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Gestalt
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Gestalt
QLD
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6935 Posts |
Posted 28/12/2008, 7:40 pm
   
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KA Sail Caloundra Wind & Surf Speed Challenge
Initial Race information
Date – Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th of March 2009
Location – Burrum Heads
Signon time – 10.00 am Saturday
briefing - 12 noon
Event hours – 12 noon - 6pm
Awards Night/Drinks Sunday Evening.
open to any age or skill level, everyone welcome, interstate competitors encouraged
Class Description :
1. GPS Champ - fastest overall recorded gps track averages calculated from gpx data source (track point);
5x10 sec,
2 sec peak,
1hr,
NM.
2. Radar Racer - Fastest speed registered on event radar gun;
fastest Mph on the gun.
3. Ladies
2 sec peak,
Sponsors to date
KA Sail, Caloundra Wind & Surf, Seabreeze
Major Prize Give aways:
KA Sail (08 or 09) sail
NXS speed board
other prizes to follow.
Conditions of Entry
$40 entry fee T.B.C
current AWA insurance required, available on the day via windwanderers if needed (additional $40).
PFD required, (spares provided at the event)
Speed Central: Burrum Sands
Accomodation
http://www.burrumsands.com.au/about.htm (don't forget to mention you stayed last year that gets you a small disscount)
http://www.eldersburrumheads.com.au/
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/results.asp?keyword=burrum+heads&rid=100&aid=1003&lid=102758
Location:
http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-25.172861,152.63632&z=13&t=h&hl=en
Safety:
On entering this event you accept that your safety is your responsibility!
Speedsurfing is a potentially dangerous sport, wearing a helmet is recommended at all times and wearing a pfd is mandatory.
Always sail with others especially in extreme conditions.
Avoid Collisions, generally it is accepted that those on a SPEEDRUN sailing downwind along the course have the right of way, in other situations normal sailing rules apply.
6 knot speed limit within 30m of anchored vessels and swimmers
no sailing in exclusion zones.
Ranking:
1. Best average (5 best 10 second runs), and in case of a tie
2. Best ten second run, up until the 5th run, and then
3. Best 2 second run, up until the 5th 2 second run
Wind Minimum: the event will have an 15 knot wind minimum.
could all competitors please email me via the WindWanderers email to confirm participation in the event. visit www.windwanderers.com for contact information.
or via Geoff Ringe at Burrum heads.
this year we have organised a Barge to ferry all competitors and equipment out to the desired area depending on wind direction. the barge also has bbq, ammenities, and coffee on offer. |
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mkseven
QLD
Australia
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Posted 28/12/2008, 7:48 pm
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| So that date is definite, so we can start booking accomodation now? |
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hardie
WA
Australia
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Posted 28/12/2008, 8:33 pm
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| Looks and sounds fantabulous!!!!!! |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
6935 Posts |
Posted 28/12/2008, 10:17 pm
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Hi Mk, yep date is definate.
Howdy Hardie, come on. it's warmer than that pit place.  see you there????? |
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mkseven
QLD
Australia
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Posted 28/12/2008, 10:28 pm
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Thanks gestie, might spend the week prior up there as might vambo (am sure his work gives him holidays to sail bloody dutch owned companies  ). |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
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Dylan72
QLD
Australia
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Posted 28/12/2008, 11:03 pm
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| Sweet. Kellie will be pleased. |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
6935 Posts |
Posted 12/02/2009, 10:16 pm
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heads up everyone that all approvals are now in place.
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hooray
QLD
Australia
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Posted 17/02/2009, 2:16 pm
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| News Flash:Jetstar have $39.00 airfares from Sydney to Fraser Coast from 3march-1April. On sale until midnight Tuesday 17 February. |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
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sailpilot
QLD
Australia
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Posted 02/03/2009, 8:44 pm
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Hi Gestalt, a couple of questions.
1)Is there any need to register beforehand or is just turn up and sail
2)For the GPS division is there an onsite computer for uploading tracks to.
Cheers Phil |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
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Posted 04/03/2009, 11:10 am
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Hi Phil,
i will upload the forms tonight onto the website. you could either fill them out before hand email back or bring them along to the event. my preference would be via email so i can build a list of competitors but on the day is ok also.
we will also have a computer with us for uploading of files. i will have a garmin lead and a card reader their.
cheers
justin. |
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sailpilot
QLD
Australia
555 Posts |
Posted 04/03/2009, 1:08 pm
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| Good-O, |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
6935 Posts |
Posted 04/03/2009, 8:37 pm
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sign on forms for the event can now be found at the following address.
http://www.caloundrawindandsurf.com.au/Speedcomp.htm
cheers for the patience.
looks like this year is going to have a large crew attending the event. for those wanting to free up the sign on process forms can be emailed back to me at windwanderers"@"netspace.net.au
Warm Regards
Justin. |
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sailquik
VIC
Australia
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Posted 05/03/2009, 8:27 pm
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Maybe you should change the date to this Monday/Tuesday?
Anyone know where I can get some cheap airfares from Melb?
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
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sailquik
VIC
Australia
1341 Posts |
Posted 06/03/2009, 11:55 am
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| I hope a few of you guys have arranged the day off on Monday......... |
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hooray
QLD
Australia
164 Posts |
Posted 06/03/2009, 2:30 pm
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| Check out Qld Forum. |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
6935 Posts |
Posted 06/03/2009, 2:40 pm
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talking with the locals it has been blowing "a lot" this season.
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
6935 Posts |
Posted 07/03/2009, 8:55 pm
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latest news.
new sponsor joins in.
Dylan at http://www.ka72.com/ has signed onto the list of event sponsors.
Dylan is building a portable version of his online software for use at the burrum event.
cheers
Dylan.
great stuff.
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
6935 Posts |
Posted 07/03/2009, 8:55 pm
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hi guys,
some more info.
regards pfd's
All sailors shall wear above the waist a jacket, harness, or vest with a minimum buoyancy of 4kg uninflated, in fresh water. The buoyancy shall be tested with a ferrous metal weight of 4kg, which shall remain supported for a minimum of 5 minutes. It is recommended to be at least a Type 2 PFD under Australian Standards of Safety Equipment.
entry forms,
entry forms will need to be printed and filled out. they can be scanned and emailed to me or sent via fax. i will post a fax number monday night. |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
6935 Posts |
Posted 23/03/2009, 5:56 am
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some more great news guys,
Sunshine Coast Sailboards have come onboard to join the list of sponsors for the event.
cheers to Dieter and the guys
also at this stage forecast for the event is looking solid with 20-25 knots on the cards.
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kato
VIC
Australia
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sailquik
VIC
Australia
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Posted 23/03/2009, 8:19 pm
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| Not a problem Kato. A 3 x 2 steamer floats 4kg.......... |
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
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Posted 23/03/2009, 8:28 pm
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i think almost everyone has a lifejacket.
if not mine can be borrowed.
it's a KA one. 
wanted to also add, my understanding is the conditions above qualifying minimum boyancy are standard for all type 2 jackets.
if not i'll ammend them to suit. however for the event life jackets are required as it forms part of the approval conditions that maritime safety prefer.
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Gestalt
QLD
Australia
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Posted 24/03/2009, 9:25 pm
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Gestalt
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sausage
QLD
Australia
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Posted 25/03/2009, 9:04 pm
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Gestalt
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Gestalt
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Australia
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Posted 27/03/2009, 9:30 am
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just about to hit the road,
will see everyone up there,
if anyone needs to make contact with me i will be at the burrum sands "speed HQ"
cheers
Justin.
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