Following the successful winter solstice race we are now firing up Friday Twilight Sailing at Middle Harbour 16'' Skiff Club.

When? 6pm start which means you'll need to get there a bit earlier to rig up and suit up. 11th October is the first session.
Where? Middle Harbour 16'' Skiff Club. It is the white building next to the marine rescue guys.
Why? A bit of physical activity and time on the water is a very good (if not the best) excuse to have a beer and bite afterwards at the club with fellow windsurfers.
How? We will work out the course on the day depending on conditions. Initially there will be one race but as the days are getting longer we can fit more in.

FAQ
* Can I park my car there? - Yes there is parking opposite the club and along Parriwi Road and next to the club. Word is that parking is free after 5.30pm but check the signs.

* Can I store my board there? - Yes there is board storage facilities at the club at a very reasonable cost.

* I'm not a confident sailor, is it safe for me? - We have access to rescue boats from the club to assist anyone in need of assistance.

* Do I need to be member of the club? - Come and give it a go, if you like it then why not become a member?

* How can I stay informed about this? - I'm glad you asked. We'll use something called Teamer, it is a web site and both iPhone and Android app. And you'll get updates via Teamer every week so you know what's happening.

* That sounds awesome - how do I get on Teamer? - Mail carina@flodin.net and you'll get an invite via email with further instructions from Teamer.

* I have more questions who do I ask? - Use this forum or mail carina@flodin.net

* Will there be boards to use? - Yes but please advise your intention and we'll endeavour to arrange as there is limited supply.

* Sounds great but will there be a Christmas Party? - Another good question and good suggestion. We'll try our best.

Contingent on procuring a board I'll be there ready to be hunted down....

Staffan, would this suit as your new board? Looks like a nice Div II board. Deck looks a bit rough, but you'd only need a rig and you're on the water.

Would it be good competition for the dogzilla board aloha8?

First race held, lovely disorganised crew turned up, 13 in total, and everyone managed somehow to get organised, get in to their wetties and be at the start line on time.

Super light wind and we had one formula guy swim his gear out to get a bit of wind and get going. To me that is dedication worth admiring. Photo from start below.

Great start to the season. Next week there is a bit more wind forecasted so I'm hopeful we'll have another great sail followed by a sunset de-rigging with an amber beverage nearby - This is almost getting poetic ;-)

I'm planning on being there tonight fighting it out for last place with the best of them. Staffan - we definitely need a wooden spoon prize each week

Captain Staffy It is my honour to award you the first "Happy Gilmour Award" of the season for being the biggest trier with the whackiest equipment that then malfunctioned during the race. A DNF ( Did Not Finish) even out scores a last place in these awards. That is what you get for swapping a case of beer for a board.
Congratulations and tell your friends that the H.G.A you add after your name for the week means you are the Biggest loser.
The Trophy is being glued together as we speak and it is a beauty. You get a pitcher of Beer to share with me next Friday night.
No further correspondence will be entered into on this weeks award.
If you havent seen the movie Happy Gilmour , go straight out and rent it, it is a cracker.
Remember you have to race to win this award so be at Middle Harbour Skiffies Friday night 6pm start.
I understand that we will be having both a scratch start and Handicap race as well, this week. 2 races for the price of 1.
Oh yeah congratulations to One Design Man for winning the race AGAIN ! Rumour is he shaves his chest.
I will let the Dogzilla of the chain this week with maybe some more fine tuning all in the name of competition

Aloha

Capt staffy I just went by yacht club looks like 10 - 15 knts down on Middle harbour. Bring it baby bring all you got and I will see you there Dog in hand.

Beer racing is best
Aloha

Thanks Aloha, it was a great night to be on the harbour even on the Formula kit, but those One Designs looked awesome sailing around as I was coming back in with the sun setting. I might have to join in on this cult thing happening next week and get retro like all you cool cats! How nice was it watching the dolphin from the skiff club drinking that beer.

After watching some good racing on Narrabeen Lake on Saturday and chatting to Elena at WSnS yesterday I'd be really keen to get involved with this. All I have is wavesailing gear - is there stuff I can use/borrow or do I need to start to twist some arms for gear?

Cheers

Hey BenKirk,

We'd heard of this Swedish Windsurfing World Champ at the Club. Therefore our Saturday training camps, cleverly disguised as regular NLSC racing, on a lake. The Aim? Training for non-Swedish non-World Champs to keep her in sight at the famous Fridays. And Dogzilla Board, CM, HappyG and the dolphin.

Now the plan is foiled, the jig is up. Spotted by NSWWA's renowned BK.

No hope now for regular ws dudes to keep up with Ms Sweden, nor Elena, Jenny who won the 2nd race on Friday, Clare or Lisa.

Friday will be fun though!!!

WCAA

Hi Windsurfer OD
It was good to see you at MH Skiffies on Friday night for our fun racing. Yes we have a mix of abilities every one from EX world champs to me the ultimate hacker who finished his first race on friday night on my DOG board. The cool thing is the good friendly atmosphere at the club and the fact that Formula guys mix with one design people, young guys and race board guys can compete against some of the legends in windsurfing who have been around for 30 years. The crew on the upper deck having a beer and watching the FUN.
It is all about getting on the water on whatever craft you have available and having fun.
The lady that won the handicap race on friday night and lets call her Ms J, because we dont use full names on the internet without permission do we, was really chuffed as she had an old original windsurfer with some kind of kids rig and has'nt sailed windsurfers since university. The rest of us think it is great she sails so we are all very happy to see her win one. She has been every week so far and is improving out of sight. Her aim is to be there at the Nationals in February. How Cool is that.
We dont care what club you regularly sail at and are not trying to take over from Narrabeen as the premier One Design Club for regular weekend racing.
The Formula guys go to Georges River for thier racing, some of us sail yachts at other clubs on the weekend most of us have kids sports to deal with as well.
If you want to have a dig at us or any member of the Friday night militia, particularly the women, then I suggest that you should take up your issues with the sailing committee.
Oh Yeah we would like to thank NSWWA's renowned BK for buying the jugs of Beer on Friday night, maybe it is Windsurfer OD's shout next time he appears.
Oh yeah for future posters no names on the forums please with out the persons permission.


Aloha