WT Newsletter Oct 2002

WINDSURFING TASMANIA Inc. Newsletter and Circuit Guide 2002-2003

WT Postal Address: KDC 2001 WINDSURFING TASMANIA Inc. Kingston Office bearers President: Dave Morehead Tasmania 7050 Secretary: Keith Midson Public Officer: Fenton Jones Included in this Issue: Treasurer: Geraldine Morehead · President’s report Committee Members: Dion Watchorn Robyn Jones · Report from the AWA Stuart Mackay Bernt Genssen Ian Murray Rob Gordon Results 2001-2002 Race Committee: Jack Van Ek Ian Johnston · Formula Windsurfing Nationals (SailMelb) Tony Fitzgerald Anthony Perkins · Tasmanian state title results AWA Representative : Dave Morehead - Formula Windsurfing Wavesailing representative : Justin Tapson - Slalom Formula windsurfing representative: Dave Morehead Slalom Representative: Anthony Perkins - Wavesailing (SHQ’s West Coast Classic) Publicity Officer: Keith Midson Website Coordinator: Keith Midson · Royal Hobart Regatta Dash-for-Cash Newsletter Editor: Dave Morehead · KA Sail Dash-for-Cash Advertising: Steve Charles

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Attachments President’s Report · Tasmanian Circuit Guide for 2002-2003 This time last year I was reporting on the fact that a · Notice of Series: State Formula & Slalom titles few sailors were getting into wide-style boards. At · Glenorchy Regatta Dash-for-Cash that time there were two ‘full-on’ Formula boards in · KA Sail Australia Dash-for-Cash the state, a Starboard 155 and a Bic FV 1.1. There were also a couple of Bic Technos, the odd Mistral · State Wavesailing Titles entry form (Marrawah) Vision, an F2 305 and an AHD 310. A few of these · WT Membership form for 2002-2003 sailors were also using BIG sails of around 8 to 8.5 · Second hand gear advertising form m, and one sailor had a HUGE 9.3. · T-shirt and Polo top order form

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Well, how things change. Formula windsurfing has getting quite a few good sessions at Cloudy Bay on quite literally taken the Tasmanian Windsurfing scene Bruny Island. Memorable days include long down (and the rest of the world) by storm. At last count the line waveriding in perfect conditions and many a there were 18 ‘full-on’ Formula boards in the state Storm Warning with 7-9 m swells and 40-50 knot and most of the owners have a range of sails between winds. These conditions can result in sets out the 8 and 11 m, with even bigger sails on order !! back reaching double mast high. Did anyone read in the paper about the rescue helicopter that was called Formula boards are wide (1m), quick, plane early, out to search for a sailor ‘supposedly’ in distress in have a huge wind range (8-25 knots with just two large seas off southern Bruny …….. that was a huge sails) and are surprisingly easy to sail. Their forte is day !!! upwind and downwind sailing, but they’re also super fast on a reach, making them ideal kit not only for The BIG NEWS for all Tassie sailors is that we will racing, but for blasting around as well. host the National Formula Windsurfing Titles and the National Wavesailing Titles, back-to-back in Wavesailing’s definitely making a bit of a comeback 2003. The Formula Windsurfing event will be hosted lately. Not only are we seeing some of the old faces by the Sandy Bay Sailing Club in Hobart from the from the ‘80s competing in events !!!!, but we’re also 19th to the 23th of January 2003 and the Wavesailing seeing some new, younger sailors who are full of championships will be held at Marrawah in the enthusiasm. We really should remember that the North-West of the state from the 27th of January to conditions in Tasmania are not just good, they’re the 1st of February 2003. Both events should attract world class !! It’s just a matter of making the most a top field of interstate and oversees competitors. of them. Phil McGain, one of the top professional Formula sailors, has already booked his ticket to Tassie, so Doing just that, among others, have been Ken get your entries in and start training NOW !! Woolford and Anthony Houston. They’ve been

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 2 (wind wise), which is what happened when half the fleet only had slalom gear. Now, we’ll be more relaxed about when to change over to the slalom format, which should be at around the 18 knot mark.

In terms of WT membership, we had 41 members last season. As you can see on the graph over the page, that reflects a fairly good upward trend in membership over the Other news is that Windsurfing Tasmania and the past 6 years. Once again, wavesailors who only own SBSC purchased a START learner board earlier in wave-boards accounted for over one quarter of our the year. This board is similar in design to the new membership. Formula boards, being 1 m in width, and will accept all conventional windsurfer rigs. The deck is fully There’s also been an increase in the number of padded and it’s easy to use. It’s hoped that this people on the WT mailing list. which now stands at board will introduce a lot of beginners to the sport 92 and is 11 up from last year. and that further boards can be purchased down the track. A special thanks go to Cathy and Richard Walker who have done a fantastic job organising and running The Formula rules for our state titles were also many West Coast Wavesailing Classic’s over the changed at the AGM. Instead of having potentially years. The Walkers have moved back to Hobart, confusing rules regarding boards, sails etc (especially after calling Green’s beach, Marrawah their local when quite a few people still like to sail long boards in lighter winds), WT now has just two rules in regard to the State Slalom and Formula titles.

1) Min. wind 8 knots; 2) Max. sail 12.5 m.

We also have a race committee of four who decide what course to set. That committee comprises a long boarder, a slalom sailor and two Formula sailors (that’s their preferences anyway, they all have Formula boards). Good thing about all of this is that, instead of trying to go onto slalom gear as early as possible Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 3

sailing spot for the last five years. Justin Tapson organised events in 2002-03. This includes all four (Tappo), Marrawah local and wavesailing rounds of Formula racing and the State wavesailing extraordinaire, has now taken on the role of title. wavesailing coordinator within the state. Quite a lot of Tassie sailors have recently selected

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc (Membership) new ‘AUS’ prefix sail numbers in preparation for the National titles. If you want to update your number to 50

42 41 the new system or get a number for the first time, 40 check out the sail number register on the official 31 30 25 AWA website: 22 23 20 www.windsurfing.org 10 Number of people For those of you wishing to retain your favourite ‘T’ 0 prefix number, don’t worry, they will still be 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 Year recognised.

Membership costs were put up this year, from $20 to Windsurfing Tasmania is now incorporated, so from $30, to accommodate a rise in insurance premium now on we’ll be known as Windsurfing Tasmania costs (from $12 to $20 per member). Despite the Inc. With incorporation comes the requirement for a increase, the AWA has been very lucky to obtain this Public Officer, who will undertake a number of tasks cover, given the uncertainties in the industry at each year to ensure we comply with the ‘rules’ of present. However, the ‘member to member’ liability incorporation. Fenton Jones was elected for this extension is no longer available, meaning that a position at the AGM. member will not be ndemnifiedi if sued by another member. Recently, the IFWC sent the AWA, and other Members can also choose to receive a very stylish affiliated associations/countries, a schedule for voting WT key-ring for only $5 extra. Also new this year, on the proposed Formula Windsurfing rule changes is the opportunity for members to pay a $70 fee at the AGM to be held in Sylt. There were nine which will allow them a season’s pass to all WT criteria to be examined.

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 4 IMCO and FW class associations and the Australian Yachting Federation, who are the local ISAF representative office. Other AWA roles include organizing third party insurance provided to AWA members via their State associations (in 2002, this is provided by NSW Boardsailing associations public liability policy), managing a National website and sail registry, and generally promoting the sport at a State, National and International level.

