Inverloch Speed Invitational V2.0

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DanP
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3 Sep 2012 9:13pm
Now part of Speed Fortnight ...



This is an invitational in the sense that all GPSTC sailors are invited (and the name sounded better) - and the rest of you Vic sailors as well!!

The event will be hosted out of Inverloch in South Gippsland, Victoria, with the sailing venue to include all the waters of Anderson Inlet.

The event will be hosted over the last weekend of Speed Fortnight October 6&7. Sailors must submit a speed for both days of competition to constitute a result. Winners are calculated on 5x10 average to eliminate the 'lucky gust' scenario, with your speeds from both days averaged being your final result.

3 divisions to cater for all skill levels:
Division A - GPSTC 5x10 PB greater than 35kts
Division B - GPSTC 5x10 PB between 25-34.99kts
Division C - GPSTC 5x10 PB less than 24.99kts

Please email [email protected] for more detailed event information.

What better way to kick off the first weekend of October than to be part of this great event!!! Get amongst it!!
Old Salty
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4 Sep 2012 9:34am
Just so people get a feel for this event Dan. What was the leader board from last year, what was the split between first and last and their speeds
K Dog
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4 Sep 2012 1:07pm
Spare GPS to share around?

Any history of first time challengers winning the A division?

I think the Sting has some venom left in its tail :D
Old Salty
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4 Sep 2012 1:42pm
Hi Kurt

I am a division C person and I was only 1.5 sec off Spotty on the last event
Yep - there will be some loan GPS's available thanks to SHQ. So if you are in let me know and I will put your name on one.
Old Salty
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7 Sep 2012 6:40pm
Insurance is tied up
First sponsor on board - Thank you RPS Boardstore for your support
moondo
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8 Sep 2012 5:59pm
Count me in! I missed it last year coz of injury.
drift
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10 Sep 2012 11:55am
Dan, if you could just copy and paste the conditions we had the weekend just gone, that'd be great!!
DanP
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10 Sep 2012 1:08pm
Just one sample... pretty wild day on the inlet... oh and pretty expensive session too. I'm in the market for 2 booms now

K Dog
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10 Sep 2012 1:41pm
DanP said...

Just one sample... pretty wild day on the inlet... oh and pretty expensive session too. I'm in the market for 2 booms now




You broke two booms in one day???

Any footage from that gopro that we can see on the top there (specifically the stacks that broke your boom!!!)???
Old Salty
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10 Sep 2012 1:43pm
I broke a nose board nose that is
echunda
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10 Sep 2012 2:35pm
I'm a definate maybe
DanP
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10 Sep 2012 3:10pm
K Dog said...

DanP said...

You broke two booms in one day???
Any footage from that gopro that we can see on the top there (specifically the stacks that broke your boom!!!)???


No just the one, but i was using my spare having broke my other one a few weeks ago. I'd been delaying replacing it and now i'm up for 2.

That pic's not me, i was already off the water regretting not having replaced my boom a few weeks earlier.
MikeyS
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10 Sep 2012 3:32pm
Hey, that's me! Got about 10 seconds from the mast top position before the batteries died- just before I stepped back onto the board. . Did get plenty of boom mounted footage- I'll see if I can post some later.
K Dog
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10 Sep 2012 5:26pm
Cool!

MikeyS
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11 Sep 2012 10:16am


Add your own soundtrack.
Old Salty
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11 Sep 2012 11:11am
Two new sponsors on board

Big thanks to SHQ for loaner GPS's and prizes and Zu Boardsports for prizes

I am hoping that the Shops will all send down a rep to get out and have some fun with us also.

Do not forget this is for all levels of sailors. Have a few beginners, lots of intermediates and a few advanced sailors interested at this stage. So come on and get amongst it.
nazsail
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13 Sep 2012 6:15pm
DanP said...

K Dog said...

DanP said...

You broke two booms in one day???
Any footage from that gopro that we can see on the top there (specifically the stacks that broke your boom!!!)???


