Thanks so much for posting a piece of useless crap!

We are looking at doing at the 15th annual Sandy Bay Regatta windsurfing dash for cash on Australia Day 26th Jan. We have had a lot of interest for this event and are hoping for some good numbers this year. The Dash for Cash is a windsurfing race that anyone can enter as long as they have an approved buoyancy vest and their own windsurfer. The start is at the beach in front of Prossors restaurant Sandy Bay where you sail across the river to a buoy on the other side and back to where you started. There is cash for the first 4 place getters and usually a few lucky door prizes. Entry is $10 on the day and there is a briefing at 2pm. The start of the race will be between 2.30 and 3pm depending on the wind. This year for the first time if there is enough wind we will have some slalom racing after the Dash for Cash. This should provide some great entertainment for the crowd. I have also organised a rescue boat this year, however if the conditions are too windy and rough the boat wont available. I would also suggest that people don't sail if they don't think the conditions are suitable for their ability. Also it is good idea to get there a bit earlier so this gives people time to rig up their gear and get themselves organised. If there are any questions please do hesitate to phone me on 0418641881.

Regards Steve Charles

will the event still run if the pussies in the support boat start crying about the conditions getting too good, or is this a barn door event?

gday Nick, hopefully there is some wind this year, but generally the ones i can remember are 'barn door' events. still good fun to watch if you dont have the gear.

I'm looking forward to it, and unless it's blowing strong I'll probably sail my longboard, (haven't sailed for a year) to make sure I get back to shore if the wind drops and before the fast dudes drink all the beer and eat the pies!
Mind you, year before last, I, on my longboard, pipped Houston (slalmon gear - but oldish) (the gear, not him) (well, both) at the finish, first finisher behind the go fast doorplanks!
But it's all about a fun run across the river and back, so take a board you know will float you back if the wind drops.
And there is sure to be some excitement about the challenge to the perpetual Dave / Steve 1 and 2 finish, so many fast dudes sailing now it could be an exciting finish.
Get there early to get a park!!!

I wouldnt call Houston a log
He's more of a plank than a log.... 'Thick as'

Cancelled????????????? Must be a mistake?

www.sandybayregatta.com.au/Water%20Activities/windsurfing.html

News to me guys, I have just sent Richard Gerathy an email. He is the President of the Sandy Bay Regatta Assoc. Will let you know asap.

If Dad and I go we will look forward to those nice pies in the oven!!!
God bless and goodnight

Windgenuity has also kicked in to the dash for cash with some windsurfing videos.

Thanks Windgenuity Greg Johns who has supported Tassie windsurfing for over 30 years and is still keen to support our events.

Windgenuity sell Naish, Prolimit, Windsurfer, windsurfing products in Australia

Thanks for your ongoing support of Tassie Windsurfing Greg.

Regards Russ

Steve Charles said...

I have just sent Richard Gerathy an email. He is the President of the Sandy Bay Regatta Assoc.

Thanks Steve.
I know Richard, and have just sent him an e-mail saying that the popularity of windsurfing has increased dramatically over the last year, and that the committee should increase the amount of beer and pies available for after the event.
Especially if Morgan comes and eats all our pies while we are out on the water!

I'll be there to put Easty back in his box after beating me last year

Didnt Jaba the Hutt do that in Star Wars but he was feed people not pies.

Thurs afternoon looking like pretty strong SW

yeah, pie eating contest 5 minutes before the race. That will sort out the crew.