18-19 February. Please find attached a leaflet about the fun weekend coming up, do make an effort to come along, it should be great to get together and we’re trying to put on lots of activities to keep you entertained and hopefully to give you some of you a chance to try something new, buy something new (or old), or to learn something new. Please tell your friends and print off the leaflet and put it up wherever you can. We do want this to happen at Glenorchy, so if there isn’t a NW due it will probably get postponed to the following weekend. So keep in touch.

For accomodation there are several options up there, due to the new Freedom Camping by laws, you’re not allowed to camp next to the lakeside launch spot, but the Glenorchy Hotel are offering special rates for rooms and in the backpackers 442 9902, and the camp ground/holiday park are allocating one area where people can camp together 442 0303.

No fixed schedule as most activities will be wind dependant, but provisionally it’ll kick off with a BBQ and second hand gear garage sale Sat lunch time. 1ish. and there’s a social planned for the pub that Sat evening, with a video planned which will be made up from the days recordings.

If anyone would like to contribute in any way to the weekend, do get in touch.

 download the poster

Any windsurfers who are interested in particular demo gear (eg. a particular size board or sail) or things from Watercooled in Dunedin please ring Tony or Dave 03 479 2206 , and hopefully they’ll put it in the van to bring up for demo or sale. (New or second hand). They have lists of some of their gear on their website.

Club Day Out . Social sail. This weekend. Club Social sail… somewhere ! An opportunity get together spot with those from other parts of the Southern Lakes to sail somewhere different. Sat 28th or Sun 29th Jan. Will let you know nearer the time which looks best.
Contact Greg Groves for more info nearer the time. 0211573434

The BIG Glenorchy Fun Weekend ! 18th/19th Feb. Put the date in your diary now ! Not a Downwinder this year, but more stress on doing lots of different fun things together. We’re aiming for… Gear garage sale, BBQ lunch, Freestyle sessions, Have a go with a Go Pro (followed by video mix sess at the pub that evening), Daily fastest speed (using GPS), Coffee at Kinloch (sail over, go for a coffee wetsuits and all !), Try out SUP’s (Stand Up Paddleboards), Kite session on land for beginners, windsurf simulators & beginners gear available, possibly some demo gear… and that’s just for starters. Let us know if you have other ideas and especially if would like to contribute. Publicity out soon, but please spread the word…… bring the family and friends too !

Other events coming up. 25th/26th Feb. tbc. Womens Kitesurf and Windsurf Weekend at Lake Clearwater. All levels welcome.10/11th March. Kitesports Challenge. Christchurch.Sat/ Sun 24/25th March. Club Event 3. South Coast/ Local/ Aviemore. Venue tbc weather dependent.April. Club End of season sail. Local. Venue tbc weather dependent. Board Repairs- Cromwell. Robbie our popular local board repairer has now moved to Cromwell. Much bigger premises, he is moving into aviation equipment also but has promised to keep doing an excellent job on our boards (as Debs and Lynn will testify….. just a few of the holidays incidents L). Robbie is new to the Cromwell area and would love to hear from anyone planning on sailing on Dunstan. 0275540568.

Windsurfing Wednesdays at Frankton. 4-8. Already started & every week through til the end of March. Lessons and rentals available or if you have your own gear just turn up for a social sail and a chat to other sailors. Most weeks there’s a BBQ too. It’s always weather dependent. So tell your friends and family about it… get them on the water too !Sue 027 640 8596.

Lost and Found. Found… yellow windsurf harness at One Mile Car park along with a tie down. Contact Debs 027 5987 633.
Lost… Red & Black Neil Pryde Buoyancy Aid. Recently in Queenstown area. Contact Cari 021406179.

Aviemore New Year Summer Bash Report
The Aviemore Challenge Trophy event held at Lake Aviemore, South Island from 1-3 Jan is a very simple format. 2 races a day when the wind comes up, across to the other side and back. The social side of the event which is primarily organised around a lovely traditional camping/sailing spot was helped by sponsorship beer which added that special bonus to ‘after sailing’ stories ! This year again there was a fair turn out from the Southern Lakes area, including the medals !
Results;
Challenge Trophy/ Open Mens; 1st Paul Vilestra (Dunedin). Open Womens; 1st Sue Bradley(Queenstown). Masters. 1st Graham Evans (Dunedin). Silver fleet. 1st Tom Cowan (Queenstown).
Thanks to the main sponsor; DB Export 33 (lots of lovely beers !). Put the dates in your diaries for next year ! This is a locals favourite spot for camping and sailing over the holidays and now there’s even more reason to go.

