With a forecast of 15-20knot NE winds for both days, Heat 3 at Lake Macquarie is already looking special.
Anyone with gear that can get them around a short course is welcome to join in the FE+ division.
Saturday is also the "Learn how to windsurf series"
Check out www.storm-riders.com.au for all the details...
Bruce,
Based on the current forecast we will go directly to The Slips.
Tell everyone,
John
With 3 days of NE winds forecast, we have decided to move the briefing location to "The Slips". Just off "the Shores Way". Google map attached.
Skippers briefing at 10.30am.
www.google.com.au:443/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=the+slips,&sll=-33.029993,151.641015&sspn=0.006611,0.009323&ie=UTF8&rq=1&ev=zo&split=1&radius=0.32&hq=the+slips,&hnear&ll=-33.029993,151.641015&spn=0.006611,0.009323&z=17
Brett/Sam,
Is the learn to windsurf / demo event moving to the slips as well? Or staying at Valentine park? I need to pick up a few tips from the instructors... 
Looking forward to the weekend.
cheers
james
James,
No need to bother Sam. Just follow me out to the start line and I'll give you a few pointers along the way, if you like mate?
Saturdays location: MOVED!!!!
Belmont slips, Ross St. South of Valentines.
www.google.com.au:443/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=the+slips,&sll=-33.029993,151.641015&sspn=0.006611,0.009323&ie=UTF8&rq=1&ev=zo&split=1&radius=0.32&hq=the+slips,&hnear&ll=-33.029993,151.641015&spn=0.006611,0.009323&z=17
Sundays location:
North car park above Bestic Street, Botany Bay.
maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&biw=1680&bih=888&q=Bestic%20street%20botany%20bay&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
Hello all,
It's getting very close to our event now!!!! There has been HEAPS of interest so it will be a GREAT couple of weekends.
We will be down at the site from around 9am the gear will be on display from 10am and the lesson starting at 10am/12.30pm/3pm for 2hrs. The lessons start with a land demo, on the water demo and then we get you on the water!! The second hour is for coaching and for everyone to enjoy!
During the second hour is the time we can give hints and tip to intermediate rider. So come over to our sailing area but please give way to the beginners.
At 12pm there is a social BBQ lunch so bring the family. The trailer is HUGES so it will be quite an event! We are looking forward to seeing you all there.
Regards
WSS Team
02 9971 0999
Great day! I was sceptical especially the location with a NE forecast but it was fun..I got a friend who hadnt sailed since the 80's to come along & have a go & he was pleasantly suprised to find he picked it easily..he wanted more wind!
1st time in 20 years Ive been able to cruise along on a beginners board & talk to someone as I sailed.. very pleasant.Also good to practise gybes & my messy tacks..Took my own board out in the gusty 15kt NE after for a short sail..I still like my 'short board'!
( 125ltres)
Very well set up with heaps boards & rigs..I dont think the shorter boards got much of a workout due to the iffy wind in close.
Hot, Hot, Hot.
5 races in 2days, including 3 on Sunday in Perfect 15-20knot NE.
Results, report and photos will be up asap on www.storm-riders.com.au
Awesome work Mr Hurley on the bullet, an ominous warning to the FE+ fleet
Beware "The Lumberjack" 
John's a LUMBERJACK and he's OK, he sleeps all night and he works all day,
I cut down trees, I eat my lunch, I go to the lavat'ry, On
Wednesdays I go shopping, And have buttered scones for tea, I cut down
trees, I skip and jump, I love to press wild flow'rs, I put on women's
clothing,
And hang around in bars, I cut down trees, I wear high heels,
Suspenders and a bra,
I wish I'd been a girlie, Just like my dear papar.
Settle down gents.
I admit to having some luck go my way in a couple of races on the weekend. It was great to be at the pointy end of the FE+ fleet for a change.
The lumberjack workout must have cleared out the cobwebs alright.
J
Rick and I were in the rubber ducky boat, remi came screaming past at Warp speed.
Rick & i started heckling remi, and successfully distracted remi enough to get a splash.
I believe Rick's bad command of the french language was the main cause of the distraction.
