cheers vando.

nope, didn't try the gps. once there was enough wind for the flying fish i left the gps in the car. i'm not going to break any records on the wave kit. also no-one asked for the gps either so it didn't get wet.

it certainly was flat on the eastern side. if the forecast had of come true i think you guys would have posted some very high speeds. saturday is looking good with an easterly forecast.

the after bbq kicked on. we were there for about an hour after the sun went down. some of the guys went to a german resturaunt in wellington point as well.

I am thinking for the next meet we should eat burgers.

i uploaded a couple of photos of the day. sums things up really well.

Hi Elizabeth....

here is another just for you...
www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=1942

the kiters were cool. i talked to a couple on the beach.
the best bit of mateship i saw was a windsurfer rescueing a kiter.
we were watching the kiter dude with binoculars just in case. not sure what happened. ended up all good in the end from what i saw.

there is plenty of room for all at wello.

pad, junior, yourself and reece were missed. did you have fun?

Hey Justin-

Ahh haha thanks for the pic – Good to see windys and kiters get along so well I heard about the kiter rescued by a windsurfer in the kiting forum – I practically said the same thing about mateship as you did lol

Ah we did. Windless, but it’s so gorgeous at the Goldy nonetheless. I’m looking forward to getting to the next one.

Goodwinds
Elizabeth B8 - Wello Kiter

hi notwal,

you may well get your wish with regards the hats. the plan was for bucket hats. the wheels are already in motion. the guys at WindWarrior are looking at supplying a hat to each member. they are working on the designs currently.

The logo was designed by one of the members. i have to say i like the logo. simple yet to the point. it may be to late to change it at this stage.

I think after the turn out on sunday we may have to take the train off the list. not enough space..... will go to shearwater instead for any future flat water gold coast meets.

hi Elizabeth.

I know a few people are keen for queens to brighton, it is not ideal for us windsurfers. problems with water depths... i think bribie island is better.
it may have to be sep/oct. i am looking at some form of non-competitive gps thing in nov.

July will be caloundra

August most likely redcliffe.

Sep maybe shearwater (northerlies)

Oct downwinder

Nov Wello gps

Dec Lake Catharabah

Jan goldy waves...

Feb suttons beach

March sunny coast waves...

April Bundaberg..

and so on...

well that is the very changable and not fully planned concept. everything may change. i haven't put to much though into the list.

<i have to say i like the logo. simple yet to the point.>

But does it pass the tat test? ie would you consent to having it tatooed on your bod?

Hi Jimmy the day Started out great 20-25 knots I had a 6.0 some people had 5.0. The wind didn't last long and got real gusty 12-20 knots, still enough in the gust for the 6.0 could of gone up a sail but couldn't be bothered most people ended up sailing with 6.0-7.0
Still a nice days sailing.
Gear swap didnt really happen not many people buy gear this time of year unless they have broken something.
Looks pretty cold there in Tassie.
ta Vando

Hey Vando,

Yeah its 11am and its just reached 3.6 degrees and the fog is so thick that i can just see across the road, suppose thats what you get for living in a valley, Hobart is a bit warmer it has reached 11 degrees.

Hasnt been much wind down here for 2 months, at least when im able to sail. should be getting the big westerlies coming through soon

cheers

Jimmy