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The Down Wind "non Event"

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Created by Betty > 9 months ago, 6 Nov 2015
Betty
30 posts
6 Nov 2015 8:32AM
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AndyR
QLD, 1344 posts
6 Nov 2015 11:28AM
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Interesting, and following

Most down winds are non events com race day as the wind never plays the game.

RJK
QLD, 622 posts
6 Nov 2015 12:12PM
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If its a 'non event' does that mean its a social paddle?

Flounder
QLD, 137 posts
6 Nov 2015 8:30PM
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Sounds awesome. Hope it's for real. With a waiting period that long it could end up being the first proper downwind race in SE QLD ever.

JonesySUP
QLD, 872 posts
6 Nov 2015 8:57PM
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Ha.......... you have some big brass balls Betty, with all the council hoops and insurance mumbo jumbo you are sticking your neck out.
I'm In 4sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back to grassroots of ocean paddling, just racing as hard as you can for the hell of it and I'm guessing for bragging rights.
Cant wait to see this unfold.

nickmcd41
QLD, 187 posts
11 Nov 2015 4:08PM
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anyone go and get the note today ?????

nickmcd41
QLD, 187 posts
12 Nov 2015 8:19AM
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the note was found.

clarky4213
QLD, 35 posts
12 Nov 2015 2:06PM
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Sound like a good idea. I'll wait for further instructions

petedorries
QLD, 700 posts
12 Nov 2015 2:20PM
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JonesySUP said..
Ha.......... you have some big brass balls Betty, with all the council hoops and insurance mumbo jumbo you are sticking your neck out.
I'm In 4sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back to grassroots of ocean paddling, just racing as hard as you can for the hell of it and I'm guessing for bragging rights.
Cant wait to see this unfold.


go get 'em Jonesy

AndyR
QLD, 1344 posts
12 Nov 2015 6:45PM
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Even more interested

nickmcd41
QLD, 187 posts
12 Dec 2015 3:39PM
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Was messaged this today...next chapter/instructions I the non-event






AndyR
QLD, 1344 posts
12 Dec 2015 4:10PM
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Betty's skull drawing skills haven't improved in the past month.

Downwinder
QLD, 1992 posts
12 Dec 2015 5:12PM
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the note was found.


I'm definitely in if I'm not working. I love the part written in RED, so Hawaiian (or shall I say lazy Aussie surfers slang, GOLD.) the only safety I like is a leg-rope.

Downwinder
QLD, 1992 posts
12 Dec 2015 5:24PM
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nickmcd41 said..
Was messaged this today...next chapter/instructions I the non-event







STYLING Bump Betty
How long is the race in k's you didn't stimulate it's goto be at least 15-30km
$10 bucks is BULK fare but'll not chip in for prize money, but I'll chip in for more beer at the finish line and some Hash Cookies for food at the BBQ

You're onto it when it comes to organising a Downwind Paddling Race Bump Betty

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
12 Dec 2015 5:52PM
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Flounder said...
Sounds awesome. Hope it's for real. With a waiting period that long it could end up being the first proper downwind race in SE QLD ever.


First 12 towers was a dw run.

Downwinder
QLD, 1992 posts
12 Dec 2015 5:59PM
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Flounder said...
Sounds awesome. Hope it's for real. With a waiting period that long it could end up being the first proper downwind race in SE QLD ever.










First 12 towers was a dw run.

You're Tripping Lacey
in 2003 Qicksilver held the very first Downwind Race in Australia Snapper Rocks to Currumbin Alley 8km with the help of Surfing Queensland "FUN DAY"

The Race had like 80 Prone Paddleboarders "Yes Please Mr Wizard"

iRONPHIL 18ft Unlimited 2003


No Leg-Ropes, PFD's or Flares in this race just your own paddling ability only Lifeguard Jet-Ski's watching IF You got in Trouble.

We NEED more of these kind of Races in Australia looks like Bump Betty is onto it, one word STOKED.

JonesySUP
QLD, 872 posts
12 Dec 2015 8:55PM
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Ha... Bump Betty is one hot Mumm'a

I'm loving the hot action she is dishing out.

supsurfers
QLD, 171 posts
14 Dec 2015 9:48AM
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Is it open to any type of craft or just SUP?
Prone,ski,OC1 etc...

AndyR
QLD, 1344 posts
20 Dec 2015 1:47PM
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Why does he get red thumbed?

Hope this current wind situation turns for the coming event period

DavidJohn
VIC, 17408 posts
20 Dec 2015 3:13PM
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AndyR said...
Why does he get red thumbed?




Good question..

E T
QLD, 2286 posts
20 Dec 2015 4:20PM
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DavidJohn said..

AndyR said...
Why does he get red thumbed?





Good question..


Because there are idiots around who have no time for anyone that may be different to them or to their concept of what you should be doing.

Reasonable question to ask, or so I thought.

Bring on the red thumbs.

ET.

Flounder
QLD, 137 posts
21 Dec 2015 1:03PM
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I hope all this is for real. Has anyone been looking at the forecast? If the forecast holds for the 28th, I'll definitely be heading up. It's saying 25-30 knots SSE at the moment. Doesn't get any better than that.

Betty
30 posts
21 Dec 2015 2:10PM
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Don't worry my little goose bumps, I'm all over it like alligator shoes in a cheap Gold Coast restaurant.
Keep cool, have a great Xmas and stay posted.
BB



laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
21 Dec 2015 5:02PM
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Downwinder said..

laceys lane said..









