was hopping everyone out there could let me know what wind directions are still ok in winter . Im still mastering the water start and things so would call my self a beginner still but really want to sail in the winter but dont want to get in trouble out there .
Northerlies at North Haven.
Flat water and slightly warmer than a southerly at this time of year.
All wind may be a bit gusty so watch out for incoming squalls as it will go from 15-35 in the span of a bout a minute.
Just wait for wind, go down to the local spots and if people are out, give it a go.
If no one is out, then there may be a reason for it.
You can always go to Westlakes and practise tacking/gybing too!
If you are still learing, anything that is onshore.
Winter usually only has the frontal systems to rely on, usually southerly or South West, but you can get the cheeky Northerly session from time to time,
Seabreezes are a summer thing
Shane. North Haven is very fickle on a Northerly. When it works (usually in the morning), it's very flat, protected, warm, sunny, and lots of people on the water. It's a good place to learn. It's land wind, so it's gusty and weaker than black pole reading. I'll probably see you there 
boggy's the go, very shallow spot and the only hassle are the large euro's
"carp"
Thanks all was a bit worried that a northerly might not be any good but i will keep an eye out for others . Is any one heading down for a sail today as it looks like the wind should pick up in the afternoon .
Northerly is usually better/stronger on the mid, would want those water starts going before heading out on any Mid coast beach.
Need to brush up on the uphaul skills after last nights very fun sail at u turns - from 20 knts to zero in 2 minutes - was a nice swim in - but at least I got to share the swim with others - waters not getting any warmer either
