Mid-North Coast Marauders (NSW, Australia) - 2013-05-24
Sailor 2 Second Peak (Kts)5 x 10 Second Average (Kts)1 Hour (Kts)Alpha Racing 500m (Kts)Nautical Mile (Kts)Distance Travelled (km)
AJEaster
31.87(D)
19.52(D)
1.46(D)
5.4(D)
1.8(D)
2.68(D)
Pugs
30.35(D)
26.9(D)
5(D)
16.67(D)
15.89(D)
27.88(D)
Matt D
31.56(D)
28.75(D)
11.33(D)
19.89(D)
22.62(D)
38.29(D)
Gabe
33.06(D)
29.83(D)
14.09(D)
18.03(D)
26.85(D)
35.49(D)
Far-Mid-North Coast
25.65(D)
23.63(D)
5.7(D)
3.71(D)
16.78(D)
15.94(D)
Dion
36.37(D)
34.51(D)
9.36(D)
20.01(D)
17.82(D)
45.39(D)
.
36.74(D)
32.44(D)
7.05(D)
21.33(D)
21.55(D)
30.1(D)
Mehore
34.87(D)
32.33(D)
5.08(D)
0(D)
14.5(D)
25.87(D)
Jamie
31.71(D)
28.93(D)
2.43(D)
13.04(D)
4.19(D)
6.71(D)
Steve
29.51(D)
26.64(D)
3.15(D)
17.67(D)
13.1(D)
8.25(D)
Peter Braun
26.71(D)
25.17(D)
4.86(D)
15.43(D)
21.98(D)
14.68(D)
Mark Hampton
Mark Jordan
Trent Cooper
Phil Luke
Greg Cacace
Dale Jordan
RafD
Jason Fardell
Maree Jordan
Chris K
Garry Minogue
Wayne Hardes
Wally164
Geoff
Bruce
Chris Kelemen
Matthew Klause
Aza
Atomic
Phil Bennett
Hamish Stuart
Andre Da Costa
Martin
JustinL
Ela
Bill
Andrew Muir
Irishtom
Feebz
Stuart Grehan
Rob
Glenn Bolton
Bairdy
snelly
Fitzy
Brett Aqua Man Algie
Germain
AllisonAUS911
Average36.5633.4812.7120.6724.7441.84
AJEaster (3258km):
3983 days ago

Manning Point, New South Wales, AU. Falcon 79 and 6.6 GPS

 

oh dear what a balls up today was for me. Second run, massive gust hits, lifts me and gear out of the water, fin smashed me on the knee and by the time I swam over to the gear (which was thrown halfway across the channel) we were practically on the rockwall with the only choice being a deepwater rockwall exit. Saved the board, and my feet from the oyster rocks, but the sail needs three new panels and some work on the batten covers. Decided to call in quits rather then rig down, came home to ice the knee hoping it will be right for a sesh tomorrow.

 

The lads were killing it - Milsy, Mick, Steve, Jamie, Dion (thanks for paddling over to see if I was ok climbing up the wall Dion), Byron and Greg. Byron was smoking and i would be surprised if he didnt touch 40 today.

 

Steve had a deep water rock wall exit too, but only got scratches on his gear. Greg broke his boom clean in half when he hit the sand bank and had a massive stack. Jaime got a hole is his brand new sail as well.

 

Tomorrow should be a better day if it goes south as predicted, much better bearaways on starboard with a southerly



Pugs (10817km):
3983 days ago

Canton Beach, NSW, AU

Super gusty wind. Left my 460 mast at home so could only use my small sail. Spent most of the time  bogging, then a gust here and there. Hard work. Six of us sailing.



Matt D (30238km):
3983 days ago

Lake Munmorah, NSW, AU

Got a sail in after work today.That was a very interesting session! 2nd run i broke my boom only the 2nd time on the water. Tried a one of my old boards with my NP Z1 7Mtr easier to ride that the mother ship but not as fast. The wind swing more to the south and picked up a little so I put up my new Loft switch blade 6.3m and jumped back on my mother ship (Bic Vivace 299 149L raceboard) and then got a 30 knot run in the chop!!!



Gabe (15447km):
3983 days ago
2 categories

Sailing Club, Wallis Lake, NSW, AU

 Very taxing day today.Was hoping for some flat water, but no such luck. After yesterday's effort, this was much harder work.

Wind was all over the shop, making it tricky to have the right set up. At least we were at the best location for the direction.SSE - SSW and gusty, veering 15-30k, with some vicious squalls of more.

Fanatic SL79, 27Vector weedspeed, then 93Hawk Ltd, and Finworks 11.5"with 5.5 Gaastra Vapor. Had a few wild spinouts in the chop.No fun at 25 plus knots! Pete, Bill and Choomp out there braving the wild weather.