Following the AGM held in January 2002, the AWA Keith Midson winter training on the Derwent has the following current structure:

President Ian Fox At present the ‘rules’ are that you can have one Vice-President Dusan Mills board, that can be up to 1005 mm wide, 3 fins (max Website coordinator John Rohde length 70 cm) and 3 sails (max size 12.5 m). The proposed rule changes were essentially to reduce the State representatives number of sails and fins to two and to limit sail sizes Ian Fox (VIC) Lynsay Gadsby (QLD) to 11 m. There was also the option for freezing the Bill Joselin (NSW) David Morehead (TAS) current rules for 12 or 24 months or adopting the John Rohde (SA) Dusan Mills (WA) new rules in 2003 or 2004. Anyway, the AWA Slalom representatives wanted to hear from each of the states to get their Ian Fox (VIC) Sam Parker (NSW) view before voting on the issue. The WT committee, Anthony Perkins (TAS) John Rohde (SA) when asked to comment, certainly favoured the Dusan Mills (WA) reduction in sail size and sail and fin number, as it was definitely one way to cap the costs involved in being FW representatives competitive, but eventually voted to freeze the current Ian Fox (VIC) Sam Parker (NSW) rules for a period of two years. David Morehead (TAS) John Rohde (SA) Dusan Mills (WA) It was generally thought that this was best for the sport, and that the current rules had only been in The AWA would like to note its’ appreciation of the place for 12 months and that any changes could be lengthy service provided to our sport by previous detrimental rather than positive. The same view was long standing President Bill Joselin from NSW who held by the majority of other states and, as it turned has been active in arranging and coordinating many out, the rest of the Formula Windsurfing community AWA events over the past years. around the world, as the result was to freeze the current rules for 24 months. One of the initiatives to be introduced by the AWA during 2002 is the planned introduction of State Well, daylight savings has started and the season nominated specialist Wave representatives into the ahead is shaping up to be a good one, so happy AWA (in addition to the FW and Slalom reps sailing to you all and see you out on the water. previously included) with the intent of further combining the respective groups of sailors into a by Dave Morehead more unified National body whilst giving these specialist reps the opportunity to discuss and provide Report from the AWA President input to their area/s of experience and expertise.

The Australian Windsurfing Association (AWA) is Make sure you check out the latest news and State the peak National windsurfing body in Australia and and National windsurfing related info including the coordinates most of the National events, interfaces National Sail Number registry at the AWA website and liaises on behalf of our sport with the next time you log on: www.windsurfing.org International bodies governing our sport such as the by Ian Fox IWA ( International Windsurfing Association),

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Preparing to jostle for position at the start of a race at SailMelb.

Race 3. Wind and swells still on the increase. Sam Formula Windsurfing Nationals 2002 Parker made it 2 wins from 3 races with Tasmanian Stephen Charles (Starboard 186-KA Sails) making Elwood Sailing Club as part of the Sail Melbourne his mark in 2nd. International Regatta hosted Australia’s 2nd annual Race 4. Wind now gusting to 25 knots, combined Formula Championship. A 5-day program with an angry sea. Russell Brice sailed a superb heat commenced on Sunday 10 Jan 2002 with registration to take the gun with young Kiwi (NZ) Clayton and invitation race in the afternoon if time and Dougan (AHD 95-Neil Pryde RS1) recording his conditions permitted. This was to be followed by 4 best place for the day in 2nd. days of racing with a maximum of 12 races. 3 drops Race 5. Competitors were reminded that fitness as would apply if 11 races were completed. It should much as finesse is all part of racing when the race be noted that the stakes were high as the top 2 committee decided to push on with another heat to Australians qualify to represent Australia at the make up for the previous lost day. David Morehead “World Sailing Games” in France June 2002. (Starboard 186-KA Sails) became the 3rd winner in 5 races and in the process reminded everyone that Registration and measuring of equipment was the Tasmanians were serious about Formula racing. extremely efficient with a maximum of 3 sails and fins Clayton Dougan finished the day with another 2nd. being presented and one board to be weighed to make sure it complied with the strict (but simple) Russell Brice deserves a special mention. Not only Formula tolerances. did he win 2 out of 5 races on the day, but achieved so holding down a 12 meter sail in what can only be Unfortunately conditions did not allow for an official described as very testing conditions. A true invitation race to take place with a direct off shore testament not only to the stability of modern race wind of 5 knots one minute and 25 knot bullets sails, but to his physical abilities. moments later. The race committee did however set a course for those interested in some last minute Wed 13 Jan 2002, Southwest 12-18 knots. preparation on the water. Race 6. Warm weather combined with a constant

Mon 11 Jan 2002, Northwest 25-35 knots, 1.5-2 sea breeze, set the stage for a full days racing. Race meter swells. committee opted for the Box course configuration. Mike Nelson’s (Drops MB15-Neil Pryde RS1) Race committee wisely decided to cancel the days th racing as the beach break and wind continued to victory produced the 4 winner from the 6 races to build past the limitations of safety. date. He was followed home by one of the ever- present Tasmanians David Morehead. Tues 12 Jan 2002, Northwest 10-15 knots, 1-1.5 Race 7. Mike Nelson made it 2 from 2 on the day, meter swells. Both predicted to build. with Clayton Dougan making it 3 seconds in 4 races. Race 1. Sam Parker (Drops MB15-Neil Pryde RS1) was the quickest to adapt to the relatively light wind and large swell, taking out the first race before the time limit expired due to an unusually large windward return course. Race 2. Wind increased to 15-20 knots. Russell Brice (Gaastra Nitro2.5) demonstrated some of the skills learned from participating in the Formula Euro Cup. Russell won with Sam Parker coming home in nd 2 . Dave Morehead and Brett Morris heading in after a race

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 6 Race 8. Wind increased enough for many to justify changing down to mid size sails. That said Clayton Dougan remained on his 12.2 m to take the gun and in the process making it 5 wins from 8 races. Mike Nelson made 2nd and effectively sailed himself right back in contention for the title. Race 9. Sam Parker finished the day in style Rounding the top wind mark at SailMelb. accounting for the last race of the day with David Morehead completing a satisfying day with another Drops MB15, Neil Pryde RS1 11, 9.8, 9 2nd place. 4th David Morehead (TAS) Starboard F186, KA Sails 10.5, 9.5 Thursday 14 Jan 2002, Southwest 9-13 knots. 5th Russell Bryce (VIC) Race 10. Warm sea breeze combined with the Custom board, Gaastra Nitro (2.5) 12, 9.8 lightest conditions of the series. Again the Box 6th Steve Charles (TAS) course was utilized. Mike Nelson knowing he Starboard F186, KA Sails 10.5, 9.5 needed to pull out a big one to ease the points pressure for the last race established the largest Masters winning margin of the series. Clayton Dougan 1st Ian Fox (VIC) produced a vital 2nd place though to make sure that Starboard X186, Gaastra Nitro (2.5) 10.5 the last race would be a 3-way battle with Sam Grand Masters Parker for the title. It should also be noted that 1st Rick Murray (NSW) Alison Shreeve Mistral one-design skills hadn’t been Drops MB15, Arrows WB 12.3, 10.4, 9.5 wasted when she came home in 4th. Race 11. Sam Parker did all he could do by winning Woman st the last race with Clayton Dougan producing yet 1 Alison Shreeve (NSW) Exotec, Sailworks NX 9.9 another 2nd place. Unfortunately for both, Mike Nelson came home in 3rd and in the process claimed Youth the overall victor, by just .6 of a point from Clayton 1st Sean O’Brien (QLD) Dougan with Sam Parker another 1.1 points adrift. Gaastra Nitro 2. 9.8 For full Results see: Summary http://www.sailmelbourne.com.au/esc/windsurfing/SG A total of 34 entries with 30 starters, up from just 8 rp1.htmOpen competitors 12 months earlier, enjoyed excellent well-run racing in a fantastic location. With 5 by Brett Morris different winners from 11 heats and just 1.7 points separating 1st from 3rd it is fair to say that Formula Tasmanian state title results windsurf racing is and will continue to develop as a first class racing scene in Australia. Two FORMULA AND SLALOM Tasmanians, 2 NSW, a Victorian and a Kiwi made Round 1: The season started at Swansea on the up the top 6 positions, giving a fair indication of the State’s east coast in November. With what was spread of talent emerging throughout the country. hoped to be an increasing E-NE wind, a large ‘M- This combined with the enthusiasm demonstrated by shape’ course was set with two laps required before both competitors and officials almost guarantees the finishing. Despite the promising forecast, racing got continued growth of Formula Windsurfing in underway in fairly light winds that rarely got above 12 Australia. knots and were mostly in the 6-10 knot range. It

turned out to be a battle between the consistent Results: raceboards and the ‘planing one minute and dogging Open it the next’ Formula boards, with the Formula boards 1st Mike Nelson (NSW) eventually taking out line honours in the two races of Drops MB15, Neil Pryde RS1 11, 9.8, 8.4 the day. The light winds took their toll on most 2nd Clayton Dougan (NZ) sailors, with a lot of pumping required to either keep AHD 95 Hollow, Neil Pryde RS1 12.2, 9.8, 9 a raceboard competitive or a Formula board on the 3rd Sam Parker (NSW) plane. First placegetter in the second race, Steve

