WELCOME
Welcome to the Windsurfing QLD website! Have a look around and use the contact us form if you have any comments. Don't forget AGM on the 26th August.
What: WQ AGM
Where: 9/58 Deshon Street, Woolloongabba 7PM
When: 26 Aug 2008
Where: 9/58 Deshon Street, Woolloongabba 7PM
When: 26 Aug 2008
WQ Club Committee Nominations 01 Aug 2008
The AGM is called for Tuesday 26th August, 2008. To be held at 9/58 Deshon Street, Woolloongabba at 7 pm.
Due to the recent re-structure of WQ the new committee will be comprised of the positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations are to be received no later than the close of business on Monday 25th August 2008. Please forward nominations to the Secretary via the Contact Us page.
As there has been a re-structure of Windsurfing Qld, the committee will allow immediate past full members to have voting rights, even if they have yet to take out current club membership.
The AGM is called for Tuesday 26th August, 2008. To be held at 9/58 Deshon Street, Woolloongabba at 7 pm.
Due to the recent re-structure of WQ the new committee will be comprised of the positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer. Nominations are to be received no later than the close of business on Monday 25th August 2008. Please forward nominations to the Secretary via the Contact Us page.
As there has been a re-structure of Windsurfing Qld, the committee will allow immediate past full members to have voting rights, even if they have yet to take out current club membership.
Bayside Sailboards 31 Jul 2008
As part of the restructure of the WQ club, Bayside Sailboards has been setup to cater for your windsurfing racing needs at Manly and Wellington point. In their words:
"We sail primarily out of Manly and Wellington point, and focus on promoting the disciplines of slalom and speed sailing, as well as general free-ride. The club is responsible for running Slalom regattas, Speed sailing competition and the ever more popular GPS sailing." To learn more and to register for the upcoming seasons's membership go to: Bayside Sailboards.
If you want us to link to your WQ affiliated club site, please complete the Contact Us form and select "Webmaster" as the recipient.
As part of the restructure of the WQ club, Bayside Sailboards has been setup to cater for your windsurfing racing needs at Manly and Wellington point. In their words:
"We sail primarily out of Manly and Wellington point, and focus on promoting the disciplines of slalom and speed sailing, as well as general free-ride. The club is responsible for running Slalom regattas, Speed sailing competition and the ever more popular GPS sailing." To learn more and to register for the upcoming seasons's membership go to: Bayside Sailboards.
If you want us to link to your WQ affiliated club site, please complete the Contact Us form and select "Webmaster" as the recipient.
Easter GPS Challenge
Check out the results for the Easter GPS challenge. Four riders above 30 knots!
Check out the results for the Easter GPS challenge. Four riders above 30 knots!
Forum Change Notice
Laurie at Seabreeze has very kindly created a WQ area on the Seabreeze website. This will allow WQ members to communicate within the wider windsurfing community as well as on a club level.
Many of you are familiar with the Seabreeze site and already have accounts set up. For those that don't you can register here: Seabreeze Registration.
The WQ area is available here: New WQ Forum.
For anyone that has any posts they want to keep in the existing forum, you will need to get in there before we make the transfer, which will be on or soon after the 14th March.
Laurie at Seabreeze has very kindly created a WQ area on the Seabreeze website. This will allow WQ members to communicate within the wider windsurfing community as well as on a club level.
Many of you are familiar with the Seabreeze site and already have accounts set up. For those that don't you can register here: Seabreeze Registration.
The WQ area is available here: New WQ Forum.
For anyone that has any posts they want to keep in the existing forum, you will need to get in there before we make the transfer, which will be on or soon after the 14th March.
WQ Racing - Final Results!
The results for the final round of the WQ Racing season for 2007-2008 are now available: Round 7 Results.
This concludes what has been a great season of races for Windsurfing Queensland. Simon has done the calculations and the overall season positions have been determined - View them here!
A big thanks to all the event organisers, boat owners, crew and officials, BBQers, result calculators and everyone else who ensures the races run smoothly!
The results for the final round of the WQ Racing season for 2007-2008 are now available: Round 7 Results.
