With regards to Bayview tennis courts, there are a heap more moored boats there now. I can't imagine getting a decent length run there before you either run into the mooring area or all the boats coming out of the only decent boat ramp on Pittwater just south of there. I race out of RPAYC and most Saturdays it's like Pitt St with the amount of traffic passing.

An alternative that I looked at last weekend would be Etival street in Palm Beach. This it at the Eastern end of Careel Bay. There is another street just past there too. They are the last two streets before you see Careel Bay while driving along Barrenjoey Rd. It will only be sailable at a high tide as you will be over the sand flats, but it should be flat and the bay is aligned SE/NW. There are small grass parks at the end of each street to rig in but not much parking.

Hey Crash, not sure if you have my mobile or not but I emailed it to you anyway. I'm up for either day but if people think Sunday is the go then I'll be there!

How did you get on yesterday arvo Rex. Looked like it was starting to drop away a fair bit. Was the sand spit getting exposed when you got up there?

Thanks Sam. When the spit did get exposed there was too much west in the wind and it was the complete wrong angle. I spent all the time slogging upwind against a dropping tide to get there and when I finally do it wasn't working!!! Anyway, I had a bit of a rest and then did 3 downwind runs back to the beach and it was on one of those runs that I did the speed. It certainly didn't feel that fast which I guess is testament to the board and how it handles. If you'd asked me on Saturday if I liked the board I would have said now way but after yesterday it's a completely different story. You're right too, that thing planes so early it's not funny. Leaves my old Fanatic for dead. I'm still really amazed how much difference the sail made too. I only got spinout twice yesterday and even when I did I was able to pull it back in pretty well straightaway. I would still be curious to try a different fin just for comparison though. I'm sure that combined with the right sail would make the board even better still.
Thanks again for the loan, I'll be in touch soon about what I'll do with it.
Andrew.
PS, is it worth sending you my speeds from yesterday? I know you guys went faster than me so all I'd end up doing is dragging our average down....

Hi guys,

Sorry about my GPS stuffing up. It is displaying the top speed but not recording any tracks.

Sunday managed to get a 29.3kts. Personal best time. Really happy with the day.

David

Thanks heaps for organising this Rex.

I've got to say that all the gear I've seen so far from your company is very impressive so I can't wait to get hold of the new T. Black and white is good by me and if the shirts are similar in size to the ones you brought by the shop I'll go a large.

Sam.

Also had a top sail on saturday and sunday but with your GPS not working for me again i think its time i get my own.

Unfortunately i too spent sunday arvo and monday on all fours barking like a dog down the big white telephone. Looks like Botany isnt the cleanest fo waters after rain.....

Bad luck about the knee Ben, been there done that too many times to mention. Be aware, dont push your recovery, make sure you do the right things to get back on the water or you could end up going down my path of knee reconstructions and months on the sideline.
Glad i didnt sail last weekend, with the flu and crook water who knows

Cool. Please tell....

Hi Guys,
I'm still waiting to hear from the following Cockroaches re their size for a free t-shirt.
Crash (Ben)
Chris Christensen
Chris Ting
Rick Murray
Mike Nelson
Aaron Constable
John Hurley
Mark Town
Dave Mikanovic
It's totally up to you if you want one. Sizes will be standard mediums larges etc. I'll arrange to get them to you somehow, I'll work that out once I have them done.
Feel free to pm me if you'd rather keep it off the main page.
Cheers,
Andrew.

Forgot to say - have you seen Thursdays forecast!!!!!!! The Manly/Sydney ferry will be fun! 42 knots!

Thanks guys, no costs involved, I'm doin it for the luuuuurve! lol Oh and also the chance to do anyones promo merchandise work when and if it ever comes up

Thursday with a low tide and peak wind around midday looks great.

Might actually may be a good thing that you guys are all still feeling rather than having to lie.

Fingers crossed that it hangs in there!

Sam.

Put it this way, our T-shirt benefactor can shed some light or is it a well kept secret??
The other is someone who wishes to remain anonymous until the right time to unleash the board

Was planning on it for sure until I screwed my back again a bit over an hour ago.

Should be fine on the day but I bet my chiro will disagree.

Let me know what your plans are.

Sam.