For details of these and other events contact. Andy 0274552304 or Sue 027 640 8596.

Contact; Sue Bradley 027 640 8596

Sorry if you missed it because of the postponements.. we’ll be aiming for a much earlier date next year, end Jan/beg Feb, so hopefully we’ll get it right first time !

To all those volunteers, organisers, boat owners and drivers who helped and took part.. the hugest of thanks. And especially big thanks to all our sponsors who make the event so special. Please look at the sponsors list and remember them.. they’re supporting us so I hope you’ll support them !

Any feedback please let us know sooner rather than later, experience tells you’ll forget ! If anyone wants a full list of the results we do have them.

All the best,

Sue and Becs.

2011 Supporters

Watercooled Sports
G Force paragliding
Rodgers Dental Studio
Small Planet Sports
Glenorchy Hotel
Queenstown Fibreglass
Glenorchy Rd Honey
Brazz Bar and Restaurant
Glenorchy Cafe
DB Export
Kiwi Discovery

Press release.

Kiters and windsurfers from around the south island were delighted by the blue skies and fresh breezes on Sat to finally take part in this years long distance event from Glenorchy to Pigeon Island on Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown.

Organisers had bad luck this year with the event having a number of postponements before the conditions came right. However all were agreed it was worth the wait.

25 kiters and windsurfers took part. The winds were quite strong and the wavey conditions quite challenging so some participants didn’t quite make it all the way. They were helped to shore to pre arranged pick up points by the support craft.

” It was an awesome day enjoyed by all ” says event co-ordinator Sue Bradley ” Even those who didn’t make it to the finish still had big smiles. To be lined up at the start with that many colourful sails and co-sailors in the spectacular setting of Glenorchy is quite a thrilling experience.”

On the race side the kiters took out the main honours again with Thomas Rold, Queenstown taking out first place on a 17 square meter kite (quite impressive in those strong conditions). 2nd Place, Troy Wyga , Glenorchy. 3rd Gavin Jackson, Dunedin. 4th place overall and taking out the Junior title, Blake porter, Dunedin. 1st Windsurfer, Paul Vilestra of Dunedin, 2nd Aki Shimizu, 3rd Chris Shaw. 1st Woman Simone Jackson, Dunedin. Simone Jackson also took out the Jude Green memorial trophy. The event is a memorial to previous club stalwart Jude Green. The trophy is given to the person who most represents the spirit of the event. Simone was alerted to a major injury at the event last year and has had very major surgery since, but throughout the year she’s kept the Downwinder as her goal and motivation to see her through the difficult times.
“We are so proud of Simone for making here today , she deserves this prize very very much. ” Sue Bradley.

Please credit these photos if you use them; Preferably ” keepsake photography ” but wouldn’t mind Vanessa Harmide. If you want to contact the photographer direct for further photos her no is 0212788875

Further info Sue Bradley 027 640 8596
Check out the press reports

* 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.

There can be no excuse for not getting out there with some excellent thermals at Jardines lately and NW’s!

New club email address – slwindriders@gmail.com This address will reach the President (Sue Bradley) and the Secretary (Becky Ozanne)

Club Membership

Only $25!!!!! (Includes free entry to the Downwinder in March). The membership fee hasn’t increased in over 4 years, in fact in 1996 it was $45!!!!! Club membership entitles you access to Jardines Bay. Please respect the access through private property and NO DOGS ALLOWED! Your club membership helps to pay for the Glenorchy anenometer, maintenance to the road at Rat Point and also campaigning on issues such as applications for permanent boat moorings in Jardines bay.

If you want a membership form or you have not received the membership pack please e-mail Becky on the new e-mail address.

Up and Coming Events

Saturday 18th December social xmas sail. Venue to be advised. Nw Glenorchy, southerly thermal Jardines.

Aviemore

A great place for place for camping and windsurfing and the water’s warmer! Christmas and New Year is a popular time for southern lakes and Dunedin windsurfers to gather there. The sailing site is on the northen side slightly west of the boat harbour. From the 1st to the 3rd of January there is a social fun race across the lake and back.

Lessons/Social Gathering

January 13th Sue starts Windsurf lessons for beginners and intermediates at Frankton Beach from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. Beginners lesson with rental and wetsuit $50 for 1 ½ hours. $25 per hour for rentals. Also a great opportunity to use club gear, get some tips and have a social bbq with other members.