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 7 board. GET THIS !! Sailors took time out for lunch and watched the wind continue to pick up. A briefing was held at 1 PM and it was deemed too windy to physically change the course, but racing would proceed. A figure of eight course would be run from the beach to the outermost course mark (2 laps). The wind was now 30-35 knots and the previously flat water was coming through in what appeared to be almost swell- SONIC EZZY SAILS like sets. About 20 kiteboarders had also travelled to Swansea that weekend, and most of them had · Sails from 460, masts from $150, Bases from now ditched their kites and were sailing their $110, Padded board bags from $130 waveboards out in the bay using sails around the 4 - · Full range of current Sonic and AHD boards, 4.5 m mark. Only 6 racers lined up for the first race including Formula of the afternoon, 4 on slalom boards and two on Formula boards, with 8.3 and 7.6 m sails (silly, silly, · 2003 Ezzy Sails and Skinny Masts silly !!!). Anthony Perkins sailed well to take out the · Chinook Booms and accessories first race and Stuart McKay sailed flawlessly to take · Sail repairs and all sailboarding equipment out the second and final race for the day. The gale force winds continued well into the evening but had · Competitive prices (allow 2-5 days for abated the following day, allowing the course marks delivery) to finally be collected.

Phone Damian 03 62486840 Lauderdale Round 2: Hawley Beach, North Coast of Tassie (December). The scene was set for some awesome Charles, finished only one minute ahead of the race’s sailing. Fine weather, strong winds (25-30 knots), 90 minute time limit. sand-bar, low tide. A figure of eight course that extended past the sandbar and out into rough water Sunday’s forecast was for strengthening Northerly was set and four slalom races were held. Anthony winds that were expected to reach 30-40 knots on Perkins sailed superbly to take out three of the four the east coast later in the day. The morning started races using a slalom board and a 5.8 m sail. Anthony with a light, but warm northerly and a large trapezoid was unfortunate not to win all races after breaking a course was set. By the time sailors got out on the harness line and falling from first to sixth place in the water it was blowing a solid 20 knots. The steady third race. Steve Charles and Dave Morehead, who off-shore winds provided flat-water for some super were keen to get as much practice on their Formula fast racing. Steve Charles sailed consistently to take boards as possible before the nationals, raced the out both races using an 8.3 m sail on a Formula figure of eight course using 8.3 and 8.4 m sails, with Steve managing to take out a credible four 2nd’s and

The inlet at Stanley: howling and hardly a ripple.

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 8 Dave a 4th and three 3rd’s. Stuart Mckay sailed inside the ‘impact zone’ near the beach, making it well to finish with a 3rd and three 4th’s. After the necessary to weave through gently breaking (but still four races, sailors got in some excellent flat-water quite nasty) waves. Heading for that bottom mark sailing right next to the sandbar. flat out, deciding which way to dodge swells on a broad reach and then rounding the mark and heading That evening there was huge BBQ at the Perkin’s upwind into quite sizeable waves was a great feeling. residence, with lots of alcohol consumed and many Luckily, the waves weren’t too close together and tall tales told. The next day there was absolutely no you could bear away and miss them quite easily while wind (which was quite lucky for a few) and the grey going upwind if you wanted to. It appears that clouds set in. At 11 AM it was decided to cancel the everyone had a ball and the level of sailing improved racing and call it quits. Once again, Anthony Perkins dramatically for most sailors throughout the day. had held a fantastic event, took most of the glory and together with wife Shanlee, put on a fantastic BBQ. A few sailors decided to change down a sail after the first race, but most continued to use their biggest race Round 3: Sandy Bay, Hobart (Australia Day long sails. Steve and Dave, using 10.5’s, took out two weekend). After having fickle winds for racing the firsts and two seconds each and Anthony Perkins past two years, Hobart sailors wanted to show their took out three 3rd’s and 4th. Rob Gordon’s sailing northern counterparts that it does blow in Hobart, but improved dramatically throughout the day enabling alas, it was certainly not going to happen this year. him to cross the line in 3rd place for the final race. For the first time probably on record, there was no state title racing held at all over the 3-day long That evening the wind picked up and it blew all night weekend. After getting the Dash-for-Cash event from the NE. By morning it was 25-30 knots and finished on the Saturday in very light winds, the the bay had a big sea rolling in. There was no way a Derwent River resembled a mill-pond for the rest of the long weekend. Someone thought on the Sunday that perhaps the wind would pick up if we started drinking beer. It’s happened before. Sometimes it only takes one beer, sometimes more, but a carton of beer later it was still flat calm.

Once again the Hobart sailors were left trying to convince the northerners that there had been classic seabreezes every day for months until THAT weekend. Typically, there was an excellent seabreeze on the Tuesday after the event.

Round 4: Stanley, in the states NW (March). Going into the final round, Steve Charles was narrowly holding the lead in the Formula, while Anthony Perkins held a comfortable lead in the Slalom.

The forecast was for moderate nor-easterly winds on the Saturday, freshening overnight to 30 knots and tending more northerly, with a further strengthening during the day for Sunday. Well, what a weekend it turned out to be. Sunny the whole time and plenty of wind.

On Saturday there was a constant 15 knot NE wind and four Formula races were held. The race committee had set a brilliant course and there was a big, gentle ocean swell rolling in making all points of sailing interesting. The bottom mark was set just The ‘Champ’ in action at Stanley ….

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 9 course could be set. However, when conditions are Morehead – third place’ and could hardly wipe that like this, immediately out in front of the caravan park smile off his face when he heard ‘Steve Charles - there’s a little sheltered area where the swell comes second place’. The champ had done it !! Not only through in sets, but there’s no chop and the wind had he secured first place in the Slalom titles, he won funnels through cross-offshore. Dave Morehead the Formula Overall title. The YD perpetual trophy made the most of these conditions going out at about was back in the north of the state once again. Well 8:30 in the morning on his wave board powered up done to ‘the champ’. with a 4.7. The trophy presentation was followed by a fantastic The race committee was on the ball and headed meal and then it was back to the caravan park to straight round to the inlet to set a slalom course. watch two hours of great slalom racing footage taken There was a briefing at 10:30 AM and sailors were that day by Robyn Jones using a digital video camera frantically rigging to be ready for the first race out on the sandbar. scheduled for 11:30 AM. The tide was on the way out and the big long sand-bar was slowly being Results: exposed. The race committee had to limit itself to FORMULA (OVERALL) holding only 4 figure of eight slalom races (max. of 8 Open Masters races per event) and the racing was all over by 1:30 1st Anthony Perkins Jack Van Eck PM. 2nd Stephen Charles Ian Johnston 3rd Dave Morehead Rob Gordon These were some of the best slalom races that had been held. Flat calm, 30 knots and just so powered Handicap Womens up. Sailors were leaving the beach at the start 1st Stuart McKay Robyn Jones (beach-start) and heading off on a broad reach, 2nd Anthony Perkins almost out of control. Then, with the curve of the 3rd Dion Watchorn sand bar, it became more of a tight reach to the far mark. Being so powered up, made making the mark SLALOM easy, but then, after gybing, it was once again a really Open broad reach down the sandbar. Anthony Perkins 1st Anthony Perkins showed real skill finishing with three 1st places and a 2nd Dave Morehead 2nd. Dave Morehead did well to finish with a 1st 3rd Stephen Charles and two 2nd’s, while Steve Charles managed three 3rds and a 4th.

After racing, some sailors stayed at the inlet, whiles others drove back around to the caravan park and rigged wave gear so they could go out and enjoy the waves that had now picked up considerably out in the middle of the bay. Super big seas, lots of fun, hooting down the faces of huge breaking waves one way and getting massive air on the way back. This lasted for about three hours before the weary finally called it a day.

The points for the series were tallied and kept secret until the trophy presentation. Anthony Perkins knew that he’d sailed well, especially in the slalom, and thought he must be in with a chance for the overall. Dave Morehead and Steve Charles also wondered how they were placed, having each won the overall twice in the previous four years.

