Kitesurfing Stanley East Inlet, flat water speed runs

Session 426.  Tasmania kitesurfing trip Day 2, second session.

The wind dropped soon after we arrived at the East Inlet so I swapped to my big Ocean Rodeo Flite kite. We all waited on the shore for a while until it picked up a bit, then we took some turns doing runs with my kite.  When it got stronger everyone headed out again on their own kites.

The tide was coming in so getting around got easier.  I did a run a long way up the inlet to the South then returned out through the mouth towards Stanley.  When I turned the wind dropped out again!  I ended up walking back along the beach then crossing a sand isthmus to get back to the lagoon and kite back to our base location.

It was really good to get some solid kitesurfing in.  Stanley is a good location for kitesurfing in Tasmania as most wind directions are possible within a short driving distance.

We stopped at Fish Frenzy in Burnie on the foreshore for a good feed on the drive back to Swansea.

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Kitesurfing downwinder from Peggs Beach to Stanley East Inlet

Session 425.  First kitesurfing on our 2017 Tassie trip cured my cabin fever.

Tasmania kitesurfing trip Day 2.

The wind forecast dropped out on the East Coast - a large stationary high pressure system over the Tasman was playing havoc with the wind.  So we drove 4.5 hours to Stanley and scored some wind.  .

Stu and I rigged up and did a nice downwinder from Peggs Beach to the East Inlet at Stanley.  The rest of the crew drove on to the East Inlet.

The water was clear and the scenery stunning.  The waves were not huge but provided some variety.  I had enough power on my 10m kite to enjoy the trip.

We went past the inlet then back in it to join the others.  This was a nice 13km run, a worthwhile tour.

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Coles Bay SUP and kayak tour

Tasmania kitesurfing trip Day 1.

There wasn't any wind for kitesurfing on Friday afternoon so we headed to Coles Bay and hired SUPs and a double kayak from Freycinet Adventures to do a short tour around Honeymoon Bay in Freycinet National Park.  

The water is clear and the granite peaks on the Freycinet Peninsula provide a dramatic back drop.  There was some wind as we paddled across, some on a SUP for the first time. 

The wind dropped for our return journey and a thunderstorm brewed up to the South.

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Kitesurfing Sandy Point surf is a sublime experience

Session 424. Sandy Point delivers again - what a fantastic location for kitesurfing!  I got to the beach around 4 p.m. with the wind building.  There were a couple of other kiters out and 3 windsurfers were enjoying the waves too.

With my 10m kite being repaired, I was lucky that the wind was good for my 8m. I had plenty of power to get out and and around and not too much for surfing in.

The Sandy Point surf is excellent for kitesurfing - the waves don't close out so its easy to get out the back.  You can score some nice rides coming back in.   There is heaps of beach and its not crowded.

If you haven't been there its well worth a visit.

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Kitesurfing Port Melbourne, Webb Dock, St Kilda tour

Session 423. A later afternoon session at Port Melbourne in a sea breeze. Tarren was leaving as I got there.  Plenty of wind for the 10m Union so I headed out for a tour.  I tacked out past Station Pier then across towards Webb dock then close to the channel.  No big ships about and good wind but its a dicey location, dropping a kite here would not be fun! 

I tacked back and headed to St Kilda, enjoying solitude on the bay.  There were surprisingly few kites out there.  I headed back surfing the bay swells and doing some jumps.

Self landing near the Port Melbourne Yacht club was tricky, the kite drifted then turned the other way. When packing up I noticed the leading edge had a 2cm cut and the bladder was visible, very lucky it didn't burst.  This needs a pro repair due to the tension in the leading edge.

A great session, touring is fun!

 

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