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Keen beginner - thu fri sailing northside
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:06:48 +0800
Gestalt
y had another go at windsurfing after not too much success 25 years ago!With the encouragement of a friend I splurged on a new fat board begginers package from board crazy - thanks Simon.Love these new beginer boards. I have just come back from a fantastic 5 days up at lake catharabar going out twice a day in the gentle winds. This 55 year has a lot of muscles to develop. Im good for about an hour a time. I have had more success in 5 days on this new board than i did in the late 80's on my TC runner I live in Burpengary northside and want to go out to a local location on thursday or friday.Looking at the winds friday may be more gentle than thursday - however keen for some suggestions for times and locations for both days.Anything within an hours drive is OK by me. Anybody going out and wants to help a beginner get use to a new location?cheers Jeff >>
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:21 +0800
Richiefish
mbed and bought a red sail today, guaranteed to go faster! >>
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:29:40 +0800
alec95
my name is alec, im 17 and ive been windsurfing for about a season and a half, really enjoying it. I'm comfortably in the harness sailing in around 15-25 knots but still going through the painful stage of learning to gybe properly. I live in northside Brisbane but i usually, accompanied with my father, go to what i believe is known as 'the train' on the gold coast. I think ive become addicted, i always find myself drifting off onto windsurfing videos during class and just reading up on technique and what not. Anyways i thought i would just get myself involved with the seabreeze community. Hope to see some of you out there in the near future. >>
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The season is starting up again and memberships are being taken. So far it already looks like there is going to be a good following in the clubs so hopefully we can match or better last years figure of 126 members so the clubs can continue to offer the great events of the past season.
Unfortunately I need to ask that each and every one of you do a little housework so you know what you are covered for in the memberships as far as insurance goes.
This could be easily discounted but with all of the recent accidents involving speed sailing it is important that you know what you are and are not covered for so you can get external insurance organised if you need it.
Something you may not all be aware of is that the new insurance, although being a lot more comprehensive does not cover you for any event that happens outside of organised club events.
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Great Exposure for Windsurfing in Qld Bayside Sailboards has given the sport some great exposure by receiving a full page write up, for round 4 of it's slalom series, in the Wynumm Herald. Great work by Simon Tribe and Simon Fyfe, for putting the spotlight on the sport.
Read the online version here : Sailboards tackle the Bay.
The minutes are now available for the 2009 Windsurfing Qld AGM. If you've got some time to kill, you can download them here: WQ Meeting minutes
The Windsurfing Queensland AGM is going to be held on Tuesday the 10th of November at 2 Wilson Place in Gumdale. Protocol suggests 30 days notice but if no one has any objections we would like to get it sorted before Christmas celebrations start getting in the way.
We hope to see you there, Scot Farley (treasurer)
Two New WQ Clubs
Two new clubs are now affiliated to Windsurfing Queensland. They are (in their own words):
WindWanderers endeavour to put the social fun into windsurfing by uniting like minded sailors to sail at different venues between Noosa and Currumbin on a monthly basis. Events will be non-competitive social gatherings held at locations suitable for great sailing and a great family and social atmosphere. It is hoped that joining sailors of all experiences together will raise the standard and fun factor for all involved.
The idea behind SEQ Wavesailing is to offer wave and freestyle sailors in the south east of Queensland a club that will meet their needs, and third party insurance for a little added peace of mind. We will be looking to promote social and competitive events across the Gold and Sunshine Coasts to give the experienced sailors a chance to shine and offer those who are making their first jumps or bottom turns the opportunity to learn from others.
Both clubs look like they are set to make the best of the season with a number of awesome events scheduled to help us all get out on the water in a fun and social atmosphere.
You now have four clubs to choose from, all with varying venues and covering most of the disciplines from Freestyle to long boarding. We welcome all of the new clubs and wish them all the best in their first year as independent entities. We hope you can all get behind the clubs to ensure they are here for us all to enjoy again next season.
2009 Wavesailing National Titles The 2009 Neilpryde Australian Wavesailing Titles are to run between the 3rd and 8th of February at Marrawah, Tasmania.
Contact John Pott on 0413 271 762 for more information.
Larger Wavesailing Titles Poster
2009 Oceanic Raceboard Championships The 2009 Oceanic Raceboard Championships are being held between the 23rd and 26th of January at Illawarra Yacht Club.
Larger Oceanic Raceboard Championships Poster
2009 FW Oceanic & Australian Championships The 2009 FW Oceanic & Australian Championships windsurfing event will be held at Ramsgate Beach, Botany Bay, Sydney NSW between the 6th and 9th January. The full size poster is available here: 2009 FW Oceanic & Australian Championships.
This event is being organised by the Storm Riders Sailboard Club and in sponsered by WindSurfnSnow and Neilpryde.
For full details visit www.storm-riders.com.au
2008 Nationals The 2008 Australian Slalom Nationals windsurfing event will be held at Ramsgate Beach, Botany Bay, NSW on the 8th and 9th November (please note change of location and date). The full size poster is available here: 2008 Australian Slalom Nationals.
For full details visit www.windsurfing.org.au
The minutes are now available for the 2008 Windsurfing Qld annual general meeting. Download them here.