Hi Everyone, yes its nearly here the 2016 Windsurfing Nationals and with over 30 competitors already registered and good weather forecast it shaping up as a great weekend to check out how the windsurfers do it .
8.30am Juniors
With the weather slowly but surely over the early hours progressively getting worse and wind speeds up over our safe operating level ( 12 knots ) for this class, we decided to rig lasers instead and take anyone who was keen for a sail, and surprisingly there were plenty of takers . My first run was with Brendan and Luke and as both boys are on the large size it was definitely a challenge to not capsize ( too cold ). Casey was out as well with her usual tribe of girls on board. Dan had a go as well, and after an initial capsize, mainly due to having a crew of two on a Laser which is always hard work, managed to give them a wild sail . I have to mention that I took Brendan back out again who weighs as much as me and we actually got the boat planning even Brendan was laughing .
10.30am Juniors
With the wind speeds now around 16/19 knots we decided to cancel this class although Jeff went out just in front of the club for a bit of practice tacking and yes of course capsizing , he didn't last long as it was just getting too windy .
A few of the Lasers came down for a practice with Tom , Greg , John B and James B rigging up their radials and after some pleading from Casey and Pat I let them go out in a bad decision to join in with the adults . Dallas and I manned the Sarah Cooper just in case, and watched everyone battle with the conditions which at times topped over 28 knots ( anemometer ) . There was the odd capsize but in amongst it some very good heavy weather sailing .
A few of the Lasers came down for a practice with Tom , Greg , John B and James B rigging up their radials and after some pleading from Casey and Pat I let them go out in a bad decision to join in with the adults . Dallas and I manned the Sarah Cooper just in case, and watched everyone battle with the conditions which at times topped over 28 knots ( anemometer ) . There was the odd capsize but in amongst it some very good heavy weather sailing .
Junior Camp
Our sailing camps these holidays have just been a pleasure to run. With so many keen kids and help from our junior race sailors, every camp ran well and more importantly everyone improved their sailing skills . We rounded off the last camp on Tuesday with a sail to the deep hole and back with 8/10 knots easterly and bright sunshine it just seemed the perfect way to finish the two days of sailing .
Additional Notes
Don't forget club racing starts on Feb 7 with an 8 race series to follow and in amongst it is a round of the state laser titles on the 20th of March so its looking good for 2016.
REMEMBER ALL RACING AND BOAT LEASE HAVE HAD A SMALL PRICE INCREASE IN 2016
Finally if you can help this weekend as support for the canteen it would be greatly appreciated as the canteen is a vital part of financial support of your sailing club , if you can help either contact me or Pieter Verstoep to lets us know when you might have some free time .
CU ON THE WATER
REMEMBER ALL RACING AND BOAT LEASE HAVE HAD A SMALL PRICE INCREASE IN 2016
Finally if you can help this weekend as support for the canteen it would be greatly appreciated as the canteen is a vital part of financial support of your sailing club , if you can help either contact me or Pieter Verstoep to lets us know when you might have some free time .
CU ON THE WATER
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