Tony Fitzgerald presented the fantastic trophies. Anthony Perkins was all smiles when he heard ‘Dave The smile says it all ….. (photo courtesy of the Advocate)

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Overall Swansea Hawley Stanley Points Discard Overall Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Tally (x 3 ) Points 1 Anthony Perkins 6 5 3 2 0.75 3 0.75 0.75 6 0.75 3 3 3 4 0.75 0.75 2 0.75 45.25 17 28.25 2 Stephen Charles 5 0.75 0.75 0.75 5 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 0.75 0.75 4 2 4 4 43.75 14 29.75 3 Dave Morehead 0.75 2 2 5 3 5 4 3 3 3 0.75 0.75 2 2 2 5 0.75 2 46 15 31 4 Jack Van Eck 2 9 4 8 4 2 6 5 5 5 8 8 11 19 3 4 5 7 115 39 76 5 Stewart McKay 19 19 19 7 2 0.75 3 4 4 4 11 11 8 9 6 3 6 3 138.75 57 81.75 6 Ian Johnston 8 4 6 3 19 6 8 7 7 7 4 5 5 5 7 7 7 5 120 35 85 7 Rob Gordon 9 6 19 4 19 6 8 9 8 6 5 5 4 3 9 8 8 8 144 47 97 8 Ian Murray 11 11 19 9 7 6 7 6 9 8 13 13 19 11 10 19 10 10 198 57 141 9 Keith Midson 10 3 6 6 7 19 19 19 19 19 7 7 6 8 19 19 19 19 231 57 174 10 Stuart Gordon 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 6 6 7 7 5 6 3 6 236 57 179 11 Fenton Jones 11 10 6 9 19 19 8 9 19 19 13 13 10 10 19 19 19 19 251 57 194 12 Tom Hansen 19 19 19 19 6 6 5 8 0.75 9 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 262.75 57 205.75 13 Tony Fitzgerald 4 11 5 9 19 19 19 19 19 19 9 12 11 19 19 19 19 19 270 57 213 14 Bernt Genssen 3 7 19 9 19 19 8 9 19 19 13 13 19 19 19 19 19 19 271 57 214 15 Dion Watchorn 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 12 9 19 6 8 9 9 11 273 57 216 16 Greg Parsons 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 10 10 9 19 19 19 19 19 314 57 257 17 Julian Koning 11 8 21 21 21 21 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 331 57 274 18 Robyn Jones 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 13 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 336 57 279 DNS = 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 DNF = 11 11 6 9 7 6 8 9 10 9 13 13 11 11 10 10 11 11

Slalom Swansea Hawley Stanley Points Discard Overall Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Tally (x 2 ) Points

1 Anthony Perkins 0.75 3 0.75 0.75 6 0.75 0.75 0.75 2 0.75 16.25 9 7.25 2 Dave Morehead 3 5 4 3 3 3 2 5 0.75 2 30.75 10 20.75 3 Stephen Charles 5 4 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 4 31 9 22 4 Stewart McKay 2 0.75 3 4 4 4 6 3 6 3 35.75 12 23.75 5 Jack Van Eck 4 2 6 5 5 5 3 4 5 7 46 13 33 6 Ian Johnston 16 6 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 5 77 24 53 7 Rob Gordon 16 6 8 9 8 6 9 8 8 8 86 25 61 8 Ian Murray 7 6 7 6 9 8 10 16 10 10 89 26 63 9 Tom Hansen 6 6 5 8 0.75 9 16 16 16 16 98.75 32 66.75 10 Stuart Gordon 16 16 16 16 16 16 5 6 3 6 116 32 84 11 Dion Watchorn 16 16 16 16 16 16 8 9 9 11 133 32 101 12 Bernt Genssen 16 16 8 9 16 16 16 16 16 16 145 32 113 13 Fenton Jones 16 16 8 9 16 16 16 16 16 16 145 32 113 14 Keith Midson 7 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 151 32 119 15 Julian Koning 21 21 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 170 32 138 DNS = 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 DNF = 7 6 8 9 10 9 10 10 11 11

After heavy morning rain, competitors revelled in The complete state title Slalom and Formula placings almost perfect conditions on the first day of action. and final results are shown above. Sailing was at Greens Beach, which provided crumbling 1 m waves and strong cross-shore winds. WAVESAILING The format for the contest changed this year with This year’s SHQ’s West Coast Wavesailing man-on-man heats replaced with an expression Classic was held in the first week of January. The session format, which gives riders the chance to event attracted a good number of competitors, which come and go from the water as they please, rather reflects the work Cathy Walker has put in to than having to wait on the beach for their heat to promote the event over the years. As usual, there start. were also a number of interstate sailors down for the competition.

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Womens Juniors 1st Karen Robertson James Atkinson 2nd Cathy Walker

Interstate Division st 1 Dan Berry nd We offer all the world’s major windsurfing, kitesurfing 2 Jimmy Harcourt rd and snowboarding brands including 3 Darrel Gould Neil Pryde, JP, Cabrinha, Naish, Mistral, Wipika, RRD, Bic, Fiberspar, Gaastra, Ezzy, Underground, The highlight of the presentation was the drawing of Stonker, K2, DaKine, and more! the Neil Pryde wave sail donated by the major Formula windsurfing gear from Gaastra, Neil Pryde sponsor Sailboard Headquarters. This was won by and Bic is available. Mike Morfew. We also have quality second hand gear, professional by Cathy Walker lesson packages, rentals, demos, weekend getaways, and Adventure Holidays to Maui and Fiji. Royal Hobart Regatta Dash-for-Cash To receive our “What’s News at SHQ” newsletter, simply email us your name and address or give us a WT had a new event in early February with the call on the number below. Royal Hobart Regatta hosting a Dash-for-Cash. Unfortunately this event coincided with miserable SHQ Boardsports weather and strong blustery southerly winds. Only four sailors braved the conditions and completed the 81 Beach Road, Sandringham two-lap figure of eight course. Despite the conditions Victoria, 3191 Freecall 1800-355-045 and the turnout, the Royal Hobart Regatta Ph (03) 9598-2867 Fax (03) 9521-0146 appreciated the involvement of WT and were keen to www.shq.com.au [email protected] see windsurfers back again this year. Due to a lack of competitors, the full prize pool ($250) was not realised. This way, the winner would be the rider who performed most consistently in different conditions in Results: the four-day event. Open Prizes st Judges usually look at the length of the wave rides, 1 Steve Charles $50 nd the quality of the transitions on the wave, how good 2 Dave Morehead rd their turns are, their overall smoothness and of course 3 Stuart Gordon th jumping. The people who are out there sailing the 4 Rob Gordon most and having the most fun usually end up the winners. KA Sail Dash-for-Cash

Kaleb Smith took out the open division, followed by The KA SAILS Dash-for-Cash was held on Greg Pollard and Al Cook. Dan Berry won the Saturday 26th January. Twenty-four sailors lined up ‘mainland’ division, followed by Jimmy Harcourt and at the start, but the light winds took their toll early, Darrel Gould. In the Master’s, Andrew Barrenger with a number of slalom sailors deciding to turn back took out first place, followed by Natham Graham having ventured only a few hundred meters out from and Anthony Houston. Karen Robertson took out the point. The rest of the fleet moved slowly on a the women’s section, followed by Cathy Walker and broad reach across the Derwent. First around the James Atkinson sailed well to win the Juniors. mark were four longboard sailors, who had already made a break from the rest of the fleet. As the first Results: few Formula boards rounded the mark they managed Open Masters to pump up onto the plane, giving the longboarders a st 1 Kaleb Smith Andrew Barrenger bit of a fright, but they found pointing difficult in the nd 2 Greg Pollard Natham Graham light winds. rd 3 Al Cook Anthony Houston

