Calling all downwind specialists.
Fremantle Sailing Club has been in contact to see if Windsurfing would be keen to join in the Rockingham to Fremantle dash. If we get 5 sailors signed up they will create a fleet for us. You need to be a WWA member and have sail numbers - preferably the number issued by AWA when you became a member.
Select to expand quoteDuff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?
Very keen. Where do we sign up?
Yeah i'm keen. Its $20 for those who dont know. Although it is a worry that is says due to safety concerns, only over 18's may race.
:)
Select to expand quoteDuff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?
In the RB? Next you will be doing the LOC. Maybe a good idea.
Select to expand quoteBSN101 said..Duff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?
In the RB? Next you will be doing the LOC. Maybe a good idea.
My options are limited to RB. Are you and Marcus going to enter?
Latest from Fremantle Sailing Club & WWA
Rule #1 - There are no rules (SEE BELOW)
Rule #1a - We only leave the beach if it's a seabreeze
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
As per King of Carnac AND DOT requirements (www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/marine/MAC-B-KiteWindsurfingSafetyEquipC.pdf). Race will be greater than 2nm offshore therefore you will need:
1. PFD
2. Flares
3. PLB
4. Sail Numbers (as per AWA list)
REGISTRATION LINK - www.fsc.com.au/event/rockingham-to-fremantle-dash/
1. You need to be a current WWA member (don't leave it until the morning of the event. Member list will be sent a day or 2 before hand) - windsurfingwa.tidyhq.com/public/memberships/new
2. You will need to list your AWA sail number (NOT ONE YOU MAKE UP ON THE DAY). As WWA is not running the event we will be providing a copy of the AWA Sail Number list to FSC.
AWA Sail Number Register - www.windsurfing.org/sailnumbers.htm
Select to expand quoteDuff12 said..BSN101 said..Duff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?
In the RB? Next you will be doing the LOC. Maybe a good idea.
My options are limited to RB. Are you and Marcus going to enter?
I am thinking of entering with my Mistral One Design. If the seabreeze is light as it often is in October should be fine at 1 pm and better on a raceboard with 9.5m2
Select to expand quoteWhitey76 said..
I'm in, going shopping for a plb tonight 
$300 later.. ;)
Select to expand quoteRichardG said..Duff12 said..BSN101 said..Duff12 said..
I've entered. Anyone else keen?
In the RB? Next you will be doing the LOC. Maybe a good idea.
My options are limited to RB. Are you and Marcus going to enter?
I am thinking of entering with my Mistral One Design. If the seabreeze is light as it often is in October should be fine at 1 pm and better on a raceboard with 9.5m2
Rich, thats a long way to go with your 9.5.
Having said that anyone know how far it would be? looks about 30km. then upwind on the way back...
HELP WANTED
Fremantle Sailing Club has requested assistance with providing Rescue Boats for the race.
Is the anyone out there how will not be sailing but could help out on the day with a boat? Or know someone who would be able to assist. A great way to view the Race and FSC will cover fuel costs.
Select to expand quoteDuff12 said..
I'm not planning on going back upwind...
Aaaww., why not. 30ish km down wind will only take 45min in a nice 9.5 breeze then coming home about 1.5-2hrs. But then you you could also sail through to majestic point.
Better still, sail there & back, good training!
I was just thinking the same thing madlad and spoke to the WWA pres.
There are a couple of companies who rent/hire PLB's
Adventure Rentals being one of them.
www.adventurentals.com/safety.html
www.adventurentals.com/shareplb.html
Select to expand quoteStuthepirate said..
I was just thinking the same thing madlad and spoke to the WWA pres.
There are a couple of companies who rent/hire PLB's
Adventure Rentals being one of them.
www.adventurentals.com/safety.html
www.adventurentals.com/shareplb.html
Thanks Stu. I will check them out. :)
In case anyone was interested in hiring a PLB, the cost is $55 for a day with a $200 deposit.
Cheers
M
Don't forget to look at the share link too.
If there are people around willing to hire/lend you can pick one up cheaper. If none available Adventure rentals will discount your hire fee
Select to expand quoteWindsurfingWA said..
Calling all downwind specialists.
Fremantle Sailing Club has been in contact to see if Windsurfing would be keen to join in the Rockingham to Fremantle dash. If we get 5 sailors signed up they will create a fleet for us. You need to be a WWA member and have sail numbers - preferably the number issued by AWA when you became a member.
Will this still be run if it's not down wind?
Select to expand quoteBSN101 said..WindsurfingWA said..
Calling all downwind specialists.
Fremantle Sailing Club has been in contact to see if Windsurfing would be keen to join in the Rockingham to Fremantle dash. If we get 5 sailors signed up they will create a fleet for us. You need to be a WWA member and have sail numbers - preferably the number issued by AWA when you became a member.
Will this still be run if it's not down wind?
Fro what I read on the fsc page, they'll make a Decision on wed as to whether it's going to run or not.
The race rules sez they'll only start it if there's a seabreeze.
Don't forgets
if the race is going ahead, the registration and briefing is actually at fsc dinghy clubhouse on Friday night 1800 hrs
Select to expand quoteSubsonic said..
Don't forgets
if the race is going ahead, the registration and briefing is actually at fsc dinghy clubhouse on Friday night 1800 hrs
I wonder if they may make traveling allawances. If I can join in I'll be coming up on sat morning. I will wait til they make a call on Wednesday.
I could come come up and sail the swan anyhow.
Select to expand quoteStuthepirate said..
Peel inlet will be better on that forecast
where abouts?
Info from FSC
Good Afternoon Competitors Unfortunately due to the forecast we are not running the Rockingham to Fremantle Dash this weekend. We are looking at future dates in our calendar to run the event later during the summer. Sorry for the inconvenience, can you please pass on this message to anybody else you knew that was interested Thanks
Select to expand quoteBSN101 said..
where abouts?
If it's ESE, then anywhere from fangys to liptons
