If the wind does come in Daz has to sail nude for his negativity!

Waterloo Bay Cup.At R.Q.Y.S. Very well organized and run. Great venue and support. Unfortunately the wind didn't come to the party...
..that's Windsurfing..

Some of the lads check out the type of rig needed to get planning in very light wind like today.

Wind did come in , even I got planing!!! Wait for the photos from the rescue boats.

That was an awesome and challenging event guys and despite Darryl's negativity I'd rather he kept his clothes on just the same.

The wind ended up filling in after the first leg of the second start and although the slalom guys were at the lower limit of their comfort zone there were still some great duels. The distance and the light conditions gave it all the hallmarks of a marathon with some truly gruelling legs requiring some serious pumping to make the mark or sneak through a lul.

Well done to Clayton for taking out the event just ahead of Cameron, with Luke following close behind and to Lara for taking out the woman's division. Outside of the prize pool Vando and I got down to a foot race, which unfortunately for me ended in a face plant as my body overtook my legs coming through the gate.

A massive thanks to all involved in making the event happen. As Richie said it was very well run and the venue is second to none. I hope Josh from RQ can see his way to getting windsurfers involved in future events.

A big thanks to Ray and his family for sponsoring the event again, it is a classic event I hope continues on for many years to come.

Some of the fun at the Waterloo Bay Cup maybe they were a little disappointed they didn't go push bike riding in their lycra.
Thanks to the organisers for a great day

Scotf said..

That was an awesome and challenging event guys and despite Darryl's negativity I'd rather he kept his clothes on just the same.

The wind ended up filling in after the first leg of the second start and although the slalom guys were at the lower limit of their comfort zone there were still some great duels. The distance and the light conditions gave it all the hallmarks of a marathon with some truly gruelling legs requiring some serious pumping to make the mark or sneak through a lul.

Well done to Clayton for taking out the event just ahead of Cameron, with Luke following close behind and to Lara for taking out the woman's division. Outside of the prize pool Vando and I got down to a foot race, which unfortunately for me ended in a face plant as my body overtook my legs coming through the gate.

A massive thanks to all involved in making the event happen. As Richie said it was very well run and the venue is second to none. I hope Josh from RQ can see his way to getting windsurfers involved in future events.

A big thanks to Ray and his family for sponsoring the event again, it is a classic event I hope continues on for many years to come.

Haha Scotty I didn't know i could run like that still.
classic finish

Remo the IS110 75wide but I prob still had the smallest kit out there today.

Well done Clayton, Cam and Luke.

Some photo's of the Waterloo Cup and RQ's Discover Sailing Day.

Sausage Sizzle and Coffee shop



Jumping Castle for the kids



Sailing experience for the kids and the adults could also crew a number of yachts



The harbour from the viewing platform



Rigging area



Richie Jack interviewing Brad Anderson about his Luderitz trip and his world speed record (fastest over one hour)

Thanks all, what an awesome day yesterday. Thanks to Ray and Pat and John and the RQYS team for running it - I was very impressed. Excellent to see so many people committed to growing the sport. I even learnt my harness lines are too far forward. Just changed them - so next year I may try 2 laps!

Results of Waterloo Bay Cup

The length of the race was 12.5 nautical miles. The race winners average speed was 13 knots!! Not too shabby in the light patchy northeasterly wind we had.

I was the one with the two left feet that day Sausage... Would have been a lot more fun if the wind had allowed me to take your new 90 out to play...

Haven't had the chance to give it a good go yet. I got out once but the wind died and I had to slog home. I can't wait to get it in some good breeze.