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Season Opener Downwinder

With the forecast showing winds being less than favourable this Sunday, the downwinder is unfortunately postponed.

As soon as we have decent winds for a downwinder, we will reschedule the event.

2011/12 WAKSA - Airush Course Racing Series

This year, we are very excited to announce the 2011/12 WAKSA-Airush Course Racing Series which commences Sunday 23rd October at Melville beach.   

Six events are planned over the season with the best four results culminating in the series placing. Whilst we expect some seriously competitive racing, the events are also designed to encourage new-comers and novice racers to the discipline.

With this in mind, Airush is providing a number of course racing boards to be used, free of charge for each of the six racing events - there is a limited number of boards, so it will be 'first come, first served'. A number of experienced course racers will also be on hand to provide tips and advice to kiters new to the discipline.

WAKSA greatly appreciates the support provided by Airush for this exciting development.

The 2011/12 WAKSA - Airush Course Racing Series will be held at the following locations

Melville Beach - Sunday 23rd Oct & Sunday 13th Nov

Leighton Beach - Sunday 4th Dec & Sunday 5th February

Safety Bay Yacht Club - Sunday 15th January & Sunday 4th March

Pre-start briefings will be held at 1.00pm on racing day, with the earliest race commencing at 1.45pm. A minimum of 3 races will be held (wind permitting). Overall series placings will be determined from the best 4 days results - less than 4 days participation = no placing in the series.

Categories will include: dedicated course boards; free race boards; and all others. Categories will race together, but results will be separated according to category.

All participants must be WAKSA members and results will be made available in the week following the race. Memberships will not be taken on the day.

For more information, please contact Mark Hughes 0408 302 187 or mark@waksa.org.au.

2011 WAKSA Charity Downwinder for Redkite

Once again, WAKSA is shaking the can to raise funds for Redkite, supporting children and young people through the cancer journey.

Scheduled for Sunday 27th November 2011, the Downwinder will follow previous years' format with the DW in two stages; Leighton to Scarborough for experienced kiters; or City Beach to Scarborough for newer kiters, followed by a sausage sizzle and presentations.

Start your fundraising by going to the event website www.everydayhero.com.au/event/waksadownwinder2011 and register.

As usual, there's a great prize for the individual member who raises the most funds as well as a prize for the team that does the same. Prize details announced soon!!

WAKSA appreciates the on water support provided by Fremantle Volunteer Sea Rescue Group and Portside Marine for this event.