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WINDSURFING EQUIPMENT A special thanks must go to the Sandy Bay Regatta Association, KA Sails and Peter Cleary for once SAILS: again providing the cash, prizes and atmosphere that make this event one of the most exciting on the · Racing calendar. · Freeride · Wavesailing Thanks also to the Volunteer Coastal Patrol who have set the marks for this event each year. Putting Also: Gaastra them to the test this year, were about 8 sailors who required rescuing due to the light winds that BOARDS: prevailed. by David Morehead • Acid • Carve • Diva • Fish • Formula Bishops Solicitors and Carr Sails - • Free formula • Free sex • Go ‘Beach-to-Beacon’ • Play • Sonic • Start The annual Beach-to-Beacon event sponsored by MASTS: Bishops Solicitors and Carr Sails turned on the conditions once again, with sunny conditions and a BOOMS: solid NW wind providing testing conditions for all. Numbers were up on the previous year, but there was still a feeling that more could be done to attract For the best prices contact Steve Charles at: new blood to this event. STEVE’S SAILBOARDS Ph: 6223 1746 [email protected] The forecast was for fine weather with a The longboards made good time back to the point strengthening NW wind, expected to reach 20-30 with a jubilant Ian Johnston winning the race in a time knots by late afternoon. Well, by 1 PM it was of 49 minutes 12 seconds, followed by Jack Van already blowing a solid 20 knots, making some of the Eck (49:50), Bernt Gennsen (51:54) and Miles guys who only brought Formula gear to the event a Watchorn (52:56). The Sandy Bay Regatta bit worried. The wind continued to build up to 25- Association were so impressed by the turn-out and 30 knots by the time the race got underway. commitment of sailors, despite the trying conditions, The course was out across the channel, followed by that they added their provisional $400 of prize money a small downwind ‘M’ section and then back across to the $600 provided annually by KA SAILS. This the channel. The chop, especially in the middle of the money is normally reserved for when the fleet channel, was big and steep due to an outgoing tide exceeds 40 competitors. Ian Johnston wasn’t running opposite the wind. This made it difficult for complaining, taking out 1st OPEN and 1st Master and the slalom boards to hit full speed and added an extra $500 in cash. David Gatehouse won the lucky draw dimension to the already trying conditions. prize of a brand new KA KARVE sail valued at $485. Results:

Results: Open Prizes 1st Tom Hansen $50 Open Prizes nd st 2 Anthony Perkins 1 Ian Johnston $425 rd nd 3 Stewart Mackay 2 Jack Van Eck $255 th 3rd Bernt Gennsen $125 4 Steve Charles th 4 Miles Watchorn $50 This coming season, the Bishops Solicitors and 5th Dave Morehead $40 th Carr Sails Dash-for-Cash will run as the third round 6 Steve Charles $30 of the Formula Windsurfing and Slalom titles, to Master’s Prizes st accommodate the ‘lost’ round due to the Nationals 1 Ian Johnston $75 being held in Hobart. The Port Darymple Yacht David Gatehouse Lucky draw prize of a KA Sail.

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 13 entering. There were Black Ice sunnies, a great rash vest, a tee-shirt, a neat hat... and dinner on presentation night, Not bad value, especially when you add the barbies and the chance to win a good prize... as well as the chance to be a legend and take home an Ozzie title trophy.

MASTERS 1. Warren Holder Kiama 2. Woo Norris New Zealand 3. Doug Pointon (equal) Merimbula 3. Matt Cudmore (equal) Merimbula

OPENS Open’s winner Ricky Van Der Toorn congratulates his 1. Ricky Van der Toorn Merimbula worthy opponents 2. Andrew Gibbon Sydney 3. Shane Finnigan (equal) Cronulla Club will host the event as a part of their J. Boag and 3. Daniel Berry (equal) Cronulla th Son Blockbuster Weekend, to celebrate their 50 year. The event will be held over the 8-9th February GRAND MASTER 2003. 1. "Big Wave Dave" Ward Sydney 2. Jeff Bryar Melbourne For more information, contact Fenton Jones on 3. John Smythe Merimbula 03 6328 1657. JUNIOR 1. Alex Lewis -Hughes Ballina Australian Wavesailing Association News 2. Quilon Bryar Melbourne =3. Rhys Herbert Sydney 2002 WAVESAILING NATIONALS: =3. Matt Darcy Merimbula

These reflections must begin with a congratulations to UP AND COMER AWARD all involved, especially Rohan Cudmore and Aaron Rhys Herbert Sydney Constable from the Australian Wavesailing Association and John Smythe and the team from the EXPRESSION SESSION AWARDS Merimbula Sailboard Club. 1. Dean Hendie Newcastle 2. Clayton Dougan New Zealand Aaron pulled out the big one on presentation night 3. John Jacobs Mornington when he awarded two trips on a yacht for a two week cruise around the islands of Fiji. He must have friends in really high places, as the sponsorship deals he set up were really great. Chales Dalzey and his Black Ice company were great backers of the AUSTRALIAN contest, as were all other sponsors whose names WAVESAILING appeared on the rash vests given out at the time of TITLES 2003 entry. 27th-1st FebFeb Marrawah, Tasmania Two days of competition may not sound great over a For detailsdetails call:call: week, but the wind seems to have been fickle this (02)9984-0654 year so that is part of the game. (We had had ten (02)9984-0654 days of miserable rain only a week before the contest , which would have been totally disasterous ... so I guess we can count ourselves lucky that the days were lovely sunny days, and you could surf or golf or sightsee or whatever during those windless days.) *includedincluded with entry fee

Some of the interesting things to me now that we can look back are these. We all got a good deal from

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 14 WOMENS for grabs- something not seen in an Australian 1. Jade McManus Merimbula wavesailing contest for a long time!” 2. Cassie O’Brien-Grudd Merimbula 3. Kath Sirl Merimbula International pros Peter Volwater and Francisco

Goya (1999 wavesailing champion) have been KITE SURFING recruited for the International contingent so far with 1. Rohan Cudmore Merimbula 2. Dave Sorrensen Victoria four other international shredders to be announced 3. Dave Ward Sydney soon.

SPECIAL AWARD Says Cisco, “... of course I would love to be part of Ginna Graham Merimbula this event, also I hear that the conditions could be by Henry Jones pretty fun.”

Australian Wavesailing Titles 2003 ‘Fun’ is one way to describe the conditions: Marrawah Tasmania 27 Jan -1 Feb ‘completely psycho’ is another. Smackfest is to be held at Marrawah on the west coast of Tasmania. Marrawah is located on the NW coast of Tasmania. Competitors can look forward to wind in the 25- 40 This event will not include kitesurfers this year and knot range and waves ranging from 3/4 mast high to will be mobile, travelling around the Marrawah area. double mast. Smackfest is all about going big. From previous years we found that it is best to be mobile for the chance for all at the best conditions. The Australasian section will be invite only for Man on man double elimination will produce a winner Smackfest 2003, so if you shred, then expect to hear most befitting of the Australian Wavesailing Title with from Smackfest soon. a time permitting ‘Expression Session’ being held when we have a winner. The Expression Session will Australasian contingent invitee Andrew ‘Doogs’ be an ‘enter at own risk’ event as we expect some Gibbon is fired up about Smackfest, "Finally a real big moves in some gnarly conditions. wavesailing comp, one that appreciates power wavesailing and going big. Time to show the PWA Due to the chance of high wind and surf conditions how it should be done, Australian style, we will attempt to minimise risk to participants by pumped for it!" holding the competition in conditions that everyone agrees are suitable. For further photos, interviews and information updates, please contact: by Aaron Constable Quentin Bye Organiser/ Director, SMACKFEST Smackfest Ph. +61(0) 418 988 131 Futuristic wavesailing contest is coming! www.tideguide.org/smackfest/

Negotiations are almost settled regarding network WT merchandise and T-shirt order form rights to Smackfest coverage, a key step towards the running of the contest in the first week of As you may have noticed, WT is sporting a fancy February 2003. new logo. WT members have the option to purchase

Smackfest 2003 is set to revolutionise wavesailing. The best wavesailors from Australia and around the world will compete via a new format in the most radical conditions on earth.

