Good morning all,
I am trying to get some clarity as to the conditions for sailing in Gracetown through a westerly winter front (like the one coming this weekend).
I understand Gracetown works by WSW. Will it work by SW?
What wave is best for windsurfing? On the north or south side? Inside the bay?
Where is the launch? On the swimming beach? The boat ramp? South or North?
Are there any rocks/hazards to watch out for?
I know the question has been raised quite a few times over the years on this forum but I am still a bit unclear as to the how and where. I went down a couple of times last winter, but with nobody in the water and only light wind on the beach inside the bay, it was hard to determine whether that was a good idea.
Thank you to share your insights. If it is on, I will give it a good go Saturday/Sunday.
Fab
Launch from Malalucas in the SE corner of the bay.
Plenty of exposed rocks and a shiz load of unexposed rocks. Nothing to worry about though.
Depending on wind direction will determine where you sail.
My personal favourite is the wedge in front of the launch area best sailed in a W wind.
If you are sailing out through the middle in a SW wind make sure your gear is in good working order. You don't want to be washed into North Point! Ask Rick about his experience while getting washed up at the back of North Point in the dark
If the wind is light inside the bay it's probably because it's got a bit too much S in it.
If you have a 4WD there's also another couple of joy spots to go
Great info, thanks. I will definitely give it a go this weekend.
As for those joy spots, I do have a 4WD, but will you have to kill if you share the info? If not, I am definitely keen to hear more!
Select to expand quotefabgregoire said..
Great info, thanks. I will definitely give it a go this weekend.
As for those joy spots, I do have a 4WD, but will you have to kill if you share the info? If not, I am definitely keen to hear more!
If you don't mind being tied up, blind folded, feet in concrete and fed to sharks, then I will be happy to show you... once
Kidding
Pm sent.
