Anybody looking at getting accommodation, but found that you dont need that extra room? Im going by myself up there, as my gear takes up all the other seats :P
Willing to put in $150 for the week. I only will be there to shower and sleep :P

icesurf said...

Paid & booked my family of (5), fly in from Auckland to the Gold Coast 23rd March courtesy of JetStar.

At a huge total cost of AUD $430 (incl taxes).

Wow great value! make sure you get to the airport well before your flight leaves seen to many people get stuck with Jetstar

icesurf said...

Paid & booked my family of (5), fly in from Auckland to the Gold Coast 23rd March courtesy of JetStar.

At a huge total cost of AUD $430 (incl taxes).

GEES'sss I recon it's going to cost me more than that to drive....!!

hi mikey,

let's not confuse what i said.

the waterway is not being closed to the public. the usual rules will apply regards 6 knots within 30m of swimmers and moored boats. as you are aware the last 2 years have not seen one swimmer or boat anywhere in sight. to be honest, it would be almost imposible to long term moor a boat there due to tides. but then again who knows what other may be doing.

to put it in context.

what i am referring to is someone who is not part of the event, sailing the course and going there specifically to sail the course. bearing in mind the course is along the bank. if someone wants to sail while the event is on and sails out in the middle of the channel or anywhere else that is not "the course" then good luck to them. i haven't got any issues. it's not specific to this event, any event would have the same outcome. if someone turns up to an event and doesn't sign on and then sails the course they are still making themself part of the "fleet" and in so doing are able to be instructed by fleet co-ordinators. for everyones safety.

as far as attending briefing, insurance etc but not entering officially, what evidence do i have that the briefing has been attended and that they are going to follow race committee instructions. i need something signed.

i know you are being devils advocate but it seems a lot of trouble to go through to then save $40 for a 3 day event. why not just join in officially like everyone else.

and don't forget, it's about the fun.

oh, i will post maps once i get final approval from msq.

choco said...

Justin are you going to have fluro tops for the sailors this year ? if so it will be very easy to spot non competitors and it's only a matter of having a nice chat to them.

Na we're all going to wear bike helmets

firiebob said...

choco said...

Justin are you going to have fluro tops for the sailors this year ? if so it will be very easy to spot non competitors and it's only a matter of having a nice chat to them.

Na we're all going to wear bike helmets

lol, could we see the creation of the team strip for the event?

Thanks Gesty. True about the fishing boat or swimmer. Have not seen either at either of the 2 events, but have during other trips I have made to Burrum.

I know the event is for 3 days, but as it is the weekend before Easter and the school holidays, I cant be there for the whole event, and possibly will only make one day ...2 if i am lucky. Downfall of having 10 weeks holiday a year.

Look forward to the map so if I can get there and don't get the oppertunity to compete, i can keep out of the official 'course'.

Cheers,
"DEVIL'S ADVOCATE"
[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)]

I have booked some camping sites between the 21st & the 31st march at Burrum Heads at Beach Front Camping grounds so if anyone wants to camp come & join me pitch a tent in my group just ring Maryln at the camping grounds & let her know you want to be in the windsurfing group with Glynn the windsurfer she will help you get a good site call her on 07 41295138 she will fit you in.

Justin, can you send me some flyers so I can give them out down the beach, Thanks Glynn send to gtm56@threecom.au

Glynn Merrit said...

I have booked some camping sites between the 21st & the 31st march at Burrum Heads at Beach Front Camping grounds so if anyone wants to camp come & join me pitch a tent in my group just ring Maryln at the camping grounds & let her know you want to be in the windsurfing group with Glynn the windsurfer she will help you get a good site call her on 07 41295138 she will fit you in.

Justin, can you send me some flyers so I can give them out down the beach, Thanks Glynn send to gtm56@threecom.au

Sweet as, ill be making that phone call 2moro

Hi All!

I'm really interested in coming along this year as I've heard brilliant things from the guys at Wello about the event and location.

I'd say I'll just be coming up for the weekend and I'm looking to just sleep in the car or throw a tent up.

Rolly

Hey Gestalt.

My brother and I booked accomodation for the weekend and picked up a couple PFD's so count us in.

Are you going to give out some more info on this thread when we get closer? Like when and where is the briefing and how and when do I pay?

Cheers

Ian

Gestalt said...

hi choco,

the tops didn't get over the line so we will be using another method to identify all of the competitors. tops will be used next year.

gps and radar racers will also be distinguishable to make it clear to the radar gun operator and try and give the radar class more action.

Did i not provide enough actionlast year!!!!

Will be going into GPS class this year and see what happens - maybe Sausage and I form the Central Qld team!

If anyone still needs somewhere to stay, I've booked a house right across the road from Burrum Sands from Wednesday to Monday, and have some spare rooms, PM me if your interested : )

steller_3 said...

Just out of curiosity.....

The junior division, is that the same age as bayside and windsurfing qld age requirements?

bayside sailboards, "Youth – open to youths 19 yrs and under at 1 Jan 2009" (this is obviously last yr's quote therefore 2009 would be 2010)

If so, its on luke.... isonic for isonic

As Luke woud say fully sick

i'm open to debate on the term youth.

i'm not sure what baysides interpretation is but i can say that the idea of youth in my mind is 18 years old and younger.

so a youth should be under the age of 19. ie. not have had their 19th birthday on or before the 31st of dec 2009.

is jo a youth?, i think you guys also need to watch out for Jo

so what's the thoughts.