thats the spirit flick,now have about 30 competitors in mens and Theresa and Felicity in the ladies. come on ladies have a go it should be a fun weekend. if we keep going the rate we are going we will get over 32. might even be able to run a masters division
spoke with Bill at kbm and they are going to support the event too. they have kindly donated 3 ,1 year subsriptions as prizes and are going to do photos and write up for the next issue. much appreciated thanx
look at the longrange. a touch over 2m swell and 20-25knts both days you dont get much better than that in summer. might be an early start on saturday but keep posted. will do a ring around today to confirm spots. so far everyone that has there name down has a spot. there might be 1 or 2 spots left in mens and plenty in the ladies. and looks like we should get to run a double elimination for all riders. should get some fun 2 to 3 foot waves. meeting up with the guys thursday night to run over final details so will post everything you need to know on friday. and should have a more accurate forecast by then. remember you have to have waksa or aksa insurance to compete
SO unhappy about being unable to compete or even watch and now realise I may not be able to do Wave nats either Somebody is conspiring against me [}:)][}:)][}:)]
Update OPEN MENS 1. Johnno Keys 2. Mike B 3. Corey B 4. Ryland 5. Ian Young 6. Carl Bevo 7. Dan Jones 8. Ian Ausden 9. Dale Stanton 10. Wayne Hancock 11. Dan Roberts 12. Nial Barrett 13. Adam Preston 14. Andy Cooksey 15. John Geyer 16. Lance Geldon 17. Jacob Gordon 18. Shannon stent 19. David Bowels 20. Brett Murell 21. Rohan Armitage 22. Jan Hurst 23. Rohna Edwards 24. Lee Harvey 25. Dan Anderson (Wayne you will have to give your surfboard back) 26. Mike Bowels 27. Marty Farrell 28. Pavel - from Chec Republic 29. Clinton Airush Loft 30. Jan Hurst 31. Neil Pel 32. Jason Lewis / Sean Bridle / Chris O /
OPEN WOMENS 1. Theresa Mckirdy 2. Flick 3. 4.
We will keep taking names as some people may not turn up and with the strong wind for Saturday and Sunday we may be able to slot a few more players.
4 Days to Go. Stay posted for all details on Friday Morning. Probably heat start time around 12pm on Saturday.
Comp will be some where North of Volley Ball courts North of Observation City. Stay tuned for all details Friday Morning. Go hard.
I've dropped off a heap of BEST t-shirts and BEST caps to Bevo today for you to include in the prices/giveaway pool, I even thrown in a pair of BEST wake bindings and a couple of BEST flags...
thanx heaps to sos ,airbourne and best , greatly appreciated also choice kitesurfing have donated a few prizes(sunnies etc) and windsurfing perth have chucked in 10 pairs of surf thongs. also kiteboarder with 3 subscriptions and working on others. every competitor should get atleast 1 prize. also red bull are helping out. Adam Rat woks for them now and they are providing their massive tent and free red bull to competitors and spectators down the beach over the whole weekend.
What started out as a casual social thing has grown and grown .
KBM have asked for photos and an article as well which is great and will give us an opportunity to thank all the sponsors again .
The comp will follow a structure only for safety reasons and to avoid frustration however the attitude will remain very casual and it is still only about getting together and appreciating what everybody is doing and their own individual style and approach to the waves .
Damo is out as a judge, sorry Damo I stuffed up with chatting further with you about the Comp. So dudes we need another Judge. They must kite and surf as a basic start. We will feed you, give you lots of red bull and place as much beer in your hand afetr the comp as you can drink.
definately saturday and sunday if there is wind. saturday single elimination, sunday will be the start of the double elimination and if we get wind both days then the finals will be sunday arvo aswell as the single elimination final on the saturday arvo, does that make sense
Contest Judges have now been changed, Damo has been replaced by Jan Hurst. Jan was the Head Judge assistant last year for Gravity Games. Craig Farrow, please contact me, Bonny, on 0414793383 if you're still keen to judge.
We also have a seeded Dutch women's national champion, Ester to join in the women's wave event. She is a North international rider, but unfortunately, she is short of a Rocketfish Board in her quiver. So if anyone can lend her a board for the day, she would really appreciate it.
Good luck everyone - look forward to seeing as many people down there as possible for what is going to be a fun couple of days out.
