Northern Learn to Windsurf day 16th November

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bearhoover
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14 Oct 2013 9:43pm
Come along to the FREE Learn to Windsurf/Fun Day, Lagoon Bay, Low Head on the 16th November

If you are keen to give windsurfing a crack or have a friend that's keen, come along and meet some of the local sailors who will be there to help you get started on the windsurfers provided.

All you need to bring along is a wetsuit, wetsuit boots and a life jacket Ben Wilson/Paul Tenteye/Al Cook/John Huett are organizing this event and will be stoked with anyone that can help on the day.

This day is all about fun and that's what's windsurfing is all about. If you want any more information or can help on the day please contact Ben at Ph 0400638795 or email: bearhooverpup@gmail.com Keep watching this post for more information

The day will conclude with the 3rd Annual "Taste of the Tamar" so come prepared with snags and a few drinks to watch the sun go down.








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JohnnyHuett
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15 Oct 2013 7:14pm
If you'd like the full size PDF - shoot me an email and I can forward it to you to print out

Rustbucket68
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15 Oct 2013 8:58pm
Nice one Johnny...I will start to get some of these around the place
Gillianv
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15 Oct 2013 9:16pm
If the girlie sailor in the top photo had attended a learn to windsurf day she would have been told that her harness lines were way too far forward, as they should be 1/3 of the way down the boom and she shouldn't be able to let go with her front hand, but I am guessing you didn't notice that aspect of the photo Ben.
bearhoover
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15 Oct 2013 10:10pm
Gillianv said..

If the girlie sailor in the top photo had attended a learn to windsurf day she would have been told that her harness lines were way too far forward, as they should be 1/3 of the way down the boom and she shouldn't be able to let go with her front hand, but I am guessing you didn't notice that aspect of the photo Ben.


Sometimes I just don't have anything to say.....

Actually.... 1/3 of the way... how come I didnt know that (no answer necessary).





JohnnyHuett
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16 Oct 2013 4:16pm
Sorry Gill - that "girlie" pic was my fault I can't let Ben take the rap.

It was the water colour in the pic that was closest to the lagoon sandbar colour that got my attention first... I swear!
bearhoover
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16 Oct 2013 4:50pm




Gillianv
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16 Oct 2013 6:52pm
JohnnyHuett said...
Sorry Gill - that "girlie" pic was my fault I can't let Ben take the rap.

It was the water colour in the pic that was closest to the lagoon sandbar colour that got my attention first... I swear!


I believe you , maybe not ... but I suppose I am in the minority gender and just wondering where the spunky lad is to compliment the spunky chick.
JohnnyHuett
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16 Oct 2013 8:08pm
Scroll down gill, paul had a pose struck ;-)
OldManSteve
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16 Oct 2013 8:32pm
Hey Johnny,
Would you like me to advertise this at a local high school? Approximately 880 students.
Cheers
Steve
Roama
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21 Oct 2013 6:57am
Hi Guys Floody and I were talking about weekend and reckon it would be a good day to include a sailboarding gear swap/sell/giveaway at lagoon might get some people into it el'cheepo who are on the fence about getting into it !! Floody has enough old kit in his to gear up half of the norths population! might be worth an add in the examiner etc .
bearhoover
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26 Oct 2013 11:31pm
Only a few weeks to go, have you invited your mates... and their mates... and their friends...
bearhoover
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6 Nov 2013 10:33pm
Almost time, well the end of next week in fact.
Keep spreading the word... and don't forget the Taste will also be held by the BBQ's behind the river in front of the sunset Saturday night, all welcome.

PS It will pay to keep Friday the 15th (evening) free if your in the North... more on this tomorrow
bearhoover
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10 Nov 2013 11:23am
Early long range forecast is for 10-15 knots WSW. Ideal learning conditions.

houston
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10 Nov 2013 11:48am
I'm bringing the 4 learner boards up from the south so we should have 8 club boards and what ever else Al has in the cupboard
Ben do I need to bring anything else up?
bearhoover
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10 Nov 2013 1:49pm
houston said..

I'm bringing the 4 learner boards up from the south so we should have 8 club boards and what ever else Al has in the cupboard
Ben do I need to bring anything else up?


