Is anybody interested in Freestyle competitions? I'm not aware of any currant freestyle comps in Australia.
It is a discipline on the PWA World Tour for men but there are no Australians represented internationally. There are only four events to attend on the PWA and only 50 competitors entered so its easier way to start on the world tour than say Slalom where you need to pay for heaps more travel with heaps more gear.
The NSW formula tour helped launch the career of pro sailor Sean O Brien onto the the slalom tour and if people are interested in freestyle then a proposal may be put forward to have a few freestyle expression sessions during the lunch breaks or during no wind periods maybe a tow in event if the rescue boat in fast enough.
The Stormriders AGM is on Monday and I can ask for it to be put on the agend to be included on a couple of formula events. So write here if you are interested.
Regards Justin
"freestyle during no wind".
No offense, but wrong approach. No wind or low wind freestyle is boring. Difficult to do, but boring to watch. It sells nothing useful.
Suggestion: have a fixed period during a slalom or racing comp, where people are invited to get on water and do their ware, as a demo (or freak show 
).
Regardless of wind 0 or 30 knots. This is a friendly format, entertaining, eventually some would up the ante from "vaguely curious" to "let's try this". People could share equipment. Heck, use a clap-o-meter to determine an informal winna.
Mix in the lot - both modern and old-style - I personally carry both in case. Anywhere you may be in Oz, you will always find locals who don't slalom to partake and show their antics.
I have been at a couple of those events in the last year, one formal, one informal. It was anything goes, regardless of wind, and no whinging allowed. Was sheer fun - no gimmick.