This concludes what has been a great season of races for Windsurfing Queensland. Simon has done the calculations and the overall season positions have been determined - View them here!
A big thanks to all the event organisers, boat owners, crew and officials, BBQers, result calculators and everyone else who ensures the races run smoothly!
WQ Racing Round 7 - Manly This Sunday is the 7th and final round of what has turned out to be a great series of racing. View the Notice of Race.
We're expecting a decent South Easter: Seabreeze says 20/25 knots, BOM says 20/30.. Either will do!
Arrive around midday for registration at 13.00, briefing 13.30 and racing starts at 14.00.
Round 6 Results In 19 Feb 2008
Results are now in for Sunday's event at Lake Cootharaba. View them here
Thanks to Charlie and the guys at LCSC (Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club Inc) for organising the event and running the boats. Another great event!
Results are now in for Sunday's event at Lake Cootharaba. View them here
Thanks to Charlie and the guys at LCSC (Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club Inc) for organising the event and running the boats. Another great event!
WQ Racing Round 6 14 Feb 2008
Round 6 of Windsurfing Qld's slalom competition is taking place this Sunday at Lake Cootharaba. Registration is at 12.30.
For full details, download the Notice of Race.
Round 6 of Windsurfing Qld's slalom competition is taking place this Sunday at Lake Cootharaba. Registration is at 12.30.
For full details, download the Notice of Race.
Waterloo Cup Results + Photos 11 Feb 2008The results are now in for the 2008 Waterloo Cup. You can View them here.
A big thanks to Ray and family for sponsoring the event, Simon and the committee for the organisation and to the folks handling the boats.
Photographs are now available here: Waterloo Cup 2008.
A truly great event, with a fantastic turnout and a decent breeze.
Waterloo Cup 2008
This Sunday (10th February) the Waterloo Cup is being held at Waterloo Bay... See the green arrow: Google Map!
For all the details, download the Notice of Race.
This Sunday (10th February) the Waterloo Cup is being held at Waterloo Bay... See the green arrow: Google Map!
For all the details, download the Notice of Race.
Qld State Titles V2
Due to the wind not fully materialising on attempt 1, the State Titles will be re-run on the 3rd February at Manly.
For those familiar with the rules, the summary is: turn up at Manly at 9.30, registration closes at 10.30, briefing at 11 and racing at 11.30. $30 entry fee - no charge if already entered. For those who like all the details read the Notice of Race.
A big thanks to Simon and all the committee members for making the first event a great weekend with or without the wind. All us members appreciate the time and effort you guys put in preparing and running the events.
Due to the wind not fully materialising on attempt 1, the State Titles will be re-run on the 3rd February at Manly.
For those familiar with the rules, the summary is: turn up at Manly at 9.30, registration closes at 10.30, briefing at 11 and racing at 11.30. $30 entry fee - no charge if already entered. For those who like all the details read the Notice of Race.
A big thanks to Simon and all the committee members for making the first event a great weekend with or without the wind. All us members appreciate the time and effort you guys put in preparing and running the events.
Qld State Titles 07 Jan 2008
Book the 19th and 20th January in your diary for the Qld State Titles, which this year are to be held at Wellington Point.
Full details and Notice of Race is Available Here
Book the 19th and 20th January in your diary for the Qld State Titles, which this year are to be held at Wellington Point.
Full details and Notice of Race is Available Here
Nautical Mile Challenge Results
The results are available for December's Nautical Mile Challenge. Top marks go to Brad Anderson for his impressive 24.94 knots. Read Full Results
Also, Simon has put a Google map with some of the top tracks online here.
The results are available for December's Nautical Mile Challenge. Top marks go to Brad Anderson for his impressive 24.94 knots. Read Full Results
Also, Simon has put a Google map with some of the top tracks online here.
Nautical Mile Challenge 12 Dec 2007
For all you speedsters, there is a variation to this weekend's (December 15-16) GPS challenge.. fastest nautical mile wins!
As usual submit your tracks with board/sail details to Michel before Wednesday. Good luck and don't end up to far downwind!