The event will be fully produced. Event organiser and producer Quentin Bye is agog, “We are expecting to sign a major sponsor within the next two months. This means that there will be some prize money up

Smackfest contest director – Quentin Bye

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 15 their very own stylish key-ring with the WT logo on it for the paltry fee of $5, or you can even get one for Sandy Bay Sailing Club Report free if you chose to pay for a ‘season entry’ ticket (see membership information). Formula Windsurfing has taken off at Sandy Bay Sailing Club. Last sailing season, a group of keen If you’re after even more ….., purchase a T-shirt or Formula sailors approached the club, and regular Polo Top from Kazza’s Screen Print Studio. The racing then took place between September and tops are excellent quality and a portion of the money April. Whilst we generally didn’t have much luck from each sale goes to WT. For more information with the weather (sea breezes always seemed to on the tops, phone Karen Robertson on 0419 115 arrive on the Friday or Sunday, but not on 460. An order form is attached at the end of the Saturdays!), some great racing still took place. Up newsletter, so check it out and order your new to eight racers took part in the racing most summer clothing now !!! Saturdays with Dave Morehead and Steve Charles dominating the top two spots. WT Windsurfing Dinner The Club has a nice grassed rigging area, full change The first of two windsurfing dinners was held in room facilities, canteen and beach frontage. This Hobart on Saturday 26th January. It was a great move has made Formula racing more accessible, night out with 32 people enjoying the fine food and regular and professional in Tasmania. The SBSC wine on offer at Mumaluka’s in Salamanca. The Committee have been very supportive of the new unusually humid conditions, and lightning and thunder class, and Windsurfing Tasmania now has outside, provided realism to the deepest darkest representation on their committee. Africa theme. An exciting development in this partnership is the The second windsurfing dinner was after the prize purchase of a Starboard Start learner board for use giving for the Formula and Slalom State title events by Windsurfing Tasmania and SBSC members. This and was held at Michael's at Stanley. This is a great will help promote the sport and bring new people into little restaurant that provides excellent service with a Windsurfing (and hopefully racing). Sandy Bay great atmosphere. Sailing Club will also be hosting the Formula Windsurfing Australian Championships on 19th - Stay tuned for information on the next night out. 23rd January 2003.

At first there were only five…. From Left: Keith Midson, Dave Morehead, Steve Charles, Fenton Jones, Rob Gordon

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The regular presence of windsurfing at the club has attracted significant interest from onlookers and LEARNING TO sailors from other classes, particularly young sailors in Cadets and Lasers. If you are interested in racing, or KITESURF IS EASY With Tasmania’s only internationally accredited instructor just having a go, then come along to the Club and th ANDY SHARMAN check it out. Open day is Sunday 6 October. Racing is held most Saturdays (see Circuit Guide). OF TASMANIA’S ORIGINAL KITESURF CENTER

For more information and membership inquiries, the web site is : www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/sbsc

by Keith Midson Secretary Windsurfing Tasmania,

SBSC Committee Member where the emphasis is on safety and honest advice

SPECIALISING IN KITE POWERED SPORTS Kitesurfing – roll on summer KITES: WIPIKA, CABRINHA, NAISH, F-ONE, PETER LYNN BOARDS: STONKER, LIQUID FORCE, EXTREME Kitesurfing has exploded worldwide and across BUGGIES, LINES, CONTROL BARS, VIDEOS, MOUNTAINBOARDS, and more. Australia. As more and more people get into the sport popular spots are getting crowded. Unlike A FREE LESSON WITH EVERY KITE SOLD sailboards kite can take up 30meters of water, Member of the Australian Kite Surfing Association especially if the kite is low. If we are going to have AKSA kitesurfing accepted by other water users it is essential that we establish and adhere to some rules Ph/Fax (03) 6223 4444 Mobile 0428 500041 of the road. The International Kiteboarding Organisation (www.ikorg.com) has a set of priority www.xsport.com.au rules which provide a standard which will enable kitesurfers to adopt a set of rules similar to the international sailing and boating rules. · Always wear a kite leash. The recent death of a German female Pro-rider was caused by another Here are some general rules (mostly they are just persons run away kite becoming entangled in hers. common sense……) Safety leash can be set-up to allow for spins and rotations without tangles. Besides it’s no fun being · Give way to all other watercraft. Most other water users out there don’t understand how a kite stuck 1 km off shore with no kite. and rider operate and are often unable to · Wind up your lines when you come in. If you anticipate your course and speed. The safest way come in for longer than 5 mins wind up your lines, to do this is to park the kite directly above in the other people want to use the beach, dogs, kids neutral position and wait for the other vessel to get etc can accidentally get tangled and cause a kite past. Alternatively bear away and go downwind to flip over and take off. Other kiteboarders may of them. want to rig up and it is difficult in tight locations when someone else’s lines and kite are lying · Never jump within 50m upwind of another person. I received several complaints from around. yachties about some kiters jumping too close to yachts in the Derwent last summer and causing When kitesurfing with other kiteboarders the them to alter course. Remember they don’t know following rules if followed by everyone will avoid how good you are and what you are trying to do. accidents and annoying and costly tangles and line Don’t spoil it for the rest of us by your thoughtless breakages (kite line will cut kite line). actions. When two kites are heading towards each other the upwind kite has right of way. Further to this, the · Know your ability and limitations. Over upwind kite should get their kite high and the confidence is probably the biggest factor in many downwind kite should keep theirs low. accidents think before trying to impress someone.

Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 17 who have sent an ad in. If this works well, another When heading directly towards each other the flyer may be sent out later in the season. kiteboarder with their right hand forward has right of way. This is the Starboard rule as in sailing. In this Advertising for distributors of windsurfing equipment case the kite on port tack or left hand forward should can also place ads in this flyer and should contact bear away and keep their kite low. Steve Charles on 6223 1746 for information on advertising rates, prior to OCTOBER 25th. Kiteboarders entering the water have right of way. Most accidents happen on the beach when trying to Windsurfing websites get to the water. If there is a kiteboarder trying to get into the water and started stay away and let them get Here are some interesting sites for those surfing the going before you come in. When your are trying to net: get past rocks or get into bindings the last thing you want to worry about is someone who is out there and FORMULA: already in control and going. www.formulawindsurfing.com – Home of International FW – The biggest thing is to have fun and stay safe. Rules, Class info etc www.windsurfing.org – Australian Windsurfing Assoc – For information on lessons and the latest new and FW NoR, general info 2nd hand gear call Andy Sharman on 6223 4444 or www.star-board.com – FW board, technique and event info 0428500041 or check out www.xsport.com.au for – Forum. kitesurf clinics and special events this summer. www.a-h-d.com – FW board, technique and event info – by Andy Sharman Forum www.gaastra.com – FW sail and equipment info – Forum Advertising second-hand sailing gear www.neilprydemaui.com – FW sail and equipment info – Forum WT will be posting out a ‘second hand sailing gear’ BEACH CAMS: notice again this year after the success of last year’s. For those interested in advertising any gear, it will http://www.wrestpoint.com.au/webcam/ cost $10 for the first 30 words and $2 for every http://www.coastview.com.au/Clifton/load_clifton_camera.h additional 10 words. All current members and new tm Clifton Beach members will receive the first 30 words free of http://www.coastview.com.au/Eagle/load_eagle_camera.htm charge (a free ad!). So if you’re not a member, but Eaglehawk Neck like the sound of the third party insurance and would like to advertise some gear, then pay $30 and get your ad for free.

See details on the back of the attached membership PLANET SURF form. Send your ad, along with membership form, to WT at the address on the front of this newsletter with CHECK US OUT FOR A GREAT RANGE OF a cheque payable to WINDSURFING SAILBOARDING AND KITESURFING GEAR TASMANIA Inc. KITES : NAISH NORTH Make sure you include the model, year, condition and price of the equipment you are selling, along with SAILBOARDING: MISTRAL NAISH your contact details - phone number or email F2 FANATIC address. ALSO STOCKING PLENTY OF ASSOCIATED

