AndyW
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 12:23 |
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Hey Bananaman,
I wouldn't worry about the level. If the waves are too daunting you'll find that a group head off to the estuary where it'll be flat
and relatively shallow.
And I can confirm that a fair proportion of those attending can't gybe yet :-)
The size of the waves will very much depend on the wind strength and direction.
Should be fun, see you there!
Andy
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Wes
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 12:30 |
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Thinking about taking Friday off work and heading up for a long weekend on Thursday evening. Might wait until Wednesday, then do it if
the wind looks good.........
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Bananaman
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 12:50 |
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Aaah cheers guys can't wait. I have been in waves before but couldn't really classify it as wave sailing lol. See you there.
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justanna
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 13:04 |
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I'm sure the Rugby will be on somewhere. If not in Borth then it will definatley be on somewhere in Aber.
See you all next weekend
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rob
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 16:21 |
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i'm sure somewhere like the academy will have the rugby on in aber!
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Dave
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 17:42 |
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The Victoria in Borth has a Tele, and a bunch of loud Englishman will I'm sure be welcomed 
If they are buying beer anyway... 
borth-rowing-club.org.uk
borthlifeboat.org.uk
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dunk
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 18:02 |
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Anyone know the long range local forecast for the weekend then ????? fingers crossed !!!!!
Is it still possible to stay in your van at the beach ?
[Edited on 22-3-2004 by dunk]
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Kirk
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 19:05 |
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Hi
Hope to make it on Sunday for the bash, provided I can repair the sail I ripped at Langorse Lake the other week (collided with the
landing stage). Can't steer, gybe or water start yet but it does not stop me having fun !! 
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justal
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 19:39 |
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So many questions!!!! 
Flat water... As AndyW said the estuary is perfect for those not so confident of their ability... Mind you if it Force 9 even that can
get a little choppy!! Don't worry about your ability though, there should be people of all standards, from those who are relative
beginners up to people such as Dunk who can Forward Loop. So don't feel intimidated even if you are a complete novice.. We've all been
at that stage, we're all friendly and one of the best ways to pick up a few tips is to watch and talk to others that are just a little
bit better than you are.
Rugby... Pretty much answered already, if Wales aren't playing then it will be on in The Victoria and Railway in Borth, if Wales are
playing then if it isn't on at one of those pubs, it will be on somehwere in Aberystwyth.
Youth Hostel... I would ahve thought it was open...Ask Badexcuseforasailor, he usually stays there and has probably already booked a
room.
Dunk... You should have no problems staying in your van on the beach. I think Spencer and Paul will be camping there too. (However, its
not officially allowed so I didn't tell you it was OK!)
Long Range Forecast... Not great at the moment, although the wind does seem to be picking up on the Monday for those making a long
weekend of it. See
[url=http://www.windguru.cz/int/print.php?id_user=3851&uid=e846942b8b839ff48436ca3ad6c6d970&typ=page&pn=1&pu=3851]Here[
/url]
Al.
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badexcuseforasailor
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| posted on 22-3-2004 at 23:02 |
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Yep Hostel is open, good thing about this hostel in borth is it has keycoded doors so you can't get locked out if your a little late
back from the pub , or very late
http://brogboroughlake.windsurf.me.uk/
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hairykitedude
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| posted on 23-3-2004 at 10:54 |
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I am gonna meet u with you all this weekend, this is my first fon bash so most of you wont know me, I am a kite boarder with and
without wheels called tom.
What i am wondering is where is the sand decently hard and if any other people are bringing families? my partner and 2 year old are
coming and would like to meet people who are up for activities not wind related.
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Dave
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| posted on 23-3-2004 at 13:53 |
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England's game is on late; so no clash - the rbs6Nations don't do clashes
14:00 Wales v Italy
16:00 Ireland v Scotland
20:00 France v England
borth-rowing-club.org.uk
borthlifeboat.org.uk
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Nick
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| posted on 23-3-2004 at 15:34 |
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Blimey, the windguru forecast for Borth this weekend makes depressing reading ..... suggest we all start those wind dances now.
Hairykitedude - if the forecast stays crap I might well skip Friday and come on the Saturday with the family. Our boys are two and four
and they'll make sandcastles with anybody! The Animalarium in Borth is not a bad family day out.
Cheers
Nick
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justal
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| posted on 23-3-2004 at 18:46 |
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quote:
Originally posted by hairykitedude
What i am wondering is where is the sand decently hard and if any other people are bringing families?
The sand is hard enough for kite-mountainboarding (and therefore buggying) all along the seafront at Borth... 4 miles of it!
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badexcuseforasailor
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| posted on 23-3-2004 at 22:51 |
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If its like the forcast is so far we will all be building sand castles, should be bring the garden spades and big buckets for extreme
sand castle building?
http://brogboroughlake.windsurf.me.uk/
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justal
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| posted on 24-3-2004 at 06:58 |
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The forecast couldn't be much worse could it. There isn't even going to be any surf. There may be enough wind for some kiting though,
and the forecasts have been wrong before!
Al.
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justanna
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| posted on 24-3-2004 at 12:27 |
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For everyone making the long trip to Borth this weekend, don't worry....if' it's not windy there's still lots to do at our
house......painting, gardening.....the list is endless!
See you all at the weekend
Seriously....hope the wind has a change of heart and you all find something 'worthwhile' to do.
Anna
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justal
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| posted on 24-3-2004 at 18:29 |
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LOL... Now why didn't I think of that!!
The forecast looks worse each time I look at it...Lets hope it is wrong (it usually is at this time of the week). If not, we'll have to
think of some alternative activities.
Al.
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griptool
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| posted on 24-3-2004 at 18:38 |
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I was sorry to be missing this weekend but after seeing justanna's itinery I'm pleased to be missing out.
Hope you all have a good time windy or not
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| posted on 25-3-2004 at 09:32 |
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Does anybody know where they keep the fans from the indoor events? Maybe we could borrow them for the weekend
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