View GPS Rules
For all you speedsters, there is a variation to this weekend's (December 15-16) GPS challenge.. fastest nautical mile wins!
As usual submit your tracks with board/sail details to Michel before Wednesday. Good luck and don't end up to far downwind!
View GPS Rules
February Calendar Changes 05 Dec 2007
Please note that there has been some changes to the WQ calendar in February. The Waterloo Cup (round 5) is now on the 10th February and an additional WQ round has been included on the 17th at Lake Cootharaba. Check out the full WQ calendar.
Please note that there has been some changes to the WQ calendar in February. The Waterloo Cup (round 5) is now on the 10th February and an additional WQ round has been included on the 17th at Lake Cootharaba. Check out the full WQ calendar.
Round 3 Results Available 03 Dec 2007
The results from this weekend's Wellington Point event are now available to view here.
Congratulations go to Dave Mikanovic for his comprehensive win in the Open competition and to Mike Clavert and Simon Tribe for sharing the honours in the Slalom class.
The results from this weekend's Wellington Point event are now available to view here.
Congratulations go to Dave Mikanovic for his comprehensive win in the Open competition and to Mike Clavert and Simon Tribe for sharing the honours in the Slalom class.
GPS Round 3 Results 29 Nov 2007
The latest results are in for the WQ GPS series. Congratulations to Michel VDP for winning ALL the classes! Hopefully next time you'll learn how to share.. View full results
The latest results are in for the WQ GPS series. Congratulations to Michel VDP for winning ALL the classes! Hopefully next time you'll learn how to share.. View full results
Windsurfing Qld Round 3! 28 Nov 2007
Round 3 of the WQ slalom series is this Sunday (2nd December). Please arrive at Wellington Point by 12pm so everyone has time to sign on by 1pm.
Current forecast is 10-15 knots ESE. Surely with the law of averages, taking into account the 2 round 2 attempts, we are due some wind! See you at Wello.
Round 3 of the WQ slalom series is this Sunday (2nd December). Please arrive at Wellington Point by 12pm so everyone has time to sign on by 1pm.
Current forecast is 10-15 knots ESE. Surely with the law of averages, taking into account the 2 round 2 attempts, we are due some wind! See you at Wello.
Round 2 Re-run 09 Nov 2007
Round 2 of the slalom series will be re-run on sunday the 18th november, at Darling Point Manly. There will be no further charge to competitors who attended the event on the 4th. New entrants are welcome, the race fee will be $15.00. Sign on is at 12pm sharp closing at 1pm with race briefing at 1.15pm. Racing will start at 2pm.
We look forward to a good turn out and lets hope for some better winds. See you on the water!
Round 2 of the slalom series will be re-run on sunday the 18th november, at Darling Point Manly. There will be no further charge to competitors who attended the event on the 4th. New entrants are welcome, the race fee will be $15.00. Sign on is at 12pm sharp closing at 1pm with race briefing at 1.15pm. Racing will start at 2pm.
We look forward to a good turn out and lets hope for some better winds. See you on the water!
Round 2 Racing This Weekend! 30 Oct 2007
Round 2 of the Windsurfing Qld 2007 Series is on Sunday (4th November) at Manly. Please arrive by 12.30 to make sure we have time to get the formal stuff completed so we can start racing! Read the race rules.
Round 2 of the Windsurfing Qld 2007 Series is on Sunday (4th November) at Manly. Please arrive by 12.30 to make sure we have time to get the formal stuff completed so we can start racing! Read the race rules.
GPS Round 1 Results 08 Oct 2007
The GPS Round 2 results are now in. Congratulations to Brett from Mackay for getting a clean sweep accross the 10 second, 100m, 500m and nm. For the full results click here: GPS Round 2 Results
The GPS Round 2 results are now in. Congratulations to Brett from Mackay for getting a clean sweep accross the 10 second, 100m, 500m and nm. For the full results click here: GPS Round 2 Results
2008 National Formula Event 22 Oct 2007The 2008 Australian National Formula Titles website can now be seen at: http://www.fw-australia.com/. The event is being held at Suttons Beach, on the Redcliffe Peninsula from the 22nd-25th January.