A few suggestions to fine tune the Windsurfing Tasmania website:

Fos, is there any reason why we have a kitesurfing link on our website, doesn't make sense to me, we should be promoting windsurfing only.
You have a link to Nomadic video on Youtube, can I suggest you change that to nomadic.net.au as this this site is brilliant with heaps of info including a description of most of the sailing spots around Tas.

Damo, what about including boards in your ad, maybe call yourself 'Jay Sails and Boards' or 'Damo's Sails and Boards' (cos everyone knows you as Damo even though you are a Wally) so newbies will know you sell boards, sails and any other sh.t to do with windsurfing.

Perks, the same with your advert, you could place boards into your ad, maybe 'Carrsails and Boards Australia', just as an idea.

Russ, no offence but how about calling yourself Southern Sailboards on this site and Southern Kitesurfing on the kite website.

No offense meant for any kitesurfers they're all great guys but we need to promote windsurfing.

Houston

No offence taken, lets just have Russell Dowd Ph 62 78 20 10 for all windsurfing equipment requirements new and second hand.


Cheers Russ

While on topic can we get WT Committe list changed to reflect current Committee members, at the moment it is outdated and mis represented. Lets get the basics sorted before worrying about fuzzy stuff like showing where the sailing spots are etc.

Here, here!

I have asked for these things to happen, and some of them did.

I'll chase it up

Resellers : Please send me the exact text you want to display in the form of

Name of business
description
Contact name
Phone number
email
Website

I'll compile these and get them sent through

Thought I might stir the pot, I love it

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houston said...

Thought I might stir the pot, I love it

I hence Nominate Anthony to be the website co ord,

he has the time and obvious interest, And given his speed with grasping the conecpts of uploading things to the web he has a natural aptitude

Put that in your pipe and smoke it

Also the committee members have been updated

Good stuff, Dave!

Because you're doing such a great job I'd like to counter nominate your nomination and nominate FOS as web coordinator.

Your next mission is to get a capital P put onto the Tassie page. See below.

'Don't be shy. post'

When you have completed this challenge you shall recieve further instructions.

Good luck and god speed!

i thought i was the public officer as per daves email or is it a push from the new guys to get rid of us guys that have been around for a while and bring in the new regime i think they call it a coop or is it a misprint.

We wouldn't do that...I'd say a misprint. Fos can you tell John to fix that one.

OK I've asked for those changes, I hope there aren't to many more to come. I did ask for typo checks prior to go live.

Still waiting to hear from the resellers, beside Jay sails, about what they want to see one thier listing on the web site.

I'll be submitting this on Monday, but only changes that are PM'd or emailed to me.

Thanks (i still recon Anthony should do this)(mummble grumble)

order restored defcon 4 aborted lol

also need to remove fenton jones as leven yacht club rep has not lived in ulvie for years maybe jono could do this or perhaps IS ALREADY BUT NOT ON THE SITE

I think Fos is the only one that has really got a good handle on this, as he indicated I'm best qualified with my IT skills to run the web site and if I had my own way I'd sack the windsurfing committee for incomptence and insubordination..............got 8 days days to go and counting before I'm back on the water then Buzzy I'll wipe the smile off your face[}:)][}:)]

A couple of things,

Jay sails is the only one to have sent me an update for the windsurfing tas website.
Come on Russ, Steve i only want to bother john once.

Also who is the Jono for the contact at leven yatch Club ?
Does anyone have more contact details ?

Name of business Southern Sailboards
description huge range of Sailboard equipment new and second hand
Contact name Russell Dowd
Phone number 03 62 78 20 10
email russ_sim@netspace.net.au
Website n/a


sorry for any delay FoS

Cheers Russ

ian johnson he is already on the committee.
fentons name is on the cover page and jono on the other

Hi all, I've had a go at changing the initial wording on the site as some of this still relates to the ways things were quite a while ago, when we had mailing lists etc. Below is my suggested wording and below that is the wording that is currently there. Be good to get this bit right, so other suggestions comments welcome!!

NEW Wording

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. (WT) oversees the sport in the state. WT managed events include the Formula Windsurfing & Slalom Series and the State Wavesailing Titles.

