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Lake George, SA 2014-15

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Created by Bonominator > 9 months ago, 8 Nov 2014
Bonominator
VIC, 5477 posts
8 Nov 2014 4:09PM
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Someone had to start this off!

What's the GO this year?

Lake conditions?

Should we have an unofficial comp like 2012?

Super keen as always and great to catch up with all the locals!

Boombuster
QLD, 581 posts
9 Nov 2014 11:10AM
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Bonominator said..
Someone had to start this off!

What's the GO this year?

Lake conditions?

Should we have an unofficial comp like 2012?

Super keen as always and great to catch up with all the locals!


I be there in Feb its going to be busy I know of heaps of people heading down then.

Should we have an unofficial comp like 2013?

F2
QLD, 209 posts
9 Nov 2014 2:12PM
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Going in Feb also for 4 to 6 weeks or more, really looking forward to it.

sailquik
VIC, 6149 posts
9 Nov 2014 6:23PM
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I just checked the water level of the lake and it looks like it is lower now than it has been at the same time the last couple of years. Of course that doesn't mean it will stay that way, but hopefully, it will end up lower in Feb than last year!

jimbob SA
SA, 992 posts
9 Nov 2014 8:55PM
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sailquik said..

I just checked the water level of the lake and it looks like it is lower now than it has been at the same time the last couple of years. Of course that doesn't mean it will stay that way, but hopefully, it will end up lower in Feb than last year!


the lake wasn't opened to the sea this winter just like the good years.

fresh water flowing in stopped 6 weeks ago and level peaked lower and 5 weeks earlier.

aussieboats
NSW, 342 posts
10 Nov 2014 12:30PM
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good stuff , hope it dosnt dry up and we have to play golf

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
10 Nov 2014 12:40PM
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aussieboats said..
good stuff , hope it dosnt dry up and we have to play golf


Lake George is big. Most of the time people are sailing in the shallow, smaller part of the lake, close to town. The larger part of the lake is huge and much deeper.

sailquik
VIC, 6149 posts
10 Nov 2014 1:32PM
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Mobydisc said..

aussieboats said..
good stuff , hope it dosnt dry up and we have to play golf



Lake George is big. Most of the time people are sailing in the shallow, smaller part of the lake, close to town. The larger part of the lake is huge and much deeper.


Yes, but the shallow middle lake is where the really flat water is!

Bonominator
VIC, 5477 posts
10 Nov 2014 1:58PM
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jimbob SA said..

sailquik said..

I just checked the water level of the lake and it looks like it is lower now than it has been at the same time the last couple of years. Of course that doesn't mean it will stay that way, but hopefully, it will end up lower in Feb than last year!



the lake wasn't opened to the sea this winter just like the good years.

fresh water flowing in stopped 6 weeks ago and level peaked lower and 5 weeks earlier.


That's great news Jimbob!

hooray
QLD, 335 posts
10 Nov 2014 6:21PM
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Bonominator, I found that catching up with the locals earlier this year slows your speed.

jimbob SA
SA, 992 posts
11 Nov 2014 9:02AM
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hooray said..
Bonominator, I found that catching up with the locals earlier this year slows your speed.


have a good sail after work Hooray.

Bonominator
VIC, 5477 posts
11 Nov 2014 9:22PM
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hooray said..
Bonominator, I found that catching up with the locals earlier this year slows your speed.




Coopers Stout?

I see the winds are starting up too! 20-24 knots on Friday.

Happy sailing Jimbob!

jimbob SA
SA, 992 posts
11 Nov 2014 9:30PM
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Bonominator said..

hooray said..
Bonominator, I found that catching up with the locals earlier this year slows your speed.





Coopers Stout?

I see the winds are starting up too! 20-24 knots on Friday.

Happy sailing Jimbob!


the seabreeze was all that this arvo........

byronmc
NSW, 505 posts
4 Dec 2014 7:28PM
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Any news on water level and conditions at LG
Hoping to go there next year

choco
SA, 4077 posts
4 Dec 2014 7:55PM
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byronmc said..
Any news on water level and conditions at LG
Hoping to go there next year


regardless about water level you will get to sail most days so worth the trip

ka43
NSW, 3080 posts
4 Dec 2014 8:36PM
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Don't go, its crap, choppy, gusty and freezing!!!!!!!!!!

