Melbourne Bayside helicopter photo shoot

> 10 years ago
Reply
Register to post, see what you've read, and subscribe to topics.
ejmack
ejmack
VIC
1308 posts
VIC, 1308 posts
28 Feb 2012 7:42pm
K Dog said...

Just got a new pair of speedos ready to go!

Anyone have an idea on what area of the bay?



Don't forget to wax!

Hopefully top end of bay.
ginger pom
ginger pom
VIC
1746 posts
VIC, 1746 posts
29 Feb 2012 7:51am
I'm training hard for this one...

h20
h20
VIC
458 posts
h20 h20
VIC, 458 posts
29 Feb 2012 8:18am
does anyone remember the Rushwind video form the 90's filmed in the gorge where he jumps and gets the tip of the mast hit by the filming helicopter.... cant find on you tube. I have the vid on VHS. Care on the rocket airs.
windaddict
windaddict
VIC
1121 posts
VIC, 1121 posts
29 Feb 2012 9:14am
h20 said...

does anyone remember the Rushwind video form the 90's filmed in the gorge where he jumps and gets the tip of the mast hit by the filming helicopter.... cant find on you tube. I have the vid on VHS. Care on the rocket airs.


From memory that was Nik Baker that got hit by the rotars.
h20
h20
VIC
458 posts
h20 h20
VIC, 458 posts
29 Feb 2012 9:54am
windaddict said...

h20 said...

does anyone remember the Rushwind video form the 90's filmed in the gorge where he jumps and gets the tip of the mast hit by the filming helicopter.... cant find on you tube. I have the vid on VHS. Care on the rocket airs.


From memory that was Nik Baker that got hit by the rotars.



yes.... well his mast tip not him :)
whitecaps
whitecaps
VIC
313 posts
VIC, 313 posts
29 Feb 2012 7:31pm
Thanks to all who have registered so far. We ideally still need another 10 or so participants but final number crunching will occur in the next week. Spread the word to your mates esp ones not on Seabreeze. Looking for north side of bay, have a few potential locations depending on wind direction.
Hope you are all excited, I am :)
ginger pom
ginger pom
VIC
1746 posts
VIC, 1746 posts
1 Mar 2012 6:53am
put me down.

The helicopter will be safe with my jumps.

whitecaps
whitecaps
VIC
313 posts
VIC, 313 posts
6 Mar 2012 11:59pm
Ok I have made adjustments to my lens to cope with speedos and blue steel so all good there. ;) GP - can you fill out the online form so I have all your details? Cheers. A few more registrations and we're good to go, most peoples availability is for last weekend in March so pray to the wind gods :)
WindRider
WindRider
QLD
839 posts
QLD, 839 posts
7 Mar 2012 8:30am
whitecaps said...

Ok I have made adjustments to my lens to cope with speedos and blue steel so all good there. ;) GP - can you fill out the online form so I have all your details? Cheers. A few more registrations and we're good to go, most peoples availability is for last weekend in March so pray to the wind gods :)


Let the wind dances begin.
WindRider
WindRider
QLD
839 posts
QLD, 839 posts
19 Mar 2012 4:06pm
Guys we still need some more committed windsurfers if we are going to have this event occur. If you have not already registered please do so via the following link. I know the ones who have registered are super pumped up and can't wait for the experience and the photos afterwards.

www.whitecapsphotography.com/choppershootregister.htm
ejmack
ejmack
VIC
1308 posts
VIC, 1308 posts
19 Mar 2012 5:35pm
Is this weekend the last weekend in March or is it the weekend of the 31st?
WindRider
WindRider
QLD
839 posts
QLD, 839 posts
19 Mar 2012 5:02pm
ejmack said...

Is this weekend the last weekend in March or is it the weekend of the 31st?


This weekand.
Next weekend is part of April and the WV Classic is on that weekend.
mathew
mathew
QLD
2167 posts
QLD, 2167 posts
20 Mar 2012 1:02pm
Speed sailing to be had this weekend...
echunda
echunda
VIC
765 posts
VIC, 765 posts
20 Mar 2012 4:55pm
Is it going to be on?

