Just for general info, this is where we are at as we move into the back half of the season we have had 7 starts , 5 successful events and combined sailed well over 1,000km's and with over 30 different competitors.

Having 'flexible' dates and locations based on the wind not the calendar also has worked a treat, we probably have an average wind speed of +20knots over all the events, 3 Big Blow days and 2 lighter days.

Best hour has been +25knts by WR 1Hr holder and current series leader Brad Anderson on Fanatic/Maui Sails/BP Fins.
He is holding off local power sailor Rob Humphries, Dave Sandos with NZL numbers on his sail WT? probably would have banned him if we'd known that...and some Shmuck that reckons Ezzy Sails are pretty good, Kellie Tusler KA72 is going super well also.

The concept is new, pretty much a world first to run such a series like this, and has been challenging to work through the logistics and systems but we have it pretty wired now, thanks largely to Dylan at KA72.com, you can check out some pics on our gallery here... http://www.freeracequeensland.com/about-dates.html and you can also see some of the races replayed in super speed GPS computer game style!

The one thing that everyone agrees is when you get a big blow, its a pretty awesome challenge to push yourself hard for the entire hour, not just little squirts here and there but flat out in often less than ideal speed conditions, we have had high wind tight messy lake chop, ocean swells, and smooth to flat conditions..no major injuries, no horrific wipeouts, just sore bodies and bruised ego's!