The next big event is the Stern Chaser hosted by Elwood Sailing Club, The ZU Boardsports and Windsurfing Victoria on the 16th Feb 2013.
This event also includes a round of the WV Course Racing Series as pre-race event if you would like to join in.

How does a Stern Chaser work?
We send the wave and freestyle sailors out towards a gybe mark where one of the safety boats is located. We then send the freeride and then the slalom sailors out. This allows for all sailors to be able to come back to the finish line at beach at the same time. Each race is only one lap and we try and have as many races as possible. An event you can not miss.
Please note; If there is light winds we will have WindSUP races, with some spare SUPs supplied by The ZU.

What is a Course Race?
We start from a start line on the water and race around a triangle course with a direct upwind leg and two broad reach runs.

Where?
Elwood beach in front of the Elwood Sailing Club.

Who Can Race?
Any current AWA member (e.g. Windsurfing Victoria member)

When?
WV Course Racing Series
Registration 12:00pm
Briefing 12:30pm
Race Start ~2:00pm

Stern Chaser
Registration 3:00pm
Briefing 3:30pm
Racing ~4:00pm
Drinks at the club bar 6:00pm

Costs?
$10 for any non Elwood Sailing Club members, paid at the bar and can be redeemed across the bar after the races?

My race fee can be paid by purchasing beer? Sounds too good to be true.

Count me in!

People who should also attend:

Ginger Pom
James
Rob
Erne
Simon B
Dan P

Let's see some commitment!

can we have an award for people with fins shorter than 30cm....?

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ginger pom said...
can we have an award for people with fins shorter than 30cm....?

It's not the size that counts...;)

See ya down there boys! Looking forward to a great event!!

It's on !
Please let your sailing buddies know so we have a good turnout. This is an Event for every level sailor and wave gear can be an advantage because you get a head start ! Should be lot's of fun !

Windy every day this week, bit of east in it but it's looking great for the Sternchaser ! For more info on the Event check: http://www.thezu.com.au/events-calendar

Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Winds
South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the late afternoon and evening. Winds tending southeasterly and easing to 15 to 25 knots later in the evening.
Seas
0.5 to 1 metres increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.

Wednesday 13 February
Winds
Northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots becoming southeasterly 20 to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas
Up to 1.5 metres.

Thursday 14 February
Winds
Easterly 10 to 15 knots turning south to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon then tending east to southeasterly 20 to 25 knots during the late afternoon evening.
Seas
0.5 to 1.5 metres.

Friday 15 February
Winds
Easterly 15 to 20 knots turning south to southeasterly 15 to 25 knots during the afternoon then tending east to southeasterly 25 to 30 knots during the late afternoon and evening.
Seas
0.5 to 1.5 metres increasing to 2 metres during the evening.

Who's gonna win it this year?

Freestylers.

Slalom.

Wave.

We should start a running bet...

The Sternchaser for this Saturday has been pushed back due to the lack of wind to the next date on the calendar (16 march). The WV course racing will still go ahead with rego at 12pm, so come down for some lightwind fun !

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TheZu said...
The Sternchaser for this Saturday has been pushed back due to the lack of wind to the next date on the calendar (16 march). The WV course racing will still go ahead with rego at 12pm, so come down for some lightwind fun !

As advised due to the wind forecast for tomorrow, the Stern Chaser has been called off, with focus now set on the 16th March Stern Chaser. BUT
The WV Course Racing event will still go ahead as planned tomorrow. So if your up for windsurf race come along and have some fun. We would suggest packing in you WindSUP board and a suitable sail (e.g. 6.5m). OR any windsurfer that can be sailed up wind. Plus your slip slop slap. See you there


What is a Course Race?
We start from a start line on the water and race around a triangle course with a direct upwind leg and two broad reach runs.

Where?
Elwood beach in front of the Elwood Sailing Club.

Who Can Race?
Any current AWA member (e.g. Windsurfing Victoria member)

When?
WV Course Racing Series
Registration 12:00-12:30pm
Briefing 12:30pm
Race Start ~2:00pm

Costs?
$10 for any non Elwood Sailing Club members, paid at the bar and can be redeemed across the bar after the races?

The lack off wind halted the course racing too.
The next event is the WV Classic (Autumn Edition) at Parkdale Yacht Club on the 3rd March. Some changes to the format will be released soon.