Bayside Slalom Schedule 20/21 and Open Day September 6th

Here is the schedule for slalom for this season. All racing will be held at either Wynnum Creek or out the front of RQ, depending on the wind direction. First possible start at midday.

Don't forget open day next Sunday September 6th. We will be running fun races to allow new and existing sailors to get to grips / refresh with the course and procedures.

NOTE you MUST be a member of Bayside or an affiliated Windsurfing Australia club to race. If you would like to come and try the races to see if you would like to join you can either -

- sign a waiver
- join Bayside as a social member for $40. This gives you third party insurance for any time you go windsurfing for the year. You can then pay the additional $30 if you decide to continue.

Bayside Sailboard Open Day is upon us!

We will have a BBQ from 1100. A race briefing / race instruction will commence at approx. 1230 for new and old to refresh their knowledge.

Fun introductory races will start not long after with an emphasis on learning the starting procedure before real races start in round one.A number of races will be set aside as foil only for all to get accustomed to a reaching course. Approved buoyancy vests are required for all races and helmets for foil.

You must be a member of Bayside or an affiliated Windsurfing Aus club to race, otherwise you must sign a waiver. If you still want to sign up to be a member you can on the day. Please come to the desk and sign in when you arrive (next to containers at windsurf centre).

For those wanting to access the RQYS rigging site you must go to the RQYS reception and request a day pass. The prices are as follows - First 3 times are complimentary
4-6 times | $15 per day
7-12 times | $35 per day
General Sailing Sail Pass Day Member must then join in the appropriate category of membership

Early forecast is looking promising so hope to see you there!

Mitch Pearson
President

Thanks everyone for a great opening day. 29 sailors registered on the day for some fun practice races. Great to see new faces and a lot of excited young sailors.

Below is a link to a great clip from Simon Tribe of the days action. Thanks Simon! Also many thanks to our boat driver / race officer Grant Willmott.

Please get in contact if you would like to help man the boat with Grant on race days.

Official races start this coming Sunday. Hope to see you there!

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