Tides will be better latter in the week and if the wind hangs around I will be out at Burrum for sure. 20-30knots today so did some wave sailing at Hervey Bay Sth of Harbour was ok but prefer the flat water stuff now. I heard few Brisy guys were at Burrum today and sorry for not coming out but the tides were wrong. Maybe next time, when I can try the TM45 fin I won at Sandy Point.

Sorry I missed you as well. Don't like it when the fun is on and I'm not there but I will be there latter in the week again when the tides are better.

Tuesday looks like a good day and the tides are in the pm and reasonable outs to expose the sand bank. Fingers crossed and if if all comes to true I will be there and hope to try a new fin. Mall Wrght guaranteed this fin to do 45knots. Does that mean I can beat Vando???

Wind looks OK Fitz for Tuesday and a low in the arvo

Not me Pork, but I wish I was, Fitz I think will be. Yeah the face thing is a bit of a problem, I was at the Windwanders on the weekend and played the matching faces to forum names game. I thought name badges would help though a bit dorky. Or maybe photos on forum profiles. Anyway, have a good sail and one for me ....

Oh geesty you remembered my birthday

Hey Justin what is so great about 22 March? We are thinking of taking a trip back up to Burrum in March/April for a holiday, should l make sure i am there for 22nd with my new GPS?

Anyone coming to Burrum over the next few days as the wind and tides are good for flat water pm sailing.

In my opinion Elliot Heads is not as good as it was 10yrs ago and I have sailed there many times before. I believe Burrum is the best flat water sailing spot in Qld esp in the south easterly winds and I'm sure others will agree. Even at high tide it is good as it is just small chop in close unless you want to go out wide for some better waves. There are a few local sail boarders that are always keen for a sail and some that travel from else where if the wind and tides are right.

Burrum is on the south side of the Burrum River only about 20mins from Hervey Bay and has a caravan park right on the river. Let me know when you are there and we'll go for a blast, we are all keen to show off our special spots. I think Vando has the QLD speed record at Burrum set only a couple of weeks ago and it wasn't even a realy perfect day with tides and wind angle. It has potential to be as good as Sandy Point, except the water is well above freezing up here.

hey vando, what do you think would be the best wind direction ESE or SSE?

Just had a call from the guys at Burrum, the wind and tides are perfect. The speed run is good and they were out yesterday having good runs well over 30 knots. There will be at least 6 guys there this afternoon and I have booked out my diary in the pm for the rest of the week. Hope to see as many people there as possible, there's heaps of room on our course so come and see our special spot. You will be impressed

See you there Pork chop, anyone got a spare GPS?

porkchop said...

I've got 2 but I haven't set up the Nav GT11 yet. If you can get it to work you can use one of them. I'll be there after lunch, not sure if I will be at the boat ramp or Geoffs place so I will check both when I get there. Do you want a flater speed board to use as I have a couple of spares that are fast. Cheers

So long as the GT11 show max speed that's all I'm interested in for now.
I wouldn't mind having a go on a quick board, will see you there.
It will probably be best to launch at the boat ramp today to avoid the low tide walk.
Thanks

You may be correct, I might wait until tomorrow;
The tide will be better and wind stronger tomorrow

So Burrum sounds like the go instead of Elliot which I know has changed a lot since 1997.

Can you sail at Burrum on any tide? Are there any waves or half decent swell - I suspect the fetch is a lot less than up off Bargara say so maybe it is just big chop???

Years ago I sailed at Gattagers? Bay (near Hervey Bay) in a howling nor-wester. It was good - does anyone still go there