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Bender

2236 posts

Bender

WA, 2236 posts

23 Jul 2009 9:43pm

The missus has just informed me we are spending a week at Rotto in November. What are my chances of getting my sailing gear (1 board/sail) or my SUP on the ferry.

Has anyone tried? I would love to sail back on the day we leave. Dont think its gunna happen though

spot1

1588 posts

spot1

WA, 1588 posts

23 Jul 2009 10:16pm

ferry no probs you just have to drag the gear around with you and pay the extra$$
you need a trolly to get your gear around to the good sailing spot
as the last bus is allway full and go past the spot about 4 45 pm

i have done it many a time and the sailing is great but transporting the gear sucks good luck

Windxtasy

4019 posts

Windxtasy

WA, 4019 posts

24 Jul 2009 10:08pm

Yes the ferry is happy to take extra gear for a reasonable fee, but once it arrives you need to transport it to your accommodation and where ever you want to sail.
The bike rental place was talking about getting some bike trailers for transporting kayaks etc. Give them a call.

Bender

2236 posts

Bender

WA, 2236 posts

24 Jul 2009 10:45pm

Thats what i was hoping for. I have a trolley that i will convert to attach to my bike. I think i will just take my SUP and just go surfing. My luck it will be honking SW'ers for the whole week

evets

685 posts

evets

WA, 685 posts

25 Jul 2009 10:16am

and possibly infant Bender may not cooperate

Mark _australia

23691 posts

Mark _australia

WA, 23691 posts

27 Jul 2009 1:43pm

take a golf bag buggy / trolley.... the old ones that are like a folding "V" shape.
You can strap your board onto it, sails and boom on top and the mast becomes the drawbar of sorts.
pretty easy to transport the golf buggy trolley thingo with WS gear as it is not much of an addition

Bender

2236 posts

Bender

WA, 2236 posts

27 Jul 2009 2:10pm

Yes mark i have made a trolley out of a old golf buggy and some old boom arms. i am now just working out how to tow it on my bike. dont think i can fit my SUP and wave sailing kit on it though

WINDY MILLER

3183 posts

WINDY MILLER

WA, 3183 posts

27 Jul 2009 3:12pm

Bender said...

Yes mark i have made a trolley out of a old golf buggy and some old boom arms. i am now just working out how to tow it on my bike. dont think i can fit my SUP and wave sailing kit on it though

attach boom to board with straps

pull out extension to required length

hook the 'outhaul' end of the boom over the seat post,,, use outhaul rope to secure firmly,

hey presto

sure u could get a sup on there too,,

just remember to take it easy round corners

Bender

2236 posts

Bender

WA, 2236 posts

27 Jul 2009 3:47pm

Thanks Windy problem solved.

The missus is due in 8 days, so having a new baby in tow could hamper my TOW. Not sure if i will be able to sup in the mornings and then nick off sailing in the arvo's.

We can only hope.

snides8

1731 posts

snides8

WA, 1731 posts

27 Jul 2009 5:48pm

maybe you can modify the pram to take the sup?...roof racks

WINDY MILLER

3183 posts

WINDY MILLER

WA, 3183 posts

27 Jul 2009 6:37pm

Bender said...

Thanks Windy problem solved.

The missus is due in 8 days, so having a new baby in tow could hamper my TOW. Not sure if i will be able to sup in the mornings and then nick off sailing in the arvo's.

We can only hope.

ha ha
good luck with the baby anchor.....

my windurfing and supping was cut down by 75% on arrival of our bundle of joy

and now i have to beg for the other 25%

but it's all worth it

WindWarrior

NSW

1019 posts

WindWarrior

NSW, 1019 posts

30 Jul 2009 12:37pm

Green sulo bin (wheeled) works well as an improvised trolley.
Just make sure it's clean first... and not chained down or likely to be used/taken while you are out sailing !

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