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Trip down the West Coast Oct/Nov 09

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Created by 803 > 9 months ago, 4 Sep 2009
803
WA, 11 posts
4 Sep 2009 3:20PM
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Hi all,
I'm Marcus from Germany, currently in Cairns but thinking to take the long drive over to WA for a Kitetrip down the Coast.
I'm aiming to be in Exmouth by the 4th of October for the WAKSA 2009/10 season opener event (www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=waksa&e=com).

Then I want to travel down the Coast to Perth stopping at the Spots along the way. I have a Van and a free Seat if somebody wants to join, or if you're planning the same Trip we probably could drive together to check some Spots out. But I probably won't be alone at the usual Spots anyway at this Time of the Year will I?

I only have my 11m2 with me, is comfortable between 14-25kt, in Gusts up to 30. Should I try to get hold of something around 8? Mine is unfortnately back at home due to Luggage Restrictions :/
And do I need a wetsuit?

Cheers,
Marcus

Juddy
WA, 1103 posts
6 Sep 2009 5:41PM
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Marcus,

your 11m should get you through, but it can get 25kts+ up north...

Some spots you might want to look at on the way south: Exmouth; Gnarloo (you will need a 4WD to get there); Shark Bay/Denham; Geraldton & Dongara; Cervantes for flat water & maybe also Lancelin.

How long will you be in Perth for?

Juddy

803
WA, 11 posts
6 Sep 2009 7:47PM
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Hi Juddy,
thanks for the tips, how long I'll be in Perth depends when I get there and how long it takes me to get all my stuff sorted out. But at least I will have to leave just before X-mas. So I'd say it will turn out to be somewhat between 3 and 6 weeks.

Cheers,
Marcus



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