Gargoyle_Steve
04-11-2006, 01:03 AM
I thought I'd set this up as a separate thread so it can be found easier.
In response to a query by AstroRon re a local viewing site in the Caloundra-ish area I've done a bit of investigating, I have 2 sites to offer at present.
Shelley beach, Caloundra - looks directly east, grass topped bank is several feet above beach level, unobstructed views, cars park right THERE next to grass so you carry your gear maybe 8-20 feet, depending on whichend of the parkign lot yoru at, and yeah it;s got probably a hundred metres of easterly "frontage" and parking for a couple of dozen cars. NO power.
Apart from the lack of power this is ideal for visual observers, I don't think it can beat - anywhere.
However ..... in response to Pauls query I've done some checking re powered sites to cater for out picture snapping brethren. I've had a chat with the staff at the Kawana Surf Lifesaving Club ... they also have an easterly facing aspect of course, right on the beach, again grassy area up above the beach level itself. As we'd be arriving and set up here before even the boat shed opens of a morning the manager(s) have said they can leave a power lead under a roller door, etc, the night before - as long as we bring sufficient leads to run the power out to where we want it.
2 possible downsides - I have to check yet to see how much obstruction there may be from bushes that have grown up since I was there last, this could be a definite deal breaker! The other problem is that the parkingarea is on the north side of the main clubhouse, the potential "viewing" area is on the other side so we may have to carry equip 30-50 metres maybe.
I'll do a recon trip over the weekend and get back with details asap.
I haven't approached any other surf clubs yet but there may be another possibility or 2 although I think Kawana still offers the best possible powered site I can arrange.
Comments / thoughts anyone??
Steve
In response to a query by AstroRon re a local viewing site in the Caloundra-ish area I've done a bit of investigating, I have 2 sites to offer at present.
Shelley beach, Caloundra - looks directly east, grass topped bank is several feet above beach level, unobstructed views, cars park right THERE next to grass so you carry your gear maybe 8-20 feet, depending on whichend of the parkign lot yoru at, and yeah it;s got probably a hundred metres of easterly "frontage" and parking for a couple of dozen cars. NO power.
Apart from the lack of power this is ideal for visual observers, I don't think it can beat - anywhere.
However ..... in response to Pauls query I've done some checking re powered sites to cater for out picture snapping brethren. I've had a chat with the staff at the Kawana Surf Lifesaving Club ... they also have an easterly facing aspect of course, right on the beach, again grassy area up above the beach level itself. As we'd be arriving and set up here before even the boat shed opens of a morning the manager(s) have said they can leave a power lead under a roller door, etc, the night before - as long as we bring sufficient leads to run the power out to where we want it.
2 possible downsides - I have to check yet to see how much obstruction there may be from bushes that have grown up since I was there last, this could be a definite deal breaker! The other problem is that the parkingarea is on the north side of the main clubhouse, the potential "viewing" area is on the other side so we may have to carry equip 30-50 metres maybe.
I'll do a recon trip over the weekend and get back with details asap.
I haven't approached any other surf clubs yet but there may be another possibility or 2 although I think Kawana still offers the best possible powered site I can arrange.
Comments / thoughts anyone??
Steve