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Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Page 18 http://www.coastview.com.au/bayfires/bayfires_camera.htm Attach a cheque made out to WINDSURFING Bay of Fires TASMANIA Inc. and send it to: WEATHER: WINDSURFING TASMANIA Inc. http://www.BoM.GOV.AU/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDT12400.tx KDC 2001 t Derwernt Estuary Kingston http://www.BoM.GOV.AU/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDT12300.tx Tasmania 7050 t Boating weather http://www.BoM.GOV.AU/products/IDG00V56.shtml Four • Tasmanian Circuit Guide 2002-2003 day forecast http://www.marine.csiro.au/~lband/wind/ Droughty Hill A fantastic schedule of events is planned for the wind readings coming season. Mark the dates on your home calendar now and keep the Racing Calendar handy • Membership information as a ready reference of event details in 2002-2003. Please note: life-jackets or personal flotation devices Last year WT had 41 members. The more support (PFD’s) are required for all racing events. It is also a WT has, the more WT can promote the sport and requirement that all sailors have third party public organise racing events, newsletters and functions. liability cover before entering any organised event, The WT membership form is attached to this not just those run by WT. newsletter. Benefits for windsurfers include: • 12 Months membership with WT and AWA affiliation; ENTRY DISCLAIMER • 24 hr Third Party Liability Insurance; It is the competitor’s sole decision to enter this event • Free application for WT/AWA registered Sail Numbers. and to start and or to continue to compete. By way of entering, competitors acknowledge that Fee: $30 (standard) or $70 which includes entry to participation in this event can be dangerous and all WT organised events in 2002-03 and a free accept that their participation is at their exclusive risk WT Key-ring. in every respect. In addition, by way of entering

competitors shall hold harmless the organising This represents fantastic value, especially considering authority, its officers, members, servants and agents that the insurance premium has almost doubled since in respect of all liability for injury to person and or this time last year. However, the ‘member to damage to property howsoever arising from their member’ liability extension is no longer available, participation or intended participation in this event meaning that a member will not be indemnified if sued and acknowledge that the organising authority, its by another member. The collective premium provides officers, members, servants and agents accept no up to $10 million third party cover against public responsibility in respect of loss of life, personal injury liability. There is a $1000 excess claim. or loss or damage to property which may be

sustained by reason of a competitor’s participation or This scheme has great merit and puts the onus on intended participation in this event or arising for competitors to have cover rather than the competition whatever reason in connection with this event. organisers (who would have to raise the $10 000, or thereabouts, premium required to have similar cover). INSURANCE Cover is 24 hrs a day, so it’s not just when All competitors shall have personal liability insurance competing in an event! for not less than $AUD10m for any one incident.

All competitors who enter and sign the entry form are Membership cover is from June to July each year. deemed to have made a declaration that they hold Cover provides you insurance in the event that you such cover. injure someone, or their equipment. Make the most of the third party insurance and become a member !! HAPPY SAILING !! now.

So, get a pen now and fill in the attached Membership form and the section on the back to advertise your secondhand windsurfing gear.

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2003 FORMULA WINDSURFING

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

19-23 January, 2003

SANDY BAY SAILING CLUB HOBART TASMANIA

Entry forms will be available on the AWA website soon at www.windsurfing.org or by telephoning the organising committee: 61 3 6239 6353 (Hobart) - 61 3 9773 2405 (Melbourne) - 61 2 9905 7664 (Sydney) and must be received by The Regatta Manager, Sandy Bay Sailing Club, PO Box 56, Sandy Bay, TAS 7006 no later than 1700 hrs 31 December 2002

2003 WAVESAILING

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

27 January -1 February, 2003

MARRAWAH TASMANIA

Entry forms will be available on the AWA website soon at www.windsurfing.org or phone Aaron Constable (02) 9905 7664 or Justin Tapson 6457 1104 Entries must be received by 1700 hrs 31December 2002

WINDSURFING TASMANIA Inc. Circuit Guide 2002-2003

October 2002 • Sat 19th Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Pennant race. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

• Sat 26th Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Trophy race. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

November 2002 • Sat-Sun 2nd-3rd Formula Windsurfing (Round 1). Briefing 11 AM Saturday, Swansea; Contact Dave Morehead 6239 6353

• Sat 9th Glenorchy regatta ‘Dash-for-Cash’. Event will comprise slalom races and a dash-for-cash. Briefing 10:30 AM, Hobart; Contact Keith Midson 62740766

• Sat 16th Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Trophy race. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

• Sat 23rd Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Trophy race. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

December 2002 • Sat-Sun 7th-8th Formula Windsurfing (Round 2). Briefing 11 AM Saturday, Hawley Beach; Contact Anthony Perkins 6428 6985

January 2003 • Fri-Tue 3rd-7th Wavesailing. SHQ’s West Coast Wavesailing Classic, Briefing at 12 noon Friday, Green Point, Marrawah; Contact Justin Tapson 6457 1104

• Sun-Thu 19th-23th Australian Formula Windsurfing titles. Registration on Sunday 19th at the SBSC. Competition from Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd, Sandy Bay, Hobart; Contact Dave Morehead 6239 6353 or Ian Fox (03) 9773 2405

• Sat 25th Australia Day: KA Sails "Dash-for-Cash". Briefing 1:30 PM, Sandy Bay, Hobart; Contact Dave Morehead 6239 6353

• Mon-Sat 27th-1st Australian Wavesailing titles. Registration on Monday 27th at Greens Beach, Marrawah. Competition from Tuesday 28th to Saturday 1st; Contact Aaron Constable (02) 9905 7664 (NSW) or Justin Tapson 6457 1104 (TAS)

February 2003 • Sat 1st Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Pennant race. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

• Mon-Fri 3rd-7th Extreme Wavesailing ‘SmackFest’. Marrawah, Tasmania. TBC. Contact Quentin Bye 0418 988 131

• Sat-Sun 8th-9th Formula Windsurfing (Round 3). Briefing at 11 AM Saturday, Port Dalrymple Yacht Club, Tamar River, Contact Fenton Jones 03 6328 1657. Sponsored by Bishops Solicitors and Carr Sails. This event will be held as a part of the J. Boag and Son Blockbuster Weekend.

• Sat & Mon 8 & 10th Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Regatta. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

• Sat 22nd Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Pennant race. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

March 2003 • Sat 1st Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Yardstick Regatta. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

• Sat-Sun 8th-9th Formula Windsurfing (Round 4 – ‘Final’), Briefing at 11 AM Saturday, Stanley Caravan Park, Stanley; Contact Dave Morehead 6239 6353

• Sat 15th Formula Windsurfing (SBSC). Trophy race. Briefing at 1 PM, first race no earlier than 1:30 PM. Sandy Bay. Contact Keith Midson 62740766

Recommended accommodation for select Formula events (book early): Swansea - Swansea Caravan Park and Holiday Village, Shaw St Swansea (ph Graham 6257 8177) Stanley - Stanley Caravan Park, Stanley (ph Des 64581266)

Dates correct at time of printing – please confirm prior to event

ENTRY DISCLAIMER It is the competitor’s sole decision to enter this event and to start and or to continue to compete. By way of entering, competitors acknowledge that participation in this event can be dangerous and accept that their participation is at their exclusive risk in every respect. In addition, by way of entering competitors shall hold harmless the organising authority, its officers, members, servants and agents in respect of all liability for injury to person and or damage to property howsoever arising from their participation or intended participation in this event and acknowledge that the organising authority, its officers, members, servants and agents accept no responsibility in respect of loss of life, personal injury or loss or damage to property which may be sustained by reason of a competitor’s participation or intended participation in this event or arising for whatever reason in connection with this event.

INSURANCE All competitors shall have personal liability insurance for not less than $AUD10m for any one incident. All competitors who enter and sign the entry form are deemed to have made a declaration that they hold such cover.

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Tasmanian FORMULA WINDSURFING Series 2002-2003

Notice of Series 1. Title: Tasmanian Formula Windsurfing Series 2002-2003.

2. Venue and dates: Heat 1 Swansea 2-3rd November 2002 Heat 2 Hawley Beach 7-8th December 2002 Heat 3 Tamar River 8-9th February 2003 Heat 4 Stanley 8-9th March 2003

3. Organising authority: Windsurfing Tasmania Inc.

4. Classes: Divisions (min. of 3 entrants): Formula Windsurfing Open Masters Ladies Junior Handicap Longboard (with centre-board) Open Masters Ladies Junior Handicap Slalom Open Masters Ladies Junior Handicap Overall (combined points) Open Masters Ladies Junior Handicap

Racing will be held in winds ranging from 8-35 knots. Any board can be used. There is a maximum size limit for sails of 12.5 m. Generally, if the course involves an upwind leg, points will be awarded toward Formula (and Longboard). For all other courses points will be awarded toward Slalom. Generally, Formula races will not be held in winds above 18 knots and Slalom races will not be held in winds below 18 knots. Please note: It will be at the discretion of the race committee as to what type of course is set (Formula or Slalom) and whether points will be awarded toward Formula (and longboard) or Slalom.

5. Schedule of races Sat.: Registration between 10-11 AM. Briefing at 11 AM followed by first race no earlier than 11:30 AM. Maximum of five races will be held. Courses to be specified at briefing.

