Hey Kissa,

What time is the rego and start?

Sam.

Looking forward to it mate...

Hey Breezers. Let me know if you are struggling with logistics around the race so we can try to co-ordinate the transport. We have had 15 for the first few races so it would be great if we could lift the start numbers above 20.

My sense is that the wind is starting to look like a NE'er which is really nice a mellow for a paddle from North Av to Narrabeen - about 12km of sweet downwind.

Assuming the above forecast holds, the logistics would be: register at Station Beach around 11.30 to 12. Drive your own car to North Avalon for a beach briefing at 12.45 and 1PM start. Do race and attend presentation for chance to win prize draws from Windsurfnsnow. Get a lift back up to Avalon to retrieve car.

I can probably take about 6 paddlers back up to Avalon so let me know if you need a lift...PM or call/txt 0403 260 200 if you want to grab a spot.

Cheers, Dave

thanks guys,

was a hard but fun race.

looking forward to the next round

A big thanks to everyone who has contributed to putting together this great race series !

Big props to Dave Kissane who went out of his way to make sure everything ran smoothly, and all the SUP competitors (especially me!) made it to the start at North Avalon. As a gesture of goodwill I leave to you my trusty rip curl thongs.

Personally I had a great day, and while conditions weren't 100% perfect, I had a ridiculous amount of fun . There were some seriously good paddlers all over the SUP divisions and just competing amongst them is what its all about. It was also a good chance to meet some face to face for the first time.

Congratulations to all the place getters in all divisions, especially Ali who had travelled down from the Goldy with a crook ankle. The drinks at the presentation were well earned.

Looking forward to Race 5 at Manly, The King of the Harbour on November 26th. Here are some photos just before the preso at Narrabeen Surf Club:

What a fun day

Conditions were not perfect but the sun was out and wind was helpful. OVerall, we had 20 starters...our biggest field yet...

Lou, thanks for the photos. I will bring my camera next time and take stick it in my PFD. Some photos of the start with the cliffs in the background and the Carribean clear water would have been awesome.

The results are up: http://online.oceanseries.com.au/pages/event-results.php

Their are a couple of category mistakes that I will get fixed up later.

I think the highlight was having a competetive Womens Race. We had 4 starters (which is 2 better than our best so far). All quality paddlers. Terrene and Alison had a great battle. Di would of have been near the front had she not missed the start by 10 minutes. Terrene and Alison will be battling each other for the overall series win at the 20 Beaches - and a trip to do the Doctor in Perth.

As usual, the mens race was close. In the unlimited, at the half way mark, Sam, Pete, Chucky and Dave were all together. Fortunately for me, Sam graciously lent me the Starboard Ace for the race (as I damaged my Starby the day before) and as the runs cleaned up on the way home, it just took off. Unfair advantage - sorry guys...

The 12'6 class was competitive with Steve just pipping Josh (Josh, need to fix results - sorry) with Lou coming in third on pretty little JL thing (see photo above).

Many thanks to the out of towners who made the effort to come and race. Good to see Simon Dodd have a crack on his C2 14ft Tiger weapon.

The next race is 26 November (2pm race start). Again, we will have a modified SUP course...around 10km (instead of the 16km for the skis). If it is NE, the run will be fantastic. If it is southerly, haven't worked it out yet...watch this space.

Cheers...Dave

Great Photo's Lou, was so good to see such a good turn out. Bummed I could not hang around for drinks and the presso, next time.

goatman said...

How's Kissa coming in first overall by over a minute on a 12'6"!!

He was on the 14' Ace - they've got a couple of category results mixed up.

In a race of 20 SUPs it's quite amazing how Dave came 1st and 98th !

Looking forward to King of the Harbour in a couple of weeks.

kissa said...

I think Casso either paddled with one arm and killed it (as he was on the beach and dry when I finished) or he lent his board to someone else and the number wasn't changed

The former, you guys were soooo slow.

Places as they came across the line, time and board used.
1st Dave Kissane 58.53 Starboard Ace 14' x 25"
2nd Sam Parker 1.00.08 SIC Bullet 17'4"
3rd Charles Domin 1.02.40 SIC Bullet 17'4"
4th Pete Morgan 1.03.33 SIC Bullet 17'4"
5th Will Anido 1.06.26 Lahui Kai 16'
6th Simon Dodd? 1.12.04 C4 V1 14'
7th Steve Floyd 1.12.54 Naish Catalina 12'6"
8th Terrene Black 1.13.05 C4 V1 14'
9th Jamie Loveridge 1.13.46 Sweet looking little custom thing.
10th Josh Fletcher 1.14.05 Fanatic Fly Race 12'6".
11th Alison Fullager 1.14.13 SIC F14/ Mini Bullet.
12th Simon Birch 1.18.33 Deep 14?
13th Lou Chandler 1.20.48 Jimmy Lewis Slice 12'6"?
14th Cam Wyllie 1.20.59 Coreban 12'6"
15th Lanee Beashel 1.23.00 Starboard 14 x28 Open Ocean?
16th Steve Morrison 1.25.47 Starboard Ace 14' x 27" Missed start.
17th Di Morrison 1.25.49 SIC X-12. Missed start.
18th John Brockholf 1.27.15 ??????
19th Matt Worley??? 1.50.48 ??????? Didn't see Matt there, so this may be another strange one.

JBFletch said...

You forgot me sammy???

I think they must have mixed you up with Casso, cause you crossed the line about the same time as me

WINDSURFnSNOW said...

Places as they came across the line, time and board used.
1st Dave Kissane 58.53 Starboard Ace 14' x 25"
2nd Sam Parker 1.00.08 SIC Bullet 17'4"
3rd Charles Domin 1.02.40 SIC Bullet 17'4"
4th Pete Morgan 1.03.33 SIC Bullet 17'4"
5th Will Anido 1.06.26 Lahui Kai 16'
6th Simon Dodd? 1.12.04 C4 V1 14'
7th Steve Floyd 1.12.54 Naish Catalina 12'6"
8th Terrene Black 1.13.05 C4 V1 14'
9th Jamie Loveridge 1.13.46 Sweet looking little custom thing.
10th Josh Fletcher 1.14.05 Fanatic Fly Race 12'6".
11th Alison Fullager 1.14.13 SIC F14/ Mini Bullet.
12th Simon Birch 1.18.33 Deep 14?
13th Lou Chandler 1.20.48 Jimmy Lewis Slice 12'6"?
14th Cam Wyllie 1.20.59 Coreban 12'6"
15th Lanee Beashel 1.23.00 Starboard 14 x28 Open Ocean?
16th Steve Morrison 1.25.47 Starboard Ace 14' x 27" Missed start.
17th Di Morrison 1.25.49 SIC X-12. Missed start.
18th John Brockholf 1.27.15 ??????
19th Matt Worley??? 1.50.48 ??????? Didn't see Matt there, so this may be another strange one.

Sam,
I raced on my new OC1 (Kia Kaha Hiko, thanks Woogie) over the 18km distance bringing up the back end of that field.
They kept my same number & have me in the wrong category. I can't make the next race but will be doing the 20 Beaches on a SUP.
Matt