Hi all.

It's that time of the year again.

This summer, Dobroyd is having a One Design series, with racing each Saturday
from 2
pm. We should get a decent little fleet, of a wide range of experience. We'll be
concentrating on juniors, coaching and laid-back sailing, but we'll also have
our club
championship on a different day to Narrabeen fleet and the Raceboards, in the
hope of
attracting some visitors for some top class racing.

Deb and I may miss the first race (this weekend) due to jetlag (her) and flu
(me) but we'd
love to see more people down there from the first official race, the weekend
after this one.


Also, about the Nationals.

If you're planning to go and need a cheap place to crash, drop me a line and
I'll chase up
the details of the cheaper caravan hire from private owners at Salamander Bay
Village. The
alternatives are more expensive, and supply is limited. I know it's early, but
it could be
good to start planning soon.

We've already got a very nice waterfront place, but many of them have
restrictive hire
conditions (ie high rents and a minimum of a week's booking) until the Saturday
night of
the nationals, when prices drop dramatically and houses are available for just a
few days.


Secondly;
we were planning to have a meal and function at the Salamander Shores motel,
just behind
the club. I went up there and found that the meals and drinks were a cut (or
two) above
the norm; see

http://www.salamander-shores.com/index.html

Would people like to do the function? Meal and room hire will cost $40 per
person, which
will be absorbed into the race fee of around $180. The alternative is to just
get some
pizzas into the sailing club and just wander up the road to the Salamander's
bar.

If people want to have the function, what is the best day? At the Batemans Bay
nationals
we had the sit-down meal during the presentation, but many people left early.
Port
Stephens is a bit closer, but we don't want to charge for meals people won't
eat.

Would people like to have the sit-down function on the Sunday night and then a
quick
informal presentation at the sailing club, or what?

Please give me some feedback asap so I can convert a provisional booking at the
hotel
into a firm one, or drop the idea altogether.


Finally - the pumping question. Some people would like to see more restrictions.
A few
years ago, Bill put up a questionnaire offering five choices;

1 - No pumping at all (like the Kona One now does).

2- Use the normal rules for pumping; ie one pump per wave or gust.

3- No pumping in light winds, unrestricted pumping in heavy air.

4- Current restrictions

5 - No restrictions.

Please give me some feedback if you think we should consider changes. Last time
the
feeling was overwhelmingly for the current system. One thing I would say is that
anyone
who wants more restrictive restrictions should know that they may be put onto
the protest
committee to rule on them!


Finally; and this time it's the real "finally"...

I've spoken to Windsurfing NSW about setting up a NSW Windsurfer Class
Association as an
unincorporated body. These days, incorporation isn't worth the hassle.

The idea is that there would be a minimal fee ($20-25) that people who were not
members of other NSW Windsurfing clubs will HAVE to pay before being allowed to
do a
regatta. This is vital for insurance purposes, and we have been getting in
trouble for
letting people get away without being members.

If anyone is keen to assist setting it up, please drop me a line.

Thanks all

Chris

Chris, how do I read the zip?? It's not a PDF, seems to be a
directory of .pages files...

I need to find a cheap ute if I go... we'll see.

Thanks,
PC.

--- In WindsurferOD@yahoogroups.com, Chris Thompson <cthom249@...>
wrote:
>
> Here's the nationals brochure for 2009  - please send it on to
anyone
> who could be interested.
>
> time to think about getting your bookings in, cause this should be
> the biggest nationals for a few years.
>
> Around Port Stephens, it's often expensive to get good
accommodation
> until the Saturday night - but then prices drop dramatically and
> waterfront homes become affordable. Best option could be to crash
out
> somewhere else on Friday night and move in on Saturday. Some of us
> have already snagged the cheap waterfronts!  :-)
>
>
> If you're after more budget accommodation, email me for contact
> details of private on-site van owners at the Salamander Bay
Village,
> less than a minute from the beach and another 4m along the  beach
to
> the club. Or try the Anna Bay locations (on the brochure).
>
> If you have any friends who want to come but don't have a modern
One
> Design, tell them to grab a Classic (daggerboard, dacron
sail) 'cause
> if we get any interest, we'll have a special division for them, to
> cater for the people who just want to have a fun long weekend.
>
> We'll have Silver Fleet and the Juniors along to mix up the fun,
so
> bring your kids and their little rigs.
>
> With a bit of luck, we could have entries from every state, so
come
> on and join in!
>
> Chris
>

Here's the nationals brochure for 2009  - please send it on to anyone
who could be interested.

time to think about getting your bookings in, cause this should be
the biggest nationals for a few years.

