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Is Callala Beach any good in a NNE to NE breeze?

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Created by Purcho > 9 months ago, 29 Dec 2014
Purcho
NSW, 27 posts
29 Dec 2014 1:04PM
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Headed that way today for family gathering but thought I'd put the gear in the car as I see a NE breeze predicted. Having not sailed this beach before any advice/pointers appreciated. (White pointers can go away!). Ta.

keef
NSW, 2016 posts
29 Dec 2014 1:19PM
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I lived at callala bay for 17 years and never sailed callala beach,you mite get a wind shadow from the headland at callala bay , it would be better if you launch from Myola at the beach end

Purcho
NSW, 27 posts
29 Dec 2014 2:02PM
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Thanks Keef. I would agree, will post how I get on.

insight
NSW, 54 posts
29 Dec 2014 2:36PM
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I'm going out from callala bay about 3pm.
Just north of the moored boats.
I went out yesterday about 4pm. I was on a
380 raceboard and a 8.3 sail.
Was perfect. Sailed up to top of the bay and reached back to the boat ramp.

insight
NSW, 54 posts
29 Dec 2014 2:38PM
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I think launching from the access point next to the last house on callala beach would work.

Purcho
NSW, 27 posts
29 Dec 2014 9:18PM
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I ended up opting for the easy option at huskisson/ilfracombe st. Plenty of parking despite hi season. I was one of two windsurfers. When I rocked up there were plenty of kites up. They all seemed to shift about 100m windward when I rigged downwind of them. Was it something I said .
Actually chose huski as I had wife n 18mth with me. So at least they could go and find some thing to do. I was only out from 3.45 to 4.30 tho as then the wind dropped off as the storm passed. I also got a little "sharkanoid" having read somewhere that there have been plenty of sightings recently near Hyams.
I think it was blowing about 20-23 knots. I have a 105 liter with 5.3m up. It was fun whilst it lasted. Callala beach from a distance looked sailable. I will have to keep the bay in mind too. Cheers.

insight
NSW, 54 posts
30 Dec 2014 10:05AM
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I went out yesterday at Callala Bay about 3pm.
Rigged up 7.5 with 380 raceboard.
Too windy for me. Did 3 out and backs and fell into the sail!
It was brief and expensive but very fast!



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