I got an RDO this monday and am looking to get away for a kite. Willing to drive 3 hours max in whatever direction. Is there an wind in the state of victoria this weekend

Moving into Autum. Which, for Melbourne and most of the Victorian coast means frig-all wind. I started learning Autum last year and have just had my first proper runs - yes thats right: thats after one full year! What, with work commitments, crummy summer with bugger all sea breezes, an undersized kite for the conditions (11m @90kg) its been a very frustrating entry into the sport.

Then, to squirt lemon juice on the paper cut, last weekend, for the first time. I go down to the amazing Sandy Point and guess what? TOO MUCH WIND!!!!!!!!!!!!

Despite my bitchin and moanin, I'm totally hooked - testimony to the amazing sport that is kiteboarding. Aided by a Zen calm that is welling in me - the welcome consequence of dealing with a sport controlled by the fickle Gods of weather and wind (yeah right!)

'fecal' ? will adopt that one immediately! Thanks for your encouragement and advice bm, though I might take up chess instead.
One thing I learned a little late in proceedings was going to longer lines. My kite (11m Argo) came with 21m lines which is too short particularly when learning. 25m lines made a noticable difference and next marginal day I'll try 32m.

This evening (Mon 28th feb) might be a goer and tomorrow is shaping up. Fingers crossed. Going to try to avoid St Kilda - too many guys like me!