Final Trim Bobcats Margaret River Wave Classic 2018

NO,windsurfing equipment sponsors, but no doubt they will make the most of it once a sponsored sailor wins

With Respect BTB. This is probably the first time many have heard about this event. Also the Brands may have not even been contacted and asked for support, I know this to be the case in for at least two brands.
The "Brands" have lent support to other events this season so far ie the Simmer style wa slalom series, the Windtech KA Cervantes weekend, (with other brand contributors), and also the Junior windurf schools have had a lot of support from Starboard, Severne amongst others.

Just like your dollars, they only stretch so far. Support for riders is part of the support for the sport.
Most contest participants would rather a nice dinner or carton of favourite beverages as spot prizes rather than another pair of harness lines.
Or perhaps you would like to see the same winners walk away with the prizes or cash as usual.

Well done to PJ for his support and the margies crew for getting the event into place.

Thanks for the responses. Some I don't agree with but thats all good
Hope they get an all time swell.

^^^ Which one of you owns a brewery?

Maaateee buddy maaate

If anyone is planning on entering or spectating and coming to the party then please do get over to the WWA site and book your place ASAP. windsurfingwa.tidyhq.com/users/sign_in
Unfortunately we cannot rely on last minute entries for these events as we need to prep catering, rescue cover etc and for this we need a reasonably clear idea of numbers before the morning of the event, ideally a week in advance .

If you're thinking of turning up to compete then let me just say it's a great way to get an uncrowded session at main break, we have 2 jet skis to provide rescuer cover/a tow back to the beach so there's never been a better time to have a crack.
The knockout system we have used for the last few years gives everyone at least two heats (a bit like the WSL format) even if you don't win in the first round.

We have fleets for Weekend Warrior, Open, Elite and Women. If you need more explanation of each of these then read on...

Elite The top tier, for professional and sponsored sailors.
Open Not at professional or sponsored, but striving to win and have a reasonable skill level i.e. landing forwards and general carving up the waves.
Weekend Warrior This is the category for those not at the level of open. This division also gives people an entry point into competition rather than having to go straight into the Open Fleet.
Women For women, obviously.

If you're wondering where masters and grand masters have gone then a) we all got old so there would have been no one left in Open, b) the standard was as high as Open anyway for the most part and c) with fewer fleets we were able to adopt the second chance knockout system and give everyone more time on the water.

The party will feature the first Australian showing of That's Surf West film, food cooked by the SW Junior Windsurf crew and I'm told very well priced beer and wine from Eagle Bay Brewing and Redgate Wines.
Simon from Margaret River Standup paddle will even ferry you to and from the party.
What more could you want from a weekend away!
And thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers who make these things happen:

Final Trim Bobcats
Bunnings Bussleton
Gallows Electrical
Eagle Bay Brewing
Redgate Wines
Margaret River Stand Up Paddle