After much deliberation and refinement the committee is please to release the upcoming seasons events. This season is unfortunately compressed from other year in terms of the number of events and the locations we will be visiting, this has been done to keep it simple, cost effective and flexible in the event we get any curve balls.

This Series we will be offering 3 distinct categories to cater for everyone's personal preferences, including;

1. Open - Fin and Foil which you can use either dependent on conditions
2. Fin - Only using fin for the entire series
3. Foil - Only using foil for the entire series

Stay tuned for updates here and on www.gpswindsurfing.com.au regarding notice of race and entry.

Ok. I just cancelled my Myall Lakes booking for Dec..

Accommodation alert. Apparently all the cabins are booked out at Myall Shores.

I'll rent you my vip caravan at exorbitant prices





The Double Demerits headquarters

no cabins left, only powered sites available

Hi Matteo, there was a notice of race with more information last year on gpswindurfing.com.au but this years one hasn't been posted yet. There's another thread from last years series on a page or two back, there might be info there that helps. The race committee should be giving more details soon, registration, cost etc, probably will be a combo of gps heats, for example fastest NM, best hour or half hour, etc, plus slalom. If you're coming from Vic it's worth staying a bit longer or going up earlier to sail some of the other spots in the area.

The wind is calling for round one next weekend.

so it's time to repair your gear for
summer. any old board will do!

and make any tuning tweaks for the new foil options this year. even 7 year old sails can still work!


Pack the car


with big gear and small.

Then get some Time On the Water (ToW)


Practice your gybes

Practice your "blue steel" look

And get some sun on your. sails

Find some mates to train with

Even better if you can use some marks

And go for a blast

"Young"

Or a new "Pa"! Makes no difference

Just go for it!


This years GPS and Slalom series allows for any combination of gear with fins and/or foils allowed at the riders discretion. Previous racers know how much fun it can be.


if you have never raced I can honestly say it is the best way to learn! The competition is only slightly more serious than your weekend gpstc banter so join a club and come along to a few events at Lake Macquarie which is a lovely place to sail! No need for the latest race gear. Most of my slalom sails are 5-7 years old and same for my boards and fins. (My #F4foils and big sails are newer!). Any GPS device is allowed as long as it has 1Sec recording.

race against previous state champions and your mates. It doesn't matter if your at the front, middle, or back of the pack there is always fun to be had on the water!

Tbwonder

Riders choice to nominate, I think you can change to mixed at anytime. So for example I might plan to foil only but if we have a 40knot day I'll definitely switch to fin. All categories will be raced together as usual. The only difference is I believe the wind minimum is dropped to 8knots instead of 12 which will obviously work better for foil sailors.

I probably need to read the rules before commenting further.

Argh talk about life changing decisions.

As a sperm I decided easily on which chromosomes to activate.
Choosing my life partner was a simple matter.
buying a van to hold all my gear was perhaps most obvious

but this, oh, this is hard!

I just received an email. all competitors have to be double stabbed.
So being fit & healthy don't matter anymore.
shame on you Australia.

And that swell looks pretty fierce

boffe said..
Hi,

is there a website with more details about these events? I'm interested...I'm coming from VIC.

Cheers,
Matteo

Hi Matteo

The windsurfingNSW page has been updated with more info and links to notice of race, sailing instructions etc.

www.windsurfingnsw.com/classes/slalom/

Is it safe to assume racing is on this Saturday??

Please pre-register at marmongpointsc.square.site/

We can also take registrations on the day from 9:30am - contactless EFTPOS will be available and is preferred.

While the race site is a public park, all competitors will need to scan the on-site QR code for covid-19 checkin, and also show proof of vaccination if asked.

See you there!

Yeah also forecast looks good for tomorrow! And borders reopened just on time...all infos are much more clear now. I have to skip this time as my second jab will be done next week and few logistic issues, but I'll try to join you at the next round!

Have fun!!

Ciaooo!

Matteo

No problem on the toilet facilities, there's a porta potty in Sue's van