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Al Planet > 9 months ago, 8 Feb 2016

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

8 Feb 2016 9:35am

There are Green arrows for the north on Sunday, and if the wind does actually appear I will run Races at Lagoon beach Low head.
For those northern folk unfamiliar with the colour green (its been a while!!!) green is the colour of Kermit The Frog..

bearhoover

TAS

708 posts

8 Feb 2016 1:26pm

Sounds good Al, I will be there for sure.

Rustbucket68

TAS

488 posts

9 Feb 2016 6:49am

Sounds good Al

Darb

TAS

29 posts

9 Feb 2016 8:26pm

Sorry Al but please explain? are you talking course racing?

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

10 Feb 2016 1:16pm

Certainly it is possible to course race in the Tamar with the dinghy sailors around a traditional triangle. There can be a few other windsurfers sometimes and occasionally there are just dinghies.

Racing at Low Head will just be slalom style assuming that the wind comes in as forecast. The course will be decided on the day depending on who wants to race and their abilities. I am quite happy to run a couple of different races if that's what people want.

rafawind

TAS

26 posts

11 Feb 2016 12:47pm

That´s sound really good,

I just arrived to Lonny and I am looking for cheap material to return to windsurfing!

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

11 Feb 2016 1:37pm

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rafawind said..
That´s sound really good,

I just arrived to Lonny and I am looking for cheap material to return to windsurfing!

One of the guys at Low head has a Starboard rio for sale maybe you could check it out on Sunday. I am pretty sure another Low Head Guy has a JP freestyle for sale. Have you bought a car yet?

Obelix

1149 posts

11 Feb 2016 1:38pm

How far up the river people sail?

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

12 Feb 2016 12:21pm

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Obelix said..

How far up the river people sail?

In theory there are some pretty good ramps in the first basin but I don't think windsurfing will ever be as popular there as it is in the Columbia River Gorge!!

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

12 Feb 2016 4:29pm

Ok so race Briefing will be at 10 am Sunday....at Lagoon Beach.....I have prizes.....To race you need to be a member of windsurfing TAS. I will bring some membership forms.

Rustbucket68

TAS

488 posts

12 Feb 2016 5:33pm

Sounds great Al..Clarence is the only one I know of that has sailed the gorge...hardcore

T 11

TAS

811 posts

12 Feb 2016 8:52pm

Slightly flatter when Clarence was there

Gillianv

TAS

367 posts

14 Feb 2016 7:33am

Conditions looking great for today and the race across the river. Hoping to see a good turn out.

Gillianv

TAS

367 posts

14 Feb 2016 9:16pm

The first King of the Tamar saw Jason Smith and Paul Tenteye taking the crown.
It was a smoking day in more than one way with a hazy start and 30 knots conditions at times.
Two races were held with Paul Tenteye winning the first round followed by
Jason Smith, Alan Cook, James Down, Chris Flood and Paul Brandner. The second race saw Jason crossing the line first followed by, Paul T, James, Chis and Al.

There were also some good conditions at Bellboy in the afternoon with the incoming tide.

geared4knots

TAS

2649 posts

15 Feb 2016 7:01am

great conditions for your comp AL.
Did any of the Team Red sailors from Hobart turn Up?

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

15 Feb 2016 9:37am

Hobart....that's a long long way away....even further than Rosi....

Rustbucket68

TAS

488 posts

15 Feb 2016 9:42am

Thanks for organizing the race Al and Gill...was heaps of fun...Great pics Gill as usual

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

15 Feb 2016 9:49am

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geared4knots said..
great conditions for your comp AL.
Did any of the Team Red sailors from Hobart turn Up?

I am pretty sure most of the Hobart folk are just social members of WT, which entitles them to drink beer in the Dorens rd car park but not to race slalom.

geared4knots

TAS

2649 posts

15 Feb 2016 12:42pm

Yeah, we dont see many team red slalom sailors on the water down here anymore, must be travelling to secret spots.
R&D, Photo shoots and Product releases you know the thing...

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

15 Feb 2016 12:59pm

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geared4knots said..
Yeah, we dont see many team red slalom sailors on the water down here anymore, must be travelling to secret spots.
R&D, Photo shoots and Product releases you know the thing...

Yep this spot is so secret someone left a Bombora trifin on the beach back in 1983.....and its still there.

Steve Charles

QLD

1240 posts

15 Feb 2016 5:18pm

Well done for organizing the comp Al. Dave, Ferg and I were going to go but the forecast looked too tempting on the Great Lake

houston

TAS

3173 posts

15 Feb 2016 7:03pm

Al where wus tha sssssaamon rice we as dun a lot a thinkin ere at dorrrans an we carnt even rig tha sale yu sed somethin bout loogans....... witch lagoon?

AUS02

TAS

2039 posts

15 Feb 2016 8:50pm

Looks like great conditions Al, well done for organising it and congratulations to Jason and Paul for taking out the crown.

rafawind

TAS

26 posts

18 Feb 2016 11:20pm

Yes I have already a car, now I am looking for cheap wave equipment...

The bellboy spot looks awesome and tamar lagon very good for slalom!

Gclark1

TAS

546 posts

19 Feb 2016 10:03am

Rafa,

What size / type / cost of gear are you looking for in the WAVE department? There is a bit about that you may be able to get your hands on...

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

19 Feb 2016 10:51am

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Gclark1 said..
Rafa,

What size / type / cost of gear are you looking for in the WAVE department? There is a bit about that you may be able to get your hands on...

Yup between the 5 or so Bell buoy sailors we must have nearly 20 boards

.....there has got to be something somebody is willing to sell....

I have an evo 68 worth about $300...looks like grandma has been sailing it....mmmmmm....might be time for a nanna nap.....

Kazza

TAS

2344 posts

19 Feb 2016 12:24pm

I've got a 76 Evo 2012 for sale $475. It's on the Seabreeze Buy & Sell.

Kazza

TAS

2344 posts

19 Feb 2016 1:35pm

Wants the lot for $600

Pity it wasn't a couple of years ago when I was giving away my old wave boards.

rafawind

TAS

26 posts

20 Feb 2016 1:04pm

Thanks for the fast answers!

Yes I am student, so at the moment I haven´t too much money to invest...

Gclark1

TAS

546 posts

20 Feb 2016 7:24pm

What size and type of wave board Rafa?

Al Planet

TAS

1548 posts

22 Feb 2016 3:21pm

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Kazza said..
Wants the lot for $600

Pity it wasn't a couple of years ago when I was giving away my old wave boards.

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geared4knots said..
I think you guys may have to drop your price a bit,
Simon Billings down south has a exocet 88 for 200 bucks, Rafa pm me if you want his details.

here is the budget.

~~http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-launceston/surfing/wave-windsurf-equipment/1104060094~~

This looks like an ok deal.....maybe negotiate...

www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/tinderbox/surfing/jp-wave-90l-windsurfer-sailboard-with-rig/1103675566

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