Any details?

i'd like to come down and watch

Might even take the boat out for a 'water veiw'

She's big nuff to handle the swell.

edit: Ho Lee Crap! There's no way I'll take a boat out in that!

Good luck to everyone going. It's gunna be AWESOME watching!


Might be a good idea to have a rescue craft if there's intermediates / beginners.

Will the helicopter pilot go in 30+ knot winds?
K Dog
K Dog
VIC
1847 posts
VIC, 1847 posts
20 Mar 2012 5:53pm
Stephen, what's happening? This weekend??? I am out for Sunday Saturday is my only sail day............
ejmack
ejmack
VIC
1308 posts
VIC, 1308 posts
20 Mar 2012 7:21pm
Would be good if it was on this weekend but last I heard there were not enough people who registered. One can hope though
ginger pom
ginger pom
VIC
1746 posts
VIC, 1746 posts
20 Mar 2012 8:34pm
ejmack said...

Would be good if it was on this weekend but last I heard there were not enough people who registered. One can hope though


Melbourne Iron man is on Sunday. H2O is entering.... You could get some photos of the poor guy running 42km along the beach while we sail!!
WindRider
WindRider
QLD
839 posts
QLD, 839 posts
21 Mar 2012 8:21am
K Dog said...

Stephen, what's happening? This weekend??? I am out for Sunday Saturday is my only sail day............


We still do not have the numbers yet to confirm a start. We need more people to commit.
echunda
echunda
VIC
765 posts
VIC, 765 posts
21 Mar 2012 1:01pm
WindRider said...

K Dog said...

Stephen, what's happening? This weekend??? I am out for Sunday Saturday is my only sail day............


We still do not have the numbers yet to confirm a start. We need more people to commit.


So it's a no go for this weekend?

How many more WV members are needed?
WindRider
WindRider
QLD
839 posts
QLD, 839 posts
21 Mar 2012 3:35pm
echunda said...

WindRider said...

K Dog said...

Stephen, what's happening? This weekend??? I am out for Sunday Saturday is my only sail day............


We still do not have the numbers yet to confirm a start. We need more people to commit.


So it's a no go for this weekend?

How many more WV members are needed?


Not looking good for this weekend. We need about another 8 or so to sign up with Jodi. I did speak to Jodi this morning, the weather forecast and other events on this weekend has delayed this great idea. I will let Jodi post the future good news for this event.
westozwind
westozwind
WA
1418 posts
WA, 1418 posts
21 Mar 2012 2:06pm
Come on guy's! JUST DO IT!
As someone who had pics taken by Col at the Cervantes Speed trials, it was worth every penny.
Opportunities like this do not come around very often and are hard to organise.
I've seen Jodi's work, she takes great pics. Windsurfing shot from above looks awesome.
whitecaps
whitecaps
VIC
313 posts
VIC, 313 posts
21 Mar 2012 6:46pm
Hi guys, thank soo very much for your support and interest, I do regret to say we have decided to postpone and not go ahead this we :( (this is where I supply tissues). Although we have wind forecast I believe it is a little onshore for Elwood and a bit grey and drizzly and we want to showcase melb at its sunny best!
We are pretty ok with numbers but have no room to move, and with Vic sup, Vic wave and iwc events (plus a due baby) all this we, I am confident we will not get min numbers on the day.
Yes we def should have tried earlier in the year but there is a huge amount of planning and hurdle jumping involved. This is something I have wanted to do for a couple of years so believe me it's not dead in the water and it will happen. Infact I am already planning the nxt attempt and I can hint that the do over will happen later this year, possibly at a stunning location that will accommodate more sailors in skill and interest (so numbers won't b a problem). More news this will come plus confirmation on an exciting addition to the event!
Jodi :)
Windsurf0709
Windsurf0709
VIC
136 posts
VIC, 136 posts
21 Mar 2012 10:17pm
Thanks for all the effort you put in to try and get this event happening Jodi.

I agree, sunny 25 knot summer days is probably a better outcome.
Please Register, or first...
Topics Subscribe Reply

Return To Classic site 😭
Or... let us know if a problem, so we can tweak! 😅