Here in Melbourne we need at least 20 knots of north to northwest wind to make a good down-winder.. Yesterday was great.. and it's looking good for all week.

Anyone keen to joing me just PM me.. I'll be doing all five..

DJ

Forecast for Monday until midnight
Winds: Northerly 15 to 20 knots, locally reaching 25 knots late morning, tending north to northwesterly during the afternoon. Seas: 0.5 to 1.5 metres.

Forecast for Tuesday
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots during the morning. Stronger squalls likely with showers during the afternoon and evening. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres increasing to 2 metres around midday. The chance of thunderstorms with hail in the early evening.

Forecast for Wednesday
Winds: Northwesterly 25 to 30 knots tending westerly 15 to 25 knots during the afternoon. Seas: 1 to 2 metres.

Forecast for Thursday
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 25 knots. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres.

Snowed under at work and just up the road from the launching point, dag namit!

log man said...

Hey DJ, would love to give the downwinder thing a go. but how would a PSH 12 foot gun go in port phillip?

You might find this previous thread informative...

www.kiteboarder.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/PSH-Gun-as-a-down-winder/

Mick had his PSH out on the weekend once again on our light wind downwinder and while he had to work at it, he has the engine.

Hey Log
Ring the boys at SHQ Boardsports and see if you can get a loaner, They have a 14 foot glide loaner yo might be able to use. or DJ might loan yo one of his quiver.
Cheers Scott

Hey Logman.. Join us tomorrow and I can grab the SHQ Naish 14 for you to use.. I mean demo.. .. Tomorrow is going to be great.

You would be ok on your 12' PSH as long as you're not too heavy and have good balance.. I've seen heaps of guys doing it on the PSH gun.

Today's DW'er was really good with non stop runners and the perfect wind and wave direction.

DJ

Day four today and we already have 25-30 knots nor-norwest and blue Sky's and sunshine.. .. Jonathan, Mick, .. anyone else joining us today?

DJ