Jacko51
SA, 221 posts
4 Dec 2014 8:19PM
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And it is not really windy.

http://willyweather.com.au/sa/limestone-coast/beachport.html

Beachport Wind Statistics:

This week / This month / This year / Between these dates
Strongest wind:
37.9 knots SSE 3rd February 2014
Average wind speed:
8.6 knots


sailquik
VIC, 6149 posts
4 Dec 2014 11:01PM
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Jacko51 said..
And it is not really windy.

http://willyweather.com.au/sa/limestone-coast/beachport.html

Beachport Wind Statistics:

This week / This month / This year / Between these dates
Strongest wind:
37.9 knots SSE 3rd February 2014
Average wind speed:
8.6 knots




Other years over January - March (excluded some other wind directions)

37.9 knots SSE 1st March 2010 (Coincidence?)
32.1 knots SSE 9th January 2011
39.1 knots SSE 1st March 2012 (As I remember it the water was too shallow by then, but there were a few nice 30 knots days in Jan/Feb)
32.1 knots S 11th February 2013 (hard to find a strong SSE in this year but I personally measured some pretty steady 30 knots SE-SSE days )
37.9 knots SSE 3rd February 2014 (I think that was Jacques Port tack day and as I remember it, the water was still too deep for best conditions)

I am slightly surprised at the strength of the SSE Max's. If it was more than an isolated gust it certainly indicates that higher speeds than have been so far recorded may be theoretically possible. Its always the way though isn't it. If you are not in the right place at the right time it might as well never happen! And then the water level and weed level will still have to cooperate.

So yeah, the place sucks. You might as well all stay home to avoid the frustration!


Bonominator
VIC, 5477 posts
5 Dec 2014 1:03PM
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Plus the water stinks, it's full of weed, limestone outcrops and the locals are grumpy!


Can't wait! Plus I have a few new weapons to try.

choco
SA, 4077 posts
5 Dec 2014 2:11PM
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Bonominator said..
Plus the water stinks, it's full of weed, limestone outcrops and the locals are grumpy!


Can't wait! Plus I have a few new weapons to try.




+ the snakes....BIG farken snakes around LG

sausage
QLD, 4873 posts
5 Dec 2014 3:05PM
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Anyone going to LG.......I hate yous all!

elmo
WA, 8764 posts
5 Dec 2014 1:11PM
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choco said..

Bonominator said..
Plus the water stinks, it's full of weed, limestone outcrops and the locals are grumpy!


Can't wait! Plus I have a few new weapons to try.





+ the snakes....BIG farken snakes around LG


Quick get them to the airport their flights about to take of

ka43
NSW, 3080 posts
5 Dec 2014 4:17PM
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Why the red thumbs to Sausages post?? Obviously its tongue in cheek as the poor bugger had to listen to all the reports from February this year. Geez!!!

kato
VIC, 3438 posts
5 Dec 2014 6:42PM
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choco said..

Bonominator said..
Plus the water stinks, it's full of weed, limestone outcrops and the locals are grumpy!


Can't wait! Plus I have a few new weapons to try.





+ the snakes....BIG farken snakes around LG


Forgot to mention the GRUMPY bit too

Bonominator
VIC, 5477 posts
6 Dec 2014 3:22PM
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And the pub has terrible food!

Roar
NSW, 471 posts
9 Dec 2014 10:15PM
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3rd and 4th of Feb 2014 was an awesome days

This was taken fairly early on in the afternoon of the 4th when the wind was only about 25 knots. (picked up later)

Jac did 46knots that day .

Videowill give you an idea of the water conditions in the middle of the lake and how smooth it gets clsoe to the weed banks.

.be

Jas71
QLD, 384 posts
9 Dec 2014 9:35PM
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That looks awesome, bring on next Feb.

firiebob
WA, 3158 posts
9 Dec 2014 8:40PM
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I sailed here last March, two things, I've never sailed so fast so easy and the that Jimbob fella's a great guy, although I wasn't allowed to sit in the big seat I still owe him a rumbo or two

red
VIC, 739 posts
10 Dec 2014 8:25AM
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firiebob said..
I sailed here last March, two things, I've never sailed so fast so easy and the that Jimbob fella's a great guy, although I wasn't allowed to sit in the big seat I still owe him a rumbo or two


and don't forget to pack a wetsuit hey Firie?

choco
SA, 4077 posts
10 Dec 2014 9:13AM
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Roar said..
3rd and 4th of Feb 2014 was an awesome days

This was taken fairly early on in the afternoon of the 4th when the wind was only about 25 knots. (picked up later)

Jac did 46knots that day .

Videowill give you an idea of the water conditions in the middle of the lake and how smooth it gets clsoe to the weed banks.



I would rate those water conditions 5 out of 10 for Lake George, that is choppy! until you experience LG at it's best you'll agree.

jimbob SA
SA, 992 posts
10 Dec 2014 9:51AM
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choco said..

Roar said..
3rd and 4th of Feb 2014 was an awesome days

This was taken fairly early on in the afternoon of the 4th when the wind was only about 25 knots. (picked up later)

Jac did 46knots that day .

Videowill give you an idea of the water conditions in the middle of the lake and how smooth it gets clsoe to the weed banks.




I would rate those water conditions 5 out of 10 for Lake George, that is choppy! until you experience LG at it's best you'll agree.


+1 Choco.

hey Firie if you do 40 for the first time you get the King chair with remote and bar service. Tricky was the man last year lapped up his King time.

you heading this way on your adventures soon.



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