Windsurfer Class Association of Western Australia Inc. (WCAWA) & 2021 WA State Championship
This association was incorporated on 23 November 2020 under the applicable law in this state.
It revives the once famous name of the first Windsurfer class association as originally used in the 1980s in WA.
The objects of the WCAWA are: "To develop and promote all aspects of Windsurfer Class racing, competition, regattas, training, development and recreation in the state of Western Australia."
It is believed that there are over 70 boards in the state of Western Australia at present and the class is growing significantly year on year to be now the biggest fleet of one design racing/sailing or dare I say it windsurfing in this state.
The first state title in 2019 had approx. 24 entrants, the second in 2020 had approx. 39 entrants and this one for 2021 promises to be even bigger and better- how many can we get ?
Slalom, Freestyle, Marathon and Course Racing included and also event t-shirt, great prizes and social evenings at WA's best sailing club, Mounts Bay Sailing Club.
2021 State Championship Notice of Race is available NOW
www.mbsc.com.au/2021-windsurfer-states/?utm_source=seabreeze.com.au
Dates:
Sun 27 Dec 2020, 2-3 Course Races
Mon 28 Dec 2020, Slalom Racing and Marathon
Sat 2 Jan 2021, 2-3 Course Races
Sun 3 Jan 2021, Freestyle and 2-3 Course Races
Many plans beyond the States are being formulated for alternative series eg MidWinters, Bridge to Bridge race and to continue to develop the already top racing and fantastic fun that this class brings to so many within Western Australia.
Entry fees to the WA 2021 State titles include and attract automatic membership of the Windsurfer Class Association of Western Australia Inc. (WCAWA) for and limited to the duration of the financial year ending 30 June 2021 but do not automatically include membership of the Windsurfer Class Association of Australia (WCAA).
WCAA membership is the responsibility of each entrant. Fees for WCAA membership is required to be paid and organised separately by competitors. Your entry fee includes subscription for WCAWA as mentioned already.
Further information will be available soon from the new exciting website under construction at: www.windsurferclasswa.com
As much as I am happy about any initiative promoting Windsurfing, I am also confused about it.
How does this complement the WWA?
I'm currently not a member of the WWA, but was considering it so I can join the Cervantes fun.
This sounds like fun too, so would I need to pay two memberships?
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As much as I am happy about any initiative promoting Windsurfing, I am also confused about it.
How does this complement the WWA?
I'm currently not a member of the WWA, but was considering it so I can join the Cervantes fun.
This sounds like fun too, so would I need to pay two memberships?
I would recommend you get the WWA/ AWA membership even if you are not competing as they are the organisation that is supporting windsurfing in general. ( junior development/ events etc ) Plus you will have insurance cover for your free sailing plus any events that come up. I nearly did a Wally race for fun last year but was put off by their requirement to join another two associations for one event. Shame they are not part of WWA
Can we please keep WWA out of this thread as this is about the new state based association focussed purely on the fastest growing one design sailing class in the world and the WA 2021 State Titles at MBSC.
WCAWA is for the WA Windsurfer Class and is a not for profit staffed by volunteers for the benefit of the Windsurfer Class in WA. Many plans beyond the States are being formulated for alternative series eg MidWinters, Bridge to Bridge race, events at other locations in the state and to continue to promote and develop the already top racing and fantastic fun that this class brings to so many within Western Australia. We want to focus on the class just as other successful classes like Moths, Sharpies and similar have done.
WCAA is the national body and I understand is affiliated with AWA. The state rep of WCAA in WA is also a member of WCAWA once he registers for the 2021 WA State Championship. There are no fees for the state body WCAWA if you register for the States.
You get AWA membership and TPL insurance from WCAA when you pay a fee for the membership plus insurance. WCAA is affiliated with AWA just as WWA is or I believe is. There are fees for this from WCAA and the TPL insurance works for all windsurfing not just Windsurfer Class. This is the same as WWA to this extent. WCAWA is however not presently in the insurance business which members get via WCAA.
Many of us are members of yacht clubs (Australian Sailing insurance programme (not TPL)) and also paid up members of WWA (myself included). There is an affiliate mechanism if you are a member of a club to reduce the WWA fees. You can elect to have no TPL insurance in WWA. There is no need to have two sets of TPL insurance which many have or continue to do by inadvertence.
