just a post to remind you what Paynesville looks like, hope to see you here for the F16 Nats at Easter. Photo is of me on Tim's boat which he is lending me for the Nats.
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#171772 03/15/0905:26 AM03/15/0905:26 AM
Yes its a mosquito, and i believe hes referring to Tim Shepperd (Tim_Mozzie). I would come my self, and bring my mosquito+kite, but its a long drive to vic from qld.
the Blade has been sold, to be raced by it's new owner at the Nats. Leaving me with out enough time to buy another boat. Tim has been kind enough to offer me his boat as he has other commitments.
just thought I would tell you about another beautiful day sailing on the Lakes.
Seabreeze was only about 10 knots, but with temps in the high 20's and not a cloud in the sky, who cares. Raced Tim's Mossie with Spin and flew around the course to beat Neil sailing without spinnaker by 4 minutes plus. Winning on Yardstick by 2 minutes. Just another perfect day on the lakes . Can't wait till Easter and the F16 Nats.
Gary, the teenagers that are coming with me for the trip, want to know is there any surf near by? Should they bring their boards, or should they just bring a kayak and some fishing gear ?
Tony
Teach them how to think.
Not what to think.
Aus
Blade 002
unless you have a boat it is a fair way from Paynesville to the coast. Closest would be Lakes Entrance. Otherwise they could always bribe the rescue boat drivers to run them over to Ocean Grove and 90 mile beach. Gary might correct me but I believe 90 miles has a lot of big fish with teeth.
Tony, Do you really think the big bad fish would get the fist bite in?
Regards, Phill
I know that the voices in my head aint real, but they have some pretty good ideas. There is no such thing as a quick fix and I've never had free lunch!
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#173437 04/01/0903:29 AM04/01/0903:29 AM
there is no quick access to surf unless you are bringing a powerboat as well. But tell them the surf on the 90 mile beach is generaly crap anyway, 90 miles of beach break, dumping on the sand.
On the brighter side, if they still want to go, I am sure that the surf fisherman would be happy to have somebody to swim out their baits for them, some launch Tinnies of the beach for this purpose which is very dangerous for them. I am sure they would feel much safer with kids swimming the baits out. Probably better chance of catching BIGGER FISHIES also.
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#173438 04/01/0904:42 AM04/01/0904:42 AM
When I was a kid we spent holidays on the ninety mile beach and recall local farmers surf fishing at night for big Bronze Whaler sharks to supplement their income. They were usually successful.
Swimming and fishing the lakes sounds better. Paddle boards or sea kayaks on the lakes would also keep the kids busy.
Regards,
Peter
Mosquito 1814 Macka Mozzie
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#173440 04/01/0905:19 AM04/01/0905:19 AM
for those coming early I thought the first of the 7 day forecasts would be of interest. At least it looks like it will be warm.
Forecast for Thursday
Mostly sunny. Winds northeast to southeasterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h becoming up to 20 km/h during the evening. Precis: Sunny. Min 7 Max 22 Forecast for Friday
Morning cloud. Morning fog patches. Light winds. Precis: Early fog. Min 8 Max 24
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#173877 04/05/0903:06 AM04/05/0903:06 AM
latest update, from the B.O.M. site. Looks like a pleasant weekend. Seabreeze site currently predicting around 10 kts. Friday and 15-17 kts Saturday. Sounds perfect.
But it is early yet. Blowing 30 kts here at the moment.
Had another great sail on Tim's Mossie today. Sailed on Lake Wellington about 45 min. drive from where we normaly sail. Racing against Neil on his Mossie with Spinnaker, plus one cat rigged Mossie, 4 x Paper Tigers, 3 x Arrows and 1 Nacra 14sq. In very gusty conditions to 25kts. plus.
Neil and I had a great battle, Neil was half way along the reach as I rounded the first mark after, starting late (didn't realize it was our division start). Club we where at used Navy Numeral Flags rather than the Numeral Pennants I was used to. Then hit the first mark, took 2 laps to catch Neil trapezing on reach when he sat on side and flying spinnaker, when he left his in chute . Passed him on the next beat, then he got back past near the top mark. Then I drew along side again on reach, to gybe just ahead and pop the spin and take off.
Until bigger gusts hit and massive cartwheel , got mud on the top of the spinnaker , it's a very shallow lake, not like where we sail normaly. Anyway got it up and took off after him again, catching up again, finishing 1 minute behind. Still got second on Yardstick only 4 cats finished, I think Neil was the only one not to capsize.
Can't wait till Easter Nats.
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#174219 04/08/0902:06 AM04/08/0902:06 AM
I will be racing Blade one up, Marcus will race 2 up. My youngest brother and occasional crew Neil will race Mossie with Spin thanks to Tim.
Weather looks fantastic , this is copied from the B.O.M. site.
Forecast for Friday
Winds: North to northwesterly 5 to 10 knots tending west to northwesterly around dawn then tending south to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots around midday then tending northeast to southeasterly up to 10 knots by early evening. Forecast for Saturday
Winds: Northeast to northwesterly 5 to 10 knots tending easterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon then tending east to northeasterly up to 10 knots during the evening. Forecast for Sunday
Winds: Light winds tending northeast to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon then tending east to southeasterly during the evening. The chance of thunderstorms from the morning.
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#174227 04/08/0904:54 AM04/08/0904:54 AM