NSW
1613 posts
After a few days of changing the forecast is starting to look OK. So if you're keen to get in to some easy racing this could be a great start.
Forecast for Sunday from BOM.
Winds: North to northeasterly 5 to 10 knots becoming northeasterly 10 to 15 knots around midday then increasing to 10 to 20 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by early evening. Swell: Southeasterly about 1 metre.
Sam.
NSW
1080 posts
it is looking better hey sammy, but we should not say anything just in case. Starting later is a good option. be great to have you there Dave..will get some runs for you
NSW
1613 posts
Roughly same time again with the skis and OC1's starting at Palmy at 1pm and the short course teeing off from Mona Vale at 1.45. The Nth Av long course due to start also about 1.45 which I think from memory is about the same as we did last time.
Sam.
NSW
80 posts
Another good race yesterday by the Pacifica guys and gals. Good turn out on a mixture of craft and good to see the battle at the front of Sam, Andy & the 2 Petes all on Naish 17's. The 2 Sams may have the complete listing but below are the placegetters.
Open UL
1st: Sam Parker
2nd: Pete Meyers
3rd: Andy Davies
14' Men
1st: Me on my patmalone in this division! Come on where is all the other 14's?
14' Women
1st: Elise
http://newcastle-standup-paddlesurfing.com.au/Paddle Maps/Race2 Pacifica.jpg
NSW
523 posts
Does that mean Sam wins the trip to Hawaii????
NSW
1080 posts
more the better hey, looks like there will be a really great level of racing going on.
NSW
68 posts
No Kissa , Sam Parker isnt on the plane yet, hes very close,
it was a good race yesterday, we were really happy to have some wind and sunshine, thanks to those that supported us.
BUT and its a big BUT, there is a conundrum to sort out before we head to Coffs for the final showdown.
And this is it, most of the crew want to paddle 12'6 in Sundays race so they will be on the same boards as the Hawaiians, but big Pete Myer, currently on 18 points behind Sam's 20 doesnt have or want a 12'6 and plans on racing his 17' and I dont really blame him.
We did say it was first past the post on any boards won the points, I will be keen to hear peoples thoughts, before we announce the format.
QLD
3381 posts
Easy they just have to paddle there 12'6 boards harder and beat pete on a who will be on a 17. You made the rules early on so stick to them first board over the line wins!!!
NSW
68 posts
Due to the race at Coffs now not being open to non A.O.C.R.A members as was originally intended the eligibility for inclusion in the lucky draw trip to Hawaii has been altered so that the Paddleboarders and S.U.P competitors that supported our series wont be excluded.
To be eligible you must have raced in both of our events, on the 7th and 21st of November.
The people listed below are all in the running.
The oc1 and S.u.p pointscore winners wont be eligible to win a second ticket.
Pacifica
Race to Hawaii Lucky draw qualifiers.
Travis Grant
Adrien Hybner
Steve Viney
Brett Baber
Lucas Gamble
Steve Burge
Paul Watkins
Al Bradley
Jason Juma Ross
Annette Happich
Mandy Shannon
Michelle Hone
Mark Afflick
Nathan Purll
Steve Newsome.
Corey Oliver
Mary Graham
Chris Harris
Pete Morgan
Alyse Comerford
Andy Davies
Simon Bergin
Peter Myer
Patrick Moore
Sam Parker
If you raced in both events and are not on the list please contact me.
The draw will take place at Coffs after the short course race on Sunday.
Good Luck.
NSW
1080 posts
Hey Kev, if you are in the draw for the lucky draw trip, and you name gets draw on the weekend, but you are not in Coff's, you still win it yeh.
Or do you have to present to collect the prize ? How are the conditions looking for the weekend mate ?
NSW
68 posts
No you only have to be on the list, (and have an enormous amount of trust in me)
only joking, No you dont have to be at Coffs as I said if you have supported our 2 races thats good enough for me, Whoever wins will be expected to compete in a serious race in Hawaii and will be required to have a large sticker from G.N.C on their board, more news on that front to come soon.
We will be running the 3rd and deciding s.u.p race for the contenders when everyone is in town and the conditions are good.
Im sorry Coffs didnt quite work out as planned but we live and learn and it will be better next year.
The next Twilight race at Mona Vale is on the 17th and it is our Xmas paddle as well.
More info next week.
NSW
1080 posts
you paddling in santa suit for xmas paddle :)
NSW
80 posts
Hey Kevy, Will Anido is missing off that list. He is in NZ at the moment so probably hasn't read your post!
See ya at coffs
NSW
68 posts
Good onya Simon I will go and sort it out now,
See you at Coffs tomorrow, have you got a supply of those hot looking oc1 paddles in yet?
