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WindsurfingWA > 9 months ago, 9 Oct 2017

WindsurfingWA

811 posts

9 Oct 2017 8:15pm

Calling all downwind specialists.
Fremantle Sailing Club has been in contact to see if Windsurfing would be keen to join in the Rockingham to Fremantle dash. If we get 5 sailors signed up they will create a fleet for us. You need to be a WWA member and have sail numbers - preferably the number issued by AWA when you became a member.

Duff12

68 posts

10 Oct 2017 6:43am

I've entered. Anyone else keen?

Subsonic

3384 posts

10 Oct 2017 6:55am

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Duff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?

Very keen. Where do we sign up?

Duff12

68 posts

10 Oct 2017 8:17am

www.fsc.com.au/event/rockingham-to-fremantle-dash/

madlad

145 posts

10 Oct 2017 9:05am

Yeah i'm keen. Its $20 for those who dont know. Although it is a worry that is says due to safety concerns, only over 18's may race.

BSN101

2378 posts

10 Oct 2017 11:23am

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Duff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?

In the RB? Next you will be doing the LOC. Maybe a good idea.

Duff12

68 posts

10 Oct 2017 12:08pm

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BSN101 said..

Duff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?

In the RB? Next you will be doing the LOC. Maybe a good idea.

My options are limited to RB. Are you and Marcus going to enter?

WindsurfingWA

811 posts

10 Oct 2017 12:49pm

Latest from Fremantle Sailing Club & WWA
Rule #1 - There are no rules (SEE BELOW)
Rule #1a - We only leave the beach if it's a seabreeze

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
As per King of Carnac AND DOT requirements (www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/marine/MAC-B-KiteWindsurfingSafetyEquipC.pdf). Race will be greater than 2nm offshore therefore you will need:
1. PFD
2. Flares
3. PLB
4. Sail Numbers (as per AWA list)

REGISTRATION LINK - www.fsc.com.au/event/rockingham-to-fremantle-dash/
1. You need to be a current WWA member (don't leave it until the morning of the event. Member list will be sent a day or 2 before hand) - windsurfingwa.tidyhq.com/public/memberships/new
2. You will need to list your AWA sail number (NOT ONE YOU MAKE UP ON THE DAY). As WWA is not running the event we will be providing a copy of the AWA Sail Number list to FSC.

AWA Sail Number Register - www.windsurfing.org/sailnumbers.htm

RichardG

3761 posts

10 Oct 2017 1:34pm

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Duff12 said..

BSN101 said..

Duff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?

In the RB? Next you will be doing the LOC. Maybe a good idea.

My options are limited to RB. Are you and Marcus going to enter?

I am thinking of entering with my Mistral One Design. If the seabreeze is light as it often is in October should be fine at 1 pm and better on a raceboard with 9.5m2

madlad

145 posts

10 Oct 2017 4:11pm

I'm wondering why its supposedly 2 nautical miles offshore though...

Whitey76

50 posts

11 Oct 2017 6:13am

I'm in, going shopping for a plb tonight

madlad

145 posts

11 Oct 2017 8:41am

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Whitey76 said..
I'm in, going shopping for a plb tonight

$300 later.. ;)

BSN101

2378 posts

11 Oct 2017 8:54am

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RichardG said..

Duff12 said..

BSN101 said..

Duff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?

In the RB? Next you will be doing the LOC. Maybe a good idea.

My options are limited to RB. Are you and Marcus going to enter?

I am thinking of entering with my Mistral One Design. If the seabreeze is light as it often is in October should be fine at 1 pm and better on a raceboard with 9.5m2

Rich, thats a long way to go with your 9.5.

Having said that anyone know how far it would be? looks about 30km. then upwind on the way back...

Duff12

68 posts

11 Oct 2017 12:34pm

I'm not planning on going back upwind...

WindsurfingWA

811 posts

11 Oct 2017 12:47pm

HELP WANTED

Fremantle Sailing Club has requested assistance with providing Rescue Boats for the race.

Is the anyone out there how will not be sailing but could help out on the day with a boat? Or know someone who would be able to assist. A great way to view the Race and FSC will cover fuel costs.

BSN101

2378 posts

11 Oct 2017 7:27pm

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Duff12 said..
I'm not planning on going back upwind...

Aaaww., why not. 30ish km down wind will only take 45min in a nice 9.5 breeze then coming home about 1.5-2hrs. But then you you could also sail through to majestic point.

Better still, sail there & back, good training!

madlad

145 posts

12 Oct 2017 9:11am

Anyone got any PLB's to rent or borrow so we dont have to pay $300 to race? :)

Stuthepirate

3591 posts

12 Oct 2017 12:12pm

I was just thinking the same thing madlad and spoke to the WWA pres.
There are a couple of companies who rent/hire PLB's
Adventure Rentals being one of them.

www.adventurentals.com/safety.html
www.adventurentals.com/shareplb.html

madlad

145 posts

12 Oct 2017 12:38pm

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Stuthepirate said..
I was just thinking the same thing madlad and spoke to the WWA pres.
There are a couple of companies who rent/hire PLB's
Adventure Rentals being one of them.

www.adventurentals.com/safety.html
www.adventurentals.com/shareplb.html

Thanks Stu. I will check them out. :)

madlad

145 posts

12 Oct 2017 2:11pm

In case anyone was interested in hiring a PLB, the cost is $55 for a day with a $200 deposit.

Cheers

M

Stuthepirate

3591 posts

12 Oct 2017 5:20pm

Don't forget to look at the share link too.
If there are people around willing to hire/lend you can pick one up cheaper. If none available Adventure rentals will discount your hire fee

BSN101

2378 posts

14 Oct 2017 9:34pm

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WindsurfingWA said..
Calling all downwind specialists.
Fremantle Sailing Club has been in contact to see if Windsurfing would be keen to join in the Rockingham to Fremantle dash. If we get 5 sailors signed up they will create a fleet for us. You need to be a WWA member and have sail numbers - preferably the number issued by AWA when you became a member.

Will this still be run if it's not down wind?

Subsonic

3384 posts

15 Oct 2017 10:11am

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BSN101 said..

Will this still be run if it's not down wind?

Fro what I read on the fsc page, they'll make a Decision on wed as to whether it's going to run or not.

The race rules sez they'll only start it if there's a seabreeze.

Subsonic

3384 posts

15 Oct 2017 10:17am

Don't forgets

if the race is going ahead, the registration and briefing is actually at fsc dinghy clubhouse on Friday night 1800 hrs

BSN101

2378 posts

15 Oct 2017 11:17am

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Subsonic said..
Don't forgets

if the race is going ahead, the registration and briefing is actually at fsc dinghy clubhouse on Friday night 1800 hrs

I wonder if they may make traveling allawances. If I can join in I'll be coming up on sat morning. I will wait til they make a call on Wednesday.

I could come come up and sail the swan anyhow.

Stuthepirate

3591 posts

15 Oct 2017 2:59pm

Peel inlet will be better on that forecast

BSN101

2378 posts

15 Oct 2017 2:21pm

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Stuthepirate said..
Peel inlet will be better on that forecast

where abouts?

premo

293 posts

18 Oct 2017 1:11pm

Info from FSC

Good Afternoon Competitors Unfortunately due to the forecast we are not running the Rockingham to Fremantle Dash this weekend. We are looking at future dates in our calendar to run the event later during the summer. Sorry for the inconvenience, can you please pass on this message to anybody else you knew that was interested Thanks

decrepit

12802 posts

18 Oct 2017 1:19pm

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BSN101 said..
where abouts?

If it's ESE, then anywhere from fangys to liptons

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