Seeing the race for tommorrow is off due to strong SE winds, is anyone interested in putting that breeze to good use and using those hard earned leave passes.
The estuary looks great for a SE breeze. A start from Herron Pt to The Cut is 15km directly downwind.
Any takers?

We just can win with this stupid weather!!!

A Strong Wind Warning has been issued by BOM for the weekend and not
just any Strong Wind Warning, a SE Strong Wind Warning, which means
not only would the conditions in the ocean be unfavourable and unsafe
the estuary would also be too dangerous to paddle on as well. The
strong SE winds will be blowing across widest part of the estuary
creating 3-4 foot waves that would be hitting paddlers side on.

Any hope of a downwind paddle on the Ocean Course is also gone with a
SE wind blowing side on and offshore.

If we run the Ocean Course we would be asking paddlers and support
boat drivers to go to sea in a Strong Wind Warning.

As race organisers we are responsible for the safety of everyone on
the water including those on safety and support boats and sending
anyone out onto the ocean when an official warning has been issued is
irresponsible and dangerous.

This decision hasn't been made lightly and was made in conjunction
with the race administrators, Dept of Transport and the Water Rescue
Service.

We had planed to give all you ocean paddlers a fantastic downwind race
and the estuary paddlers a safe and enjoyable race, both of which we
can no longer do. We will put this race on for you one day.

So I'm really sorry but the Mandurah Duel has been cancelled until
further notice.



Colin Bartley

Reagan I recieved the email Adam posted above.
Adam how about Garden Island to Rotto?
I'm going to do the Cott to Swanbourne race in the morning now.

Expecting to get called out for work tonite, so leaving tomorrow instead.

Just my opinion but I reakon the arvo will be more south than they are calling and a strong wind warning is just what's wanted.