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Marion Bay was great today...

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Created by Voitek > 9 months ago, 30 Aug 2014
Voitek
QLD, 197 posts
30 Aug 2014 7:58PM
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Finally after so many months off...

15-18kts and 3-5ft surf.

So good to be back. Goodbye winter.

Peat
NSW, 43 posts
30 Aug 2014 8:31PM
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Hey Voitek. I got there a bit late but had a great session too. Are you going tomorrow?

Voitek
QLD, 197 posts
31 Aug 2014 11:43AM
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Today looking a bit too northerly and not as strong.

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
1 Sep 2014 12:52PM
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What's the best direction in your opinion for Marion? Assuming you only kite the surf side and not the lagoon?

dougalh
TAS, 74 posts
2 Sep 2014 9:17AM
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I personally like northerlies and NEerlies out the front....having said that the yard was great fun on Saturday with a NE wind and big NE swell as the waves really cleaned up on the inside and there were fun lefts and rights. I think out the front is best when the swell is small and wind N-NE, down the yard end when swell is large. Also fun in a Southerly or SEerly out the front , SWerlies tend to be too offshore and gusty.my 2c worth.
word of warning at the yard... i had a blowout on my kite out the back and it is a big swim in (1km+) with large currents, be prepared to dump your kite if necessary, always kite out there with someone else. Current is especially strong out through the channel on an outgoing tide.

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
4 Sep 2014 6:35PM
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Nice - cheers mate. Yeah I have surfed at the yard for many years. I wouldn't kite out that far. Have swum in once before after a broken leash - not keen to do it in a harness!

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
25 Sep 2014 9:04PM
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Sunday looks strong NNW. Is Marion ridable in that direction? Or schoolies?

Voitek
QLD, 197 posts
25 Sep 2014 10:30PM
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Marion Bay attracts a NE wind even when the prevailing direction is northerly. However, once it does go due north or NNW then the big hills kill the wind or make it dreadfully gusty. Best bet is to keep an eye on Maria island and dunalley wind readings to see if there is enough east in it For Marion bay.

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
26 Sep 2014 8:36AM
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Cheers Voitek. Will do.

dougalh
TAS, 74 posts
26 Sep 2014 11:39AM
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or PM me and ill give you a report from my deck :) Looking like Sunday may be all time.

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
26 Sep 2014 6:10PM
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Will do Dougal! Where do you live?

shmeno3
TAS, 39 posts
27 Sep 2014 1:07PM
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Reakon Schoolies will be spot on tomorrow, planning to kite In the morning due to lunch date

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
20 Jan 2015 8:35PM
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Marion looks ok tomorrow - anyone keen?

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
19 Feb 2015 9:52PM
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Another awesome session at Marion today - only 2 of us out! Good solid wind but small waves. One of my favourite sessions to date. Hopefully see you guys down there next time.

Voitek
QLD, 197 posts
21 Feb 2015 10:29AM
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We may just end up there around lunchtime.

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
21 Feb 2015 5:22PM
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It's honking by the looks! I went for a surf instead today - probably should have gone for a kite instead!

jedidex
TAS, 5 posts
22 Feb 2015 9:13AM
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Hi Folks, Dex here having just moved here from Ireland. Relatively new to kiting (1 yr in VERY cold Irish waters). Gave Marion a go yesterday. Great fun although I got there a bit late for my 9m. Still fun to fly the kits and work out the cobwebs.... looking forward to seeing you guys out there

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
22 Feb 2015 10:05AM
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Anyone keen for today?

elhucko
TAS, 253 posts
17 Mar 2015 1:48PM
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Looking good at Marion guys...



Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
17 Mar 2015 6:50PM
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Hey that's me! That was fun today. I can't move my arms!

dougalh
TAS, 74 posts
18 Mar 2015 9:59AM
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thanks cyclone pam for the nice little 3ft groundie, looks like tomorrow should be on again!

brady
TAS, 454 posts
18 Mar 2015 10:00AM
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Peggs was sweet. Glad to see everyone around the state getting it on

Forcetwelve
TAS, 170 posts
18 Mar 2015 10:18AM
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Awesome! See you tomorrow mate!



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