Bristol Nomads Windsurfing Club

MartinF wrote:In a word - crap.

oh dear -----
newton in am - darn right very good 5.3m and waveboard for couple hrs only 3 out early am -very good jumping .
Wind died so had an hr or 2 break then a second round in treco
again 5.3m and waveboard - great day

facebook album link should work its open access and no need to be friends .

Another nomad jumping on right tack but he looks bemused at all the white stuff (from Bills album )

more pics from Bill Hillier on facebook .

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 5ae61b3891

defo a nomad or two here
pic from Local photog Bill Hillier

Sue wrote:
Did Lord T make an appearance - a little concerned as he has been very quiet recently?

Sue

never saw any red coloured boards or sails at newton maybe he was at treco !

nice to see you guys on the "sunny and blue side " must have been a shock after recent weston trips to actually see white water :lol: was a bit gusty untill the tide went out a bit then it alll came together with wind a bit more stable and some gentle waves to jump and play on . Pic from L...

3m waves ? man up guys FFS :lol: wind showing dead west now so yers the reality check --- newton never gets big 3m waves even in the biggest of swell/wind forcasts . Yes swell might be 3m on the outside but that will be long way out . Its ht at 10am ish so if anything it will be alot lighter/flatter...

latest change

2.1m swell and 20-30mph west

Never been to either, so no idea what its like. With the current forecast for a bit of Sun and the wind going West in the afternoon, could the magic stone of the Knap work on Sunday as a better option with low tide at 16-40 ish? yes forcast is changing constantly - and yes on the latest forcast kna...

windguru gives it as nw - wnw
not the best direction for newton

HT is also 10.30 am ----
Scumbags are charging to park in newton as well .....
Treco on the current forcast would be better - but that could all change before sunday

them pics of the brown waves defo not tempting me from what I call the sunny side !
Think i,ll refer to it and the bluey side -you lot can be the brown side

Llantwit sat - fully maxed out 5.3m and waveboards

that water looks lovely with the sun shining through it in the photo's

Hi All ... Tata Sailing/windsurfing club (previously known as Corus)is having its annual open day on Saturday 7th May starting at 10 am. The windsurfing membership is increasing so come and try before you buy. There will be hot showers, drinks and refreshments available. There are a number of club f...