Guys just wanted to do a shout out to the longboard crew and let you all know we've included course races at the Burrum Windfest for this year as well as the traditional speed sailing. also have a longboard class in the speed category. I hope to make course racing a permanent part of the weeks fun moving into the future.

there are a couple of one-design guys that go every year for the speed sailing and it's the one place i'm guaranteed myself to jump back on a OD at least a couple of times during the week. it's a great spot for cruising on longboards. last year we held some impromptu longboard races for fun and so it was suggested to make it a formal part of the comp, so a course will be set. we're still working through the detail but a mixed fleet triangle course is the direction we're moving.

it's on again!!!
Burrum Windfest 2014.

It's early days but the planning for Burrum Windfest 2014 is now well underway so it's time to give everyone the heads up that the event is on again.

Building on previous year's events the Windwanderers club has once again made subtle improvements to the format of the event for 2014.

this year will see the same week long format as trialled in 2013 with laid back mornings, freesail sessions and the comfortable burrum lifestyle, followed up by afternoons of competitive gps speed sailing along any one of the 3 main speed runs providing up to 4km of dead flat speed sailing conditions.

As with previous years Burrum 2014 will include.

GPS speed sailing competition.
free sailing time
windsurfing lessons
fun races
boat and barge support on the water including amenities facilities and bbq's
social sup race mornings
social dinners at the Burrum Hotel with transport provided.
End of Event BBQ and Awards presentation night at the Burrum Sands with prizes, lucky draws and trophies.

New to 2014 - Longboard Course Racing

this year will see the inclusion of Longboard Course Racing. Course racing will be run during morning tides prior to afternoon speed sailing and is open to all entrants. With the addition of Course racing we have also added a Longboard class to the speed sailing classes. Try your longboard on the speed course after winning on the race course or jump on your smaller gear and blast past the others.

Additionally, A slight change to the timing of the event is being trialled for 2014. This year, the event is timed to include a weekend for those looking join in the fun and not necessarily compete.

Burrum is not only good for windsurfing. it's a half hour from hervey bay with connections to fraser island and hosts some of the best fishing in the fraser coast area.

I Look forward to seeing everyone at Burrum again this year.

Regards
Justin.