hey all, moved here recently from the emerald isle (ireland!), and have just forked out on my new wave gear, must try not break it now with any stupid moves! been getting out up at long reef as its the only spot i know at moment when its been windy (not as windy as i want it!). looking to get to know the local crew and where to head so next time its windy with a few waves if anyone is heading out i might tag along if its ok.
Welcome to God's country
If all you want is waves then prepared to do a bit of travelling.
On its day Longy is a great spot but unfortunately it just doesnt get the wind it used to. Works good in a nor-easter (lucky) and a southerly.
If you venture up to the point, called Butterbox, you can score some epic jumping and waves in a good sea breeze.
Further round is Makaha and is for experienced sailors.
Around at Collaroy basin you can get waves when its huge everywhere else.
Collaroy Beach has the "vacant lot" which is good for blasting but doesnt really get any waves as such.
Further north is Newportwhich works in a sea breeze and a southerly and has the infamous 'reef'. Ask the local sailors for advice.
other than that you can go up or down the coast to lots of different spots.
Hey Irish,
If you see that there is a good NE seabreeze forecast for the Illawarra on a weekend, preferably with a half decent southerly swell running, head down to Gerroa, near Gerringong, south of Wollongong to 7 mile beach. Gorgeous sailing in cross-off. Worth the 2hr drive.
Benson, DY