Just beginning and want to find out more?
Contact your local retailer (listed below). They will be able to go through the type of gear that is most suited to you. There is a large range of very good quality second hand beginner gear available and it is much easier to learn on than pre-2000 equipment. With the new beginner kits you can be sailing within an hour.

The Seabreeze website is a great place to find out more information (seabreeze.com.au). This site also has a large and up-to-date Buy & Sell listing that provides comparative pricing for different types of equipment. If you have any questions at all regarding the sport, post them to the Windsurfing Tasmania Forum (Forums>Windsurfing>Tasmania or follow this link).

Another very quick way to learn more about the sport is to go to one of the local windsurfing spots and ask local sailors about the sport and how to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you on the water …

TO REPLACE:

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. (WT) organises events and functions for windsurfers in Tasmania. WT has recently aligned itself with the Leven Yacht Club in the north and the Sandy Bay Sailing Club in the south to encourage new and current windsurfers to participate in organised racing events. WT has around 40 members and a mailing list of over 100.

WT also holds a series of exciting windsurfing events at different locations around the state each year. Points from this series provide an overall state champion and a Formula Windsurfing and Slalom champion.

Just beginning and want to find out more?
Firstly the old stuff someone has from the 70's is not the easiest to learn on. With the new beginner kits you can be sailing inside an hour.

Seabreeze is the most regular forum. Go to seabreeze.com.au and then Forums>Windsurfing>Tasmania or follow this link

Don't be shy. Post an intro in the forums. We are willing to help get more people into this sport. We even have beginner gear for you to try (provided we have some beginner days).

Just show up to one of the regular spots. Watch and talk to people. Be friendly and we'll return the courtesy.

Good work Dave.

Cheers Russ

Thanks for the help on the posting last night.

are you sailing today??

Thanks Russ, no, not sailing today (doing concrete work around the house instead - yay)!!

Anthony all you have to do is hassle John Rhodes at AWA, your a good hassler!!

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FoS said...

OK I've asked for those changes, I hope there aren't to many more to come. I did ask for typo checks prior to go live.

Still waiting to hear from the resellers, beside Jay sails, about what they want to see one thier listing on the web site.

I'll be submitting this on Monday, but only changes that are PM'd or emailed to me.

Thanks (i still recon Anthony should do this)(mummble grumble)

I reckon we lose the WT logo form the front page as well. It might be a bit out dated and looks a bit too much like kitesurfing. What do you reckon? Small ones on the membership form and calendar don't look so bad, but the big on on the front page is a bit much!!

No I reckon keep the logo, it's grown on me. All the other states have their logo's on their pages. I don't think it looks Kitey at all. I think your new introducing wording is much better Dave, (no offence Fos), it's a little more meaningful for beginners.

Alright just trying to get the changes straight.

We Have Dave's re wording
Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. (WT) oversees the sport in the state. WT managed events include the Formula Windsurfing & Slalom Series and the State Wavesailing Titles.

Just beginning and want to find out more?
Contact your local retailer (listed below). They will be able to go through the type of gear that is most suited to you. There is a large range of very good quality second hand beginner gear available and it is much easier to learn on than pre-2000 equipment. With the new beginner kits you can be sailing within an hour.

The Seabreeze website is a great place to find out more information (seabreeze.com.au). This site also has a large and up-to-date Buy & Sell listing that provides comparative pricing for different types of equipment. If you have any questions at all regarding the sport, post them to the Windsurfing Tasmania Forum (Forums>Windsurfing>Tasmania or follow this link).

Another very quick way to learn more about the sport is to go to one of the local windsurfing spots and ask local sailors about the sport and how to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you on the water …
I have Jay sails changes and Russ's from this forum

Southern Sailboards
Huge range of Sailboard equipment new and second hand
Contact Russell Dowd
Phone 03 62 78 20 10
russ_sim@netspace.net.au

Leven Yacht Club
remove fenton jones as leven yacht club rep
Add Ian Johnson ( I would like confirmation from Ian about this)

And thats all ????

hi fos
yes ian johnson is definately the leven yacht club rep as per the minutes of the last agm dated 7/3/2010

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FoS said...

Alright just trying to get the changes straight.

We Have Dave's re wording
Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. (WT) oversees the sport in the state. WT managed events include the Formula Windsurfing & Slalom Series and the State Wavesailing Titles.

