Just to recap on the main points so that the whole thread doesn't need to be read.

1) It will be on the weekend of the 8th / 9th Feb. It will be confirmed 48 hours out.

2) Full race is 30km and starts at Bonbeach (+any additional gybes and tacks you throw in)

3) Shorter race is ~10km and starts at Green Point.

4) You need to have a mobile device and install the mandatory tracking software. A waterproof pouch will be provided with emergency contacts.

5) You will need to apply the sail number provided onto your sail at a heigh approximately above your Boom height so its clearly visible.

6) You will need to register (when the form comes on-line) on the WV site. You will also have to be a WV member or a member of another AWA state body.

7) Payment of the entry fee will be via PayPal through WV. This will be published shortly.

A full briefing will be provided in the sailing rules and notice of race that will be published in the next week. There will also be a recap on the day at the race.

For details you can visit the facebook page @portphillipdw or the website at jerzyfilatow.wixsite.com/home

husa said..

PortPhillipDW said..



Just to recap on the main points so that the whole thread doesn't need to be read.



1) It will be on the weekend of the 8th / 9th Feb. It will be confirmed 48 hours out.



2) Full race is 30km and starts at Bonbeach (+any additional gybes and tacks you throw in)



3) Shorter race is ~10km and starts at Green Point.



4) You need to have a mobile device and install the mandatory tracking software. A waterproof pouch will be provided with emergency contacts.



5) You will need to apply the sail number provided onto your sail at a heigh approximately above your Boom height so its clearly visible.



6) You will need to # (when the form comes on-line) on the WV site. You will also have to be a WV member or a member of another AWA state body.



7) Payment of the entry fee will be via PayPal through WV. This will be published shortly.



A full briefing will be provided in the sailing rules and notice of race that will be published in the next week. There will also be a recap on the day at the race.



For details you can visit the facebook page @portphillipdw or the website at jerzyfilatow.wixsite.com/home

I'm beginning to think this is a whimsical un-thought out event that will possibly never take place. Perhaps it's a way of upping WV memberships, (which worked by the way). The number of times dates have been set, and changed, etc... will it ever eventuate? According to the latest website posting, its now 22-23rd Feb.

It clashed with the Tri event on the previous date, now its in the clear. With something this size they are just being careful with the safety side and need full vehicle access all along the bay for the pick up vehicles.

Bolster the memberships... I don't think so, just people excited about windsurfing trying to make Victoria the water events state... and this is a good start. If we had four or five Jez's to organize things imagine the stuff we'd get done....
It's all positive!

mathew said..

K Dog said..

It clashed with the Tri event on the previous date, now its in the clear. With something this size they are just being careful with the safety side and need full vehicle access all along the bay for the pick up vehicles.

Hmm....

- 2nd Feb - long-course : http://www.challenge-melbourne.com.au/home/race-information/
- 16th Feb - Gatorade : www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=9282
- 23rd Feb - ITU : melbournetriclub.com/general/race-guide

1st-9th Feb: www.stkildafestival.com.au/2014-s2/
Road closure : www.stkildafestival.com.au/2014-s2/page/pages/99

Same for me , I was screwed for the 8th and 9th, now I can do it and probably drown!!!

Jerzy - I'm having brunch with some friends on 23rd - do you mind if we push it back a week?

Well that counts me out too. Can't keep moving it so close - people make plans. Sorry.

Please add to the Main Points posted on the 22.1.2014, What are the forecast requirements needed to confirm the event will run

The Port Phillip DW event has the unique requirement that it can only be held when the conditions are suitable.

To confirm 48 hours out will still require conditions on the day to be suitable, minimum and maximum.

We have a competition window now of two days and await the event committee to make the official call when the event will run.

If the minimum conditions are not met the event cannot be held this season and the process will need to repeat next season.

ginger pom said...
Jerzy - I'm having brunch with some friends on 23rd - do you mind if we push it back a week?

And it's the White Night Festival from 7pm 22nd - 7am 23rd. Can you please make sure the event isn't conducted durin these hours?