2012 Paradise Point Sailing Club Autumn Race Series
SAILBOARDS WELCOME
Race 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 already completed
Race 6 Sunday 27th May ( 2 Races )
Race 7 Sunday 3rd June
Race 8 Sunday 17th June ( around Crab Island Race )
First sound signal 13.25 hrs Start 13.30 hrs
Race fees $8.00 for Juniors and $12.00 for seniors
Who's likely to be at the RQYS Frostbite series races..
I'm thinking if joining but have a old Mistral Equipe or a Formula Bd to use with a 10m Avanti sail... ?
(The mistral would be used in less than 10knots.. but would consider staying on it if it means the racing is closer...
Dave
NZL46.com
I'll be at the Frostbite races. Trying to decide whether to use the RS:X or formula board. I'll pick by seeing who else is racing.
Looking like it will be nice and windy. 
so far anyway
If I want to come along, what's the deal with the RQYS races? Does one need to be a member and do you need sail number? I presume racing typically starts about 1pm? Thanks.
Last minute disaster as predicted. I was refused entry for not having a YA silver card. Looked like a great day of racing, so I'll try to sort out the YA thing by next time.
Sorry to hear that they didn't let you in Jaime. I supose you asked if you would be allowed without a silver card. DarkHorse entered and raced. perhaps he has a club membership from somewhere. He said he hadn't raced for ten years.
ABM, you may have the same problem unless one of the RQ members can talk to someone to make some special arangement. there were some sailors without sail numbers there today but it could be like the silver card,don't ask don't tell.
You can be a member of any other YA associated club. The next RQYS race is on the 23rd of June. Races do start at 1.00pm.
The silver cards will expire at the end of september if you join now.
If you want to do it, I can get it for you through Lake Cootharaba Sailing club for the cost of the card, 66 dollars.
I noticed today that some people were paying their RQYS memberships for next year so they may overlook the silver card for now if you become a member there.
I'm suprised they didn't let you race.. I just didn't mention that I wasn't a member of any club at the moment... and they didn't ask. Also I think they may not have looked at my entry form close enough due to being rather busy when I entered...?
I am however intending to Join RQ soon... Just gotta budget for the Nomination fee, Gate key and ongoing costs... Hope to get it sorted out before the next Frosbite Race Day.
I haven't raced on windsurfer's for a long while but have been on the water racing on Akimbo, a Grainger MTB920 Tri that was based at RQ until last xmas.. Did brisbane to Gladstone 5 times with some success... 2x 2nd's and a 3rd on OMR.. always got beaten by the larger cruising Cats that have good ratings..
Really enjoyed the racing today... will have to keep fidling with the gear to get it all working together... and re-learn how to windsurf myself...
Can't wait for a onshore wind tho...
Cheers
Dave
NZL46.com
Yeah I did ask about the silver card. Don't ask don't tell doesn't sit well with me, especially when the requirement is printed in red on the form and they go as far as to state that they will actively cross-check the records for made-up card numbers. If they state something that strongly and then don't enforce it, as far as I'm concerned they're just yanking our chains. Not that I'm criticizing anybody who did enter without YA membership, more power to you.
Anyway, leaving aside the high fees and enthusiastic bureaucracy, RQ does seem to make the most sense as a club to join. Darling Point and Cleveland are the other local options - anyone know much about them?
The way I figure it is that they also state that you are allowed to race 3 times before joining RQ.. How else would you get someone into the sport it you don't allow them to even race without forking out heaps of cash up front.. That's the way I see it and a few months ago when I did my first race with RQ that's how it was put to me by RQ as well..
I have sailed at Darling point and Cleveland.
Darling point is the same location so sea conditions are the same. Parking is a bit harder but not too much of a problem. They have plenty of riging space for their fleet size. The biggest difference is that you would be the only sailboard there. They have nice clubhouse and bar. The people are very friendly. They are an all volunteer club so it is likely you would get asked to take a turn at rescue boat duty and other club management duties.
its been a few years since I was at Cleveland. They are more tide dependent. It is a very long walk out at low tide. The boats use trolleys and don't seem to mind so much. I found it a real hassle having to do two long trips out to launch with a big rig on a windy day. the low tide also restricts the course setting options for them. The club yard space is a bit restricted and the parking not so great. They dont have a sailboard fleet.
As long as the RSX and Techno are at RQYS, it will be the best place to sail in Brisbane. They have a big team of volunteers and officials and full time race management office, so you can always go sailing. It would be nice to solve those hospitality issues so as not to discourage newcomers. Maybe if someone is coming for the first time they should arange to meet a member at the gate to safely negotiate the bureaucracy.
Thanks for the info Tony (and for the offer to help with the card), I will try and get something sorted out so I can give it a go on 23 June. Will drop you a note if I am still looking for a card.
For anyone interested, There is still plenty of racing to come this winter.
Paradise point autumn series 3 and 17th of June.
RQYS 23 June
Paradise Point Winter Series(to be confirmed) 8,15,22,29 July,5,12,19,26 August
RQYS 28 July, 18 August
LCSC all boats Regatta 18th and 19th of August.
Paradise Point and LCSC will not insist on YA membership for their winter series.
The regular season will start for all clubs in September.
its never too late to find a raceboad and join in.
It would be sooooo much easier (and cheaper) if we could get a silver card via Bayside.
The silver card is only going to be of interest to those interested in course racing, which Bayside does very little of. All of us who have decided to race on a regular basis are members of other clubs (in addition to Bayside) because those clubs have course racing every week.
It would be simple enough for Bayside to affiliate with WQ and be able to provide silvercards if the members decide to do that. But if you want to race every week at RQYS or LCSC, it is also fair that you support that club by joining. It costs a bit more but without these clubs and people who run them there would be no racing and non of them are run for profit.
True, but I'm thinking of the inefficiency of it all: joining two clubs in order to race course (AWA for a number & YA for a silver card).
Guess I'll have to join LCSC (no way RQ will fit the budget). How does one go about that when you don't know any members?
I am treasurer at LCSC and I look after the membership applications. You can download an application form from the club website. lcsc.org.au/membership/
most clubs will have a simillar arrangement. You can send me a private message if you need more information.
As I pointed out earlier, the silver cards for next season are not available until the 1st of August. You can join now but your card will be valid only until the end of September.
I would invite all those who are interested in course racing to come to the Windsurfing Queensland AGM which will be set shortly and discuss a plan.
I will start a separate thread on this subject.
