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Mon Repos Downwind

A 16 km southerly downwind from Elliott Heads Beach to Mon Repos in Queensland Australia. Mon Repos is a coastal locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Mon Repos had a population of 30 people and is the home of Mon Repos Conservation Park is a national park containing an important turtle rookery 14 kilometres east of Bundaberg. Mon Repos hosts the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland and supports the most significant nesting population of the endangered loggerhead turtle in the South Pacific Ocean.


  • Elliot Head, The Esplanade, Elliott Heads, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia

    Distance in KM
    16
    Estimated Time to complete
    2 hrs
  • Wind Direction
    South
    SSE
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    about 4 years ago
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    about 4 years ago
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  • Start is from Elliott Heads Beach






    This is a YouTube video from Camthea in Bargara doing this downwind on K2 surfski





    Finish is on the beach at Mon Repos




    Have fun and please stay safe!
    Some Basic Safety Guidelines

    - It is very difficult to spot someone in the water especially in strong wind conditions, so please make sure you can be seen - use bright colour clothing. Wear a brightly coloured PFD Wear a brightly coloured rash vest ( luminous green or orange is best)

    - Use a buddy system - doing a downwind with someone else is always safer than on your own.

    - Have a VHF Radio, mobile/cell phone in a waterproof bag ( test that you can use this in all conditions)

    - Know who to call for help and be sure that your family know who to call. Be sure that someone knows where you are and when you should return. And that they will call for help if this time is exceeded.

    - Other useful tips - Use a leash from the craft to your body. Have a signal flare (hand held are best) or pencil flares. Carry a reflector / mirror. Have a whistle that works when wet. Have your name and landline number on your craft. Leave a card with your name and phone number (mobile/cell and landline) on your vehicle dashboard.



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