That'd be me. Thanks for the post

is there a program or something out? doesnt give much info on the site

is there a Bus or something going from Lancelin to Ledge? I dont have anyone to drop me there, or drive my car back to Lancelin...

what the go with life jackets?

$45

check the registration form

You can normally find people at the start that are willing to drive your car to the finish for you. Just check how many beers they have had before you hand over the keys! If not then there are always people at the finish heading back that you can catch a lift with. That is the beauty of having so many vans and station wagons around.

Hey,

Just wondering what the difference in level is between elite and open in the wave comp. Im not sure what division to enter, how full on and how many competitors does elite usually get? What sort of level are the top guys in the open division at?

Cheers

Please note the sign only relates to the grassy area bounded by the fence it is attached to.

Kitesurfers are free to kite from any location at Lancelin outside that area.

Jess

Happy with this; !!

Jurien Bay to Mandurah:
Wednesday until midnight: S/SW winds 15/20 knots. Seas 1.0m to 1.5m. Swell 1.0m to 1.5m.
Thursday: S/SW winds 13/18 knots increasing to 20/25 knots during the afternoon and evening. Seas 1.5m to 2.0m. Swell 1.5m to 2.0m.
Friday: SE winds 13/18 knots shifting S/SW in the afternoon and increasing to 20/25 knots by the evening. Seas 1.5m to 2.0m. Swell to 1.5m.
Saturday: S/SE winds 13/18 knots shifting S/SW in the afternoon and increasing to 20/25 knots

Regarding the kiters competing, I have nothing against them but no body could seriously expect to have kiters mixed in amongst 200 odd windsurfers leaving the beach at the same time - that is seriously dangerous. I recall kiters were in it a few years ago and there was a separate, earlier start which was utter carnage; guys getting dragged over the groin etc. I'm sure the standard of kiting has improved greatly since then but they don't seem suited to a big fleet start like we have in Lano.

I am really bummed out, sitting in Melbourne flying back late Friday or early Saturday.
My chances of getting a leave pass to do the classic are zero after being away for a week .
I do love my family really.
And worst of all SP has been doing nought, I couldn't have even borrowed gear and gone for a burn thats it if I had been given time off from lecturing. Ahh...... S..t

Good Point!

I am one of those with wave gear that are going in the race for the first time this year, mainly due to the wind forecast. Will be having a sail with the life vest on this arvo to see how that goes.
How long should the race take for a intermediate sailor on wave gear.
Also should I go for my bigger 6m sail and try to push it or stay with my comfy easy to use Tush Rock 5.5m??????

Any advice is much appreciated

Also hope they have not invited back Mental As Anything to provide the entertainment as they really sucked last year!

The forecast hasn't changed all week and still looking positive for around 18-20 at race time.

The course is mostly pretty deep off the wind so your biggest wave sail is generally the go. The first leg is the squarest so if you are comffortable on that leg, the rest should be pretty easy.

The weed is not too bad at all at the mo, it's a toss-up whether to use a weed fin, but a wave fin will be totally fine.

The waves went off yesterday in plenty of breeze.

Bender said...

silvec01 said...

http://www.oceanclassic.org/viewPic.php?eid=125&pid=154
Im AUS 444
This is the definition of being stuffed......

Better start this year :)

So that was you that got in my way at the start last year. I'm B44

This year, it'll be some mad red muppet

Wont be running ,but what time does the race start ,im guessing 1.30ish seems brief at 1.00 will pop up and whatch the carnage ..good luck to all competing...c u at the pub...
Mozza