 Thought we lost Choomp today as we couldn't spot him anywhere. Lost sight of him in the rain and squalls for about 20mins.I went on a search and rescue run way over the other side. Pete, Bill and I were getting worried. It was pretty wild out there with 2m rolling chop with loads of cross chop. I was hoping I'd get back in by then! Luckily he turned up way downwind, and made it back up to sail with us eventually.You did very well Choomp!

 The gear better suited for those conditions out wide would have been B & J gear with a 4.7.Next time..

 

 

 



Far-Mid-North Coast (276km):
3983 days ago

Wallis Lake, NSW, AU.  Got a bit stuck way downwind when the big winds arrived.  Hard work, way overpowered, to get back upwind.  I'm looking forward to better conditions tomorrow.



Dion (8439km):
3983 days ago
2 categories

Manning Point, New South Wales, AU, Sailed with the boys from canton, as well as some of the PMQ boys, Adam and Steve. S to SE 20kts with gusts up to 30kts. Great run along the sand bank, just a tad square.

ashame about the stack adam and bugger bout the sail panels. I got there a little too late to help, next time ill swim faster.

 My cams kept on popping off, not enough downhaul and had no energy to pull enough on, enter Mick the strong man, he sorted it out for me.

Had an awesome sail today, slightly overpowered at times but hung in there, only had a few good stacks. All the boys were smoking and those gybes Milsy, Very smooth.

Had to leave early to get home to get the young bloke from school, would have been good to stay a little longer, but anyways them the breaks.

Thanks for the help under the bridge boys and the long walk along the wall.

Jp speed 63lt, hsm 6.0gps, slingshot 21cm



. (49698km):
3983 days ago
5 categories

Manning Point, New South Wales, AU

Hey, sweet sess, went to Harrington Lagoon for the first time, was a great speed sess, thanks heaps to AJ, Steve and Dion for being so welcoming and great guys, sorry to hear about all the broken gear and troubles and c u all soon, Thanks heaps Micky for taking me c ya soon man.



Mehore (24122km):
3983 days ago
2 categories

Manning Point, New South Wales, AU Real nice spot but took real dedication, some major damage to gear by most. Ripped sails, broken booms and bodys. Really good to see some of the crew and meet Dion. So much to tell, but im struggling to write this. Well done everyone, truly testing conditions. Just riiging on the beach was so hard. Carried 2 boards and 1 rig, up the breakwall path. Awesome location once on the water. S to ESE i think. 20 to 30 something. 6.6 GPS 53 wide Patrik 26 finworks weedy. Johnny Killed it. Byron hit 42knts and Gregals High 38 and bouced back well after multiple crashes. Stoked with today and sure I could improve on smaller gear. Thanks AJ and hope your legs allright. Go Marauders!!



Jamie (1913km):
3983 days ago

Manning Point, New South Wales, AU

Well, I was out of my league today. Massive congrats to Mick, Milsy, Byron, Greg, Dion - huge lifts in PB's boys, and you all deserved it. You all looked awesome. Have no idea how you held that 6.6 down Mick. Milsy, you looked good today man, that PB was well and truly deserved - and thanks for the help.. Great to see the Port Mac boys again - Adam, sorry about the body and the kit - feeling a bit the same myself!! Only managed about 6 or 7 runs of the strip myself, just couldnt get control. Byron and Greg will post some amazing speeds for the Lake Mac when they get a chance... You two really inspire me to keep learning. Greg, great courage after hitting that bank...

The funny thing is - I have a hole in a sail, I was out of my league, but I drove all the way home feeling good about it all. A great day all round - and to see the stoke in the boys that hit those awesome speeds made it all the more worthwhile!! So many stories from the day..... Now, to work on match fitness and lifting the skill level...



Steve (29356km):
3982 days ago
1 categories

Manning point, Nsw



Peter Braun (4719km):
3981 days ago

Wallis Lake, NSW, AU



Comments
Boombuster


QLD
Australia
3983 days ago

Sorry to hear about al the carnage boys. 

Its absolutely honking from the SW here this arvo up here but low tide but we got a sail this morning on the hi tide. 

Mark Jordan


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

The guys from down newcastle way are still out , theres been some great speeds , keep an eye on the posts later tonight , frustrating sitting here all day waiting for news of the speeds at harrington , bucketing down rain all day so hats of to the team for such a miserable day .

Greg Kiskarpati


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago
We can't post yet , was a hard day at the office , started Off badly but ended well , Byron may have just got 42 and I think I was A 38.5 , will have to wait till tomorrow as We are staying here try to get a early morning session , Congrats to Milsy and mick who I know will Have PBS , and Jamie for taking it on with A bad foot .
Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Matt well-done on the    PB's!

