KING OF THE BAY
Proudly presented by The ZU Boardsports, Elwood Sailboarders and Severne Sails, King of the Bay is the search for The King (or the Queen) of the Bay.
Are you ripping in 30+ knot Bay conditions with a combination of big jumps, wave-rides and freestyle than you could be the new KOB for 2015 ! But if flippin' aint your thing, don't worry as we will have two divisions. As long as you can give it a crack in 25 knots, the event is for you !
The highest Jump of the day (landing not necessary) will win a custom Severne impact wetsuit as worn by Philip Koster! We will also award a slab of beer for the best double forward attempt!
The King of The Bay waiting period will start 1st of December and will end 31st March. Conditions have been epic lately so better sign up now at The ZU Boardsports website www.thezu.com.au or the Elwood Sailboarders Facebook page www.facebook.com/events/451246635065939/ to "attend" the KOB event.
Let's sign up !!!
Competition Format Briefing time to be nominated when the event is called on FB, email, seabreeze etc. This will be between 5-6pm on a weekday and an afternoon on a weekend.
The official decision to run KOTB will not be decided until the briefing. It will only be run when the conditions are extreme enough ;) Every entrant must sign a wavier form. Entrants signing the wavier form agree on the following; You enter entirely at your own risk. This is a competition in extreme conditions and we take no responsibility for any accidents.
Competitors will be split into Group A and B. The groups shall be divided with the best windsurfers evenly split into two groups. We will conduct two separate Expressions Sessions for Groups A and B which last 20mins each. During each of the expression sessions, we would request people not sailing in the heat to assist with judging. (refer to next section for judging criteria). Depending on number of entrants, the top 4 or 5 from Group A and B will proceed to the final.
One final with 8 to 10 competitors of 20mins to determine KING OF THE BAY!
The final will be judged by The ZU representatives and volunteers with a scoring sheet.
King off the Bay Crown, who's name will be on it this year !
Judging Criteria
Expression Sessions
Expressions sessions will be judged on who is the most courageous, dynamic, and best sailor. We are also looking for variety of big manoeuvres (not just one). The top sailors from the expression session will be decided from a general consensus of the spectators that are not sailing and The ZU representatives. The ZU representatives will have the final decision on who should proceed into the final. Jumps must be performed in the jumping zone (basically between the beach and a bit beyond the yellow pole). This is where the waves are and the biggest jumps will occur. The judges are not expected to see a jump done miles out to sea.
Final
The Final will be judged on best overall performance. The judges will look for the best 3 jumps/aerials/manoeuvres and can reward up to 10 points for each with a potential maximum of 30 points). There will be 3 judges for the final. We are looking for big extreme manoeuvres and variety. Someone who does two massive forwards should not score higher than someone who does a massive forward and a backloop for example. However, two massive forwards should score higher than someone doing a tiny forward and backloop. Big Freestyle aerial manoeuvres will also be considered.
An extra points 4 points are given for the competitor with the best double forward attempt (total possible score of 34).
The KOTB champion should have shown that he/she has the biggest pair of bullocks and performed manoeuvres that are fearless.
HOWEVER, IF ANY WINDSURFER LANDS A DOUBLE LOOP IN THE EXPRESSION SESSION OR THE FINAL, HE or SHE IS INSTANTLY AWARDED KOTB!!
Prizes
1. The KOTB Champion will be the second person to get their name on the prestigious "King of The Bay Crown" (see pic)
2.For the biggest jump of the day,(landing not required) a custom made Severne "Philip Koster" impact wetsuit (Because you need it).
3. A Slab of beer and bragging rights for the best double forward attempt.
Safety Items:
We strongly recommend you wear a helmet. The jumping zone can get congested. Please observe the water in front of you if you are going to jump and make sure it is clear. When sailing back into the beach, stay upwind of the jumping zone and any sailor who is jumping. We request that everyone not sailing in a heat windsurfs 250m upwind or downwind of the competition area or better, follows the action from the beach.
Win a "Philip Koster" Severne impact wetsuit !
Pizza and beers
Post Event We will have an informal presentation at La Porchetta to crown the KOTB. We request everyone chip in $10 so we can buy some pizzas and a few jugs of beer.
Conditions have been epic lately so better check out The Zu Boardsports website www.thezu.com.au or the Elwood Sailboarders Facebook page www.facebook.com/events/451246635065939/ and sign up now!
I don't think they got conditions for it last year? Though normally it's only over one month (from memory anyway). This year having the running period a bit longer should be good. Hopefully lots of people get around it!
Ladies and Gentlemen, today is the day that the STAND BY period starts for the KING OF THE BAY!
Yesterday we had a 55 knot squall come through, so I hope everyone managed to get out and training for the onslaught!!!
The way the event will be run, is everyone will be put on Stand By until we get the right conditions. We will then inform the competitors via our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/events/451246635065939/ (please join the group for constant videos and updates)
Below is a video to get everyone pumped up for the most hardcore event on the Windsurfing Calendar!
www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10201274160567873 (click the link to activate the video)
Lets Go Massive! 
#KOTB #50Knots #Doubleforward #megawipeouts 
has anyone landed a double forward in the bay yet?
Would this be the first one....?
No one has landed a double as far as we know, but a few people have tried. It normally takes a camera and some peer pressure to get people to step it up ;)
WARNING !!
Potential window for the 2016 "King of the Bay" for this Thursday !
Forecast looks strong all day peaking late afternoon. If this holds up (HOPEFULLY WITH SOME BROWN ARROWS) we will have a possible start at 5.30 !!
STAY TUNED !!
Select to expand quoteIt's on !
Charge your go pro's, hold on to your hats and stock up on Red Bull, we are go for KING OF THE BAY!!.
The forecast for Thursday afternoon has got even better with 25 to 30 knots SSW which is perfect for Pookipa.
Briefing will start at 5pm sharp at the concrete pier at the end of Head Street with the first expression starting between 5:15pm and 5:30pm. The briefing will provide the format for the competition. Everyone competing will be required to sign a waiver. We encourage everyone who has a go-pro to use it during the competition and we will set up a site to upload the video's and make a movie of the competition. We would like anyone who has a camera and video to capture the competition. We also have a official event photographer !
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Remember anyone who completes a double forward during a heat or the final will be crowned KOB automatically and anyone who attempts the best double loop will win a slab of beer.
FInally, at the completion of the event, we would like to award the winner at La Porchetta in Elwood with some beers and pizza.
Please share this post so it reaches all windsurfers.
See you tomorrow!
Forecast is still looking good for this afternoon !
Forecast for Thursday, 14 January
Winds: Southwesterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots until early evening. Winds turning southerly in the evening.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
It was great to watch everyone last night! I kind of wish I bought my gear instead of the camera now LOL.
I hope to have some photos up from yesterday later tonight (will put an update on here)
Cheers
Rick
Select to expand quoterick77 said...
Will be uploading more photos to our FB page over the weekend..
Love this photo - particularly the look from the guy with the green sail
a few more pics (sorry only compact quality)
www.flickr.com/photos/20957148@N07/sets/72157663502509286/
