latest news.

some fantastic news just in that in addition to running raceboard course races at burrum 2014 will also host the Windsurfer One Design QLD State titles!!!

a big thanks to Windsurfer Class Association Australia and to Windsurfing QLD for helping make this happen. In addition to the raceboard action out on the water for those registering for burrum 2014 please remember your registration provides an access all areas pass and provides access for course racing, gps speed sailing, freerace, end of event bbq, entry pack, lucky draws and eligibility for any relevant prizes.

a big thanks also to "WCAA" for providing trophies for the OD state titles.

introducing course racing to burrum enables us to take advantage of the morning high tides. what does this mean?

it means the usual setup and process will apply for the gps speed sailing that has been adopted over previous years. when it's low tide the speed course will open and when it's high tide the race course will open.

whether you have a Windsurfer OD or a raceboard we want you to come along.

please see www.windfest.info for more program details.

course racing will be mixed fleet handicapped course racing. if more than 5 of any class register class racing will apply.
please spread the word!!!! this is the first year we will run course racing at burrum and we intend to develop this format during future events and make it a permanent part of the event program.

Thanks Justin ill take you up on that, my 2sec PB is a frustrating 29.95

32/33knots sounds good to me, there are 2 or 3 of us from the gold coast speed team coming.It will be nice to put faces to the names.

New Event Major Sponsor for 2014.

Hot Sail Maui join Windfest as major sponsors.

Hot Sails Maui have joined Windfest as major sponsors for 2014. we are stoked to have Hot Sails supporting the event. They are offering a ton of support and we are very much looking forward to their continued involvement with future events.

hot sails have offered a list of prizes for the prize pool and will also be making available a new GPS sail for the Event Lucky Draw. this is awesome news!! a big thanks to Jonathan at Hot Sails !!

Burrum Prize Pool

2014 prize pool is enormous!!! the prize pool consists of trophies, cash prizes, windsurfing gear, accommodation vouchers and more.

GPS - new for this year are custom made trophies for 1st place, a perpetual event trophy for open division 5x10 and the introduction of the red and yellow rashie category. we have also increased the number of gps categories able to be competed in.

Course Racing - trophies and prizes are up for grabs in longboard division and trophies for the One Design QLD State Titles.

Free Race will also see prizes available.

Additionally, the event lucky draw is available to all registered competitors.

2014 lucky draw prizes are

Windsurfing Board from Caloundra Wind And Surf
GPS sail from Hot Sails Maui.

to be eligible for the lucky draw prizes all you need to do is enter the event.

Jas71 said...
How much wind are you all expecting?

I'll tell you on the 3rd of April

Hi jas,

definitely take all your kit. we have a board width limit of 85cm max. so slalom gear is accepted. to be honest it's always safest to attend events with a good selection of gear.

wind wise it's impossible to tell. even the forecasts can be a little off the money from time to time during the event. the good news is generally we get 15-20 knots at least 4-5 out of 7 days and sometimes sometimes we get more wind in the 25-30 range.

so over the last several years, there has only been one event where no-one sailed during the event. that's also back when it was a 3 day event. fingers crossed for this year. one thing we are really hoping for is a return of the clear blue waters.

currently the water is crystal clear up there and the banks are in really good shape with lots of new sand on them.

we've got lots planned for when the wind is on the light side, barge, bbq, beer, fishing, supping...........

Only 2 weeks to go

Just worked out the mega drive, its not very far when its broken up into lots of 4hrs blocks

I also have space in a house for two people. Just have to share with a few wayward Victorians. Pm me if interested

Bring it on i can't wait, fingers crossed for a good breese

fitz66 said..
May have to install traffic lights and a stop go sign at the top mark lol gonna be busy on the water.

That Firrie bloke won't be there this year yelling at us to give way.

nope, no t bags.

Gestalt said..

nope, no t bags.

I will be bringing mine anyway. Will have to put on a show near the beach so that everyone can look at me and comment how cool I am

Justin - are you still looking for ways to get a video feed back to land? (or the house etc)

lol.

I'm sure a couple of the other guys that t-bag will also have theirs. same guys as last couple of years.

I tried to include kiters in the second year the comp was run. it became impossible because both associations have different insurance policies. the idea was subsequently dropped.

remo81 said..

Gestalt said..

nope, no t bags.

I will be bringing mine anyway. Will have to put on a show near the beach so that everyone can look at me and comment how cool I am