spanishwog said..
Hi west aussies - coming over from BNE for work on Sunday and have scored the long weekend off in PER so am bringing some gear.
If I look at the forecast this Sunday for PER for next Fri-Sun to decide whether to bring big gear (112L / 7.2 & 6.5) or smaller gear (95L / 6.5 & 5.5) - in your experience does the forecast hold?
cheers
Troy

I would say go with the 112 combo youve mentioned.

Thats without knowing your weight, and assuming youre not planning on tripping further north than Lanno...

We're kinda getting screwed around by ex cyclone whatsherface at the moment, but the pattern should be back by Sunday.

spanishwog said..
75KG's so was thinking the bigger gear and if it gets windy I will just hold on tighter.
Looking at GPSTC seems Melville or Safety bay are the go in and around PER. Will there be plenty to share the water with at either location?
cheers

Yep, rig at Carlilse st boat ramp or the pond if sailing safety bay. Theres a regular local crew down there.

Rig at mellvile beach rd carpark if sailing melville. Plenty of people sailing there on a windy day

safety bay has a variety of sailing conditions to choose from, open ocean conditions/slightly choppy blasting conditions and flat water. Melville is flat but gusty. As usual ask a local where to sail/where not to sail, especially melville. Theres a few shallow spots to look out for.

edit: theres also pelican point which is reasonably close to the city. You can do an upwinder/downwinder to melville and back if youre into that sorta thing. Choppy conditions on a saturday/sunday with the boat traffic on melville waters.

SW, Augusta looks to be on this Sunday, but it is a long drive. I certainly hope to get there.

spanishwog said..
Thanks guys - coming over this Sunday - sailing next weekend - depending on the breeze Melville will be my first point of call on Friday - hope to meet some locals to cruise around with.
cheers

Personally I would avoid the city on Friday 26th and head to safety bay unless you are staying near Melville. Its going to be a little busy.

Swindy said..

spanishwog said..
Thanks guys - coming over this Sunday - sailing next weekend - depending on the breeze Melville will be my first point of call on Friday - hope to meet some locals to cruise around with.
cheers

Personally I would avoid the city on Friday 26th and head to safety bay unless you are staying near Melville. Its going to be a little busy.

second'ed ... sort of... Perth has excellent Oz Day celebrations - if you do get a parking spot, you can stay for the fireworks !

If it's a SW wind definitely come down to Safety Bay, great runs and some guys go around the islands, beautiful speed spots, just a great spot to sail! Better than battling the hordes around Perth....

Dont forget some pics Troy! Or we wont believe you were there.

You'll need a weed fin at Safety bay or Mandurah or any speed strip that works in summer time.