I'm wondering why he didn't go west at Erskine Pt, through Junction Narrows, across to and through Twevletrees Narrows then down the west side of the Twelvetrees Range ? Obviously harder paddling heading west, given the wind, but it's at least with the flow.
Then it would have been a short distance (mostly road/track) through Strathgordon to Lake Pedder and then he'd have the wind (partly) behind him for a long paddle to Scott's Peak.
That Mad Belgian
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by bernieq » Wed 12 Sep, 2018 6:36 pm
We are responsible for the health of the planet - not it for ours
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by doogs » Wed 12 Sep, 2018 7:04 pm
@bernieq he wouldn't have been able to paddle in that direction against the wind in a packraft. On a flat calm day I'd estimate a packraft can only travel at 3km/hr tops and today he travelled close to 10km/hr with the wind so I'd guess = no chance of progress through the narrows.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by jmac » Wed 12 Sep, 2018 7:41 pm
inReach message from Lou-Phi 6:42PM: I wont mov tonight. Repaired 2nd leak mattrass. Hopefully i can reach shore tomorrow & paddle closetoit
I've replied: Forecast winds same tmrw, don't paddle if not totally safe, sleep as much as possible. Winds decrease Fri 15-25 kts, Sat 15-20kts. Everyone wishes U safe, well
Cheers, J.
I've replied: Forecast winds same tmrw, don't paddle if not totally safe, sleep as much as possible. Winds decrease Fri 15-25 kts, Sat 15-20kts. Everyone wishes U safe, well
Cheers, J.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by GPSGuided » Wed 12 Sep, 2018 8:25 pm
A very lucky bloke to be so well supported by jmac and others on his quest.
Just move it!
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by Overlandman » Wed 12 Sep, 2018 8:33 pm
Day 40
12 Sept. Heavy rain & wind all night, could use wind blowing South but at inlet it changed to heavy SW with 1m+ waves, rain, hail & often gust. Wanted to SOS but pushed to island
12 Sept. Heavy rain & wind all night, could use wind blowing South but at inlet it changed to heavy SW with 1m+ waves, rain, hail & often gust. Wanted to SOS but pushed to island
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by farefam » Wed 12 Sep, 2018 10:20 pm
Although they're fairly stable in the water, packrafts seem to catch the wind quite well, so you don't want to try paddling into a stiff breeze. I agree with Doogs that on calm , flat water you can only manage about walking pace (3-5 kph). And his current direction looks the shortest, easiest way to me.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by stepbystep » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 9:17 am
The Twelvetree Narrows are extremely steep sided= no escape point and funnel the wind. It was hard work in an expedition kayak... Pity he didn’t get a friendlier wind direction. Up and over Cullen may be his easiest option from here. Go Louis!
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by north-north-west » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 11:23 am
stepbystep wrote:The Twelvetree Narrows are extremely steep sided= no escape point and funnel the wind. It was hard work in an expedition kayak...
Only on the way out, because of the wind. Awesome place, but. Presumably the eastern narrows are similar. Must get Fred down there this summer and have a good look around.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by NickMonk » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 11:35 am
Some pretty nasty conditions coming up on the weekend, with snow to 200m and thunderstorms. Surely given his current rations, position and weather he'll have to pull the pin?
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by wildwanderer » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 11:53 am
Is wind calmer at/before dawn on tassie lakes?
I have experienced this in other places
If so perhaps paddling early and then talking shelter maybe an option for progress?
Edit. Looking at Scotts Peak OBS I'm guessing not
I have experienced this in other places
If so perhaps paddling early and then talking shelter maybe an option for progress?
Edit. Looking at Scotts Peak OBS I'm guessing not
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by gayet » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 12:59 pm
jmac wrote:inReach message from Lou-Phi 6:42PM: I wont mov tonight. Repaired 2nd leak mattrass. Hopefully i can reach shore tomorrow & paddle closetoit
I've replied: Forecast winds same tmrw, don't paddle if not totally safe, sleep as much as possible. Winds decrease Fri 15-25 kts, Sat 15-20kts. Everyone wishes U safe, well
Cheers, J.
Looks like he has taken your good advice. No movement yet.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by Wherever I may roam » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 1:20 pm
Do we know if he plans to abandon equipment not required (pack raft, broken poles, other?) to be collected and reduce his carry weight when he reaches the public road around Scotts Peak Dam? Assuming he lands in that area. Or would this break one of his rules?
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by NickMonk » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 1:29 pm
Does anyone have any experience with this track? Best bet to get to the road? Seems to still exist to some degree on aerial photos.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by wildwanderer » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 1:31 pm
Looks like he is on the move again. Stay safe buddy!
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by north-north-west » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 1:53 pm
NickMonk wrote:Does anyone have any experience with this track? Best bet to get to the road? Seems to still exist to some degree on aerial photos.
It's not obvious from the canal.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by tastrax » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 2:10 pm
Bit of a tail wind for him today.....how well do packrafts surf?
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by north-north-west » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 2:16 pm
tastrax wrote:Bit of a tail wind for him today.....how well do packrafts surf?
According to them in the know, they like a tailwind and can move pretty fast when being blown along. Just hard to steer.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by tastrax » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 2:22 pm
NickMonk wrote:Does anyone have any experience with this track? Best bet to get to the road? Seems to still exist to some degree on aerial photos.
The imagery on LIST is quite old (2007-2010) and the track looks quite feint
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap ... kId=312151
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by wildwanderer » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 2:23 pm
tastrax wrote:Bit of a tail wind for him today.....how well do packrafts surf?
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
Apparently quite well in certain hands.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by tastrax » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 2:29 pm
gayet wrote:Was just over 5km/hr last time I looked.
Wow, he is powering along!
Blowing quite a bit at Scotts Peak!
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by mikeb » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 2:53 pm
[quote="tastrax"]Bit of a tail wind for him today.....how well do packrafts surf?
Think he has one of these smaller ones that weigh 3kg? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEA3Yk2ycDU
Think he has one of these smaller ones that weigh 3kg? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEA3Yk2ycDU
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by wildwanderer » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 3:09 pm
hmm.. reverse course.. Looks like he doesnt like what is in the inlet.. must be fairly rough.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by NickMonk » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 3:19 pm
Nope, he's right in the inlet now if you look.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by Warin » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 3:24 pm
wildwanderer wrote:hmm.. reverse course.. Looks like he doesnt like what is in the inlet.. must be fairly rough.
Just glitch. Best to wait until the day finishes (that can be quite late) before any analysis.
He may well cross or reach the road tonight.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by GPSGuided » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 3:46 pm
Gosh, he is getting really close to the canal! Go Mr!
Has he reached a dry canal entrance?
Has he reached a dry canal entrance?
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by mikeb » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 4:32 pm
The man is a machine! He'll reach or cross the road tonight if he wants to.
He's probably stopped paddling now and will need to either walk up the river (subject to water level/flow rate) or follow the river to the canal.
He's probably stopped paddling now and will need to either walk up the river (subject to water level/flow rate) or follow the river to the canal.
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Re: That Mad Belgian
by Guido » Thu 13 Sep, 2018 4:47 pm
I took this pic last february. Paddling the canal would not be possible I guess?
Looks like crossing over to the south side and walk the road is the better/quicker option.
Looks like crossing over to the south side and walk the road is the better/quicker option.
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