We join all these bodies to support windsurfing and do voluntary work at the clubs and on WCAWA and for WCAA to support the class. Volunteers are the engine room of growth in sailing clubs like MBSC, the best sailing club in WA. You also get weekly racing and daily use of the club and storage and professionally run (volunteers with race management qualifications) starts, judging and courses. This excellence is testament to the achievement of the Australian Masters games for Windsurfing being held at MBSC in 2021.
Ok
so if I get WCAA membership and TPL I am affiliated with AWA. So I could race in WWA events being and affiliated club.
But if I have WWA membership and TPL I cannot race in WCAWA events.
if I get WCAA and WCAWA membership I can store my equipment at Mounts Bay ??
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Ok
so if I get WCAA membership and TPL I am affiliated with AWA. So I could race in WWA events being and affiliated club.NO. I understand you need: (i) WWA membership (including affiliated membership) to race in WWA events; and (ii) WWA insurance (or AWA insurance via WCAA). You have (ii) via WCAA hypothetically I think you say, but need to get (i).
But if I have WWA membership and TPL I cannot race in WCAWA events.You can if you use class legal equipment and have TPL insurance (AWA, WWA etc as you say you have) and have WCAA membership: In your example you would choose WCAA Membership without insurance ($40 per year)www.windsurferclassaus.com/class--membership.html It may be cheaper to buy WCAA insurance and membership ($65) and then get affiliated WWA membership for your RPYC (is that affiliated with WWA?) membership (at $25 per year). www.windsurfingwa.org.au/registration/
if I get WCAA and WCAWA membership I can store my equipment at Mounts Bay ?? NO YOU NEED MBSC MEMBERSHIP (contact club) AND YOU MUST PAY FOR STORAGE $50 per board per year on top of membership.
Answers above. Also under the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) as amended by the Windsurfing Competition Rules and Australian Sailing (AS) Prescriptions applicable all entrants in windsurfing events must also be financial members of a club affiliated with AS and have an AS number.
So is WCAA affiliated with AS or would someone have to also join an AS yacht club to get an AS # to race a Wally.
( yes I am already a member of WWA RPYC JBSC PKR FTY)
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So is WCAA affiliated with AS or would someone have to also join an AS yacht club to get an AS # to race a Wally.
( yes I am already a member of WWA RPYC JBSC PKR FTY)
WCAA is affiliated with AWA as I understand it. AWA is affiliated to Australian Sailing but is not a club : WCAWA is unaffiliated at present and is not in the AS or insurance business but will look into being affiliated to WCAA. WCAWA is a not a club either. To get an AS you need to join a club affiliated to Australian Sailing and thereby get an AS number: www.sailingresources.org.au/os/online-services-faq/
Is WWA now a club ? Their website suggests so but, unless I missed it, there is no way to audit it via AS website without searching further. I assume they are stating the truth but the issue with WWA (like any club) is you can't just join it and turn up to RFBYC, RPYC or SOPYC etc. and expect to race on any given day. You can race in WWA club events however.
(Yes I am already a member of WWA, WCAA, WCAWA, MBSC, CYC(social) and presumably AWA by backdoor via WCAWA.)
So your suggesting for some one like Obelix he
Join a yacht club
join WCAA
enter the event/ join WCAWA
to be able to race the state's
Like I said before, I nearly entered the states last year for a fun event but got too complicated for one event
Do the Wally's just do a day membership for people to enter a one off event
Select to expand quoteDarrylG said..
So your suggesting for some one like Obelix he
Join a yacht club WWA good enough for States etc (but if he wants to race a Windsurfer Class weekly in club racing there are two clubs racing them at present eg RFBYC and MBSC)
join WCAA (Yes if he wants to race a Windsurfer Class board in a State, Nationals, Master Games or worlds)
enter the event/ join WCAWA Yes no extra cost included in entry fee along with event t-shirt etc
to be able to race the state's
Like I said before, I nearly entered the states last year for a fun event but got too complicated for one event Hasn't effected our year on year growth We had 39 this year even though you didn't enter and 24 in the year before even though you did not enter. Gangbusters results !
Do the Wally's just do a day membership for people to enter a one off event $50 for regatta membership and AS number just for event of States, Masters Games or Worlds-contact MBSC.
Interesting chitter chatter here...
