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laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

laceys lane

QLD, 19804 posts

16 Dec 2009 9:39pm

Shep said...

Check the Trek PFDs out here

~~http://www.ultrapfd.com.au/default.asp?PageID=63~~

I havnt used one for standup yet but did a 13km ski race wearing one last month and it was pretty comfortable - I'm going to get one for the race.

Flares (red smoke) are only $16 from Whitworths marine.

thx's guys, they do look good with a open arm area. i see they have class 2 and 3.
cheers

jenkz

793 posts

jenkz

WA, 793 posts

16 Dec 2009 9:34pm

If anyone coming across needs some flares let me know and I can get hold of some for the weekend.

Luke

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

16 Dec 2009 9:52pm

jenkz said...

If anyone coming across needs some flares let me know and I can get hold of some for the weekend.

Luke

Hi Luke, I'd love to borrow one if that is ok.

Also, I looked on the race website and all I could see was that all competitors must wear a life jacket. What is the difference between type 2 and type 3? I have a type 2 jacket, is this ok for the race?

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

16 Dec 2009 9:53pm

jenkz said...

If anyone coming across needs some flares let me know and I can get hold of some for the weekend.

Luke

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

16 Dec 2009 9:54pm

jenkz said...

If anyone coming across needs some flares let me know and I can get hold of some for the weekend.

Luke

jenkz

793 posts

jenkz

WA, 793 posts

16 Dec 2009 10:24pm

As far as I can see there are 3 types of lifejackets,
Type 1: The kind you find on ferries and commercial vessels where you stick your head through them and then tie them up around your back. They have head support .
Type 2: Is more of a vest. No head support.
Type 3: Is also a vest. It also has no head support. There no visible difference between 2 & 3. The only difference is that the have different Australian standards ratings.
Last Rotto race there was a real mixture of lifejackets. Some wore them and others had them taped to their boards. I can't recall any of the ski guys wearing them. There was no safety gear checks last race, but that doesnt mean there won't be any this race.
No worries Adam,I'll put one aside for you.

Luke

JonathanC

VIC

1024 posts

JonathanC

VIC, 1024 posts

17 Dec 2009 8:08am

I've actually got two of the paddling vests - mail ordered one that took so long to come I had to get another to stop the water police on Port Phillip Bay locking me up. I'll bring them both over, I'm skinny (66kg) so it's smallish but anyone can borrow it on the day or let me know to bags it.
Cheers,
Jonathan

DavidJohn

VIC

17570 posts

DavidJohn

VIC, 17570 posts

17 Dec 2009 8:13am

Who needs a lifejacket when you can just fart in your wetsuit..

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

17 Dec 2009 2:51pm

laceys lane said...

there is crew that wont to go to the race from the goldie. big costs. we have an issue with having to wear a life jacket as well as carry water. a bum bag pfd isn't good enough, because it has to be inflated accord to emails be the roar crew. now dale seems to think an ocean jacket has to be a class 3 type- the bigger type. we were thinking we could maybe get something slimline with heaps of armpit room!!!!. a big pfd with a say 3l camel pack- how is that going to work, probably get heat stroke at that time of year. i would rather wear 4 leashs and 2 bumbags pfd then wear a jacket. seems to be a lack of understanding as to what sup d/w is about. we are all going to spend a fair amount of money to get boards and ourselfs to get there plus some where to stay, but if i have to wear a class 3 pfd i probably will stay home. is there an answer???
cheers

I've just had a chat with one of the organisers of the race regarding pfd's. Apparently the bum bag style pfd is fine as long as it doesn't have to be manually blown up but inflates with a cord. I don't know if this makes sense as I have never seen one before. As far as other pfd's go, any type is fine as long as it supports your body weight. Last year the ski paddlers had them taped to their board and didn't wear them. This year all padlers must wear them. Hope this clarifies things.

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

laceys lane

QLD, 19804 posts

17 Dec 2009 5:40pm

akhawk said...

mate , that is great news. they have a pull cord inflate(gas) style setup.a lot of people had them at coffs. i would like to apologize to the doctor organisers for my rash comment. i believe a standard of leash,flare, some kind of pfd, and water should be carried on any d/w for safety and to show a level of responsibility from d/w er's. makes it easier for events if everybody is doing it regardless of skill level
cheers

pete joseph

NSW

73 posts

pete joseph

NSW, 73 posts

17 Dec 2009 9:20pm

mate I just saw some pfd designed for sups type 3 at
www.hobiesup.com.au acessories link no price shown

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

laceys lane

QLD, 19804 posts

17 Dec 2009 10:54pm

well, i just booked my flights. i was wondering if someone can tell me which parts to fill in on the online entry form. don't wont to stuff it up.
cheers

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

18 Dec 2009 7:14am

laceys lane said...

well, i just booked my flights. i was wondering if someone can tell me which parts to fill in on the online entry form. don't wont to stuff it up.
cheers

I stuffed mine up as I didn't see the box with the category you want to enter. It was automatically set to "open" which is $75. Make sure you scroll down to stand up which is $35. But I'm sure you noticed that and aren't as stupid as me!!

