For those of you coming up to the comp who have never been/sailed here B4
The beach faces due south so picks up any swell with even a hint of south in it.
Tide plays a pretty big factor in wave quality... and due to the huge gutters that run along the beach due to the sheer length of it (approx 38 km From Animal Bay to Stockton) there can be plenty of water moving around (insert big currents)
Kev
When I started I was worried about the standard in the Amateurs and whether I would be up to it. This season quite a few of the better sailors in the Am's have moved into the Pro's division and therefore the division between the two sailing standards will be much more obvious.
I have not know Birubi to get extream - perhaps Kev could give us an average condition report. In any case, having other sailors of similar standard out with is encouraging. Also, watching better sailors in their heat is very enlightening particularly where they sail in the waves as well as the how. I have found it easiest to follow the channel out to sea a bit, gybe and then slowly sail in looking for a wave to bring me in - like waiting for a bus and hoping on rather than sailing between the waves.
There are some very helpful guys who will give you good advice as to how to best handle the conditions if you are a little worried. Look for one of the Committee members who should be wearing a special coloured hat on the day.
There are plenty of other activities to do, surfing at One Mile beach (nice place for a romantic walk along the sand), the soccer bin game, Camel rides, 4WD on the Stockton Dunes, eating a Surf n Turf at the Tavern. I understand that quite a few partners/wind widows head up as well.
The swap meet is for gear swap - not car keys in a bowl. You could pick up some bargin windsurfing gear or get rid of stuff you don't need.
At any rate its a great weekend out of Sydney and I highly recommend it!
Cheers
theres nothing to be intimidated by plod, remember krusty sails at the comps, enough said. If you need any advise theres always plenty of friendly folk that will be more than happy to help you out. Hopefully see you up there.
ps if your into personal training, I know one pretty overweight clown who could use some help[}:)]
mr plod, do what i did last year and attend all the comps, and come in 6th in the Ams - even though I didn't get into one final!
Comps are great, you learn a lot from the other sailors (except Krusty?).
Tim, the soccer bin game really had an affect on you didn't it!!
Cool a swop meet is a great idea, i have some gear i need to get rid off too, moving to Perth a week after the even and can't take it with me..
I'll Bring up:
*Brand New 5.8m Sailworks Revo "08" Rigged once but never been wet.. $550
*5.0m Revo "08"......... $450
*Backbone 430 mast....... $250
*Prolimit Assult Boom 160-220 ...... $150, used once.
etc. etc. etc.
I have a few boards i might bring up aswell.
I got some fibrespar posi grip carbon booms $300 a pop if anyones keen? Is Keith coming to birubi??
looking fowardto getting up there. Tried to sail wanda on saturday but it never swung around enough. cant wait to get some waves again, all this spinningin the bay is getting abit boring
"only" gee it sounds like nothing when u put it that way.
i see there is a big southerly down your way for the weekend??
whats the plan if that happens
Who would've known? Birubi with wind and waves?
Judging by the forecast I think we will be aiming to get the first heats on the water soon after 11am, before the wind swings too much to the south. For everyone heading up, please don't turn up at 11am, I am doing sign on and won't want to hang around to sign people on after 11am, so do yourself and me a favour turn up early and get some practice in before we start!
Thanking you in advance
I will be there friday night, miss the sailing session 
...but be ready for Saturday at dawn..!
I am bringing gear for the swap meet too, a Starboard Acid 70litre from 2004, still goes great, look at the picture of it (left) .. also it goes to anyone with a reasonable offer.
Its the same fee for every division. I just did an internet transfer of $150 but that covers all the comps & insurance & the BBQ. A very good deal. Its also the same price as last year. There was an early bird discount of $130 but I missed that. For individual comps I think it was $30 entry fee.
Hope to see a new amateur sailing!
cheers
Costs are as follows;
Full Season Entry to all 5 Heats and Teams Event (Includes Food, Drinks and Insurance)
Pros $150
Amateurs $150
Entry to one event
Pros $50 for first event and $30 for every event after
Amateurs $50 for first event and $30 for every event after
Juniors and Womens prices I will have to double check but I believe they are as little as $50 for the season.
The wind and waves are free