Just beginning and want to find out more?
Contact your local retailer (listed below). They will be able to go through the type of gear that is most suited to you. There is a large range of very good quality second hand beginner gear available and it is much easier to learn on than pre-2000 equipment. With the new beginner kits you can be sailing within an hour.

The Seabreeze website is a great place to find out more information (seabreeze.com.au). This site also has a large and up-to-date Buy & Sell listing that provides comparative pricing for different types of equipment. If you have any questions at all regarding the sport, post them to the Windsurfing Tasmania Forum (Forums>Windsurfing>Tasmania or follow this link).

Another very quick way to learn more about the sport is to go to one of the local windsurfing spots and ask local sailors about the sport and how to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you on the water …
I have Jay sails changes and Russ's from this forum

Southern Sailboards
Huge range of Sailboard equipment new and second hand
Contact Russell Dowd
Phone 03 62 78 20 10
russ_sim@netspace.net.au

Leven Yacht Club
remove fenton jones as leven yacht club rep
Add Ian Johnson ( I would like confirmation from Ian about this)

And thats all ????

FoS I sent you a PM with some hyperlink stuff.

I'm going to have to side with Dave on this. The logo should go off the Tas page. I know its been discussed before, but I think its really outdated.
I tried to simplify it a bit and as soon as I got rid of the massive big ring with text I was left with what looked like an 80's wave/slalom board and one design rig(Tiger stripes are so 60's). We do not want that to be representative of our body i.e Old, outdated, fat, baggy, heavy etc.
Time for a logo comp.

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buzzy said...

I'm going to have to side with Dave on this. The logo should go off the Tas page. I know its been discussed before, but I think its really outdated.
I tried to simplify it a bit and as soon as I got rid of the massive big ring with text I was left with what looked like an 80's wave/slalom board and one design rig(Tiger stripes are so 60's). We do not want that to be representative of our body i.e Old, outdated, fat, baggy, heavy etc.
Time for a logo comp.

Def a logo comp, whats the prize:

1st 1 nite out with buzzy
2nd 2 nights out with Buzzy

Don't think I'll bother entering

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Jezstrt said...
FoS I sent you a PM with some hyperlink stuff.

Yep and Jez's links

Webcam Correct links:

Wrest Point
http://wphc-webcam.federalit.net/webcam.html

Clifton Beach
www.coastview.com.au/site/clifton/

Eaglehawk Neck
www.coastview.com.au/site/ehn/

Bay of Fires
www.coastview.com.au/site/bof/

Cremorne
www.coastview.com.au/site/cremorne/

Hobart
www.coastview.com.au/site/hobart/

Arthurs Lake
www.coastview.com.au/site/arthurs_lake/

Derwent
www.coastview.com.au/site/derwent/

Coast view
www.coastview.com.au

And remove Events Tasmania - Kites

Design a new logo - hmm I think thats been mentioned before - However need a thread for that.

Yes I will confirm that I will be the Leven Yacht Club Rep

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FoS said...

Alright just trying to get the changes straight.

We Have Dave's re wording
Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. (WT) oversees the sport in the state. WT managed events include the Formula Windsurfing & Slalom Series and the State Wavesailing Titles.

Just beginning and want to find out more?
Contact your local retailer (listed below). They will be able to go through the type of gear that is most suited to you. There is a large range of very good quality second hand beginner gear available and it is much easier to learn on than pre-2000 equipment. With the new beginner kits you can be sailing within an hour.

The Seabreeze website is a great place to find out more information (seabreeze.com.au). This site also has a large and up-to-date Buy & Sell listing that provides comparative pricing for different types of equipment. If you have any questions at all regarding the sport, post them to the Windsurfing Tasmania Forum (Forums>Windsurfing>Tasmania or follow this link).

Another very quick way to learn more about the sport is to go to one of the local windsurfing spots and ask local sailors about the sport and how to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you on the water …
I have Jay sails changes and Russ's from this forum

Southern Sailboards
Huge range of Sailboard equipment new and second hand
Contact Russell Dowd
Phone 03 62 78 20 10
russ_sim@netspace.net.au

Leven Yacht Club
remove fenton jones as leven yacht club rep
Add Ian Johnson ( I would like confirmation from Ian about this)

And thats all ????