I'm there for sure John. Wind looking epic on Sunday

Wooiooo hooooooo!! Looking forward to this one!!

It's a few days out yet Anton. We never worry too muchat this stage. It was unusual that Sea breeze was so accurate 3 days out from last weekend. Decision will likely be made Thur pm or Fri am.

NEED TO KNOW FOR THE O'NEILL RACE 4 OF THE SYDNEY SUP DOWNWIND SERIES.

Just a brief message on requirements for the weekend. All competitors will need the following items.

All competitors will need:
- An approved Type 2 PFD. A waist PFD does not count in NSW.
- A fluro vest or shirt - preferrably pink, yellow or orange.
- A leg rope.

NO PFD - NO RACE!!
NO FLURO TOP - NO RACE
NO LEGGIE - NO RACE

Entry is kept to a low $20 and an additional $15 for insurance if you are not a Paddle NSW member.

Race day, direction and timings will be notified in the next day or so when the weather patterns make up their minds.

Anyone booked on the board shuttle (it is full unfortunately) we will be leaving WindSurfnSnow at 11:45 sharp. Please allow enough time to organise your board on the trailer as we have to be at Newport to begin registering paddlers at 12 noon.

Stoked that O'Neill brand ambassador Charlotte Piho is officially a starter tomorrow.

Here's some more about Charlotte from www.workoutonwater.com/about/

CHARLOTTE DANZIEL PIHO ??? Director and Head Instructor
Charlotte is Sponsored By: ONEILL, NAISH, VONZIPPER, GSHOCK, F.T.W and FARKING!
Charlotte Piho has been called the ??? Queen of SUPYoga???, she is Australia???s Primary and only SUPYoga Accreditor/trainer and an International ambassador. She teaches yoga not only on the water but on the beach and specialises in ???Yoga for Surfers???. Charlotte is a member of Yoga Alliance and an Internationally Certified Yoga Teacher (YTT -200hour). She is one of the most talked about Paddleboarders in Australia and grown worldwide recognition for her beauty on the water and life changing Surf, SUP and SUPYOGA retreats. Featuring in newspapers and magazines and on every major Australian TV Channel, including Channel 9 Today Show, Channel 7 Sydney Weekender, Channel 7 Sunrise and Channel 10 ??? she is regarded as an expert in the sport. Her clients have included big wave surfing legend Gerry Lopez, Olympic Swimming Champions Geoff Huegill and Giann Rooney. Not your typical ocean athlete when not on the water she does Recovery training ??? clients include, Balmain West Tigers NRL, Penrith Panthers, Sydney Roosters, Australian Rugby Academy. For more info and pictures on Charlotte check out her blog or facebook page.

Hi All,
Conditions looking good for today's event. We're still planning on a 2pm start. That should see us into the peak wind period. It's going to be a fun run with some nice little bumps.
Cheers OME

Here are some photos from the race:

Special vid clip of you welcoming Tibbot in .

glennc said..

Thanks for running a great day out John.
Do you need my address to post the lucky door prize?

Sorry mate - had to be there to collect. "Re draw, Redraw" they yelled I think nearly everyone at the BBQ walked away with something thanks to O'Neill.

Thanks for the photos Suz, and the rest of the organising crew. Thanks also to O'Neill for their generosity - love my hybrid hoodie jacket.

Is anyone else having this rather unsettling recurring dream where you are being chased by a large swarm of red and white 14 foot SUPs - and no matter how fast you paddle you just can't get away from them....

Seriously, the new fanatics look great. Mick went great. Mark's DC also looked the goods - great race mate.

At least the top 5 were all on diff board brands - not a complete monopoly yet

Some photos of the finish