jmetcher said...
1. I presume people wanting to do both raceboard and formula register twice, correct?
Yes! The events are on separate dates. RB on 26-28th and the FW event is 30-2nd Feb, so doing both is possible and they require separate registration and payment.
2. Weight divisions and Free Formula aren't represented on the online registration. Can this be sorted out on arrival on the 26th?
We will just make a note of the Light/Heavy (ie <75kg) for the FW class during registration at the beach. Typically we haven't awarded the lightweight trophy out the past few years as this light guy from Brazil always comes out and wins the event, so we just give him THAT trophy instead.
RB class has weight division options on the online-entry form.
3. I've been out of formula sailing for a while so I haven't heard the term "Free Formula". I presume this is what used to be called FE+? And what's the intention of the "use any equipment" statement.
FE+ is now called 'Free Formula'.... just to avoid confusion with the Formula Experience class overseas. Our version of it is, any gear, 1 lap, same start as everyone...
By any equipment, we literally mean you can use any equipment - ie, you can use more than 3 sails if you need it to cover the windrange during the event if we get super strong winds one day. Also you can use more than 2 fins if you need it to get around the course... It's designed this way so as people can try more equipment or make sure they have the right gear to get out on the water in a variety of conditions to help them improve in FW and not have to outlay so much $$ on gear straight off the bat... Seeing as nobody has made 80cm fins or 14m sails it limits itself.
That being said, Free Formula is probably the most competitive division at the event for the past few years!!
