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Cactus Day Trip

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Created by gmitton > 9 months ago, 19 Mar 2012
gmitton
SA, 1454 posts
19 Mar 2012 11:56AM
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Well, it was slightly more than a day. We stopped at Pt Augusta in both directions for a quick snooze and shower....

Paul and I popped up to Cactus for a sail on Saturday afternoon. First time sailing there. Mike was about with his kite and joined us later in the break with his paddle board. Bondy was there with his brown snake. Smithy was about and riding well.

We had 15 - 20 knots gusting to 22. The waves were intermittent with quite a few waist high and the occassional head plus ride. As advertised by those who have been there previously, the wave had a great shape to it and was nice and smooth. It was interesting the way the ripples on the water had little connection to the wind strength.

There was limited shark factor, and probably due to the smaller size it was quite friendly (although Paul did his knee and I did my nose). We got 3 hours of sailing with a reasonable number of rides so it was worth it. At least after 25 years that box has now been ticked. Bit of a drive though...

SHEETIN
291 posts
19 Mar 2012 11:23AM
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Nahh not for a day......

16 hours driving 3 hours sail... is something not right here??

Kimba
SA, 458 posts
19 Mar 2012 2:12PM
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SHEETIN said...

Nahh not for a day......

16 hours driving 3 hours sail... is something not right here??


Sounds good to me...
Sandy Point speed sailing trips are a 26 hr drive for sometimes only 1hr of sailing when the tide and wind are good.

russh
SA, 3027 posts
19 Mar 2012 4:06PM
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Love trip to cactus for a week or so but for a 3 hour sail


Dude I'd seek professional help.

divaldo
SA, 2878 posts
19 Mar 2012 5:46PM
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you could be at Ho'okipa in 16 hours!

pilchard
SA, 626 posts
19 Mar 2012 10:17PM
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Dude I'd seek professional help.


i think they lack direction, thats all lol
you have had the right derection for years but lack the ability to go past robe perfection

Zachery
597 posts
19 Mar 2012 7:49PM
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Dedication to get a sail I'll give u that much, i thought travelling to Elliston on Saturday for a quick blast was selfish considering the swell forecast, but the far west has a devilish allure

Bondage
SA, 635 posts
25 Mar 2012 9:38PM
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Pity you couldnt stay for two days cause the swell doubled to half mast the next day, wind was lighter but still enough to get out and pick up waves.
Sailed it by myself later arvo following a nice glassy sup session with Mike Sagan and Sunny.



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