Around Port Stephens, it's often expensive to get good accommodation
until the Saturday night - but then prices drop dramatically and
waterfront homes become affordable. Best option could be to crash out
somewhere else on Friday night and move in on Saturday. Some of us
have already snagged the cheap waterfronts!  :-)


If you're after more budget accommodation, email me for contact
details of private on-site van owners at the Salamander Bay Village,
less than a minute from the beach and another 4m along the  beach to
the club. Or try the Anna Bay locations (on the brochure).

If you have any friends who want to come but don't have a modern One
Design, tell them to grab a Classic (daggerboard, dacron sail) 'cause
if we get any interest, we'll have a special division for them, to
cater for the people who just want to have a fun long weekend.

We'll have Silver Fleet and the Juniors along to mix up the fun, so
bring your kids and their little rigs.

With a bit of luck, we could have entries from every state, so come
on and join in!

Chris

--- In WindsurferOD@yahoogroups.com, stephen barton
<bartonstephen1@...> wrote:

Happiness (and shape and health) is what matters, Stephen, that's why I
do that. Occupies the 8-14 knot range, better than moping.

> Shinguards

I use them for 2 occasions: when shins get too damaged (as in now I
write), and when I try new stuff. Basically I wear them most of the
time.

> 10 years to rail

No way. In the '80s, maybe 1/5 of all experienced windsurfers could
rail, and at least 2/3 of those who WANTED could within the same
season. The only change in the species since is the "I want it now"
and "too difficult" approach to challenges.

Whatever you do, enjoy the wind!

Hey guys, as an ex-pat, my wife was pointing out that not being in
Sydney makes me 'jumpy' (really, aggro).

Anyways, here is the result:

http://broadbandsports.com/node/18672

Freestyle on an old-style Windsurfer, the next best thing after being
there...

Cheers all,
PC.

--- Is there a NOR for midwinters at Marmong? If not what time is
rego,first race ect.Anyone know how many are sailing?Cheers DOLLY.

Sounds great Chris, but I've already got something else on that weekend.
Roger.

> Hi all.
>
>
> It's all happening on 19-20 July. Marmong Point are holding the
> windsurfing mid-winters. We went there a couple of years back and had
> a good fleet and a great time.
>
> However, Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic Club (host of the
> nationals) are also holding their winter regatta on the same date and
> they will allow us to join in with the dinghies.
>
> I'm going to Port Stephens to meet with the club officials, but if no
> one else comes I may just race my Laser, as the locals are Laser
> sailors.
>
> Obviously it's a pity these two events are clashing, but can anyone
> interested in sailing that weekend post here so that other people can
> agree where to go?
>
> PS sorry about the late info but it all got caught up in the whole
> "will they/won't they" debate regarding the Raceboards coming to
> Port Stephens.
>
> Chris
>
>
>

Sounds great Chris, but I've already got something else on that weekend.
Roger.

> Hi all.
>
>
> It's all happening on 19-20 July. Marmong Point are holding the
> windsurfing mid-winters. We went there a couple of years back and had
> a good fleet and a great time.
>
> However, Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic Club (host of the
> nationals) are also holding their winter regatta on the same date and
> they will allow us to join in with the dinghies.
>
> I'm going to Port Stephens to meet with the club officials, but if no
> one else comes I may just race my Laser, as the locals are Laser
> sailors.
>
> Obviously it's a pity these two events are clashing, but can anyone
> interested in sailing that weekend post here so that other people can
> agree where to go?
>
> PS sorry about the late info but it all got caught up in the whole
> "will they/won't they"  debate regarding the Raceboards coming to
> Port Stephens.
>
> Chris
>
>
>

Hi all.


It's all happening on 19-20 July. Marmong Point are holding the
windsurfing mid-winters. We went there a couple of years back and had
a good fleet and a great time.

However, Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic Club (host of the
nationals) are also holding their winter regatta on the same date and
they will allow us to join in with the dinghies.

I'm going to Port Stephens to meet with the club officials, but if no
one else comes I may just race my Laser, as the locals are Laser
sailors.

Obviously it's a pity these two events are clashing, but can anyone
interested in sailing that weekend post here so that other people can
agree where to go?

PS sorry about the late info but it all got caught up in the whole
"will they/won't they"  debate regarding the Raceboards coming to
Port Stephens.

Chris

You'll be off to Lake Illawarra then Steve?!!!