Flounder said...
Sounds awesome. Hope it's for real. With a waiting period that long it could end up being the first proper downwind race in SE QLD ever.











First 12 towers was a dw run.


You're Tripping Lacey
in 2003 Qicksilver held the very first Downwind Race in Australia Snapper Rocks to Currumbin Alley 8km with the help of Surfing Queensland "FUN DAY"

The Race had like 80 Prone Paddleboarders "Yes Please Mr Wizard"

iRONPHIL 18ft Unlimited 2003


No Leg-Ropes, PFD's or Flares in this race just your own paddling ability only Lifeguard Jet-Ski's watching IF You got in Trouble.

We NEED more of these kind of Races in Australia looks like Bump Betty is onto it, one word STOKED.


your tripping.

I just said the first 12 towers race was a dw run for a change compared to just about every other race . The conditions came to the party .nothing more nothing less.
I dont give a toss about your prone paddling days

AndyR
QLD, 1344 posts
22 Dec 2015 6:38AM
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Flounder said...
I hope all this is for real. Has anyone been looking at the forecast? If the forecast holds for the 28th, I'll definitely be heading up. It's saying 25-30 knots SSE at the moment. Doesn't get any better than that.


29th or 30th works better for me. I work the 27th/28th.
Thanks huey

Downwinder
QLD, 1992 posts
23 Dec 2015 5:54PM
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Flounder said..
I hope all this is for real. Has anyone been looking at the forecast? If the forecast holds for the 28th, I'll definitely be heading up. It's saying 25-30 knots SSE at the moment. Doesn't get any better than that.



Yep the forecast's looking so good for the 28th fingers crossed looking forward to an epic Downwind run. I spoke with a Hux from the Sunny Coast today he said there's 15 Sunny Coast guys keen as, I keen if Flounder rocks up thats 17 thats a good number so far.

Better get those beers on ice already Bump Betty. It's going to be a BIG non event "GOLD"
"Yes Please Mr Wizard"


AndyR
QLD, 1344 posts
23 Dec 2015 6:29PM
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Theres a few from brissy who will head up too.

Downwinder
QLD, 1992 posts
24 Dec 2015 5:40AM
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Hay Bump Betty can we get this Busker at the end of the Downwind NON EVENT run to entertain us while we are drinking Beer. "What Talent"

Flounder
QLD, 137 posts
26 Dec 2015 3:57PM
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WTF!! Maui weather comes to Queensland!



Betty
30 posts
27 Dec 2015 6:27AM
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OK my little bump riders, The "Non event" is ON and the gods are loving Bump Betty .

Tuesday 29th Dec is the date and the non event will run regardless.

The forecast is 20-30knots of SSE wind with a good 6 foot of SSE sea running.

Meet at the Mooloolaba Spit BBQ area opposite the yacht club around 9am, look for the non event skull and cross bones.

There will be an envelope to be opened at 9:30am which will have the race briefing notes and instructions.

The DW run will be starting at 11am from the first Moff's shark buoy, which is located about 1km of Moffat Headland, please be mindful Moff's reef will be breaking up to 8ft and a wide berth is recommended. After about 12km you will Paddle around Point Cartwright, please be mindful Secrets (a reef at the very tip off Point Cartwright could be 8ft plus and needs to be paddled with extreme caution , just paddle wide and don't be a hero. There are no rules about surfing down Point Cartwright "I say go for it", but remember Froggy's and Platform's reefs will bite hard if you pull in and that big rock wall at the end of Carties will turn you and your board into swiss cheese if you get to greedy, so maybe paddle wide if you haven't been a local for 20 years. Finishing at the beach in front of the BBQ area at the spit.

Remember you are responsible for your own safety.

This could be history so don't miss this one.

BB

Flounder
QLD, 137 posts
27 Dec 2015 9:54AM
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Betty said..
OK my little bump riders, The "Non event" is ON and the gods are loving Bump Betty .

Tuesday 29th Dec is the date and the non event will run regardless.

The forecast is 20-30knots of SSE wind with a good 6 foot of SSE sea running.

Meet at the Mooloolaba Spit BBQ area opposite the yacht club around 9am, look for the non event skull and cross bones.

There will be an envelope to be opened at 9:30am which will have the race briefing notes and instructions.

The DW run will be starting at 11am from the first Moff's shark buoy, which is located about 1km of Moffat Headland, please be mindful Moff's reef will be breaking up to 8ft and a wide berth is recommended. After about 12km you will Paddle around Point Cartwright, please be mindful Secrets (a reef at the very tip off Point Cartwright could be 8ft plus and needs to be paddled with extreme caution , just paddle wide and don't be a hero. There are no rules about surfing down Point Cartwright "I say go for it", but remember Froggy's and Platform's reefs will bite hard if you pull in and that big rock wall at the end of Carties will turn you and your board into swiss cheese if you get to greedy, so maybe paddle wide if you haven't been a local for 20 years. Finishing at the beach in front of the BBQ area at the spit.

Remember you are responsible for your own safety.

This could be history so don't miss this one.

BB


I'm sure Bump Betty has to err on the side of caution with regard to complete novices doing this race and has therefore talked up these surf sizes ever so slightly. With the swell fairly south and at this stage just short period wind swell, I'd say both Moffats and Mooloolaba (protected from southerly swell) will be 2-3 foot (max)
Both the start and finish points are perfect for getting SUPs in and out of the surf in these conditions... If you've done a few downwind paddles and are thinking about doing this race I'd say do it, conditions look perfect!



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