Select to expand quoteSeanAUS120 said..
Just booked a house ... heading up for the whole of June from the 1st...
Anyone who's coming up early, give me a shout. Going to be bringing some marks up for some pre-event slalom training.
Izaak and I are heading upi from Tassie on the 20th, would be good to catch up for a sail and what not before the event, we will need to climatize haha
Select to expand quoteSeanAUS120 said..
Guys, I am going to try and hit the island a couple of times in June where I can and will investigate the difference between the Cairns wind readings and 'actual' wind on the island.
I was thinking 7.8 / 7.0 and a small board (85L) and big board (110/120L) just based on what I see the weather like in Cairns the past weeks...
Hey Sean how is the wind up there? Forecast looks awesome. Green arrows every day and 26 deg!
Select to expand quotejamesf said...SeanAUS120 said..
Guys, I am going to try and hit the island a couple of times in June where I can and will investigate the difference between the Cairns wind readings and 'actual' wind on the island.
I was thinking 7.8 / 7.0 and a small board (85L) and big board (110/120L) just based on what I see the weather like in Cairns the past weeks...
Hey Sean how is the wind up there? Forecast looks awesome. Green arrows every day and 26 deg!
The guys haven't made it out to Green yet, but I can tell you it's been mostly 6.5-7.5 weather and mostly sunny all week out here.
Perfect 6.2-87 (well lit)+boardshorts right now !!
I've booked a twin suite for the 23rd - 28th June at the Green Island Resort. My partner was planning to go, but can't now due to work commitments, so if anyone is keen to share a twin suite it would be $157.50 a night and includes a full buffet breakfast (a bargain)!! No need to rush to un-rig and get the last ferry back to Cairns ...
If you're interested, PM me.
Select to expand quoteAUS02 said..
I've booked a twin suite for the 23rd - 28th June at the Green Island Resort. My partner was planning to go, but can't now due to work commitments, so if anyone is keen to share a twin suite it would be $157.50 a night and includes a full buffet breakfast (a bargain)!! No need to rush to un-rig and get the last ferry back to Cairns ...
If you're interested, PM me.
OK, room is now taken and we have another Tassie Speed Seeker going to Green Island - Jordan Murray!! 
Select to expand quoteAUS02 said..AUS02 said..
I've booked a twin suite for the 23rd - 28th June at the Green Island Resort. My partner was planning to go, but can't now due to work commitments, so if anyone is keen to share a twin suite it would be $157.50 a night and includes a full buffet breakfast (a bargain)!! No need to rush to un-rig and get the last ferry back to Cairns ...
If you're interested, PM me.
OK, room is now taken and we have another Tassie Speed Seeker going to Green Island - Jordan Murray!!
Pimping !!
Select to expand quoteAUS02 said..AUS02 said..
I've booked a twin suite for the 23rd - 28th June at the Green Island Resort. My partner was planning to go, but can't now due to work commitments, so if anyone is keen to share a twin suite it would be $157.50 a night and includes a full buffet breakfast (a bargain)!! No need to rush to un-rig and get the last ferry back to Cairns ...
If you're interested, PM me.
OK, room is now taken and we have another Tassie Speed Seeker going to Green Island - Jordan Murray!!
Cool
Entry List updated nice to see 5 NC guys coming over.
Sean Im pretty sure Julian is an Aussie now
That's great roll up now, 39 competitors
A tribute to the organisers lets hope the conditions deliver.
SO stoked about this.
I was just going to rock up in boardies.. but a friend mentioned stingers and lumps of sand coloured coral.
Guess what I am asking is should we be bring anything out of the ordinary?? Booties, rashie etc???
AL
Select to expand quotealbentley said...
SO stoked about this.
I was just going to rock up in boardies.. but a friend mentioned stingers and lumps of sand coloured coral.
Guess what I am asking is should we be bring anything out of the ordinary?? Booties, rashie etc???
AL
We have a load of event info going soon that will cover all this.
But in short, booties are optional and you would only really use them when walking out to the pools/northern run on the low tides.
Rashie to keep the sun off, stinger season is over in Cairns and Green Island is low risk for them anyway.
Ill use a 1mm rash top on the cold days.
Woohoo 1 week to go
so far the long Range forecast looks good for next Sat not sure after that.
im getting excited
For everyone lucky enough to go to Green Island sail hard for the rest of us
Cheers Russ.
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Looking good solid 25 knots and Blue Skies
Have you photoshoped Sean's arms? They look huge!
He's been working out.... at Gilligan's... seen the GoPRO footage on that ?
And just as well he's in form because the NC Team isn't holding back either.. cairns2013.tumblr.com/tagged/fiche/#_=_
Quality field looking very solid and the States Challenge (Kaleb Cup?) looking an exceptionally close contest;
TAS vs QLD vs NSW vs WA vs NC super evenly matched ... Top 3 from each State to score (race points we're talking, not backpackers..)
And the winner will be ...... ??? Pretty hard when you get down to it... But place your bets.
Individual for Slalom/Freerace/Freestyle champions and State Challenge .