No just the one, but i was using my spare having broke my other one a few weeks ago. I'd been delaying replacing it and now i'm up for 2.

That pic's not me, i was already off the water regretting not having replaced my boom a few weeks earlier.


Please tell me that the boom I lent you is still useable
Hey Robbie, any more photos of the day...

DanP
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13 Sep 2012 6:22pm
MikeyS said...
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Add your own soundtrack.

That was convenient at 0:57... going over a bit of chop - flymount slips a bit and we end up looking at your feet as you gybe.. almost like you meant it!!
Old Salty
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15 Sep 2012 1:10pm
Notice of Race and Event details are up on our website

inverlochwindsurf.org.au/events/inverloch-speed-invitational/
drift
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19 Sep 2012 9:00am
In an action worthy of wiki-leaks, I notice that DanP has removed his 100% wind guarantee(tm)...it was the major selling point of last year's event, and boy, was it effective!. The trouble was, when we went to claim against the wind guarantee(tm), we found it to be almost as dodgy as the roadside assistance care packages they try to sell you at a car yard..
I'd never be one to stir the pot, or make up scenarios that aren't based in true fact, but it does beg the question that Dan knows something that we don't...
nazsail
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20 Sep 2012 6:26pm
From what I'm hearing Drift we need to pack every board to cover for every wind force...
Divide it by the wind speed at Hogan Island next week....
And factor in residual whoopy cushion echo from out west.
moondo
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23 Sep 2012 10:02am
drift said...

In an action worthy of wiki-leaks, I notice that DanP has removed his 100% wind guarantee(tm)...it was the major selling point of last year's event, and boy, was it effective!. The trouble was, when we went to claim against the wind guarantee(tm), we found it to be almost as dodgy as the roadside assistance care packages they try to sell you at a car yard..
I'd never be one to stir the pot, or make up scenarios that aren't based in true fact, but it does beg the question that Dan knows something that we don't...


Ther's nothing wrong with a 100% wind guarantee for the event as long as the all competitors are made to eat a can of baked beans 20 min prior to event starting!
drift
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26 Sep 2012 9:07am
not long to go now...so close you can almost hear the wind in the trees!
Old Salty
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26 Sep 2012 10:07am
Rumour has it that Drift, based on his latest success in IWC competitions, has purchased a new mega sail to wipe out the competitors. I also believe he has Spotty's 34 kt 2 sec peak on a longboard firmly in his sights.
nazsail
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26 Sep 2012 12:44pm
Plenty of accommodation still left.
Might lash out and stay at the purple motel.
The shearing shed is a bit drafty still at this time of year.





Old Salty
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26 Sep 2012 8:41pm
It took me awhile to work out why the sheep Pete but now I understand since you put words with the image!
I hear The Pit Crew might be down grading their accommodation options after the Cremasters and The Busters have been giving them a run for their money the last 6 months. Guess the Shearing Shed maybe an option for them compared to the triple deck boat they had last year.
nazsail
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28 Sep 2012 10:50am
Old Salty said...

It took me awhile to work out why the sheep Pete but now I understand since you put words with the image!
I hear The Pit Crew might be down grading their accommodation options after the Cremasters and The Busters have been giving them a run for their money the last 6 months. Guess the Shearing Shed maybe an option for them compared to the triple deck boat they had last year.


Unless this storm front brings the boat in again, plenty of room at the Inn



Old Salty
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30 Sep 2012 11:02am
Long range forecast for Saturday is looking reasonable 10 - 15 kts SW. Bring it on!!
DanP
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2 Oct 2012 8:22pm


G'day All,

We're putting up the orange light for this weekend's comp - event is on hold. Forecast is crapola at the moment[}:)]...


We'll make a final call on Thursday and give either a Green light or a Red light with a postponement to a later weekend this month.
nazsail
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4 Oct 2012 6:42pm
Wind looks like its coming back up
DanP
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4 Oct 2012 9:08pm
But not enough Pete.

Red light event is postponed until the weekend 20-21st Oct. Fingers crossed for a better forecast.
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