I have only this year started wavesailing again after 10yrs on the strings. I love both sports and want to see a combined event similar to what they do in SthAmerica?, probably incorporating surfing(shortboard/mal/sup). Sup windsurfing in <12knts is also an option.
I liked the Mambo comp, but I didn't like the hard-partying aspect of it, I wouldn't take my kids(now getting into kiting/sailing) to Mambo. Maybe I'm getting too old/responsible?.
IMO comps are a great reason to reconnect with friends and push yourself a bit harder than normal out on the water.
I will be at the Woopi event this year, I just wish there were more northcoast comps, with more reason to get people motivated to go. If there are 2-3 X-over sports to ensure some participation no matter what the weather, it might draw more interest.

X-offs to you all, MA

Hey Ma, here in SA we have the Onbord Robe Easter Classic and we always have Wavesailng, Kites and SUP combined all weekend, always a great vibe between the crews. check it out on the events section.

Tah Jimbob, I just had a look at the chat about it. That's pretty much what I was wishing for.
I imagine an event like that would start off by a few like-minded people getting together for an annual weekend of camping, BBQ's and waves.
I am on the midnorth coast, and willing to spend a couple of hours on the road with the family to get away for a weekend. That puts it somewhere between Taree and Ballina.
Any suggestions for a location and time/date frame?, without giving away too much local info that is. I am all for protecting local hotspots.
How did the Robe event start/evolve?
With any luck I will be sailing or kiting in X-off 20knts in a little over 8 hours from now, but I'm sitting here getting amped about a weekend away that doesn't even exist yet.
Any suggestions?