2 days wave sailing Coffs Creek, not many people know about this spot even though its the middle of town! Needs a high tide and a decent North Easter, which we got, but only tiny waves. Can be jump city! Here's a quick edit of locals Ando and Nick, and frequent visitor Shane Finigan having a bit of fun.
thats so good I've just brought a van to setup for some trips down that way, just need
6 to 8 weeks to get my shoulder 100% after a reco !!! hope to see you guys down that way soon !!
what size gear where you on ??
5.3m to 5.7 is the most common sail size, occasionally on the 5m. A slightly larger board is often better, especially for days like these when speed is more important than maneuvability. Ando was on a 104l board, shane under sized on a 87l. Nick was on about a 100l. When not shooting video, i was on a 116 l board! with a 5.3m. Look forward to seeing you.
I've heard of that spot but always thought it was just a myth.
Might have to go there more often now.
^ WA to Coffs for a chance NE high tide combo....
Hmm, you some kinda timelord Mr Carantoc?
Select to expand quotegm1 said..
5.3m to 5.7 is the most common sail size, occasionally on the 5m. A slightly larger board is often better, especially for days like these when speed is more important than maneuvability. Ando was on a 104l board, shane under sized on a 87l. Nick was on about a 100l. When not shooting video, i was on a 116 l board! with a 5.3m. Look forward to seeing you.
thanks for the info keen to get down there this summer !!
Select to expand quoteolskool said..
^ WA to Coffs for a chance NE high tide combo....
Hmm, you some kinda timelord Mr Carantoc?
Well, I did manage to sail from 12 to 3 yesterday, whilst simultaneously appearing to be at "work"
Select to expand quoteCarantoc said..
I've heard of that spot but always thought it was just a myth.
Might have to go there more often now.
It doesn't have to be hardcore to have fun. We appreciate hitting the water in any conditions here
Select to expand quoteCarantoc said..olskool said..
^ WA to Coffs for a chance NE high tide combo....
Hmm, you some kinda timelord Mr Carantoc?
Well, I did manage to sail from 12 to 3 yesterday, whilst simultaneously appearing to be at "work"
Thats no timelord. More like an Illusionist.
Sometimes I think my awesome humour is wasted on the world.
Number 1 Coffs Creek fan here. Other than gm1 I'd like to claim I (try to) sail it more than most.
Rubbish at low tide, don't even bother trying, leave it for the kites.
1.5 hours each side of high tide, or the current gets a bit strong - not dangerous, just makes it unnecessarily choppy, although it can sometimes create some almost standing waves
The creek and sand does change quite a bit, it is best when the creek channel is running on the northern side, along the rock groyne and then turning more south so you get a broad reach on the way out
Been comparatively rubbish for a few years, channel has been too far south meaning the way out was too much into wind and you couldn't get the speed for the jumps - but it has come good again in the last few months
Still pretty narrow channel to gybe in at the moment, you have to crank it pretty hard if you go too far up the creek. It needs a big flood to flush the sand away from the southern side and make a bigger lake.
But the channel depth is good. It is back to being able to come in against the upwind side and feel your fin slicing a veneer of sand from the channel bank
Oh - watch the depth though. You can see the bottom but if your fin hits the sand at full whack, in harness and in footstraps, and you get catapulted into 3 inches of water (that's 75mm for MagicRide) it hurts. Almost certain somebody will be watching and laugh at you as well.
And most of all don't sail after midnight and keep the beach clear for the skydivers to land.
Enjoy the wave sailing.