Melbourne Downwinder this Sunday?

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faito anto
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25 Jul 2013 10:58am
I know there’s now an event on the Surf Coast that day, so certainly not trying to steal people from not.

But for those who can’t get to that, but want a morning paddle, there’s a 30 knot northerly predicted from 10am Sunday morning. Who’s up for it?
HumanCartoon
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25 Jul 2013 11:06am
There's also a race on the Yarra that morning, a few of the punters that aren't planning on going to the surf comp will be heading for that.
Abdillam
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25 Jul 2013 11:23am
I'm putting my hand up for a Saturday morning paddle. Not as much wind but unavailable on the Sunday...
faito anto
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25 Jul 2013 4:56pm
There's got to be at least one person out there who wants to paddle in a 30 knot northerly.

Otherwise, anyone out there got any advice on the logistics for a Taxi-Downwinder?

(I still haven't acquired a folding bicycle, a la DJ - but I hope to sometime next year)
PTWoody
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25 Jul 2013 5:48pm
There's talk of a post-Yarra race downwinder. That will be 1pm at the earliest. We still have to work out the logistics.
TheBulldog
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25 Jul 2013 6:04pm
Some of us are thinking of doing a DW paddle after the race.
DavidJohn
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25 Jul 2013 6:12pm
I was planing a midday DW'er on Saturday and a 9.30am DW'er on Sunday,

I'm still flexible to fit in with others.

DJ


Saturday 27 July
Winds
Northerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching 30 knots at times in the afternoon and evening.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.

Sunday 28 July
Winds
Northerly 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 30 knots during the morning, then easing 20 to 25 knots by late afternoon.
Seas
1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning, then easing 1 to 1.5 metres in the evening.
Abdillam
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25 Jul 2013 6:27pm
I'm free for the Saturday paddle. Timing is not an issue...should b able to pickup the ace Friday night just in time.

Cheers
faito anto
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25 Jul 2013 8:10pm
Hi DJ,

I'm good for the 9.30am DW on Sunday.

Lock it in!
camelkathy
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26 Jul 2013 5:58pm
I'm in - is that 12.00 SHQ on Saturday
DavidJohn
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26 Jul 2013 6:34pm
camelkathy said...
I'm in - is that 12.00 SHQ on Saturday


I'm thinking meet at about 11.30am at Sandy so we can be ready to leave at 12 sharp to head up to St Kilda.. It's looking good..

DJ
BruceT
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26 Jul 2013 6:35pm
See you all at SHQ @ 11:30 tomorrow
Abdillam
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26 Jul 2013 8:00pm
About to set up the camera mount...ill be there at 11.30 too

Cheers
Riccko
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27 Jul 2013 3:59pm
Hi guys. I've just seen you cruise past me at Green Point. Looks like fun! I'd love to give it a crack if anyone's doing a run tomorrow.
DavidJohn
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27 Jul 2013 4:42pm
Riccko said...
Hi guys. I've just seen you cruise past me at Green Point. Looks like fun! I'd love to give it a crack if anyone's doing a run tomorrow.


Yes it's on again for tomorrow.

9-9.30 am meet at Sandy.

DJ
Riccko
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27 Jul 2013 4:50pm
Thanks DJ .looking forward to it. See you at sandy.
Rick
DavidJohn
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27 Jul 2013 10:02pm
Looking good..

DJ


Sunday 28 July
Gale warning for Sunday for Port Phillip
Winds
Northerly 20 to 30 knots, reaching 35 knots at times.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.
Weather
The chance of thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening.
DaveSprague
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27 Jul 2013 10:42pm
What time is the St Kilda departure? Assuming around 10am yea? If I can make it will see you all at St Kilda end
DavidJohn
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27 Jul 2013 10:48pm
DaveSprague said...
What time is the St Kilda departure? Assuming around 10am yea? If I can make it will see you all at St Kilda end


We hope to leave Sandy at 9.30 sharp and be ready to go at St Kilda at about 9.45.. Be back at Sandy around 11am.. Some might even do a second run.

DJ
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