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WindWanderers SunshineCoast Sailboards Demo Meet

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Created by Gestalt > 9 months ago, 26 Mar 2008
Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
26 Mar 2008 3:11PM
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This Sunday the March 30th will see the next WindWanderers Meet planned for Golden Beach, Caloundra. (spread the word)

Planned for the day are a huge array of gear for Demo from Starboard, Neil Pryde & Bic.

Available on the beach will be :-

Starboard Futura 111
Starboard S-Type 126
Starboard Go 133

Bic Techno 133, 118
Bic Core 135

NeilPryde Solo and Helcat Rigs as well.

the meet will officially start at the usual time of 1pm and will include a bbq!

location will be the covered area and amenities at golden beach.
cheers
justin.

aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
26 Mar 2008 6:54PM
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Hey Justin...did you forget something??

Like the wind maybe???


Charles
QLD, 64 posts
27 Mar 2008 8:14PM
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Does the lack of wind mean the meet of off ?

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
27 Mar 2008 10:00PM
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Wouldn't the lighter winds make the meet ideal for learners and beginners? If the wind is light, invite a friend or family member who is interested in windsurfing to try it out.

boardboy
QLD, 554 posts
27 Mar 2008 11:57PM
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is a long way to drive to go to a BBQ full of frustrated windsurfers ill come if the wind is blowing.

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
28 Mar 2008 12:52AM
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guys, i'll talk with DIeter tomorrow and see what his thoughts are as well.

my feelings are that it is a good opportunity to get the less advanced out on the water trying some of the bigger kit on offer.

then as the wind increases slightly the more advanced can grab the kit too.

i agree with moby, invite a friend or bring the familly.

that said,

i'll post again tomorrow night with confirmation and a reminder that the meet is on SUNDAY instead of the usual which is saturday.......

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
28 Mar 2008 7:16PM
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Final verdict for the meet on sunday is that we will postpone for a fortnight. i spoke with dieter today and we both came to the conclusion that the forecast just won't provide enough to properly demo the gear.

the next opportunity will be in 2 weeks time after the burrum event, so we will aim for then.

i am still keen to help out with the kids and learners so gear will be available for this when we re-run the meet.

cheers
Justin.

Befree001
QLD, 82 posts
8 Apr 2008 12:07PM
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Hey Justin, is this going ahead this coming Sunday?

Daneli
QLD, 1538 posts
8 Apr 2008 8:36PM
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Hi Justin,

Just trying to plan the weekend. Can you let us know when a call will be made on if it will be on.

Cheers

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
10 Apr 2008 12:23AM
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hi guys,

i'll have an answer for you tomorrow afternoon.

cheers
Justin.

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
10 Apr 2008 2:22PM
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another postponement,

forecast is for 7 knots and we are calling it early to allow everyone the opportunity to organize their weekends.

We will look towards next weekend.

cheers
Justin.

Daneli
QLD, 1538 posts
16 Apr 2008 12:56PM
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Hi Justin,

Wind is looking more favourable this weekend. Will the Demo day be on?

Cheers

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
16 Apr 2008 9:45PM
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all good for sunday!!!!!!!!!

i tried to get in touch with Dieter today but he has midweek off cause he works the weekends.

however,

WINDWANDERERS ARE GO!

plus don't forget the meet is on the sunday and not the saturday.

also looking good because golden beach is brilliant in an easterly. fast long runs along the bank.

cheers
Justin.

Befree001
QLD, 82 posts
16 Apr 2008 11:32PM
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excellent - now where is my gear again. Might even rig up this time rather than just watching

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
16 Apr 2008 11:55PM
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Befree001 said...

excellent - now where is my gear again. Might even rig up this time rather than just watching


it has been a while since redcliffe.

definately worth rigging.

Gestalt
QLD, 14627 posts
20 Apr 2008 10:14PM
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Quick update about the meet.

cheers to the sunshine coast sailboards team for their great effort in what turned out to be somewhat difficult conditions early on. the day started off with a large rain storm reducing the traffic on the freeway to 50km/hr. undisturbed by what seems to be a trend with extreme weather and windwanderers meets we all turned up to the beach, eager and ready.

Dieter and the guys had supplied a large range of gear from ahd, bic, starboard and neil pryde for us all to try. the wind was light at times but everyone that hit the water managed some powered up runs across to bribie island and back.

after the lunch bbq and getting late in the day we had some magic, the wind swung easterly and increased to around 18 knots, giving those out on the water dead flat runs along the bank towards the pier, classic old school Caloundra conditions). It turned out to be the last puff from the wind gods and resulted in a few having to walk back along the beach to the launch area.

all in all another really fun and relaxing day with blue skies and flat runs. most demo'd the starboard futura and s-types mixed in with the neil pryde 8.2m helcat and a V8.

it was excellent to have som much gear available of different shape and volumes. enabled the crew to test each board and rig in exctly the same conditions and get a feel for volume etc that suited their specific needs.

more to come including photos etc in a few days.

next meet will be either wellington point or bongaree depending on wind direction.

cheers.



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