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Author: | Slaughter [ Fri May 03, 2013 4:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
Welcome to the forum Dave. Looking forward to seeing your trip report. I'm sure we can help you out. What are the expected weather condition for that period ? |
Author: | dave202 [ Fri May 03, 2013 9:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
Weather conditions I am expecting, 15 - 20 knots SE, likely to be 10 -15 knots SE, pretty consistent trade winds blow through the region. Keppel Bay is relatively shallow so short choppy conditions can come up, usually pretty benign conditions. Sunny with mid 20 temps, dropping to 15ish over night. Hoping for no rain |
Author: | tonystott [ Fri May 03, 2013 11:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
Jealous? Me? You lucky bugger, I reckon that has got to be a perfect playground for a TI, AND there are heaps of supermodels already there! |
Author: | davew [ Sat May 04, 2013 3:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
I'd take a spare stubby holder for sure - it can get hot up there. |
Author: | tonystott [ Sat May 04, 2013 4:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
Suggestions: a couple of shackles about ten metres of 5-6 mm cord for temporary fixes A couple of hull bungs A couple of spare brace bolts lin from mast area to centres of amas, to prevent sudden folding on of amas if brace bolt breaks. |
Author: | dave202 [ Sat May 04, 2013 5:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
Thanks for the info guys, not much point taking a stubby holder, wont have any refridgeration with me, and I dont plan on going anywhere near the touristy area, and no one likes warm beer So if I took, say, 4 rudder pins and 4 brace bolts and a couple of bungs, I should get through about a week on the water, Im only cruising and not intending to push the TI hard at all. Anything else that may be usefull? |
Author: | Slaughter [ Sat May 04, 2013 5:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
I'm sure others will come to your rescue with a list. Kayak Bob, Nohuhu, Chekika I know have detailed lists. Where as I use the other approach of I going by memory and forget 1/2 of it. I usually remember it when it's too late. I have my very own McGivor pack with : Duck tape Occo straps I have a steel split pin for a rudder pin to use as a last resort. Cable ties of all lengths and sizes spare suncream spare sunglasses spare hat spare panadol spare knife matches shrink wrapped batteries shrinkwrapped torch shrinkwrapped and all tools like a small pair of vice grips ( invaluable ) allen keys screw drivers Hope this helps. |
Author: | Slaughter [ Mon May 27, 2013 4:47 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
We are all envious of your trip Dave. What a spot. Shot 5 would be a good one for here viewtopic.php?f=85&t=47411&p=209759&hilit=competition#p209759 You say it was a 11hr drive! Where do you hail from ? |
Author: | dave202 [ Tue May 28, 2013 12:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
11 hour drive including rest/petrol stops. Wasn't rushing either as I was towing the TI behind the little Excel (1500cc and gutless) I live in Ocean Shores, bout 35 mins south of the QLD border. |
Author: | stringy [ Tue May 28, 2013 5:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
Thanks for that great trip report Dave. Been up that way a few times, but before we discovered Hobie's. The Capricorn Coast and the Whitsundays would be the perfect Hobie destination. On my bucket list. |
Author: | mickeymouse [ Tue May 28, 2013 6:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
stringy wrote: Thanks for that great trip report Dave. Been up that way a few times, but before we discovered Hobie's. The Capricorn Coast and the Whitsundays would be the perfect Hobie destination. On my bucket list. And mine Thanks Dave |
Author: | johnno [ Wed May 29, 2013 1:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
Hi Dave - what a lovely trip! Well done with the mast balls and thinking outside the square. Just a few questions.... Did you need any of the Hobie spares you took? Did you put your car and trailer in a secure park? Did you use a tent or hammock or swag? I've yet to do my first trip but anticipate Moreton Bay / west side of Moreton Island, Gt Sandy Straits / north west Fraser. I live in Brisbane. Would love to read details of the gear people are using. Don't know if I can go a week without a beer though! Thanks. |
Author: | Slaughter [ Wed May 29, 2013 5:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Keppel Bay Island hopping |
I'd also like to know Dave what type of camping you did on your trip and the food you ate. In here are some pics and data of what some of us are doing Johno. viewtopic.php?f=70&t=13400 ( P.S there is always room for 1 or 2 beers ) |
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