Most correct guesses wins an event shirt ! Judges decision final and we'll decide as we go
Won't be SA that's for sure and VICCO looking pretty thin on a GPS challenge (??) , but you never know...Flacky way wow them yet !
Right about now, the "greenest" man is AUS is he of pure green (CA's), daKato and you can see his shade getting darker by the minute.
(yes, you were warned - and even if the news is never good, it's rarely incorrect - except politically at home)
Online entry has closed, but we know the organisers so anyone having a last minute rush of blood, it's still possible.
( A few still registering in, total all in around 45 inc a couple of stealth organisers seen running low level passes on the reef recently )
1 or 2 single beds spare in share apartments at Getaway mainland Race HQ still possibly available, including Kato's...
- for those who finally realised they simply can't afford not to be here. It's all still to play for..
And as we know, the stakes just got higher in the Open Slalom.
All the news and more on the event website www.greenislandnats.info
For those lucky enough, see you soon !!
For the rest of you, JC's pics will be along soon enuf.
Prepare. To be totally green
And for those really in the know, nope, we are never leaving... 
OMG! Who's going to tell the french; NC is a state of AUS!!!!
Bring on the team Freerace!!!!
cairns2013.tumblr.com/tagged/fiche/#_=_
gotta love their team page.....
Those are the local fast guys... not to mention NC5 still in costa brava ATM.
my money on him or the sheep lover
What's the general consensus on best board size up there? Is it best to have something with a few extra ltr to float out to wind/sail zones etc?
Select to expand quoteJonesySail said..
What's the general consensus on best board size up there? Is it best to have something with a few extra ltr to float out to wind/sail zones etc?
2 Board option : Lighter riders 85 +110 > Heavier riders 90+120
1 Board option : Lighter riders 90-95 > Heavier riders 100-110
Would be a common consensus...
Factors / variables which can easily vary above by +/- 5 or more litres ;
Board style : (slalom/race usually more efficient for size and so can be used slightly smaller than same litreage freeride)
Sail tuning : Riders opting to carry larger, more powered rigs in a given set of conditions normally do so on slightly larger boards.
Rider preference : Ultimately, some guys simply prefer a slightly bigger (or smaller) board for a given condition/rider weight
GI for slalom and particularly GPS Freerace is an interesting venue as it can reward both low/er power+lower drag or
high/er power+higher drag combos depending on conditions, or even location within the sailing area due to water state variables.
Generally in smoother conditions yielding higher speeds a slighter smaller, lower drag combo can reward with better top end on longer runs
(more advantage than rougher waters where rougher water doesnt allow the board to accelerate as freely or to the same top end speed).
Also consider in Freerace you're aiming at full speed for an hour, and more likely running near beam reach angles (c/w broad slalom),
both of which tend to influence the optimum sail (and board+fin) size down a little over the downwind slalom choice in the same conditions.
Conversely, in short sharp slalom races with a lot of mark roundings relative to overall race duration, faster acceleration back to a
slightly slower top speed (big gear) normally rules over slower acceleration to a higher top speed (small gear).
Floating out should not normally be an issue affecting race performance; although transiting in/out of some lighter wind areas will be more
convenient on a larger volume board, racing would not be conducted in these shadow areas. Almost every rider would select the ideal board
for the course (not shadow area) and expect/tolerate some transit compromise in exchange for optimum on-course performance.
GI does have some underwater features that can be profitable for G10 suppliers, shares in Tuttle Corp or patient queues at McLeod Street Medical.
Most riders using reasonable skill and care will avoid contribution to the carnage, however riders wishing to reduce their transit challenge may prefer
to bring booties simply for surety transiting over uncertain terrain. Once offshore, these are easily removed and into the start or course boat.
Only for the most wary - but a reasonable precaution if concerned. Most especially for those not familiar with GI or sailing areas with extensive shallow reef sections. A decent reef cut is likely to take the edge off more than just the coral you kick..
Anticipated wind range is from around 15 to 25-30 kts and being tropical wind the power/grunt is slightly less than colder climes.
15 represents a common light wind day; our aim is a reasonable planing minimum. In winds 30Kts + safety and race management issues
would restrict safe racing in large groups (extreme offshore location plus boats cannot safely access reef areas in higher winds),
and a relocation to the more sheltered side of the island would be considered, where in moderate winds Freestyle could be a good option.
Overall, with modern equipment and a modest amount of tuning, the expected racing range should be very adequately covered by
2 well selected boards paired with 2 well tuned sails. Yes, carefully selecting your gear and making the most of the quota is an intentional part
of the challenge of this competition. Given the reasonably consistent conditions and moderate wind range expected, all very doable.
Kiwis who were thinking of coming over have ended up doing the annual trip to Maui for the race series, hard call but a month on Maui seems to have won out this year.
Will watch with interest on how things go as we could be keen next year, also looking into the Tahiti event for next year.Still it is very hard to miss a midwinter on Maui!
Select to expand quotejusavina said..
Have you photoshoped Sean's arms? They look huge!
Just a few curls in the mornings before the beach...
Select to expand quoteToody said..
Rashie to keep the sun off...
T-shirts, button-ups, capes... all suitable replacements to rashies.
I,m sad enough
