20 to 30kts early tomorrow apparently.

Sunday we should do a Ricketts to Edithvale or something in some real waves. I'd be in that
(if SHQ lend me a board). Would have to go during the NW'er though to maximise water time.

I did Ricketts to Mordy in a westerly with anonymous, got rediculously windy it was almost
impossible to carry the boards up the beach at the end.

What time on Sunday DJ?

I'll let you know Phill.. The forcast keeps changing.. Fingers crossed that we get a good one.

It would be great if you, Krist, Simon and Rich can make it.

Todays DW'er was a bit of a fizzer but still fun.

DJ

After today's one sided paddle thanks to a little unexpected easterly in the breeze, my left shoulder thinks your original idea of Rickett's to Edithvale is pretty enticing Brendan. We still plan to meet at Black Rock so we can either launch from there and paddle south, or drive north and finish there.

Whatever is decided, due to changing times and formats and related confusion, but countered by a few people indicating they have limited availability on Sunday, Jonathan has requested that a strict deadline be set when his trailer will leave the meeting point with boards loaded for all those coming. So set your alarm and please don't be late as the wind waits for no man (or woman).

Yeah I have to go stick pins through my fingernails at Etihad Stadium around midday so happy to go on an early run.

Count me in for tomorrow (Sunday).

Presently, it looks like it's going to go to 20+ knots from about 10:00am, and then be at 25 - 30 sometime between 10 and 1, but I'm happy to do the early and then see what happens later in the day.

Okay so just to add to the confusion, there are actually 4 downwinders in Melbourne tomorrow.

Warwick's RPS / SUP VIC Paddle For The Planet run is meeting at Half Moon Bay at 9am. At this stage, the plan is to go around the corner and downwind from either Black Rock or Rickett's Point to Edithvale as per Bnaccas' suggestion. It should be around 5 or 6km. The exact route will be decided in the morning.

However DJ and Jonathan are going to stick with the tried and true StKilda to Black Rock downwind run - about 14km. Meeting time for that run is 8am sharp at Half Moon Bay to load onto the trailer. Alternately you can head for the usual Langridge St, West StKilda starting point at 9am with your board and arrange a car shuffle later. Either way, the meeting times are strict as there are people with commitments later in the day so we need to get going on time.

The SUP CLUB / Peak Adventures downwinder is as follows: Meeting - 9am at Sandridge Life Saving Club at Beacon Cove, Port Melbourne (free parking from what the Peak Adventure crew have told us). On the water by 9:15am. Paddle - Sandridge to St Kilda Seabaths. Obviously all those super keen paddlers that want to go on are welcome to head off from there. Transport - SUP CLUB have organized a bus to take everyone from St Kilda Seabaths back to Sandridge to pick up cars while minding boards at St Kilda Seabaths. Make sure you have: leg rope and life jacket. If you don't have either a leg rope or life jacket these can be borrowed for a gold coin donation (to go to Earthcare St Kilda).



Jonathan is also looking at doing an epic downwind run in the afternoon, but be advised, that one is not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced.

PT> Thanks for the comprehensive info.
I will be there at 8 sharp
Dave

It's time to initiate the young bloke into the joys of D/W one of life's pleasures is there anyone of the tribal elders doin the expression session with a spare 14 footer to help in the ceremony? It would be greatly appreciated , thanks mj

Luke said I could borrow their 14' Glide but I was stupid enough to think I could pick it up in the morning.

Anyone know what time the Cafe opens down at Sandy?

p.s. Might be a bit too North for the City of Kingston DWer? See in the morning I guess.