Thought we'd start another topic as the "Moffits Downwind" is almost at 3400 reads which proves the topic/debate of downwind races, categories, boards, rules etc is obviously a popular one. As the Moffits race is now over I thought we move it on.

Tonight Oliver, Teetrea and I had a meeting and Teetrea came up with the idea of "just paddling for fun, forget all the categories and rules and after the race we'll all have beers and a bbq."

So we came up with the following suggestion:-

1."Choose Your Weapon" Series of downwind races where you can race any board you like. Stock, 12', rudderless, 18', whatever !! There are no categories and no prizes. Just fun, beer and a bbq. Entry fee could pay for this.

I then thought of the following variation:- (I couldn't sleep Oliver)

2. "Draw Your Weapon" where you rock up with your choosen board of any kind. All names and corresponding boards go into a hat. You draw out of the hat and whatever and whoever's board you draw..you paddle and race. That way you get to paddle all types of boards at each race meet and if you're lucky you may draw one of the 16' or 18' Ocean Race boards. Then we'll see if it's the man or the board!! Whether the experienced guys with the big boards can still go allright on a 12' stock and whether those who say they can't afford a 16' or 18' can make a difference on one if they draw it. Sounds fair doesn't it? I believe the entry fee for this one could be a six pack (beer not abs) and the winner takes all...or shares with his mates at the end of the race along with that bbq.

But again the problem still is, who's going to step up and organise it? Teetrea may organise one on the Gold Coast. He already has a course drawn up..in his head.

So on behalf of Oliver, Teetrea and myself...we declare this topic offically OPEN !!!

As long as you don't get a punter hack your rails! Great idea though, I'd enter with a 9'3" because the odds of drawing my own board are pretty slim. Another way to do something less division orientated is to have handy caps, either Handy capped starts, or HC point/multipliers. You would work these out after the first race, then adjust them each race. Someone would then be able to win on a 9'3" if they really wanted to do distance on it. Handy capping works really well for sailing when you plan to have a series, and it doesn't disciminate for size. you get a line honors winner then a HC winner.

Just a thought.

JB

angie pangi said...

Cool I am happy just with BBQ & Beers.

XX angie

me too maybee we dont make it a race but a long social paddle , but if you want to go hard you can.The Beer still tastes the same at the end.I could just see the looks if 10 or 20 or so stand up paddlers where heading out through currumbin creek.It would give the short boarders nightmares.

well this died in the backside pretty quick didn't it?????

yep its allways easier to leave up to some one else , but i cant talk! Im just an ideas Man!!

thats a great idea just wrong its amazing what inspiration you can get after a drink of the golden nectar.

aussiewahine said...

Thought we'd start another topic as the "Moffits Downwind" is almost at 3400 reads which proves the topic/debate of downwind races, categories, boards, rules etc is obviously a popular one. As the Moffits race is now over I thought we move it on.

Tonight Oliver, Teetrea and I had a meeting and Teetrea came up with the idea of "just racing for fun, forget all the categories and rules and after the race we'll all have beers and a bbq."

So we came up with the following suggestion:-

1."Choose Your Weapon" Series of downwind races where you can race any board you like. Stock, 12', rudderless, 18', whatever !! There are no categories and no prizes. Just fun, beer and a bbq. Entry fee could pay for this.

I then thought of the following variation:- (I couldn't sleep Oliver)

2. "Draw Your Weapon" where you rock up with your choosen board of any kind. All names and corresponding boards go into a hat. You draw out of the hat and whatever and whoever's board you draw..you paddle and race. That way you get to paddle all types of boards at each race meet and if you're lucky you may draw one of the 16' or 18' Ocean Race boards. Then we'll see if it's the man or the board!! Whether the experienced guys with the big boards can still go allright on a 12' stock and whether those who say they can't afford a 16' or 18' can make a difference on one if they draw it. Sounds fair doesn't it? I believe the entry fee for this one could be a six pack (beer not abs) and the winner takes all...or shares with his mates at the end of the race along with that bbq.

But again the problem still is, who's going to step up and organise it? Teetrea may organise one on the Gold Coast. He already has a course drawn up..in his head.

So on behalf of Oliver, Teetrea and myself...we declare this topic offically OPEN !!!

Aussiewahine, this choose your weapon and draw your weapon sounds like great fun, especially the beer part, I'm gonna team up with Oliver and get way untidy after the race. The only stumbling block I can see is whether people will be too keen on lending out their equipment, particularly if there is a bit of swell running. I spent quite a while shaping your "Femetrator"? today are you gonna put it in the hat and risk it possibly going to a total novice? A get together and fun race does sound awesome though. P.S. You're gonna have to start thinking colours and what to do with your new Vortice.........Stuey

im in for the 18th

I'm going to beat you to this Sue: The 18th October is International "Choose Your Weapon" Day. No matter where you are on earth

Sounds like fun - about three weeks away. I've got a feeling that's when the meet is in Torquay.

hang on it is:

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=40559&SearchTerms=torquay

Looks good Sue count me in plus 4 others.

Rob

That sounds fun Chris (Just Wrong), but i think people want to more of a downwinder?

Ur race would suit me on my 8'9 don't think it would go so good on a downwinder.

Solahart solar water heaters , pool heating ect.

Hi Sue

here's a couple of ideas
1. Meet at the Alley and do a couple of car relays to Coolangatta (southerly)Miami (northerly). To finish at the Alley for a surf and BBQ.
2. Meet at Jack Evans boat harbour paddle from there to around Cook Island and around to Coolangatta Beach, which is just over the road from Jack Evans Boat Harbour. Surf and a BBQ at Cooly Beach.
3. If it's ugly out in the ocean, meet at Broadwater Labrador where there are some BBQ's (near grand hotel) and have a paddle around Wave break island through soverign islands, back to start.
4. If it's ugly out in the ocean, plot a course up Currumbin Creek.

Feel free to comment or add better ideas.

aussiewahine said...

stuey c said...
I spent quite a while shaping your "Femetrator"? today are you gonna put it in the hat and risk it possibly going to a total novice?

Stuey...I'm a total novice !! Are you sure you want me on your Femetrator ??

Aussiewahine, you are way less of a novice than me. That's why I seek the advice of pros like Woogie to give me feedback when creating hi-tech equipment. Of course I want you aboard what will officially be known as the "Penetrator 448L". What I was trying to say is that it can be a bit risky letting others use your gear as if they damage it they will quite often just hand it back and all you'll get is a sorry. Everyone must be a novice at some stage and as far as ocean supping goes, I most definetly still am...........Stuey.

I agree it should be a choose ur weapon race.

But then again i wouldn't mind racing on a bigger board.

so the date is set, course will be decided depending on wind etc. Already some have put the hand up for helping out and even donating stuff. So looks like it's a go. hey , the 18th doesn't clash with Mambo in Merimbula does it?