SA Wavesailing 2008/9 (SocialSAWavSailors)

Ok SA wave sailing enthusiasts - after a lot of discussion, phone calls, and too-ing and fro-ing eight wavesailing enthusiasts - young, old and in between got together and put some ideas on paper. Below is the SSAWS calander of BBQ's and other events agreed to by the group.

If you think you would like to be involved PM the SSAWS via seabreeze.

The key things discussed were - 12 months try out, ???alignment with Windsurfing Aus, make it social, fun, involve as many people from the high jumping looping wave experts to first time wave novices, get as much time on the water as possible, minimal once only costs for ssaws events, friendly and most importantly - some high jumping, lip smacking wavesailing too push everyones sailing to a higher level. Participation is the key.


BBQ 1. BBQ SSAWS Sunday 7th December 2008 Tirrana Ave West Lakes 10am
Kids and beginners start up, tag team race BBQ and cool drinks This is about getting the family stoked on windsurfing , having a social get together and discussion where to next for SSAWS social wavesailing group
if conditions permit round the buoy race (tag team race)
Starter gear/demo supplied by the local windsurfing retailers, suppliers and sponsors where available. More info SSAWS via PM and Seabreeze postings

BBQ 2. SSAWS Saturday 24th – Monday 26th January 2009 Third Ramp Robe Australia Day Long Weekend
Wave sailing Expression session (similar Easter and Beachport format) BBQ and cool drinks Robe has been nominated for this event due to the high likely hood of waves and cross off winds at this time of year. This will be on either the best day of the weekend or combined days of sailing if it really goes off!
SSAWS will post start up times, and further information on the SA windsurfing pages on Seabreeze and at third ramp – More info from SSAWS via PM and Seabreeze postings

Event 3.Onboard Robe Easter Classic - Easter Long Weekend, Friday the 10th April – Monday the 13th April 2009 Third Ramp Robe

Wave sailing Expression session
This long run event is one that the group would like to see everyone support it - and it's a hoot of a weekend. Contact Onboard for more info.

BBQ 4. SSAWS Sat 8th or Sun 9th May 2009 Mid Coast or Middleton
0930 Meet Seaford (3 poles carpark) Wave sailing Expression session (similar Easter and Beachport format) BBQ and cool drinks. This will be on the best day of the weekend! If we have a mega onshore forecast Seacliff may be the venue of choice Event will be called if waves and sailable wind – event held over for a maximum of 3 consecutive weekends if conditions are not sailable. If un-sailable on final weekend a BBQ and surfing expression session will be open to all comers.
SSAWS will post start up times, and further information on the SA windsurfing pages on Seabreeze the Thursday before the event once weather forecasts are known. More info SSAWS via PM and Seabreeze postings

BBQ 5. SSAWS Saturday 8th August / Sunday 9th august 2009 Mid Coast or Middleton
0930 Meet Seaford (3 poles carpark) Wave sailing Expression session (similar Easter and Beachport format) BBQ and cool drinks. This will be on the best day of the weekend! If we have a mega onshore forecast Seacliff may be the venue of choice Event will be called if waves and sailable wind – event held over for a maximum of 3 consecutive weekends if conditions are not sailable. If un-sailable on final weekend a BBQ and surfing expression session will be open to all comers.
SSAWS will post start up times, and further information on the SA windsurfing pages on Seabreeze the Thursday before the event once weather forecasts are known. More info SSAWS via PM and Seabreeze postings

Event 6. Saturday 3rd -5th October Onboard Beachport wave and speed contest Wave sailing expression session (similar Easter and Beachport format) BBQ and cool drinks. This will be on either the best day of the weekend or combined days of sailing if it really goes off! Contact Onboard for further information Onboard

BBQ 7. SSAWS Sunday 6th December 2009 Tirrana avenue West Lakes 10 am
Kids and beginners start up, tag team race BBQ and cool drinks This is about getting the family stoked on windsurfing, having a social get together and discussion where to next for SSAWS, end of year presentations and if conditions permit round the buoy race (family / team tag race)
Starter gear/demo supplied by the local windsurfing retailers, suppliers and sponsors where available. More info SSAWS via PM and Seabreeze postings


The continuation of events and changes to formats and locations will be dependant on participation levels and sailor feedback. Remeber everyone is volunteering there time to get something happening and your support is the key to its success.

Thanks to both our local retailers for there show of support and offer of assistance with some of the essentials and everyone that managed to take time out of their busy lives to attend the start up meeting

Awesome... this is the best thing that's happened for windsurfing in this state for years!

It's definitely got my support.

"Social" will probably have more appeal than "Sausages"!
If you didn't make it to the meeting, you missed some interesting suggestions!

Muzza

The First one should say sunday the 7th not 8th. But anyway If I have a rig by then or can get the parents to take me I might come down even though I am about as useful as a Bull With tits in the waves I will see how I go..

Cheers Pittsy

At least you chose the Holidays come to think of it I might have my P's by then

I did relies that it was at west lakes but I might struggle a bit if I go to any other wave sessions But see how I go in the holidays.

I have to give back My Bic Techno Rig it a few weeks so I might not have a rig by then as I will be pretty busy with school and exams but I will see how I go with that. But it would like t try out some other rigs before I buy so this could be a good day for me

Cheers Pittsy

Count me in. BBQ and windsurfing. mmmmm

Geez its good to be alive.

We should make the next meeting a pizza night and i am in dreamland...

great stuff happening here. i will be there as much as i can.

Great news! I'll do my best to get to these events, but if you make me try and jump on a starboard tack it could get ugly

(Unfortunately I'll miss the 1st event because I'll be OS.)

How about a looping clinic!

Hi, I think a SocialSAWavSailors group is a great idea. I'd like to put forward a suggestion based on some previous experience.

The idea is to meet at a pub around 6:30 for a counter meal and social get together on the first Monday night of the month.

The intention is to talk about sailboarding, swap ideas, learn from others, help newbies and have a few laughs.

Ideally the pub would have a function room that we could use at no charge; even better if there's a DVD player and video projector and enough room for show and tell! I'd suggest a pub in the Brighton/Seacliff area which is sort of central for those up North and those living way down South.

With this arrangement there's no President, Secretary, Treasurer, assets or club bull****. If the response to my suggestion is favourable, I suggest we just go ahead and do it, (I'm happy for a different night). Anyone know of a suitable pub (I'm in Melbourne for a month or I'd look around), cheers, Andy

i think early november is better rus! feed back has been good. lots of people having great ideas! early while people are still keen. i think you could run it second monthly and see what people think.