Gabe


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Well done Matt D! Another nice three PB's. 

Tough day out there. Well done everyone on the effort to sail those conditions.Looking forward to seeing the later posts too.

Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Team Tee- Shirts.

Harvest  printing could not get all the sizes we need in the Slim Tee (colour Cyan)

So we will have to now get the Premiere Tee code T-03 ( colour Aqua )

The Premiere shirts now are a standard fit. I will send every one an email on the shirt sizes so you can email me back with the new size you will need.

Everbody please email me back with the new size they need of their Tee Shirts as quick as possible so  they can order the shirts earlynext week. ( size 5XL is not available ) Biggest size that they can get is 3XL.

Cheers

Mark H.

Matt D


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Thanks Mark and Gabe!

 

Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Dion Awesome  36.37 knots ( 3 knot Jump up )   34.51 Knots( over 4 Knot Jump up ) .

Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Milsy Awesome  PB. 36 plus Knots. & loving it!!!  Closer than Sandy Point!

Wysey


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Milsey, Giddy up boy. I reckon at that speed the ego would of been left for dead!!! Well done buddy. great great speeds. 

Dion and Matty, PBs. Freaking sick boys.

Well done all round ladies

Greg Kiskarpati


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago
Stoked for you guys , well done !!!!!
James Farley


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

great work guys, sounds like it was hard earned!

.


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Hey, Thanks for the nice words, im still humble, although it is difficult when greatness in the form of 36.73 has been thrust upon me, looks like heaps for great sessions today, welldone matty sorry to hear about your boom man, welldone dion u looked real good out there today man, yeah we were all stoked with your attitude and flare and u just looked like u had heaps of control out there nice one man, great PB's Micky u looked good out there man welldone............. Yeah it was a good day im sorry to hear about all the broken gear and the injuries, nice work Jamie it was pretty tough out here today man i though u looked pretty good. huh im stoked still feeling sweet, see u all soon...... We sailed with Greg and Byron from Lake Macquarie, they both absolutley smashed it and i mean smahed it welldone dudes.

Matt D


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Well Done Milsy,Mick and Dion on you PB's, sounds like a great day was had by all. Go Marauders!

Feilian


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

great times guys, looking forward to see you guys on illawarraWink

Wysey


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

i see mislys ego has caought back up!!

Well done mick kay on the pbs. you rock!!!

AJEaster


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

well deserved PBs boys!

 

Dion you were smoking each run and looked so in control with that 6m! You have great fitness and technique man and you just kept going like the duracel bunny.

 

Mick and Milsy you guys were doing so well and it was so good to catch up. I am so happy for you guys, you made a big call to travel up and were rewarded for your efforts. Milsy that Naish Hybrid moves man, you looked the goods out there. Good to see you again Jamie - sorry about the sail mate that sux. I will find out the name of a reputable repairer off mark J and let you know

 

Hows Byron, man that dude moves - love his low down centered technique - looked 100% in control all of the time, I sat and watched him rip passed the mid bank in frnt of me before paddling back across the chanel - damn impressive seeing the speed only 2 foot away!!!!!!!

 

Looking fwd to seeing your posts greg and byron, I am sure the figures will be impressive. Hope to see you boys in the morning - iced the knee all arvo and the swelling has abated - keen for another go - will rig on the sand tomorrow - the rock wall has me spooked now after that deep water exit

 

Mark Jordan


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Well done on all the pbs , looks like we have a real deal for speed sailing in our area , after our brief encounter early this year in light wind we knew it was going to produce great no's , talked to Byron and Greg last night and even though it was a mission well worth the effort.

Gabe


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Big congrats to Mick Milsy and Dion. Great swag of PB's fellas.Well done guys.Gotta bit of catchin' up to do!

Larko


NSW
Australia
3983 days ago

Great sailing guys and big congrats on the pb's!!!!!!!!!!!! Got all the details this morning from Millsy, sounds a place we should get to next time there is wind like that.

Sorry to hear about your misfortunes AJ, you would of smashed it otherwise. That breakwall sounds like a hazard to avoid!!

Pugs


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

Well done to all the team that ventured to Harrington. Congatulations on those PBs guys. Sounded pretty full on.

Oh, and Milsy has a new PB. I'll never hear the end of this. Off to the shop to get some ear plugs.

Greg Kiskarpati


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

Awesome Pbs , great effort in really tough conditions , you all were really having a good go showing lots of courage , amazing spot , A bit better direction and even better speeds can be achieved , Be wary of the sand banks !!!!!!!!!!! hahahaha

Steve


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

Great Pb,s guys well done.

