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KA Sail Caloundra Wind & Surf Speed Challenge

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Created by Gestalt > 9 months ago, 7 Dec 2008
vando
QLD, 3418 posts
13 Feb 2009 1:31PM
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Hey Choco be great to see ya up here.
Im up there for a week.
you will only need one rig 8.5 and 120lt board.
If you get stuck with somewhere to freight it pm me though you would have to come back to brissy so hopefuly one of the nice guys from sunshine coast can help .

choco
SA, 4177 posts
13 Feb 2009 7:19PM
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Thanks for the offer Vando,if i can't find a place to send it i might book to fly into Brissy instead i'll pm you if needed.
We are going to stay for a week as well at Burrum,can't wait i'm bringing my 7.5-6.2-5.6 and Manta 67 Carbon art 50, if i can't get a sail with that gear i think a big drinking session is in order

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
13 Feb 2009 7:46PM
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choco said...

Thanks for the offer Vando,if i can't find a place to send it i might book to fly into Brissy instead i'll pm you if needed.
We are going to stay for a week as well at Burrum,can't wait i'm bringing my 7.5-6.2-5.6 and Manta 67 Carbon art 50, if i can't get a sail with that gear i think a big drinking session is in order


hi choco,

i rang peter nitschke today ( caloundra wind and surf) to see if he could help. if you can courier your gear to him either at his shop or his house he can take it up on his trailer.

i'll pm you his details.

cheers.

p.s. hope to see you there.

vando
QLD, 3418 posts
13 Feb 2009 10:29PM
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Gestalt said...

choco said...

Thanks for the offer Vando,if i can't find a place to send it i might book to fly into Brissy instead i'll pm you if needed.
We are going to stay for a week as well at Burrum,can't wait i'm bringing my 7.5-6.2-5.6 and Manta 67 Carbon art 50, if i can't get a sail with that gear i think a big drinking session is in order


hi choco,

i rang peter nitschke today ( caloundra wind and surf) to see if he could help. if you can courier your gear to him either at his shop or his house he can take it up on his trailer.

i'll pm you his details.

cheers.

p.s. hope to see you there.


Sounds like a done deal
Choco im staying up there from 23rd to the 30th march.

choco
SA, 4177 posts
16 Feb 2009 7:53PM
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Booked our flight and car,flying into Brissy on the 25th then heading up from there leaving on the 1st

vando
QLD, 3418 posts
16 Feb 2009 8:36PM
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choco said...

Booked our flight and car,flying into Brissy on the 25th then heading up from there leaving on the 1st


Nice

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
16 Feb 2009 9:39PM
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yeah second that. very nice.

qldsalty
QLD, 299 posts
18 Feb 2009 9:36AM
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Did you see the news last night. They are setting traps for a big Croc sighted in the Burrum River......we not fall off.

Upthere
QLD, 348 posts
18 Feb 2009 11:40AM
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YEah i saw that bloody sketchy this doesn't happen usually does it

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
18 Feb 2009 9:19PM
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qldsalty said...

Did you see the news last night. They are setting traps for a big Croc sighted in the Burrum River......we not fall off.


i think this has some definate positives.

it will probably scare off all of the sharks

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
18 Feb 2009 9:35PM
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The speeds will be faster I think

fitz66
QLD, 575 posts
18 Feb 2009 10:27PM
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Water starts will be quicker and more dry gybes, better watch Guy Cribb a lot more.it will be like sailing around Cairns, look out for logs with teeth at one end.

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
4 Mar 2009 10:58PM
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sign on forms for the event can now be found at the following address.

http://www.caloundrawindandsurf.com.au/Speedcomp.htm

cheers for the patience.

looks like this year is going to have a large crew attending the event. for those wanting to free up the sign on process forms can be emailed back to me at windwanderers"@"netspace.net.au

Warm Regards
Justin.

AusMoz
QLD, 1510 posts
7 Mar 2009 3:15PM
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Just a quick question!

A PFD is mandatory, so i went to buy one, there are ratings on them ranging from 4 to 1. IS there any specific one we are meant to have to enter the competition?

Cheers

GCMOZ

mikey100
QLD, 1103 posts
7 Mar 2009 7:40PM
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How do I fill out an entry online? Can't type on this form??

vando
QLD, 3418 posts
7 Mar 2009 8:06PM
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mikey100 said...

How do I fill out an entry online? Can't type on this form??


you need to be able to scan it back in mikey

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
7 Mar 2009 10:50PM
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hi guys,

some more info.

regards pfd's

All sailors shall wear above the waist a jacket, harness, or vest with a minimum buoyancy of 4kg uninflated, in fresh water. The buoyancy shall be tested with a ferrous metal weight of 4kg, which shall remain supported for a minimum of 5 minutes. It is recommended to be at least a Type 2 PFD under Australian Standards of Safety Equipment.

entry forms,

entry forms will need to be printed and filled out. they can be scanned and emailed to me or sent via fax. i will post a fax number monday night.

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
7 Mar 2009 10:56PM
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some excellent news,

Dylan at www.ka72.com/ has signed onto the list of event sponsors.

Dylan is building a portable version of his online software for use at the burrum event.

cheers
Dylan.

great stuff.

qldsalty
QLD, 299 posts
9 Mar 2009 11:45AM
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Hi Guys, I can't get there that weekend. I just cancelled my booking at burrum Sands. First in will get it.
Have fun.

AusMoz
QLD, 1510 posts
17 Mar 2009 10:54AM
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What is the forecast for that weekend??? I'm stuffed if i can find one!

GCMOZ

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
17 Mar 2009 1:08PM
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I was thinkin same, where can we find a 2 week forecast

sausage
QLD, 4873 posts
17 Mar 2009 1:22PM
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I think one of these will help.

vando
QLD, 3418 posts
17 Mar 2009 2:51PM
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sausage said...

I think one of these will help.






Looks like a cyclone forming next week could be interesting

sausage
QLD, 4873 posts
17 Mar 2009 3:55PM
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vando said...

sausage said...

I think one of these will help.






Looks like a cyclone forming next week could be interesting


Vando,
I'll expect nothing less than 40+knots from you.
Hopefully the low will sit around central queensland with a big high down over the southern states. Don't want to jinx it though.

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
17 Mar 2009 10:11PM
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yes, it does appear that something is in the pipe in the coral sea.

time will tell.

at this stage most of the computer models are showing a low NE of CQ coast early to mid next week. anything can happen though and probably will.
the bom is also releasing statements about the lows as they deepen or move.

the models that give 2 weeks notice are EC & GFS. but with so much predicted action in the coral sea happeing they really can't be relied upon.

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
17 Mar 2009 10:43PM
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i meant to add.

all those going up a week early.

lucky buggers maybe.

Magnus8
QLD, 366 posts
19 Mar 2009 8:53AM
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Hey Justin

Is there somewhere else to download the forms, as the above link isnt working.

Cheer mate

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
19 Mar 2009 10:00PM
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hi mate,

yep, the link is down. i contacted the host today and they tell me it will be 2 days.

i'll email you the pdf's tonight.

if anyone else needs a set of forms please pm me with your contact email and i'll send them through.

cheers. J

Gestalt
QLD, 14710 posts
23 Mar 2009 7:54AM
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some more great news guys,

Sunshine Coast Sailboards have come onboard to join the list of sponsors for the event.

cheers to Dieter and the guys

also, the other good news is the forecast>

Upthere
QLD, 348 posts
24 Mar 2009 10:35AM
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Would anyone who is going up to Burrum have a spare seat and room for gear this weekend, i really want to go but haven't got a way to get there.



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