I've had no luck with the gates on that road and I don't believe any of the signage anymore. We've been trapped in and kept out when they claim it's open on the sign.

Beware your gate fate!

I'm yet to experience the big summer NWers, but I've been told by one of the few resident sailors that you can launch off of the NE shore of Protection. Apparently there's a bit of a dead zone, but you cross the line a couple hundred metres out and it gets powerful.

I hope to be at that confidence ...

Thanks KUS,
I tried scabbing a couple together and it worked just fine! (for now...!)

Anyone know where one would source a 67 or so inch sail batten? Or something non-specialized that would provide the strength? It's old, wrinkly ass gear and I'm a learner, so it doesn't have to be fancy.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!!!

That's awesome. Thanks so much for the info.
Windsurfer, yepper.
I'll be avoiding the heavy conditions as much as possible at this stage. (as I did on Saturday - that was me in the old decorated Golf - a great day to just play observer)

Thanks for that! See ya there sometime!

Me again. The areas freshest keener.

Being at the "learning to waterstart" phase of things, is the South beach at Pipers a safe place to practice during a SE?

Beyond 'gettin in other's way', is there any other safety info, or is this just a good old bad idea?

I'd rather allow the lagoon to ...

Friggin eh!

Much thanks for the help on that, guys!

Thanks for helping me prolong the use of my stylin neon retro gear long enough to get totally hooked!

Being new to the windsurfing thing and all the different materials involved, is it necessary to rinse all salt dipped gear back at home?

...What do YOU do...?

Thanks!!

~the guy hauling and falling at Pipers