Racing is on at Gosford this Saturday. The forecast is looking great! Unfortunately Lyndon is unavailable this Saturday, so I'm looking for some company to join me.

Given the forecast it's a great weekend to dust off any old gear and come out for a sail. It's time to make windsurfing great again, so come and be part of the windsurfing revolution.

I'll bring a slalom board too. the forecast its 30? knots I the afternoon. So bring a suitable rig!

Hi what is the plan for tomorrrow, if the kid minding plan works out I will be there

No problems John

I can't make it until after lunch. Have a good day,

At this stage I should be able to make it there. Maybe closer to 1pm for me will update later.

I'm keen Peter, Matt, Guy, Lyndon, John???? Any other takers?
cheers, Al

Hi Everyone

It was great racing last Saturday, the boards varied a bit which made it even cooler, from a Phantom Race with an 8.5, the Exocet D2 (thinking 9.1 from memory), the Formula Board with a Foil (7.8 sail size), in race 2 it went from last to first on the final leg, it got to third with probably less than 10 metres to go (my guess) and got first right on the line (well done John) you were flying, and then Al and I on the LT's were the other boards. The first race was from scratch and most of us finished together, the second race was a reverse order start and there was nothing in it at the end. Race 3 was again handicapped and the wind dropped a bit giving the rest of us a chance to get even with the foiling formula board that got us all in the race before, but it was still a great afternoon.

Most afternoons in winter we start with one race, the do another handicap or 2 races to give everyone a chance.

Here's a few pics of the boards from last Saturday. Very close racing considering the vast difference in boards. The New Windsurfer LT's showed their capabilities using larger rigs (e.g. 7.8m BIC Techno rig).

Anyone interested in joining us for casual social racing or even just come for a sail with ius s more then welcome. We usually meet on the southern side of Gosford Sailing club from 12 noon on Saturday afternoons, racing anytime from 1pm.
Although this Saturday most if us are headed to Dobroyd Aquatic Club in Sydney to race.

Any plans for tomorrow?

Pretty certain most Gossie sailors are away this weekend. I am thinking of getting out mid morning on the foiler but will depend on the forecast holding true.Will launch from the club

Wind was south west at 6knots at first some times maybe 8. Phantom vs serenity was looking interesting. In the long run tactics and luck were the most important factor as the wind dropped and then picked up for a few minutes. Then went south east. Then stopped. The challenge was to pick a knock from a lull . The serenity is a weapon in wind under 8knots. Still dreaming of fixing a system to swing the centre board though.

Sup surfing umina was very good on sunday. Welcome back to Paul G who we haven't seen for a year or so.

Hi ,Im still not very well and have lots of commitments. Ill come down and say hello but I dont think I will sail at this stage.

Breeze this morning is looking promising, but I have lots to do, so if nobody is sailing I will continue with my renovation job.

If you're headed out, message me on Viber as I won't be closely watching this forum.

Heavy1 said..

Just got this 2008 pacifico wave. At 170 liters Im hoping it will make a good heavy guys wave board, especially as local wind is inconsistent. I tried it out and it seems to plane much better than most SUP boards, mainly due to less tail rocker than contemporary SUPs. It still has a narrow tail and very thin rails. I think it will turn well, but I will need more wind or a wave to try that out properly.

I have a 10ft exocet X long board but its only 145 liters. Its a great board and the step tail really works. Ideally Id love an 11 ft x long-board but I cant find one. Have also thought about a Kona long-board, but I think it may be too big for the waves. There is the bic Jungle as well but I believe its heavier, and online most people say it doesn't plane well despite its straps.
The pacifico wave looks to have come from a time capsule, its in such great shape.

In other news I'm planning to pressurize my tiga race with a vacuum exhaust, and put soapy water over it, so I can look for bubbles. I suspect its deep inside the CB case thats leaking. At the moment a 4 hrs sailing session might sink the Tiga race. 1 hr takes on about 7 litres of water.