stehsegler said...

dan berry said...
In a way Ide love to go just to find out where the spot actually is, no one would ever tell me[}:)]

Well, if you'd stop calling me fat I'd tell you were it is...

RE the issue of none Australian sailors entering the comp... I remember Volwater entering the '95 Nats... I think he came 2nd in the pro category but wasn't eligible to claim the prize because... you guessed he isn't actually Australian. Non the less it did seem to elevate the level of competition.

However, I do think it's rather lame that a number of people from the WA contingent always seems get very focal about holding the comp in WA but then cansorry't be asked to show up when the comp is held somewhere else.

Sorry, your not that fat.
I stand corrected though. I remember a few times when non Australians
Have entered the event but not held an official result in the titles. As far as
location goes maybe kotp could post a map?
Do you still need a 4wd to get in there?

So wot ya sayin stegs???? are you gonna rumble in the jungle for a chance to get involved in a world known brake that is under invation by the chinese ,for a fkn once in a life time opportunity and have your say stegs???

asdmuzak said...


The Ozzie titles are meant to be for amateurs not pro's

Incorrect.
The Aussie titles are open to ALL Aussies.
Thats why they're called the aussie titles, not the "Aussie titles for sailors who aren't that good".

Sure we all mutter under our breath about how nice it would be if no one good turns up so we can have a half-arsed shot at glory, but if you want the real picture, then as many aussie sailors as possible should turn up. That includes Polakow, McKercher, etc.

Look at other sports. Grant Hackett and Ian Thorpe always turned up to their State titles. Imagine being some promising young 16 year old who busted their arse to get to the state titles (which actually means something in some sports!) and then one of those 2 big freaks stands on the blocks next to you.
It becomes a race for 3rd place (Thorpe/Hackett 1st, daylight 2nd), but its all legit.

Personally I'd love to see the likes of Polakow and co turn up, just to see them sail if nothing else. I'd rather have a crack at it and know I'm #100 than have just 2 average sailors turn up and call myself #1.

If you're not as good as someone else, accept it. Don't find reasons as to why they should be denied entry. Especially in a sport as small as windsurfing.

my 2 cents

forgot to ask, is someone/ assoc actually organising this or is it a hyperthetical?

"just some info here, at the m/river event a great location and we had great conds
Just read the write up.
There were more euros in the comp than AUSTRALIANS WTF
It took a lot of time from john g to get this comp happening and the locals ie WA wave sailors don’t even turn up???"

Spot 1 - unfortunately the margs comp (and the nationals) happened at the same time as the Starboard and Severne photo and video shoots were being held over here in epic conditions. A large core of the WA contingent is involved with these and this had a real impact on the ability for these crew to attend those events - bit of a bugger really.. but the boys would have been at these events if not for this scheduling clash.

It certainly wasnt due to lack of interest.

I know it's very early days, but is there any chance some dates could be locked in? I know the month of January is mentioned. Something specific would help with getting off work etc...

It would be great to see pros at this comp and enter it. To say 'no' to Pros sailing in it is stupid and very negaitve towards our minimal sport.

Possibly. I really need to know the dates first up. If all good dates/money i would say definately. I think MA is keen aswell. You?

Well....

dan berry said...

Nah, comps are gay.

That would make you very gay then.

dan berry said...

qwerty said...

dan berry said...

forgot to ask, is someone/ assoc actually organising this or is it a hyperthetical?

For an event that doesn't exist yet, its certainly generated a lot of publicity. Big tick for the marketing crew so far.

As for the pros, the best marketing tool any windsurfing comp can have is to have a pro attending. Who would want to discourage this?
If I knew these guys personally, I would have already been on the phone to them.

this particular debate (how to get pros to the nationals) was going on when i went to my first nat titles in 92. Basically the reasons are the same, if you are professional, as in you make your living from the sport, why would you attend if there was no financial benefit from doing so. Thats just the nuts and bolts of the problem. If they arent getting paid in prize money or sponsors arent paying them to go, they might as well stay at home.
Im a landscaper by trade, I wouldnt fly to WA to dig a hole for free, so why would we expect them to do so. Thats just life I guess

Totally agree Dan. I meant more along the lines of the pros choosing to go, especially if they live where the comp is being held. When that happens, its good exposure for no effort. Would be strange if anyone thought that as a bad thing.

dan berry said...

peter Allen attended Queensland

Peter Allen??? Really, and did we all go to rio???

hang on isn't he dead??

peter allen? I was only kidding about you being gay but now im not so sure.

Definately Pro sailors should be allowed to enter and win! It would be awesome to see a final between australias best professional sailors, could you imagine a better final. As for Euros or other nationalities if they turn up and want to compete then they should be allowed too, however if they arent or are allowed to take a title then they should be informed from the start, not at the end if an Aussie sailor gets beaten (this happened at queensland a couple of years ago which wasnt very fair).

Geraldton has my vote as the 2010 nationals destination, we were toying with the idea of having it in NSW if no-one else was keen to run it, but WA/Geraldton is a much better option, there would definately be a strong east coast contingent heading over

Easy,
Have a Pro, Open and Euro Division, and then lets have a division of who can scruff the stinkiest Gero Scrag that can be, and bring her to the beach to let the boys decide.

This is the whole idea of a forum, so that the whole scene can decide what they want.

Keep this **** going.

If its in Gero it will go off.

Especially when you end up in the **** nightclubs fighting with the blacks like i was last night only to be dragged out by the bouncers and have another punch on in the car park..

**** you gotta love geraldton, sick sailing sicker nightlife.

Everyone's welcome.
lol