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

18 Dec 2009 7:17am

I spoke to one of the organisers yesterday and she also mentioned that there will be more info going up on the website over the next few days. There will be 2 ferries going over on the morning, one leaving around 8 or 8:30 and the other around 10 or 10:30. She suggested we would all need to book in advance. I'm not exactly sure what the story is with boards and getting them over is.

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

laceys lane

QLD, 19804 posts

18 Dec 2009 9:46am

akhawk said...

I spoke to one of the organisers yesterday and she also mentioned that there will be more info going up on the website over the next few days. There will be 2 ferries going over on the morning, one leaving around 8 or 8:30 and the other around 10 or 10:30. She suggested we would all need to book in advance. I'm not exactly sure what the story is with boards and getting them over is.

thx's might hang off for a bit and wait for more info
cheers

Shep

153 posts

Shep

WA, 153 posts

23 Dec 2009 9:51am

For those who havent signed up yet here's some info from the latest newsletter.
Might pay to get in and organise transport of boards to Rotto...

Briefing is on Friday night (15th Jan) at City Beach SLSC club from 5.30pm. We will be loading skis for transport to Rottnest on Friday (location to be announced). The cost is $15 per ski and we will need your help to get it on. Please book now if you want your ski on the boat. Contact [email protected]

Please note in the case of strong offshore winds predicted for the Saturday and little chance of an afternoon seabreeze the race may go to Rottnest. This will mean an 8am start at City Beach finishing at the Army Jetty Thompson Bay Rottnest. All presentations will be back on the mainland that evening.

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

23 Dec 2009 9:55am

What happens if we book ferry tickets to rotto for the morning and they then tell us friday night that the race is running the other direction?

Shep

153 posts

Shep

WA, 153 posts

23 Dec 2009 9:57am

akhawk said...

What happens if we book ferry tickets to rotto for the morning and they then tell us friday night that the race is running the other direction?

Use them to come back

jenkz

793 posts

jenkz

WA, 793 posts

11 Jan 2010 8:25am

I know the forecast can change still but the race looks like its going to be a hot one. 39c temp with souwest breeze 11kn at 3oclock in the arvo.
I think I'll be getting another camelbak.
Hopefully the breeze will come in stronger than forecasted so far.

rez

354 posts

rez

WA, 354 posts

11 Jan 2010 10:24am

Just entered!

Should be fun, looking forward to catching up with all!

rambooc1

QLD

326 posts

rambooc1

QLD, 326 posts

12 Jan 2010 10:57am

Yikes ... !!! I hope for every ones sake WindGuru and Seabreeze predictions are wrong.
Rambo

akhawk

1085 posts

akhawk

WA, 1085 posts

12 Jan 2010 9:30am

rambooc1 said...

Yikes ... !!! I hope for every ones sake WindGuru and Seabreeze predictions are wrong.
Rambo

Me too, I wonder if they might run it the other way?

pete joseph

NSW

73 posts

pete joseph

NSW, 73 posts

12 Jan 2010 2:14pm

no wind 42 deg it's not called the doctor for nothing he will be busy

rambooc1

QLD

326 posts

rambooc1

QLD, 326 posts

12 Jan 2010 9:09pm

A mate in WA said today when i questioned him about the wind " some times the Doctor has to breath in"

Yeah maybe ... but his timing stinks. grrrrrr

Rambo

Mosco

27 posts

Mosco

WA, 27 posts

12 Jan 2010 10:56pm

I just got back from Rotto last week. It costs around $60 for a return trip (not sure how much for a 1 way. I took my SUP (10'8 JL). This costs an extra $10. Had some great waves out at Transits on Friday.

Good luck to all - take plenty of water, carbo shots, sunscreen and be prepared for a headwind for most of the morning.

jenkz

793 posts

jenkz

WA, 793 posts

12 Jan 2010 11:01pm

Transits was good hey.
Enjoy not so sunny Albany mate. Dont forget to give Nanerup a look.

GS

42 posts

WA, 42 posts

13 Jan 2010 6:22pm

DC12'6 up for grabs again for the Doc
PM Shep or myself if you are interested

Dee Jay

70 posts

Dee Jay

WA, 70 posts

13 Jan 2010 9:17pm

well conditions at this stage looking pretty average!
Hows that, weeks of strong sea breezes only for the weekend of the race to go 40 degrees and offshore

I know they are considering running the race from Port Beach back to Rotto at 8am and will make the call tomorrow and post it on the oceanpaddler site......hope they make the change

Shep

153 posts

Shep

WA, 153 posts

14 Jan 2010 10:15am

Hey Guys

Due to an aggravated back problem I'm pulling out of the Dr race - nothing to do with the conditions (honest).

As a result the DC12'6" that Gavin (GS) kindly lent me will be sitting idle on Saturday.

If anyone is interested in giving it a crack let me know - I also have a Trek PFD and a flare.

Good luck to everyone else

JonathanC

VIC

1024 posts

JonathanC

VIC, 1024 posts

14 Jan 2010 1:29pm

That's bad luck Shep, good on you for making the decision though, wouldn't want it to spasm or anything half way through.

Does anyone want me to bring over an extra pfd, I've got a Hydraulics brand Race Pro in medium, it can take a camelbak bladder but I don't have a spare bladder. I've also got one of the rip-cord inflating pfd 1, its a chest one, not a bum-bag style.

Cheers,
Jonathan

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