Vando


QLD
Australia
3982 days ago

Congrats on ya pb's guysCool

Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

MILSY

Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

BYRON,

Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

DION

Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

BYRON

Mark Hampton


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

MICK

Mark Jordan


NSW
Australia
3982 days ago

Just watched the video bloody awesome , thats actually the same direction me and dion sailed the first time , east south east , so there will be some more pbs to come when the tide is low , the tides on the day where the highest highs and highest lows 2m - .4m so when you get the combination  of 25knots south to south east and 0 tide watch out , there will be people every where .

lao shi


WA
Australia
3982 days ago

Great swag of PBs, team!Cool

Hope everyone pulls up ok.

Always good to hear about people pushing their boundaries and enjoying the buzz!

Hardie


WA
Australia
3982 days ago

Woohoo WEll done on PB's!!!!!!

Greg Kiskarpati


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

Thanks Marauders for a great day , was great to see everyones faces who smashed there Pbs . Special thanks to Adam for keeping in touch and even sharing this spot with us . Its a shame you hurt yourself early in the day as you were smoking ,I  am sure your gps has issues !!!!!! Will look forward to the next big southerly there with you guys !!!!

Mark Jordan


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

The Harrington express trolley 

Mark Hampton and son Dillion , showing how easy to get the gear to the end of the breakwall , just need a caddie and off you go 

Jamie


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

Mick had the same idea - it would be perfect for the job- plus some sturdy soled footwear - those rocks are killer!! Now to come up with a way to stop the sand blowing and the 2 foot deep drifts that hide everything you take out there!! I quite like the difficulty factor - makes it seem more rewarding somehow..

Still think a 4wd in from the beach would work on calmer days too...No way I was gonna try on Friday.

Mark Jordan


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

this is what i had planned for burrum heads , the walk up there can be up to 2ks if the wind drops , min 1km to the water at low tide , its a big effort when you sail up there .

Mehore


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago
Good idea guys. I will have a caddy next time to. My apprentice. Gave him last Friday off with pay, should of brought him with me. Could of been everyone's caddy and camera man. Next time. Welldone Matty with the PBS and great speed on our home turf and in the chop. You looked real fast Dion, good work. Welldone to Jamie with that foot thanks for helping me back with gear. My feet are still bruised from those rocks, fuck me I've never been so happy stepping on the grass at the rescue tower and stopping at the local for a cold xxxx with jamie and miller. Karl did a great job with that video, got a feeling there might be more guys next time. Thanks everyone for the kind words and go Marauders!!!
Greg Kiskarpati


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

Karl


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

Hi Mick,

Sorry I did not credit you on the video. I thought it was Steve using the pink GPS sail. Actually it was difficult to see who was sailing that day. I knew some people from their sails and boards like Greg and Byron. However I did not know Milsy was there till looking at video footage at home. I wasn't looking for him as I didn't see his car there.

Yeah if its on for the weekend I'll head up there to go sailing.

What is the best wind direction for Harrington? I think the area has a fair bit of potential as there looks like there are other places to sail there in flat water. Of course the lack of wind is the issue.

 

Jamie


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

I have to say Mick, that beer did taste good!! I love the idea of a caddy... Glad you mentioned bruised feet - mine are still hurting. Just did an inspection of my dodgy toe (opened up a bit again), found a chunk of something off the rocks wedged in there too...  Its simply awesome how everyone steps up and helps each other out, where else would you find a sport where that happens??

Matt D


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

Thanks Mick and Vando.

Dion


NSW
Australia
3981 days ago

Congrats on the PB's Milsy, Mick and Matt. Awesome speeds in Trying conditions, sooo much sand blowing round. Thanks for making the effort to get to harrington for a run.

Next time it would be good to catch up for a beer. Looking forward to the Canton trip coming up in a few weeks or so.

RafD


NSW
Australia
3980 days ago

Awesome times guys and what a spot. Great filming too Karl.

Wayno


NSW
Australia
3980 days ago

Excellent work to all the boys on their PB's at Harrington. Boy it certainly looked a bit daunting due to the weather conditions and access difficulty. Hats off to you lads. Nice video from Moby as well in circumstances.

Wayno.

Chris K


NSW
Australia
3979 days ago

Awesome numbers fellas - sorry to hear about the carnage though. The RS Slalom is definitely on the wish list - awesome looking sail Smile

Firiebob


WA
Australia
3979 days ago

Big mobs of congrats guys, awesome stuff Cool

Aza


NSW
Australia
3979 days ago
Monday looks like it could be awesome. Anyone keen to hit Harrington?
Mark Jordan


NSW
Australia
3978 days ago

Aaron , how did the weed fins go 

Greg Kiskarpati


NSW
Australia
3975 days ago

Happy birthday MICK KAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!