Pelican Point Summer Twilight Series 10th and 17th of December.
14th, 21st and 28th of January.
Briefing 5.50 Start 6.00pm
Check out the pictures from last week below and results at www.windforce.com.au
We are organizing a Wednesday night twilight series during December and January. Why should the Yachties have all the fun?
* This is just for fun and is designed to attract sailors that want a bit of fun not for the ultra competitive.
* We will get on the water at 6.00 whatever the wind. o Windy = slalom/freeride gear. o Light = big boards. o Super Light = Stick your rig on a SUP (Stand Up Paddle board) o No Wind = Sup Race (board and paddle supplied)
We will be starting and will have a course to sail as per a normal race, so you can get the feel of how racing works. We will have a number of the top sailors sailing, so you can pick up a few tips and we will have a score board to put your finishing position. So it is great training for the real thing.
Ever tried using a GPS to record your highest speed? Windsurfing WA has six GPS units that are available to borrow, so you can see how your speed compares with other sailors. We will keep the results and see how you improve during the season
In the same way the yacht clubs attract experienced and experienced sailors all just wanting to have some fun we are going to do the same. Bring down some mates or come down by yourself everyone welcome
Don't forget to bring along some drinks and nibbles so we can all catch up latter for a chat. We might even organise some pizza for the first week.
SMALL PRINT This is not an organised race. it is a social get together that is all about being safe and having fun. Every sailor is responsible for their own safety and should only sail within their capabilities. Be aware at all times of other water users, it is your responsibility to be safe on the water. By suggesting this get together we are in no way taking any responsibility for yours or others safety.
dunno Novak... I heard Steve's catapault was pretty good. Mine was quite the stack too (I was doing 31kts square to the wind according to the GPS), but fortunately the harness line gave before the boom disintegrated. Unfortunately the RDM I was using delivered a rather serious blow to the nose of my board. Maybe SDMs are better for catapaults...
thanks guys for organising the race. first time for me as i was away during the December series and totally enjoyed it. even more stoked with my results ! Great to meet so many like minded and very capable sailors. Helps to improve your own skills by racing next to these guys. hope the next one blows just as hard
Nebbian. There are enough sailors there who would want to I expect. you could just use one of the yellow waterski markers. drop something else out 500 meters out. I was wondering whether it would be possible to drop a small bright polestyrene buoy and small anchor from a windsurf board at the start of the session, and then bring it back in. and round up a few guys for a simple beach start.
Nebbian. There are enough sailors there who would want to I expect. you could just use one of the yellow waterski markers. drop something else out 500 meters out. I was wondering whether it would be possible to drop a small bright polestyrene buoy and small anchor from a windsurf board at the start of the session, and then bring it back in. and round up a few guys for a simple beach start.
Reckon we can work something out, will see Nebs tomorrow and see what we can do.
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