The airport extension changed all of those places, in various ways. It's probably hard to predict, even with the simulator, and they probably don't care. I vaguely remember reading that the current in there is circular, and is affected by every little new thing that gets added in its course.
My spot in the early 80s, Sanderingham beach (McMorelands, the sailing club, below Dolls Pt), disappeared at the time, simple as that. It didn't change: it was gone in a matter of months.
I think westerly sailing in the area (foreshore rd) will be deleted, the volume of marine traffic due to the new boat ramp/jetty the channel there between the run way and the new wharf will be more like a suicide run than anything else. 
any one heading to foreshore drive this weekend? I'm hoping to get there saturday morning
I'm sure there will be plenty of Meerkats to keep you company Sean. Not sure if anyone will be there for sailing though 
it was great to get on the water again, im still wrecked today after staying out for 4 hours on saturday, distance PB of 75km, top speeds weren't far off either.
Any one for another session? I'm trying to get some time off on Thursday to head down around midday.
The local paper has just published a piece on the boat ramp. Apparently there will be 50 car spaces and 130 spaces for trailers... I don't know if I have ever seen that many boats on Botany Bay.
At least it means convenient parking if we are allowed to sail in the area. From the picture shown you would think it would at least be good in a southerly and depending on the length of the groyne area it might not be bad for a westerly either.
I only hope that the area becomes a more family orientated area because of the scale of the boat ramp and the amenities block. It would be a shame to see people too afraid to use the amenities block because of some weirdos hanging around (no not kiters!).
They are starting work there in September and it is expected to be open by August next year. They also say some stuff about the 'full facilities being progressively available by March 2011'.
There is mention of showers so it might not be a bad place to sail in winter. I'm not sure how the included dog bowls and bike racks are going to help, but I guess other people can use the area too :)
Dropped in there yesterday and there is now a net across the sailing area. I suspect it is to do with management of debris during the construction. So forget about that spot for sailing.
May I recommend Sanderingham and the St.George River club area?
Not that crowded, a nice little parking area, on-shore in the summer.
I still like to drive a little further and go Kurnell or Wanda though.
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What does it matter anyway, Safety Bay is far better...
Where is this safety bay?
It is 'the summer of gybe' for me and the boss (wife) and i dont want to look like that whale with the prop marks down its back during my forthcoming many hours in the water and I would like to keep the boss (she is buying me new kit shorlty)!
You're all welcome to come down to Lake Illawarra. It's usually more brown than blue, the weed is a problem & you have to be careful riding a formula board so it's not much deeper than 70cm (in places), but the locals are a friendly bunch (not Foreshore Drive kind of friendly) & there is plenty of parking.
AAAhhhh the serenity.....