*****

>
> gee, tough one that. Port stephens or lake illawarra? derr.
>
> To: windsurferod@...: pierrecoupal@...: Mon, 7
> Jul 2008 08:02:34 -0400Subject: RE: [WindsurferOD] WINDSURFER ONE DESIGN
> NATIONALS
>
>
>
>
>> We're expecting sailors from [sundry states here] Hey what am I, chopped
>> liver? Seriously, this time will try to make it back home (again) from
>> North America for the '09 version. Gotta be nice to the missus, starting
>> now... Cheers,P.
>
> To: WindsurferOD@...: cthom249@...: Mon, 7 Jul
> 2008 19:29:16 +1000Subject: [WindsurferOD] WINDSURFER ONE DESIGN NATIONALS
>
>
>
> Hi all, and especially Murray.
>
> Yes, the Windsurfer One Design and Junior One nationals are on at Port
> Stephens. There has been a slight delay in finalising and publicising the
> event, because the Raceboard class was going to come along and join us but
> have now decided to sail at Lake Illawarra.
>
> A whole lot of people, including a lot of us who have been there before,
> reckon that Port Stephens is a brilliant location. I've recently checked
> with people who have done Wally nationals there and with dinghy sailors
> from the B14 and Moth classes, and everyone rates the location and the
> club A1.
>
> I'll have a new set of information up in a week or so.
>
> There are some charter or loan boards available for people who are coming
> from outside NSW and Victoria. Johnsy is making five new fully-rigged
> boards available for $200; thanks Greg. Other boards will probably be
> available.
>
> Murray, it will be great to have you there and I'll PM you! We're
> expecting sailors from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA and hopefully we can
> get the emerging South Aussies and the Tasmanians along.
>
> More news as it comes to hand!
>
> Chris
>
>
>
>
> On 06/07/2008, at 7:55 PM, POWNALL Murray [PD06953] wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> CHRIS
>
> Port Stephens looks great. I have ear-marked some leave to come across
> from Esperance for Jan09 OD series, plan to fly to Brisbane, hire camper
> down to Newcastle/Sydney, and fly home.......but will need to arrange a
> complete kit board/boom/sail etc (loan/hire) locally as well as book some
> accom for wife and I, etc. Can you suggest anyone to phone/email for the
> board? I presume event is confirmed as per your April08 email.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Murray J.Pownall S/c 6953
> Crime Prevention & Diversity Officer
> Esperance Police Station
> 100 Dempster Rd, Esperance W.A. 6450
>
> Ph:   9071 1900
> Fax: 9071 3030
> E-mail: murray.pownall@... .
>
>
>
> From: WindsurferOD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WindsurferOD@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Chris ThompsonSent: Wednesday, 30 April 2008 08:57To:
> WindsurferOD@...: [WindsurferOD] Windsurfer One Design
> update
>
>
> Very sad news
>
> Windsurfers may not have heard that we recently lost one of Australia's
> greatest. Grant Long, the first Aussie to ever win a World Title, recently
> died after a long and brave battle with cancer. Grant was always one of
> the really nice guys; he always seemed happy on the beach and was great to
> race against. Condolences to his family, including brother Mark and nephew
> Owen who maintain the family connection with the sport that Grant was so
> brilliant at.
>
>
> Good news
>
> On a much happier note, we have received a provisional go-ahead to hold
> the 2009 Nationals at Soldiers Point in Port Stephens, NSW over the
> Australia Day long weekend. This is a superb location; clear waters (apart
> from the occasional dolphin or turtle), a very experienced small-boat club
> (they recently ran the 90 boat Laser states), and excellent facilities. A
> large hotel/motel backs onto the club, and there's one caravan park (with
> tent sites, units, cabins and motel rooms) across the road from that, and
> two more close by. Port Stephens is a very popular tourist area, just 20
> minutes from Newcastle Airport which is serviced by Jetstar, Virgin, and
> Tiger jets.
>
> For more information, check out;
>
> Port Stephens at:
>
> http://www.portstephens.org.au/
>
> and the Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic club at
>
> http://pssac.com/about.htm
>
> The club site has links to Salamander Shores motel (just behind the club)
> and the van parks.
>
> In the attached pic, the club is hidden behind Salamander Shores (in the
> centre of the photo, near the jetty) with the closest caravan park
> immediately to the lower right.
>
> <651132209>
>
> The plan is to run the Windsurfer One Design and Junior One events in
> conjunction with the Raceboard Oceanic titles and perhaps turn it into a
> bit of a longboard windsurfing festival, inviting cruising longboard
> sailors and SUP (stand-up paddleboard) sailors along as well. The slalom
> and/or freestyle will be held the day before the long weekend starts, with
> the course racing and remaining events over the long weekend itself.
>
> So that's the plan......so far everyone has been pretty positive. The only
> real alternative since Kurnell has been ruled out (apart from anything
> else, the only local accomodation has just been put up for sale so its
> future is uncertain) is Vincentia on Jervis Bay, but it can be rougher and
> the accomodation is several k's away.
>
> If anyone has big objections to Port Stephens, email me now because
> otherwise we'll lock it in very, very soon.
>
>
>
> NEW BOARDS
>
> There's be a run of new boards in June or July. Contact Windgenuity with
> your order.
>
> Chris
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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----- Original Message -----

From: Chris Thompson

To: WindsurferOD@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 7:29 PM

Subject: [WindsurferOD] WINDSURFER ONE DESIGN NATIONALS

Hi all, and especially Murray.