Thanks Ant,

If you could bring the rigs as well as the boards...

Ok but seriously - Damo may have the kids rigs or the new rig for our 4th Rio up here.. If you could bring these up that would be fabulino

Need a ticket reserved to the movie night?
houston
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12 Nov 2013 11:48pm
bearhoover said..

houston said..

I'm bringing the 4 learner boards up from the south so we should have 8 club boards and what ever else Al has in the cupboard
Ben do I need to bring anything else up?


Thanks Ant,

If you could bring the rigs as well as the boards...

Ok but seriously - Damo may have the kids rigs or the new rig for our 4th Rio up here.. If you could bring these up that would be fabulino

Need a ticket reserved to the movie night?


Ben I'll be there with the boards 10am Sat.
I'll pick up your rigs from Damien on Friday, make sure he knows exactly what you want.

See you then, should be a great day
houston
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14 Nov 2013 11:31pm
Guys the forecast looks like easterly to variable winds for Saturday are you still holding it at Lagoon Bay?
bearhoover
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14 Nov 2013 11:36pm
Final call will be made tomorrow night and posted here after we consult local experts.

JohnnyHuett
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15 Nov 2013 9:25am
houston said..

...are you still holding it at Lagoon Bay?

Unless things change, we'll be calling it a GO mate.

Are you sure you're not going to be here to be the guest speaker tonight? We had plans for you ...

EDIT: High Tide @ 10:43am



houston
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15 Nov 2013 10:21am
JohnnyHuett said..

houston said..

...are you still holding it at Lagoon Bay?

Unless things change, we'll be calling it a GO mate.

Are you sure you're not going to be here to be the guest speaker tonight? We had plans for you ...

EDIT: High Tide @ 10:43am





Coming up Saturday morning won't make it to the movie night but happy to make a speech for you to read out on my behalf

Try this: umm.... umm...... ahh..... umm..... well...... I guess......you know........umm.....don't you worry about that........trust me
OldManSteve
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16 Nov 2013 9:58pm
What a brilliant day My crew alone had 5 first time sailors! Here are a few pics to get the discussion started...



















T 11
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16 Nov 2013 10:00pm
Great day with everyone having fun







FoS
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17 Nov 2013 8:51am
Looks great,
Perfect weather shame about the president shoving his face in everywhere

Is that a 2 sail board there?
JohnnyHuett
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17 Nov 2013 9:41am
Yep Fos - the Floods were very kind to bring down their Gemini for a few of us to give it a crack - I'm sure houston will recount his adventure face to face

Top day once again, and the Taste of the Tamar raising the bar this year - a very prestigious and very exclusive event.

Something like 15 on the water learning...


Plenty of action off the water...


Stories... lots of stories...


T 11
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17 Nov 2013 1:08pm
First time experience for me, I have never been luffed up by a tandem before and the two characters who performed the manoeuver can't help themselves bragging about it (last pic)
Mixture of old and new gear, washed 9 years of mould gunge and bird poo off the old Speed long board put on brand new KA Race 7.1 and had a great day
OldManSteve
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17 Nov 2013 1:22pm
JohnnyHuett said..

Yep Fos - the Floods were very kind to bring down their Gemini for a few of us to give it a crack - I'm sure houston will recount his adventure face to face

Top day once again, and the Taste of the Tamar raising the bar this year - a very prestigious and very exclusive event.

Something like 15 on the water learning...


Plenty of action off the water...


Stories... lots of stories...




So true Johnny. The 'Taste' even had girls this year That raises the bar!
RumChaser
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18 Nov 2013 10:04am
Nothing to do with me Johnno that was Houston's idea.
Roama
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18 Nov 2013 3:10pm
The girls are really getting into it up north if you girls want to know how to attract the guys just buy yourself a flash board off Al like Lucy Hyde did! Talk about board envy!!!!





Al Planet
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18 Nov 2013 5:36pm
Parkster said..

The girls are really getting into it up north if you girls want to know how to attract the guys just buy yourself a flash board off Al like Lucy Hyde did! Talk about board envy!!!!






Yes people the Parkster really is the Oprah of northern Tasmania.....I don't think he has Tom Cruise on speed dial though...





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