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Doldrums - where is the wind!!!

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Created by MalJ > 9 months ago, 6 May 2016
MalJ
QLD, 189 posts
6 May 2016 10:33AM
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It's that time of year again! What to do?





ducati
QLD, 472 posts
6 May 2016 11:20AM
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What to do?
WindSup (best with centerboard) 7m - 8m sail, 3-10kn = Awesome

and under 3kn buy a paddle

NotWal
QLD, 7428 posts
6 May 2016 1:15PM
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hibernate.

Waterloo
QLD, 1496 posts
6 May 2016 4:11PM
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Nice SUP'ing the last two mornings, quite a few turtles about ATM.

Duane1010
QLD, 211 posts
6 May 2016 5:50PM
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Buy a Ducati and ride as fast as you like thats what i do when there is no wind.

Haggar
QLD, 1666 posts
6 May 2016 6:48PM
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Madly do anything you have to do so when its windy you can sail as long as you want !

cammd
QLD, 3949 posts
6 May 2016 7:01PM
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hoping to try out the new.12.0mtr tomorrow. Forecast looks promising

KennyK
QLD, 395 posts
7 May 2016 10:06AM
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That's a good opportunity to get out on the Wally, and learn some Wally tricks!

lungs
QLD, 492 posts
7 May 2016 8:25PM
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Teach the kids to sail with a new toy.

Orange Whip
QLD, 1049 posts
7 May 2016 9:29PM
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Move north, we need more windsurfers up here. Had a phat time today in 10-15 planing the whole time, beautiful sunny day, beautiful clear blue water, even the stingrays were out and about lovin' it. Life is great in NQ !

Orange Whip
QLD, 1049 posts
9 May 2016 9:56PM
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Another great forecast for this weekend well up here anyway and we haven't hit winter weather yet ??

JonesySail
QLD, 1089 posts
11 May 2016 12:36PM
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Time to head north!
Checkout the 'cairns graphs!'
I might not to nationals this year but a long weekend at Green island is on the agenda!

firiebob
WA, 3157 posts
11 May 2016 5:41PM
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I had a magic sail with some of the FNQ'ers at Green today, awesome spot.

grich62
QLD, 668 posts
11 May 2016 8:21PM
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lungs said..






Teach the kids to sail with a new toy.


10 years time that will make nice flower pot

boardboy
QLD, 554 posts
11 May 2016 11:25PM
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diversification. think about it.

AusMoz
QLD, 1470 posts
12 May 2016 9:08AM
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grich62 said..

lungs said..






Teach the kids to sail with a new toy.



10 years time that will make nice flower pot


I would never fit that bath tub in my house!

MarkSSC
QLD, 639 posts
12 May 2016 9:39PM
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AusMoz said..


grich62 said..



lungs said..






Teach the kids to sail with a new toy.





10 years time that will make nice flower pot




I would never fit that bath tub in my house!


Is this one of next years models for slalom? They said that boards are getting wider but is this a bit much? The footstraps seem to be in an odd position, well inboard, so is it suitable as a FSW? I can't seem to spot the harness lines either, but the big piece of cloth up the front is a good catching device if you get catapulted. I am not sure how many litres the craft may be be but it is on the large size. Does that mean that the fin is extra large as well? There also seems to a lot of extra wires. I see this as a positive because ex-kite sailers would be more comfortable with a few long wires around them...just for old times sake.

grich62
QLD, 668 posts
13 May 2016 11:04AM
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MarkSSC said..

AusMoz said..



grich62 said..




lungs said..






Teach the kids to sail with a new toy.






10 years time that will make nice flower pot





I would never fit that bath tub in my house!



Is this one of next years models for slalom? They said that boards are getting wider but is this a bit much? The footstraps seem to be in an odd position, well inboard, so is it suitable as a FSW? I can't seem to spot the harness lines either, but the big piece of cloth up the front is a good catching device if you get catapulted. I am not sure how many litres the craft may be be but it is on the large size. Does that mean that the fin is extra large as well? There also seems to a lot of extra wires. I see this as a positive because ex-kite sailers would be more comfortable with a few long wires around them...just for old times sake.


thank god they brought back the sharp nose again ,easy to see which is the front.also i think it needs more downhaul

lee1972
QLD, 921 posts
13 May 2016 11:27AM
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Come on guys you had a great summer

AusMoz
QLD, 1470 posts
13 May 2016 11:51AM
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The original BIC Dufour!

lungs
QLD, 492 posts
13 May 2016 7:37PM
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bath tub yes. the auto/self bailer lets more water in than out.
flower pot no. There won't be any room for flowers in amongst my herbal medicine.
New technology it only weighs 8 kg sorry 80 kg before sailing more after sailing.
but the kids love it and I don't have to stand on the beach or in the water yelling instructions at them

MarkSSC
QLD, 639 posts
13 May 2016 9:56PM
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lungs said..
bath tub yes. the auto/self bailer lets more water in than out.
flower pot no. There won't be any room for flowers in amongst my herbal medicine.
New technology it only weighs 8 kg sorry 80 kg before sailing more after sailing.
but the kids love it and I don't have to stand on the beach or in the water yelling instructions at them


...and you can take the family dog along as well.

MalJ
QLD, 189 posts
14 May 2016 9:37AM
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Saturday here I come !


Dwbh
QLD, 829 posts
14 May 2016 7:53PM
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Yep we are having to move unexpectedly so packing boxes everywhere, still got to find somewhere to move too that will fit all the windsurfing gear



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