Funny, my take on the season that although it started slowly it came good around Christmas... with a whole lot of sailing Jan/Feb.

Sure, maybe no real heavy days (although there were a few up in Gnaraloo early Jan) but quite consistent. Late Feb had me reaching for the 9.3 and 11.0 a few times, but not that much.

Good callouses... that's always an excellent indicator.

Mark DeFriest
AUS 376

The last really memorable season was 2000/01, an exceptionally good one.

Even though this season began late (end of Nov), it has been equal, if not better, to the above-mentioned. However, the flatspell in the latter half was a head-spinner but that's so typical of West Coast summers.

Speaking from a kiting perspective, I found the crowds heavier with too many strings out in the waves. So going by my own definition, I guess that makes me part of the problem too.

Ofcourse, WA is a big state and views may differ depending on where you sail.

For Perth one of the shortest Ive experienced ! So out of 10 I'm giving it 4

Howey,

How can you say that last year was crap.

There was heaps more wind in 2004 - it was a great year 8/10. 25-30 knots consistently in January and February

This year was below average - a late short season with not too much wind - 4-5/10. It stopped suddenly without petering out - just a sudden stop. And it was not hot this year at all!

Nowhere near as bad as some though. When the river was closed in 93/94 - that was a RS season. There have been some realy bad seasons - this year = below average

But what to expect with the climate changing ....