Has any one ever done a down wind from Perth to Rottnest before with one of those cranking easterlys??
Is it even possible? If you have a boat following for any of those unaccounted for problems i can't see why not.
Do a search of this forum for a heap more info on this topic.
Yes it has been done, but legally only as part of officially sanctioned training for the "Rotto Classic" in Mar 2004. It is illegal if you don't have a permit from DPI, Freo Ports, Rottest Island Authority, etc. The rangers on Rotto who police mooring fees are highly likely to slap significant fines on people doing illegal activities like this - not to mention drawing more attention to kitesurfers as a bunch of individuals who just ignore the law.
Unsuccessful attempts to resurrect the "Rotto Classic" were killed off by Freo Ports who flatly refused to allow kite surfing through Gage Roads.
Not sure if anyones asked before....?
How about a Leighton Beach to Hillarys Classic ( downwinder )
theres a great new picnic area just beside Hillarys & a pub for the Party afterwards ?
Would Make a great spectacle for the publicity.
wrong time of the year for down winders boys....we'd need S/SW winds for Leighton to Mullaloo (or anywhere) & doing anything on an E/NE just ain't gonna work...
maybe once some winter winds come in a Mullaloo to Leighton DW could be organised if we get some decent N/NW winds...
Please ride the friggen easterly to Africa.....kiting is not possible in Perth this time of year...move to Cairns or take up golf.
