New spots are always fun, The unkowns...How deeps the water.....How good is the wind......Is that big rock going to hurt?
Our latest find is a gem, They tell me that "back in the day" it was packed with windsurfers and other watercraft but now it's deserted and just lies in wait for us to bring it back to life. The vids nothing flash, just me blasting back and forth but it will give you an idea of the lake and the conditions. I was a bit underpowered on my 6.2 as the southerly didn't really kick in, 10-15 most of the time with some 20knot gusts. We can't wait to get back to see what else this place has to offer, This place is pure gold and worth the trip. I guess it's not new as there was 2 kiters out the last time we were there, But it's new to me.....But i guess there's always a new spot, a lake or a river somewhere?
Jason is wearing his GPS on his arm! So was Keef
They posted their results on GPSTC and you can probably see the tracks on KA72.
Freestyle heaven,maybe its the NSW Naxos or the Bonaire near Bomaderry.
Read the boys reports, looks good.
So does it work in other directions???
Nice find!!
Whens the nest good southerly??
Yes it did get quite busy back in the 90's. I've been camping there every year for the last twenty years and apart from a couple of locals and the odd other camper I generally am the only windsurfer over January.
Great place for beginners as it is shallow, not at the moment though.
Ah, I finally figured it out. I went and took a look there last time I was down that way for a southerly. It certainly didn't look that inviting, so its good you guys tried it out.
The SE corner where Keef is at 2.41 can get some really nice flat water to gybe in when its a southerly.Will have to join yas next time. As gh mentioned a lot more water in it now than past years.
and here I was thinking that windsurfers are the caring/sharing type. Seems just the same as surfies and other narrow minded groups re secrets. Will more polies still the wind out of each other sails.? will the place suddenly get overrun and unsailable? ah well have fun and enjoy your spot in the sun and hopefully lot's of wind
Just did but can't find any graphs. I found the day they went out and posted the times but no tracks. I don't know how to navigate that side. anyways . It's not that important. I life in the mountains and only get down twice a month or so. Just having a dig(even tough I mean it!!!!!!)
Looks to be nice, I will have to find out where it is for the holidays.
I am a bit sick of sailing on small Narrabeen lake.
I was surprised by your harness lines. I am probably an "old school", but I have never seen the loop fixed on one attachment only. Is it really better ?
It must be hard to adjust to the right spot compared to having two a bit more spread apart.
great vid jase, yep ive been looking for a speed spot for youg alex to crack the 30knt i was surprised on how much the water level had dropped since we sailed it a week ago, at least 12", not sure if there are too many places in nsw with nice clean air and flat water in a southerly
i was surprised on how much the water level had dropped since we sailed it a week ago, at least 12", not sure if there are too many places in nsw with nice clean air and flat water in a southerly
i was surprised on how much the water level had dropped since we sailed it a week ago, at least 12", not sure if there are too many places in nsw with nice clean air and flat water in a southerly
dale they used to have a catamaran, aqua bikes & paddle and windsurfing hire there on the northern end until about 25years ago, the lake was full until about nov last year and the surfers opened it up and it emptied to form a sand bank, its just starting to come back so let's hope for a bit of rain, ill keep you posted
check out Alex's lines ! 24"
Hey boys,tempted to come down this weekend,particually for the saturday night movie
thinking I might check this place out
Looks like a good spot Akim
You guys are always welcome, I'll be home all weekend and yes I'll be screening "Minds Wind Open" on saturday night.....I hope to get a sail in over the weekend as well.
Let me know next time Jase, i'm in fo sho.
