Hi seabreeze,

that's my first post after reading the forum for a year. My name's Eric and I started kiting about a year ago and I am pretty stoked! After sailing for ages and giving up on motocross after a couple of near-death experiences I have finally found the sport that combines elements of both.
I am one of the robocops on the beach with impact vest, hook knife and helmet for a couple of reasons: I have family, I spent quite some time and money getting my brain to the point where it actually earns money and being considered cool is not one of my goals in life. Even worse, I don't wear boardies over the wetsuit.

After a great summer kiting in St.Kilda, Altona and Rye/Rosebud in 15-30kts I am all geared up for the winter. The only issue I have is that I don't really know anyone to go kite with bc I usually go to the spot, kite three hours straight and go home. That is (apart from the kiting part) rather boring and in winter a real safety issue in case something goes wrong and the only witnesses are dog owners looking the other way.

The bottom line is: Who is going to be around during the winter and would like to team up?

WeirdEd said...
Even worse,

even worse you fail at comedy

That's ok. dusta is just showing off his superior comedy skills!

WeirdEd said...


Hi seabreeze,

that's my first post after reading the forum for a year. My name's Eric and I started kiting about a year ago and I am pretty stoked! After sailing for ages and giving up on motocross after a couple of near-death experiences I have finally found the sport that combines elements of both.
I am one of the robocops on the beach with impact vest, hook knife and helmet for a couple of reasons: I have family, I spent quite some time and money getting my brain to the point where it actually earns money and being considered cool is not one of my goals in life. Even worse, I don't wear boardies over the wetsuit.

After a great summer kiting in St.Kilda, Altona and Rye/Rosebud in 15-30kts I am all geared up for the winter. The only issue I have is that I don't really know anyone to go kite with bc I usually go to the spot, kite three hours straight and go home. That is (apart from the kiting part) rather boring and in winter a real safety issue in case something goes wrong and the only witnesses are dog owners looking the other way.

The bottom line is: Who is going to be around during the winter and would like to team up?

its only lonely if you make a habit of pissing in your drysuit.

if you dont have a small kite, buy one.

come to south gippsland- we have sharks :)

Anyone going out tomorrow?

i have the day off :-)

Thinking rosebud Keiiz, how about you?

Saffer said...

Keep an eye out on the tides with Rosebud. You generally want to head out when the tides are high or its a little more difficult if you're a beginner. The sandbanks can be a little dodgy if you pick up speed and don't know how to control your speed properly.

Also recommend going to the spot that is closer to sorrento where the parking lot is on the beach. The other one requires walking between a narrow gap in the trees which can be a little intimidating for a newbie.

that beach is marked by 14 on the road.. also while we are dishing newbie advice - there's not alot of beach so be careful - rescued 2 kites out of trees at 14 last week...

Might want to check wind direction for tomoro

WeirdEd said...

Yeah, the sandbanks in Rosebud are risky. Recently started the session enjoying the flat water and did a nice faceplant in 5cm water 2h later. Watch the tide!

The up side with face plants is they are high in entertainment value for those taking a break onshore.

looks right to me.

"grassy knoll" with gusty launch opposite the safeway (end of Boneo).

Other beach has bit more launch area (still quite small), but straight onto water.