Hi, I'm moving to Melbourne in Sept from Canada and was wondering:

-windy season?
-Strength of wind?
-wet suit needed and what size?
-good kiting within a 2hr drive from Melbourne?

Thanks!

mootumbo said...

Hi, I'm moving to Melbourne in Sept from Canada and was wondering:

-windy season?
-Strength of wind?
-wet suit needed and what size?
-good kiting within a 2hr drive from Melbourne?

Thanks!

1. Windy season is from about oct/nov till about april. Thats the summer kiting. Winter is also windy but cold (not that cold if you come from Canada).
2. Most of the time it ranges from 15-25 for summer. Winter is around 15-40 knots depending on the day.
3. Yes - 4/3 or 5/3 should do the job.
4. Good kiting within 10minutes drive of melbourne. Amazing kiting within 2 hours drive. Most of the places close to the city are choppier although there are some good flat water spots. Places 2 hours away offer waves or even better flat water.

What size kites do you have? Summer is mostly 12 or 9. Winter is mostly 9 or 7.

was out today in my 4/3 at st kilda and needed every bit of it..

I'm coming from Vancouver, so I'm used to cold water kiting and already have a 4:3 which I've been using here in the winter without much trouble, so a new 3:2 it is! Thanks again for the info guys.

I'm planning on buying a camper van and doing a bit of touring but home base will be Melbourne (girlfriend), looking for a cheap room in a house and was wondering what part of town would be best if kiting is my priority (besides the girlfriend of course ;)?

Also wondering if crashing in the van like a gypsy is a problem in and around the city? I assume it is as it is in Vancouver...

mootumbo said...
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Also wondering if crashing in the van like a gypsy is a problem in and around the city? I assume it is as it is in Vancouver...

Technically, no. If your van is legally parked then you cannot be touched.

Some councils are trying to make by-laws to stop people staying in car parks but it is not working very well because they can't really do anything about legally parked vehicles. The most effective move is to declare parking restrictions in the popular spots.

About half way down the article

''If someone pitches a tent or strings some clothes on a line, they've broken the law,'' says Yarra mayor Geoff Barbour. ''But if a car is lawfully registered and parked, we have no capacity to move them on.''

www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/have-van-wont-travel-camping-out-in-the-urban-wilderness-20120211-1synw.html