Still on?

Pic unrelated.

haha!!! i've been too nervous to start a thread on this after the downwinder one!!

Nek minnit... there's an impromptu unorganised mass of people sailing out into the middle of the bay... with Jerzy at the front saying "follow me!!!"

WV has it for this weekend????? but the calender has been wrong before. Might have to ring Fletch and check.

It is on!
I'm waiting for confirmed times for registration period.

I thought you needed wind to run an event like that

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Old Salty said...
I thought you needed wind to run an event like that

Yeah, it's called a seabreeze Doug!

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Old Salty said...
I thought you needed wind to run an event like that

Geez Doug - I'm glad that wasn't your 1000th post - the wind gods might have brought back the la nina doldrums

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Old Salty said...
I thought you needed wind to run an event like that

Brave words... that no doubt will be repeated to you fairly frequently while Guy is here if the winds don't materialise

Its called negative thinking gentlemen to cause the reverse outcome - Ginger, I thought this was your territory

What kind of rig are most people thinking of?

Myself, Slalom 115 and KA 7.4m Koncept.... CA fin....speedos to reduce drag.

James is considering a 85 slalom board, 6.7 sail.....

Perhaps we should start a sportsbet odds list?

PS - Gingerpom.... if your legs were any whiter you could get a job being Anne Hathaway's legs stunt double!

Looking at the charts at the moment there will be very little gradient wind so it will be all thermal seabreeze. The later they start the race the better but would not at this stage expect much more than 15 knots, maybe 18 at best.
If thats the case I will be on F2 SX82 (130 litre) and 9.5 or 8.5 koncept or SUP if it is really light.

All acedemic if my ****** shoulder is not right in time.

What is gradient wind? do you mean steadily increasing forecast. Will 26 degrees and sunny aid the 'thermal' affect?

you're on BBQ, beer duty (if the shoulder is still f*&@#d)

The gradient between the high and low pressure systems. Isobars close together a steeper gradient, stronger wind.
Something like that.
You experts out there can explain better than me.

As you can see on this forcast chart there is a high pressure with widely spaced isobars. So if we get wind it will be a local seabreeze, that trough could be some concern though, they can screw things up at times.

Sunday 20 January
Winds
South to southeasterly about 10 knots tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon then easing to around 10 knots and tending southerly in the evening.

Spoke to SHQ today,its on and they hope to have the race info up tonight or tomorrow. Cutting it a bit fine and yes I hope to attend my first B to B as its on in a much family friendly date (For me)

He's is the timing for Sunday.
1300 to 1500, race registration at Sandringham beach next the break water
1530, proposed race start time
1630, BBQ and prize give ways in front of SBHQ Kiosk
A event notice will be issued shortly.

Please note; all entrants must be a current Windsurfing Victoria or any other AWA registered club member. Memberships can be made via the WV website or during the registration period on the day.

If you have not participated in this event before its one of the best events. We all have heaps of fun and its a good challenge. See you there.

Of course it's on again!!!

SHQ Breakwater to Beacon THIS SUNDAY 20th January.

Usual place at Sandringham beach.

We'll have the big trailer full of windsurf gear to try from midday. Registrations from 1-3 with race briefing at 3:30 followed by the main event.

BBQ and prize giveaways after the race.

I,m Out

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kato said...
I,m Out

Come on Kato - move some things around!

It's like $14 for AWA if your IWC isn't it?

Come on!!!... the more the merrier!

Ernie, Rob! - you guys in??? Come on!!!!

Agree K'Dog!

Kato, Doug, all the other CA sailors out there. Come on...... Need some more Carbon Art sailors in the race!!!! Else it's just going to be a walk in the park racing against all these second rate production boards......

Team CA verse Team Starboard, who is with me?

I shall be launching my secret weapon:

I'm going to be sooooo competitive on a freestyle board, 5.5m wave sail and 23cm fin.....

Could we have a category for people who are wearing waist harnesses and have inappropriate gear....? And marks for moves attemped in the last 500 metres?

Back in,got around the issue.....I hope

Awesome! That's more like it! Think Simon is coming too, it's looking like it'll be a good turn out. Fingers crossed for the wind.

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ginger pom said...
Could we have a category for people who are wearing waist harnesses and have inappropriate gear....? And marks for moves attemped in the last 500 metres?

I'll be wearing a waist harness Ginger!

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K Dog said...
Team CA verse Team Starboard, who is with me?

I shall be launching my secret weapon:

You are launching Ian Fox...? Nice move:)

Hahaha - just the board he is riding. I shall try to channel him.

Are you getting a spot on the boat as official beer drinker? They should let you drive it!

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K Dog said...
Hahaha - just the board he is riding. I shall try to channel him.

Are you getting a spot on the boat as official beer drinker? They should let you drive it!

Nah, i'll be taking picks on the shore. Got to keep
Plaster dry.

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Back in,got around the issue.....I hope

That's awesome Kato! Doug you coming too? Be great to see more IWC representation, make it more competitive and fun.

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K Dog said...
It's like $14 for AWA if your IWC isn't it?

To ensure its quite clear WV/AWA membership is required for insurance purposes. As this is a WV registered event, only current AWA members can compete. This is the same as Melb Cup Weekend and other events.

As IWC is a registered Victorian Yacht Club, it's $50 for any IWC member to join WV. Students and additional family member discounts also apply.

Sorry to create confusion I remember reading somewhere 12 or 15 clams... but its 15 clams to join in on a IWC race if you aren't a yachtie member. Got it the wrong way round sorry!

Just angling for a big turn out.....