check this video out, I know it's in french but it gives an idea of the potential to run more "democratic" events
speed-crossing instead of pure upwind-downwind racing
mostly cross and down wind race
4 events run during the year across France and a few very good entrants: Julien Kerneur, Maxime Nocher, Alex Caizergues

but also heaps of young riders, and less "equiped" racers: indeed the race format allows for any rider to ride with any gear (IKA or not IKA registered) and it works = 70 entrants!

pretty cool. good to see the dudes on proper raceboards winning!

my only reply is L2L

yep, agreed on L2L and ocean classic

but, it would be so good to have an Australian Championship with a few 2-3 days events across the country all year round

I'm not even sure there's gonna be any Nationals this year, so I guess we're still far from that...

nationals will be on lake macquarie/ Newcastle! well im happy to help organise it anyways! pretty sure the lake crew can pull it together

the format looks fun would be some good speeds and Great crashes! a few sailing classes have a similar event in the middle of their own nationals, usually called the dash for cash, can be a knock out format winner takes all!

2 Examples of French open format race course 14m & 18km course.
Woodies/Coogee could make for some great courses