That's great Nick,

Would have been a shame to miss out. 13/14th Nov is the new date but you'll get an email ( if you haven't already) from Andrew to confirm.

That'll be 2 weeks in a row at McCrae for you as I've got you slotted for the regatta the weekend after

Has Rye's season kicked off yet? Thought I might sail down one weekend.

Cheers

Simon has the weekend with glenn been changed I was going to come down with the rescue boat and camera for some on water video

Hi Gordon,

Yes, I got an email from Andrew this afternoon.

Whilst things change, the BOM has been forecasting 30knots or more for Sat for the last three or four forecasts. It's a long way to travel for some to end up not sailing so I think it's a wise call.

Cheers

Hi Simon,

It is very lucky (for me) !! Yes two weekends at McCrae, I might be disowned by the Rye people although I am very much looking forward to the coaching and maybe some other mossies at McCrae.

Rye season kicks off the weekend after this although I am on duty so I will be sailing down there on the 31st Oct.

Got to go and have some Magaritas and Fajitas in Texas after a 24hr trip - good jet lag cure !!

Gordon I was thinking of doing the same thing. We should talk as there is no point us both towing power boats down and sitting on them on our own.

Hey Simon,

it's not just the 30 knot winds . South westerly direction, heavy rain and snow down to 500m , makes it sound like it would not be beach weather, even at sunny McCrae . After all, I only go to McCrae for the beach and the scenery .

Hi Gary, Southwesterly = no shore break Heavy rain..get all that salt off the rig Snow to 500m...we're at seal level so we should be safe but if not, that's what beenies are for 30knots... raced in worse at McCrae Sounds like a lovely weekend to me!.. If the wind lightens up a bit I'll be out for a sail....still enjoying the honemoon with the new boat!

No doubt the Gippsland lads will make her seem "less fast" in a couple of weeks time

Cheers

Hi Gary, Southwesterly = no shore break Heavy rain..get all that salt off the rig Snow to 500m...we're at seal level so we should be safe but if not, that's what beenies are for 30knots... raced in worse at McCrae Sounds like a lovely weekend to me!.. If the wind lightens up a bit I'll be out for a sail....still enjoying the honemoon with the new boat!

No doubt the Gippsland lads will make her seem "less fast" in a couple of weeks time

Cheers [/quote]

Hi Simon,

so how was the sailing at McCrae over the weekend ?

Hi Gary,

30+ all day yesterday, as I'm sure you've observed, but rather nice this afternoon.

I shall be praying to the various weather gods for the 13th/14th. Was planning a sacrifice but thus far I haven't been able to locate a willing virgin!

Cheers

If your'e not worried about gender, I have a couple of sons I am willing to offer . After all they won't sail with me anymore, so what good are they .

Wind forecast is looking good with plenty of rain.

Was on the bay a few weeks ago in the rain and it was great.....see you all tomorrow !!!