Yes, the Windsurfer One Design and Junior One nationals are on at Port Stephens. There has been a slight delay in finalising and publicising the event, because the Raceboard class was going to come along and join us but have now decided to sail at Lake Illawarra.

A whole lot of people, including a lot of us who have been there before, reckon that Port Stephens is a brilliant location. I've recently checked with people who have done Wally nationals there and with dinghy sailors from the B14 and Moth classes, and everyone rates the location and the club A1.

I'll have a new set of information up in a week or so.

There are some charter or loan boards available for people who are coming from outside NSW and Victoria. Johnsy is making five new fully-rigged boards available for $200; thanks Greg. Other boards will probably be available.

Murray, it will be great to have you there and I'll PM you! We're expecting sailors from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA and hopefully we can get the emerging South Aussies and the Tasmanians along.

More news as it comes to hand!

Chris

On 06/07/2008, at 7:55 PM, POWNALL Murray [PD06953] wrote:

CHRIS

 

Port Stephens looks great. I have ear-marked some leave to come across from Esperance for Jan09 OD series, plan to fly to Brisbane, hire camper down to Newcastle/Sydney, and fly home.......but will need to arrange a complete kit board/boom/sail etc (loan/hire) locally as well as book some accom for wife and I, etc. Can you suggest anyone to phone/email for the board? I presume event is confirmed as per your April08 email.  

 

Thanks

 

Murray J.Pownall S/c 6953

Crime Prevention & Diversity Officer

Esperance Police Station

100 Dempster Rd, Esperance W.A. 6450

 

Ph:   9071 1900

Fax: 9071 3030

E-mail: murray.pownall@police.wa.gov.au .

 

---

From: WindsurferOD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WindsurferOD@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Thompson
Sent: Wednesday, 30 April 2008 08:57
To: WindsurferOD@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WindsurferOD] Windsurfer One Design update

Very sad news

Windsurfers may not have heard that we recently lost one of Australia's greatest. Grant Long, the first Aussie to ever win a World Title, recently died after a long and brave battle with cancer. Grant was always one of the really nice guys; he always seemed happy on the beach and was great to race against. Condolences to his family, including brother Mark and nephew Owen who maintain the family connection with the sport that Grant was so brilliant at.

Good news

On a much happier note, we have received a provisional go-ahead to hold the 2009 Nationals at Soldiers Point in Port Stephens, NSW over the Australia Day long weekend. This is a superb location; clear waters (apart from the occasional dolphin or turtle), a very experienced small-boat club (they recently ran the 90 boat Laser states), and excellent facilities. A large hotel/motel backs onto the club, and there's one caravan park (with tent sites, units, cabins and motel rooms) across the road from that, and two more close by. Port Stephens is a very popular tourist area, just 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport which is serviced by Jetstar, Virgin, and Tiger jets.

For more information, check out;

Port Stephens at: 

http://www.portstephens.org.au/

and the Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic club at

http://pssac.com/about.htm

The club site has links to Salamander Shores motel (just behind the club) and the van parks.

In the attached pic, the club is hidden behind Salamander Shores (in the centre of the photo, near the jetty) with the closest caravan park immediately to the lower right.

<651132209>

The plan is to run the Windsurfer One Design and Junior One events in conjunction with the Raceboard Oceanic titles and perhaps turn it into a bit of a longboard windsurfing festival, inviting cruising longboard sailors and SUP (stand-up paddleboard) sailors along as well. The slalom and/or freestyle will be held the day before the long weekend starts, with the course racing and remaining events over the long weekend itself.

So that's the plan......so far everyone has been pretty positive. The only real alternative since Kurnell has been ruled out (apart from anything else, the only local accomodation has just been put up for sale so its future is uncertain) is Vincentia on Jervis Bay, but it can be rougher and the accomodation is several k's away.

If anyone has big objections to Port Stephens, email me now because otherwise we'll lock it in very, very soon.

NEW BOARDS

There's be a run of new boards in June or July. Contact Windgenuity with your order.

Chris

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D'oh, I forgot to mention that there's renewed interest in forming a
fleet in Lake Macquarie. If anyone knows anyone who wants to get
involved, please drop me a line.

Thanks

Chris

http://www.lbwindsurfing.com/2008/03/29/2008-windsurfer-one-design-australian-
nationals/