1. WCAA is the governing body for the windsurfer class Australia wide.
2. WCAA has a state rep in each state who coordinates events, info distribution calendar etc.
3. This year 2020/21 we have had discussions with WWA to be a sub class within WWA and since then many people with windsurfer LTs have joined WWA for AS numbers insurance and to support the association.
4. The Windsurfer Class Association of WA is not in any way affiliated with WCAA. Other than the reason given by the organisers of the incorporation which was to have an incorporated body to be able to raise sponsorship funds for the proposed Windsurfer Class Worlds at MBSC. The statement that WCAWA is authorised to organise any events is misleading and incorrect.
The majority of Windsurfer LT sailors sail at random locations and the membership of WWA is a great option.
For some sailors belonging to a yacht club is important, for consistency and storage etc.
If anyone has any questions about the above please feel free to contact me as the Windsurfer Class State rep. Ianlane@ianlane.com.au
Now get an LT and come and play!!!!
Select to expand quoteLaneway said..
Interesting chitter chatter here...
1. WCAA is the governing body for the windsurfer class Australia wide. YES TRUE NEVER SAID IT WAS NOT.
2. WCAA has a state rep in each state who coordinates events, info distribution calendar etc. YES TRUE.
3. This year 2020/21 we have had discussions with WWA to be a sub class within WWA and since then many people with windsurfer LTs have joined WWA for AS numbers insurance and to support the association. DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS EFFORT BY WCAA. WWA RECENTLY ADDED THE WINDSURFER STATE TITLES TO ITS CALENDAR LATE LAST YEAR WHEN PROMPTED TO DO SO BY WCAWA ON THIS FORUM. ONLY A FEW ENTRANTS IN THE STATES WERE IN WWA MOST WERE IN MBSC BUT THERE WERE ONE OR TWO IN OTHER CLUBS EG IWC, EFYC, RPYC and RFBYC and CYC etc.
4. The Windsurfer Class Association of WA is not in any way affiliated with WCAA. TRUE BUT WCAWA IS MAINTAINING A DIALOGUE WITH NICK BEZ AND WCAA AND STATE REP AND IS WORKING WITH WCAA AND SEEKS TO BE PART OF THE EFFORT Other than the reason given by the organisers of the incorporation which was to have an incorporated body to be able to raise sponsorship funds for the proposed Windsurfer Class Worlds at MBSC. SORRY THIS IS NOT THE OBJECT OF THE WCAWA (ALTHOUGH IT MAY BE ONE OF THE OUTCOMES) AND UNSURE WHERE THIS IS COMING FROM. The statement that WCAWA is authorised to organise any events is misleading and incorrect. SORRY THIS IS INACCURATE IT WAS NEVER STATED WCAWA HAD AUTHORITY FROM WCAA NOR DOES IT NEED ANY.
The majority of Windsurfer LT sailors sail at random locations and the membership of WWA is a great option. SURE IS AND I AM AM A MEMBER OF WWA AS WELL AS ARE MANY OTHERS.
For some sailors belonging to a yacht club is important, for consistency and storage etc.YES THERE ARE NOW GOOD SIZED FLEETS SAILING AT MBSC & RFBYC.
If anyone has any questions about the above please feel free to contact me as the Windsurfer Class State rep. Ianlane@ianlane.com.au
Now get an LT and come and play!!!! SEE YOU OUT THERE LANEY
Windsurfer Class Association of Western Australia Inc. (WCAWA)
Not sure the purpose of the above message but trust the above reply in bold capitals and below clarifies. It is important for unity rather than division.
WCAWA exists under the laws of the State of Western Australia and has legal and corporate existence and limited liability. It has essentially all of the powers it has under the applicable law and does not need authority from any other body in this state to lawfully carry out its objects.The objects of the WCAWA are:
"To develop and promote all aspects of Windsurfer Class racing, competition, regattas, training, development and recreation in the state of Western Australia."
This association was incorporated on 23 November 2020 under the applicable law in this state.
So far it has in excess of 30 members all of whom did the State titles in WA. All WCAWA members are also members of WCAA coincidentally. This speaks volumes for its mandate and prosecution of its objects. WCAWA works in support of and in assistance of WCAA and encourages all LT sailors to join WCAA.
WCAWA played a key role in assisting the set up of the State Titles which were organised by MBSC.
This included discussions and correspondence with the WA State Rep, the President of WCAA and in drafting of race documents and organising of sponsors and events.
It worked and continues to work in a spirit of co-operation and openness in assisting to set up events.
