Big Downwinder 2011

The Big Downwinder is on for this Saturday 2nd April with forecast for moderate to strong NW’s!!!! Lots of great spot prizes!! See you there! Please if anyone can help with pick ups or registration let me know, see ph contact and e-mail below.

* Please, please confirm, even if only a ‘maybe’ we really need an idea of numbers for the planning . Return email on slwindriders@gmail.com or ph Bec on 03 4429826./ 0273294714

THE BIG QUEENSTOWN DOWNWINDER WILL BE HELD THIS WEEKEND AT GLENORCHY.

(A memorial to our friend Jude)

FRIDAY NIGHT;

8pm. Brazz on the Green for food/drinks social. Pre event get together for anyone who is in town early.

SATURDAY or SUNDAY;

12 noon meet at Glenorchy, warm up/ sausage sizzle/ go out for a sail and work out what size you’ll need.

12.30-1.30 registration back at the beach. You’ll need $25 registration / club members free. We’ll want details of identifying features for you and your sail/ gear and a name of a buddy you’ll be sailing with (or we’ll allocate one to you).

1.30 Briefing.

2 pm. Horns /Hooters/ Screams will announce ‘ we are off ‘ ! Start will be from the beach.

2-3 ish. Sailors/riders will be heading down the way with huge grins on their faces supported by the rescue crew towards the end point of the access road from the main Glenorchy Rd to the beach opposite Pigeon Island. (Detailed map available at registration). Approx 12 kms direct.

3ish. Sailors/Riders will be met by the welcoming gang at the finish point. Your names will be taken, at which point its OK to go back on the water and free sail if you wish until the others are finished. Check your buddy is OK… if not tell us ! Transport will then take you and your gear back to your cars at Glenorchy.

5 ish onwards. Prize Giving and spot prizes (worth lots of money!) donated by our kind supporters at the Glenorchy Hotel. You will be given your ” I did it !” certificate !

SATURDAY NIGHT;

Pizza/Dinner at the famous yummy Glenorchy Café, and then back to the Glenorchy Hotel to socialize the night away!

Anyone who wants to stay the night can get rooms at the Glenorchy Hotel, cabins/tent sites at the camp ground, or rooms at a local motel.

DETAILS

1. Registration fee of $25 for non club members (or club membership is $25). This is to cover safety boats, transport, event costs etc. Your registration form will need details of your sail colours and other distinguishing features and you will be required to sign a disclaimer. There will be a minimum of 3 safety boats, including the local coastguard.

2. For safety purposes you will be asked to register with a buddy of a similar level (or small group) so that you can keep an eye out for each other. Or if you come alone you will be allocated a buddy.

3. The club expect a minimum level of ability; windsurfers, waterstart and gybe; kiters, experience of sailing downwind in sole control.

4. The club recommend that you wear life jackets/vests or other suitable buoyancy and a helmet and insist that you conduct yourself on the water in a safe cautious manner at all times.

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