Red Bull Storm Chase will be running in Tassie this weekend !

Marrawah is one of the most hectic places for swell and wind. Located in the roaring 40's this place is a swell and wind magnet ! It's going to be awesome to see some of the top sailors in the World challenge each other in these insane conditions.

The Zu will have some crew on the ground in Tassie to keep us up to date with the latest developments !

Check this video from local Red Bull organiser and Zu team rider John Pott, shot by Julian Watson from last season giving you an idea of the conditions the competitors are facing.

www.soletransmission.com/portfolio-items/red-bull-storm-chase-tasmania/

For further info check the Red Bull Storm Chase website: www.redbull.com/int-en/events/red-bull-storm-chase

We will keep you informed!

This is definitely going to be AWESOME!!!

I've got my ticket for the boat Saturday night - which will be an adventure in itself!

Can't wait to see some of the worlds best tackle the forecast 40ft swells and 50knots of wind - INSANE!

See you down there!

Fletch

Zu teamrider John Pott during last seasons test mission for Red Bull. Let's hope it is going to bigger and windier tomorrow !

It's on!
First location is Temma, Tassie's own Jaws. The action should be spectacular, briefing at 8.30!

http://www.redbullstormchase.com/mission-2

Day two of the Red Bull Storm Chase in Tassie.

After a wild night with massive winds that brought down trees and powerlines (power was off this morning), the competition is back on at Back of light house. We should see even better action today as yesterday was mainly survival sailing with 30ft waves.
Check the live website or our facebook page for updates.

https://www.facebook.com/The.Zu.Boardsports‎;

A few shots from this morning (1 hour ago)
Sorry for the bad quality as the are in low light of an iphone !


Jetski's ready to go!


Competitors checking the conditions


First heat going out




Danny on a nice wave


(10 min ago)

best shots I've seen so far can found in the stormchaser post in the tasmanian forum.

In 2006 Johnny Pott arrived in Marrawah, loved it so much decided to live there. Wasn't long before he discovered Back of Lighthouse (BOL) which was a world class reef on our doorstop that we never even knew was there.

Eight years later his passion and love for BOL all came together and he pulled off one of the most epic wave events the world has ever seen.

Well that's all that needs to be said.........let the Red Bull website http://www.redbullstormchase.com/mission-2#top and the pics say the rest.