,dosent mean its sea food.
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