Sun.: Briefing at 10 AM. First race no earlier than 10:30 AM. Maximum of five races will be held. Courses to be specified at the briefing.

6. Rules This event will be governed by the 1993-1996 International Yacht Racing Rules (IYRR) and the prescriptions and safety regulations of the Australian Yachting Federation (AYF), Notice of Race (except as these are altered by these Sailing Instructions) and the Sailing Instructions. This event is classified as a Category B event.

7. Eligibility and Entry Entry is open to all members of WINDSURFING TASMANIA Inc. or other associations affiliated with the AUSTRALIAN WINDSURFING ASSOCIATION upon acceptance of Sailing Instructions and payment of the Heat entry fee ($5), which is paid at the time of registration.

8. Race Briefing Briefings will be conducted by the race officials and will include information on: Course location and configuration; Sign on/sign off procedures.

9. Start/finish

At 5 minutes to start, 1 minute to start and upon starting a signal will sound. An alternative starting procedure of a ‘gate start’ may be employed. Competitors should note their finishing order in relation to other competitors finishing immediately before and after them.

10. Abandonment Race abandonment will be signalled in accordance with Racing rule 4/1 accompanied by 3 sound signals.

11. Time Limit The time limit for all races will be 90 minutes for the first to finish in each class or division. Sailors finishing more than 20 mins after the first to finish will be recorded as “did not finish”.

12. Alternative penalties Alternative penalties in accordance with racing rules, appendix B4, 7.1, apply.

13. Safety Buoyancy vests or harnesses complying with AS1499 or approved by the Race Committee must be worn as intended whilst afloat. A competitor not complying in this regard will be ranked as a non-starter. Each intending competitor shall personally sign on for racing before leaving the shore for any race or racing period and shall personally sign off from racing upon returning to shore after completion of racing or retirement. They shall sign off within 30 minutes of the last valid finisher in that race or the last race of the relevant racing period. Failure to comply in every regard will result in disqualification from that race. If more than one race is sailed in a racing period, then failure to sign on will result in disqualification from the first race of the racing period and failure to sign off will result in disqualification from the last race of the racing period. Failure to both sign on and sign off will result in disqualification from all races of that racing period. The sign on/sign off area will be indicated at the briefings. In the need for race abandonment, all competitors shall proceed to the launching area and shall sign off as soon as possible.

14. Equipment Formula Windsurfing and Slalom: Any board up to 1005 mm in width and sail of up to 12.5 m can be used for racing and sailors may change boards and sails during an event.

Longboard: The size of the sail is to comply with the persons weight. Anyone up to 75 kg can sail a 7.5 metre sail (or smaller). Thereafter, to use a 0.5 of a metre bigger sail, you need to weigh the appropriate weight (e.g. an 8.0 metre equals 80 kg). There is to be a tolerance level of 3 kg (maximum) and a weight penalty up to that 3 kg to apply. So, the sail size is to be equivalent to weight, plus amount to 3 kg weight penalty above 7.5 metres/75 kg.

Longboard sailors will automatically be awarded points toward the longboard division as well as the Formula windsurfing division when sailing Formula races.

15. Trophies Trophies will be awarded to the top three place-getters in each division and a perpetual trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Formula Windsurfing ‘Open’ and ‘Masters’ divisions and the Slalom ‘Open’ division.

17. Entry disclaimer It is the competitor’s sole decision to enter this event and to start and or to continue to compete. By way of entering, competitors acknowledge that participation in this event can be dangerous and accept that their participation is at their exclusive risk in every respect. In addition, by way of entering competitors shall hold harmless the organising authority, its officers, members, servants and agents in respect of all liability for injury to person and or damage to property howsoever arising from their participation or intended participation in this event and acknowledge that the organising authority, its officers, members, servants and agents accept no responsibility in respect of loss of life, personal injury or loss or damage to property which may be sustained by reason of a competitor’s participation or intended participation in this event or arising for whatever reason in connection with this event.

18. Ins urance All competitors shall have personal liability insurance for not less than $AUD10m for any one incident. All competitors who enter and sign the entry form are deemed to have made a declaration that they hold such cover. · · ·

Glenorchy Regatta Windsurfers "Dash-for-Cash"

Where: Montrose Bay / Glenorchy Regatta Pavilion When: Saturday 9th November 2002. Briefing 10:30 AM Organisers: Glenorchy Regatta Association. Registration: Competitors need to pay a $10 entry fee, register their equipment (board and sail) and SIGN ON between 10:30 and 11:00 AM Start: The races will start no earlier than 11:30 AM. Minimum of 5 starters required. Course: Sailors will sail a series of slalom (figure of 8) or course races (upwind/downwind) depending on conditions, followed by a dash-for-cash. Eligibility: Any sailboard can be used and there is no restriction on sail size. Sailors must wear an approved flotation device. Conditions: Racing will be held in conditions deemed suitable for racing by the Regatta Race Committee. Presentation: Overall placings will be based on all races and cash-prizes will be presented after the racing.

Number of starters Prizes: 5-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 >25

1st Place $100 $150 $200 $250 $275 2nd Place $50 $75 $100 $125 $150 3rd Place $30 $50 $65 $75 $100 4th Place $20 $25 $35 $50 $75 Total Prize pool $200 $300 $400 $500 $600

For more information contact: Keith Midson ph 0408102146, Dave Morehead ph 62396253 or the Glenorchy Regatta Association

Dash-for-Cash

Where: Nutgrove Beach, Sandy Bay.

When: Saturday 25th January 2002, ‘Australia Day Long Weekend’.

Organisers: KA Sail Australia in conjunction with the Sandy Bay Regatta Association.

Course: Entrants in the Dash for Cash will be required to sail from Sandy Bay Point to a mark set off the eastern shore, somewhere between Bellerive Bluff and Droughty Point (depending on wind direction), and back to Sandy Bay Point.

Eligibility: Any sailboard can be used and there is no restriction on sail size. Sailors must wear an approved flotation device and have public liability insurance.

Entry Fee: $10

Prizes: <30 starters 30-49 starters 50 or more starters 1st Place $325 $500 $700 2nd Place $125 $255 $350 3rd Place $75 $125 $200 4th Place $30 $50 $125 5th Place $25 $40 $75 6th Place $20 $30 $50 Total Prize pool $600 $1000 $1500

PLUS: There will be a lucky draw prize for a KA Sail.

Time: Pay entry fee and sign-on before 1.30 pm. Briefing at 1.30 pm at the regatta pavilion. Start no earlier than 2.00 pm and sign-off upon finishing.

Conditions: Racing will be held in conditions deemed suitable for racing by the Sandy Bay Race Committee.

For more information contact Dave Morehead ph 03 6239 6353 or the Sandy Bay Regatta Association ph 03 6225 1988.

Notice of Race

2003 WEST COAST WAVESAILING CLASSIC

3-7 January, 2003

MARRAWAH TASMANIA

Sponsored by: SAILBOARD HEADQUARTERS Marrawah Hotel, Marrawah General Store, Planet Surf, Pirates Bay Octopus.

Briefing Time: Midday Friday January 3rd at Green Point Beach Competition Start Time: 1 PM Friday January 3rd conditions allowing Competition Format: Expression session Contest Organiser: Justin Tapson in association with Windsurfing Tasmania Inc.

Entries: $10 for postal, email or telephone entries by December 20th 2002 $15 for entry on the day

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Signed: ______Date: ______Note: This entry must be counter signed by your parent or legal guardian if you are under the age of 18 years. Send entry to: Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Address cheque to: KDC 2001 Windsurfing Tasmania Inc. Kingston, TAS 7050

‘In accepting my entry, I agree to be bound by the rules governing this event as stated in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for deciding to enter and to start and or to continue to compete. I further acknowledge and agree that participation in this event can be dangerous and shall accept that my participation is at my exclusive risk in every respect. By way of my entry being accepted, I hold harmless the organising authority, its officers, members, servants and agents in respect of all liability for injury to person and or damage to property howsoever arising from my participation or intended participation in this event. In addition, I fully understand that the organising authority, its officers, members, servants and agents accept no responsibility in respect of loss of life, personal injury or loss or damage to property which may be sustained by reason of my participation or intended participation in this event or arising for whatever reason in connection with this event. I declare that I have personal liability insurance of not less than $AUD10m as required by the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for this event.’

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