Well it is only a few weeks away now to Speed Fortnight 2008,
Once again we have a number of great random draw prize giveaways,
Just to number a few, Gift vouchers to the total value of $1,000. from Surf Sail in WA.,, Fixed visor helmet from Gath., two sets of lockable tyedowns from SPT.,,
numerous small items from John at Stuart Bell sails in WA.,, a full list of items will be posted in the near future..
Also the renowned windsurfing photographer " Jodi Stevenson " from white caps photography will be there for the event.. www.whitecapsphotography.com/
Don't just talk about it !!! be there if you dare !!!! 27/09/08 to 12/10/08..
Allan.......
Just also to mention... Al and I are both renting houses for the two weeks -> if the Melbourne guys just want to come down for the weekend, there should be enough room for you to pitch your sleeping bag on the floor. The more the merrier!
Hey any guys flying into Melbourne that are hiring a van that may have room for one more. The only prob is that i cannot fly in until after the 27 as i have a bloody wedding to go too
. ta Vando
I,ll come and pick ya up if you get stuck,EXCEPT if its WSW 50kts then its walking time for you
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Book later vando and if it's after the weekend I might be able to help or if ya let us know we might be able to steer some G-long lads down there on the way
Vando,
Try www.iwantthatflight.com.au
It quickly lists all flights and costs without having to go into separate airline websites. Very handy.
hope you get some great winds and PBs for the comp.
Hi Paul,
You and Anne should bring your wetties and harnesses you never know your luck, Dates;; 27 Sept.2008 to 12 Oct.2008. It would be good to catch up with you again..
But be aware when the wind is thumping and the adrenalin is pumping and the gps is going off the dial, I don't like your chances..!!!! however I do have spare gear !!!!!
Allan........
Looks like we will have a good turn-out again this year for the speed event, also good to see Vando has finally plucked up the courage to challenge the elements again this year after first opting to give it a miss, plus I hear he is determined to beat some really old guy this time as well...
A limited number of event tee shirts will also be available this year, simular to previous years, cost $25.ea.. anyone requiring one let me know, first in first served..
We will have some GT11's (tried,tested and trust-worthy) available for those requiring a GPS. @ $150..
The random draw prize giveaways for Speed fortnight 2008 are.;
1x $300.Gift voucher from Surf Sail in WA.
2x $250.Gift vouchers from Surf Sail in WA.
4x $50.Gift vouchers from Surf Sail in WA.
Total value $1,000.
2x sets of lockable tiedowns from SPT.
1x Gath helmet. from Gath.
8x sets of harness lines from John at Stuart Bell Sails WA.
2x mast extensions from John at Stuart Bell Sails WA.
2x uphauls from John at Stuart Bell Sails WA.
2x mast base protectors from John at Stuart Bell Sails WA.
1x Aerotech back pack from John at Stuart Bell Sails WA.
Allan.....
please please let it blow
please please let it blow
But I'm not as old as Al! 
Yeh and I am giving Vando all the chances in the world to redeem himself to his past (and lost) glory, I haven't had my speed board on the water since Sandy Point last year, have only sailed a total of about 6 hours since then also, have had my knee in a brace for the past week (thought I was 21 not 61), so he has NO excuses this year even if the wind doesn't blow, I think if he cant beat a disabled pensioner by at least a 5 knot (5x10) average he should give up sailing and take up crochet with grandma.
Hey guys don't you think that is a fair call ??...
I see that Daffy is not as generous as myself, you can be my backup Daffy..
Allan......
Well - looks like the banter is warming up. Really looking forward to it Al. I have a couple of work things interrupting the first week but am trying to keep second week free for many days on water. Tides are at more favourable hours in the second week by the look. Fingers crossed for some good conditions What categories are people trying for this year - just 5X10 or Alpha too? Any cut-offs or just sail as much as possible...
Both the 5x10 and Alpha will be on, although some of the guys only do one. Sail as much as possible during daylight hours.
Vando has gone quiet, don't think he likes my stirring..
Allan.......
he's been out in the waves alot this year, i don't think he's had much speed sailing practice al so i'd say you're about 50/50 chances
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. they haven,t had a feed for a while[}:)]
. they haven,t had a feed for a while[}:)]
How's that knee Al ,or are you just fakin' it to give a false sense of confidence?
Tom, Thanks, no doubt I will see you there again this year...
Brick head, Yeh have had a stuffed knee, had to watch all the guys sailing on the weekend as I didn't want to chance it, I will keep that for when I am blasting past Vando at Sandy point,, actually had the brace of yesterday but didn't do anything exciting so it is healing..
Allan.......
Hi Al ,I'll be making the trip to Sandy Point in the second week if it looks like being windy.
Can i still compete for the time i'm there(maybe 1-2 days)? or will it be organised chaos
So wish I could be there this year, seriously aiming for 2009 to be the year I take a month off and spend it in Vic and do the events!!
"So wish I could be there this year, seriously aiming for 2009 to be the year I take a month off and spend it in Vic and do the events!! "
Not a month of Hardie!!!
Thinking of getting a NAVi for the Speed Fortnight - Allan's got one available but no Aquapac to go with it.
Not much use without an Aquapac!!
Did a ring around the local shops, but everyone seems to be out of them.
Seem to recall a while back a Seabreeze user was building and selling waterproof cases specifically for GPS speedsailing.
Have a feeling they were a hard-cased style with a flat plate front (so you can read the GPS display better than through the Aquapac's) and with better waterproofing and impact protection than the Aquapac's. As they were custom-sized to fit a particular GPS (can't remember if this was the Foretrex or the NAVi though) they also offered better protection as the GPS couldn't move around inside them as compared to the Aquapac's.
Also have a feeling the maker was from WA?
Did a few searches on Seabreeze threads, but can't turn up any mentioning this - anyone recall this one?
Anyway, if anyone knows where I could get a GPS casing by the weekend please let me know!
Cheers!
PM GP747( he is in the philipines)
He made me one for my NAVI. I have been through two aqua packs and they just split. GP's is way better, its stronger and way more comfortable
