I need to gauge interest in staging a fun dw race soon (within next month before the wind goes) with the possibility of a few races next season.

Jason at West Oz Boardsports has said he would chuck in a few prizes. If there is an entry fee ($15??) then a few cash prizes as well.

Jas has a sup trailer so he could bring 10 to 12 boards back.

BBQ after.

I plan to have a 2 week waiting period. Would look at the forecast and make a call late in the week. Best day on the week end with a 2 to 3pm start. Not March 20 obviously.

Course appox 9k

Start

Finish


Would have a jetski on hand and all competitors must use a leash.

Prizes would be mainly spot and fun; maybe a trophy for the winner.

Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring, competing and/or helping on the day.

PM contact details please; prefer email.

If it a goer I will contact the yacht club and marine authorities and see what hoops I have to jump through.

Great idea, I'm keen for sure.

jeremy said...

Im keen Hilly although I have had little experience in DW's and also Im just in the process of getting a board.
Perhaps there should be two sections;
1. first over the line
2. Handicap based on age (your handicap time = real time minus your age related handicap )e . 20s..no handicap ,30s ..-1 minute , 40s ..-2 minutes ,50s ...-3 minutes.

Nice idea but I think you will need more than 3 mins

Prizes will be random the idea is having fun.

another +1 here

Im up if I can borrow your 14

Spose I could do it on the 12-6

I'm in.

Shep said...

Im up if I can borrow your 14

Spose I could do it on the 12-6

I'll be on my 12.6 Shep so you won't be the only one

Belly

9kms too far for me esp with small board but hope to join in some races maybe next year with more experience and fitness !!

I'm keen if family duties don't interfere. Likewise don't have a DW board but would be happy to do it on my Whopper.

Count me in if work and family commitments allow.

I qualify for the age handicap

Im keen if it is on the Saturday (working Sunday) my biggest board is an 11'4" Nalu and I may even have a buyer for that which would only leave me with a 10'2" JL Mano. If anyone has a good DW board 12'6", 14, 17 etc for sale pm me.
Otherwise would be keen to borrow your 12'6" Akhawk, I haven't done any DWers but am keen to get into it and due to lack of swell have done a few long paddles along the coast in these easterlies.

Maybe one of you retainers out there might be able to loan me a good downwinder demo board, if I like it I may buy one

I have a 12'6 Starboard Pin which anyone is welcome to use.

First come first serve. PM me if you are interested.

Here a pic of it if anyone is interested in using it.

I am keen depending on what day gets called and Miz is in if she can use your Glide Jenkz???

Great to hear a bunch of noobs are coming down Definitely emphasis is on fun.

I hope the more experienced get out there and help people with technique before we start.

I was planning to not paddle just run it and maybe give some technique lessons if people are interested. I will be like Luke with the kids.

Need some ideas for prizes, so far I have:

1st 12 6 - Trophy
1st unlimited - Trophy
1st Female - Trophy

Trophies will be hand built collectables

Then??

1st Surf sup?
Best fancy dress?
Ugliest board?
Youngest finisher?
Oldest finisher?
1st to finish with a pet on board?
Out of the hat?

What you reckon? Prizes will vary and be at sponsors discretion.

Entry fee will go on fuel for support boat and drinks for after the paddle. Please bring your own water as I was thinking softies beer and wine

Oh.... and if my paddling arms hadn't of withered away to toothpicks since travelling.

Tell Jen to do it anyway Hilly.