i was just wondering if the bay which is usually offshore good on a nw
it looks ok coz its open
is it any good
thanks

thanks

Spacemonkey! said...

It's fine as is riding the beach 1 wall, all 3 of the beaches are rideable though..

Yeah all three beaches are "rideable" but on a NW beach 1 and 2 are full EXPERT ONLY! and beach 3 is just choppy and ****.

Kiting the normal offshore beach at woodys (beach 3) isn't too bad because if something goes wrong its only a matter of time till you get washed back onto the beach down wind.
But in a NWer when it goes wrong you will be blown out to garden island, down to Rockingham, or more likely onto the big sea wall (with a pulverizing wash) down at the shipyards.

and just for kicks throw in the unpredictable winds we get here in winter.

So if you are planning on heading out at woodys this winter in any of the northerly winds make sure you KNOW how to do a self rescue and if it comes to it you are prepared to pull the pin and loose all of your gear. oh and don't kite alone there!

jeeze i must be getting old or something i'm starting to sound like my mum

Damo said...


jeeze i must be getting old or something i'm starting to sound like my mum

even worse mate - ur sounding like me (and you SUP as well )
Came on to post this exact message myself this morning. You've done it beautifully.
Im sure everyone will take the (very accurate) advice from the king "Damo" way more seriously than if it came from me!
Good work - Mr. Responsible Citizen

For newbies the north side is actually a pretty good practice site. Disgustingly choppy so not real pleasant for your average kite session; and zero waves. But lots of shallow water & safe-as for those working on progressing.