Buffels Trip report

19.8km, 2hours 49 minutes, average speed 7kph including a beach stop, max speed on a wave 19.2kph. 14 paddlers.
Barbara, Bridget, Dave PD, Derek, Hendrik, Joe, Kim, 3 * Mark, Paul W, Trish, Trixie and Viv.
A light southeaster greeted us at Buffels for the launch and the first part of the trip to Millers was fun with the wind waves coming from the rear right quarter and enjoyable small runs to be had. Not to mention the marvelous views of the cliffs before Smitswinkel Bay and Smits itself. We stopped at the little beach below the caravan park at Millers Point for a swim and snacks by which time the south easter was building to its usual 45kph and the rest of the journey back to Simon's Town was excellent surfing and took what seemed no time at all. Joe was particularly pleased that his beautiful new wooden strip built boat did not sink on its maiden voyage!

Sunday 1st February - paddle from Buffels Bay

This Sunday the fitter and experienced will be paddling from Buffels Bay in the reserve to Simon's Town. The forecast as of today is for a moderate south easterly which should be perfect. If you want to join in a car pool then meet at Long Beach car park, behind Simon's Town railway station and we will leave from there at 8.30am.
It's a half hour or so drive to Buffels so the plan is to be on the water at 9.15 and the trip should take around 3 hours.

As of Saturday it's still looking good so we will be going ahead.

New Weather Site

False Bay Yacht Club has just started their weather site. Click Here.
Well done to them and thanks to Robin at mxit for letting us know. The past feature is very useful as well for trends.

A few pics of Last Saturdays Paddle

The calmness of Clifton belies the South Easter that came up while we relaxed in the bay and which made for an interesting paddle back. The combination of Atlantic swells and Wind means large (high) fast - running swells – good surfing conditions if you have the courage. The trick is to put away your fear and concentrate on your paddling speed. Pauli’s Carbon Fibre Epic wanted to take off...
PAUL

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th Paddles

9.00am Saturday - Three Anchor Bay starting at the three anchor bay slipway – opposite kazkazi.
9.30 am Sunday - Simon's Town, usual time usual place.