I would just like to add to bowsa's comment that it is very sad that we could not make this happen as planned. Unfortunately the mixed juristiction issues surrounding the event locations (and as Aus301 said - the naive confusion by many beach authorities that windsurfers are also kiters - severly hampering willingness by councils to grant permits for events), the proximity of the dates of the proposed events to the Quiksilver pro, and along with several players who unfortunately didnt come to table as expected, we just couldnt make it happen. Its a real shame honestly. I for one am hoping this does not reflect on future possibilities of events here, because when it works it is quality and australian windsurfing needs all the profile boosting it can get.

Again - I add my appologies because I was one of the organisers along with Bowsa who was unable to climb the wall of council beauracracy in time to make this happen as planned. Sorry guys :(

Chris et al,

Sincere thanks for all your effort, we do understand the effort that goes into organising these events.

So where from here? Are there any States willing to have a go at pulling this event together at short notice?

I will talk to Waz Holder today to see if we can do something again down here in NSW. Can the WA guys do anything?

thanks

Jason 0402 320 940

KA360 said...

Also, we are members of an organisation who could write to MPs etc to complain

I can tell you from first hand experience that they couldn't give a flying act of intercourse what happens to a sport like ours, no matter what anyone sends them.

They'll acknowledge your letter (ie. the MP's assistant prints a reply on the standard "as-if-we-give-a-toss" template), tell you that they share your pain, then you'll never hear from them again.

You're totally right though, and thumbs up to anyone who fires up about it and takes action.

once again bureaucracy reins supreme **** those bastards killjoys all of em

jase54 said...



...but that would mean many winners would only hold their titles for 3 or 4 months before we get back into sync with a Q1 nationals the year after. Apparently this did happen some years ago and some folk were unhappy with the outcome.

Seriously? What self-absorbed sook would have an issue with that?
Less time to arrange ticker-tape parades and interviews with Oprah?

Newsflash: No one cares that you windsurf!

On 13 January Bowsa said...

It is my pleasure to announce that the rumours are true, the 2012 Australian Wavesailing National Titles will be held on the Gold Coast from 10th-17th March

On the strength of that, I booked airfares and accommodation for the four of us (which I can't get out of and therefore we are still going to Qld at that time) so I think that your suggestion to hold the Nationals at Gerroa Jase would be good but not for the exact same dates as Qld had already announced!

I am pretty sure that I wasn't the only one to act on that forum post since time was running out. Otherwise all cool!

Another point, to consider is whether March is suitable wind wise in Gerroa and if people from other states can make travel arrangements in time.

On the strength of that, I booked airfares and accommodation for the four of us (which I can't get out of and therefore we are still going to Qld at that time)

Murphy's law will ensure you get epic conditions for the dates of a cancelled event.

Boris said...

jase54 said...



...but that would mean many winners would only hold their titles for 3 or 4 months before we get back into sync with a Q1 nationals the year after. Apparently this did happen some years ago and some folk were unhappy with the outcome.

Seriously? What self-absorbed sook would have an issue with that?
Less time to arrange ticker-tape parades and interviews with Oprah?

Newsflash: No one cares that you windsurf!

Sorry bud, I don't know who it was

Dissapointing news,but bloody good effort trying next time .
As a suggestion if no other states put there hands up why not run it before or after the Corana Merimbula (MAMBO) in november atleast that way you could be more certain of a good turn out .Surely Wazza hair will stay a little darker for longer as 6 weeks from now is massive effort to pull it all off.
Cheers

so what is the plan jase?

last years nationals was pretty dam good. all envolved put on a good show in nsw. i personally would be there again but it's only a two hour drive for us.

general consensus on the forum does seem to be for a postponed event. gauging from the green thumbs anyway?

real shame about the goldy

jase54 said...

DunkO said...

so what is the plan jase?

last years nationals was pretty dam good. all envolved put on a good show in nsw. i personally would be there again but it's only a two hour drive for us.

general consensus on the forum does seem to be for a postponed event. gauging from the green thumbs anyway?

real shame about the goldy

Hi Dunc

We will give every to friday to respond and then we will make a decision based on the feedback.

Br

Jason

I can make it as well and happy to help on the waterways if needed.
Thks all for all the efforts.
Cheers.

bummer about QLD
Yeah me and a few other viccos will drive up to Gerroa. let us know when it's confirmed

Sounds like a great idea, I can't make it down this year. Good luck to all sailing at the Nats this year.

jase54 said...


So we need to understand:

1. Is there any States who want/can run the nationals this year?
2. Is there anyone else in the same boat as KA360 and can't do 10-17 March?
3. KA360 can u confirm what exact dates you've booked (we assume 10-17 March)?
4. How many of you can do 10-17 March?

Our full plans are to go to Burrum the week before and so we are arriving in Qld on 3 March. Our return is on a flight on 18 March. We do not get a refund if we don't fly. We have also paid non refundable 50% deposits on accommodation. We have arranged a family dinner for my parents-in-law's 50th Wedding Anniversary to be held at the Gold Coast on the night of the 10th March and the whole family is meeting there that weekend. All this trouble and expense so that we wouldn't miss the Nats...

I still don't see why we are aiming for exactly the same dates. What's wrong with a week later? If Wazza's OK is for a comp in March and nothing has been booked yet, why should those who were most committed to the original comp be disadvantaged?

Instead of polling for how many can make 10-17 March why aren't we checking how many can make ANY other dates?

I think those who are responding may be positive because the location suits them better and not necessarily just the dates. No one from Qld has commented although I presume at least some had already set the dates aside. Would people from other states come to Gerroa if the dates were later or next summer (still 2012)?

How about starting the Nats on Monday 19 March? Can we have some feedback on whether that is doable or if November (which is prime NE season) is preferable?

I reckon push it back until just before mambo unless other states are going to pick it up..