Club Windsurf Gear and Kiting Gear

If you want to use it book/check with Christy on 0226751070. There is a 160l bic veloce board with a 6,5 and 4m sail and a 430 and 460 mast. There is now also some old style kiting gear located in the same place – a 157 board, a naish aeo 12m and 16m kite and lines.

Buy/Sell

If you have any gear for sail or wanted’s let us know and we will e-mail out the details to all. Becky is looking for a 5.2ish windsurf sail.

Downwinder Organisation

There will be a preliminary meeting for those who indicated they could help with this event around mid January.

Wanaka website

If you’re thinking of heading to Wanaka for a sail check out www.wanakawind.co.nz

Club Roles

Club Commodore – Sue Bradley
Vice Commodore – ???
Treasurer – Debs Merriles
Secretary – Becky Ozanne
Club Gear Contact- Christy Brennan

Southern Lakes Windriders Club AGM 22/11/10

Apologies
Craig and Erin

Attending
Sue Bradley, Greg Groves, Bruce Climo, Becky Ozanne, Lynne Donaldson, Errol Neutze, Karl Gebbie, Gavin Larsen, Dylan Nihte, Jim Gardner,(Is a kite instructor) Christy Brennan, Phil Hide, Debs Merrilees, Tom Cowan.

Report on 2009/2010
Sue outlined the main work of the club over the previous year from the annual report.

Finances
Debs outlined that the club had over 50 paid up members last year and overall we had a positive balance of about $200 from the past year. Given that we have savings of $4,500 the club is in a healthy position, with our minimal fees of $25 being sufficient to cover club costs.

General Discussion
Anenometer – We would like details of how much it is out.
More kitesurf beginner gear
Is the downwinder good for windsurfers?
Wye creek to Jardines practice.
Warn windsurfers that it is hard – give them some tips, otherwise we still want to keep the event. Perhaps we need to focus more on the social than the race part.
Talked about other local sailing venues.
Aviemore (Feature)
Dunstan
South Coast (Feature)
Promote Wanaka (Greg to provide info)
Clearwater (February)

What other fun events can we promote?

Making more of the Thursday evening sessions at Frankton – social and/or training kites available.
E-mail into us re events happening and we will distribute information via e-mail
Weekend trips and social sails
Pisa, Wanaka, Hawea, Wye creek to Jardines.

17/18 Dec local xmas sail
3rd week in Jan South Coast
February Pisa/Wanaka
12/13 March Downwinder
April Pisa/Wanaka/Hawea

Officials
Becky – secretary
Debs – Treasurer
Commodore – Sue
Vice Commodore??
Signatories for cheques – Becs and Sue?
Club Gear new contact Christy 022 675 1070

Helpers for downwinder – Phil, Tom, Beck, Jim, Christy, Dylan, Debs and Lynne.

Hope you’re getting some good time on the water.. wow, what a weekend we just had.

It’s that ‘memberships due’ time of year again ! We have kept the subs REALLY low at only $25.. I think we are the cheapest club in the country and look at the attached annual report to see what we’ve covered in the last year. Most importantly, we need YOUR SUPPORT to keep access to our sites open.. if it hadn’t been for our very healthy club numbers, the club sign on the gate and lots of hard work from club officials the Jardines access, a favourite spot, would have been severely limited already. Its not over yet I’m sure, but at least we’ve put a big time delay on the application for getting boats moored in the middle of the bay down there. So please support your local club and fill in the form and send back to me if any details have changed or direct credit the $25 to the club acc and send me an email to confirm name, date and address for your car sticker.

Annual Report

Apart from any other reasons of conscience this years car stickers are the coolest thing since sliced bread (see attached artwork)….. your car or truck will be decidedly non hip without one !… And besides which, please don’t go to Jardines without it… remember the terms on which we are given access by the Jardines is “Club Members only”, so help out your club by reminding any people down there that they need their club sticker.

Don’t forget the AGM next Monday 22nd Nov 8pm Dux de Lux. This is not going to be a stuffy formal meeting, this is an invitation for you to come along, and tell us what exciting ventures you’d like to get up to this year and help us to make plans to make that come true. There’ll also be cheap beer, free pizza and the new Fanatic “Addicted to Ride ” DVD with pretty amazing action slots to watch before and after.

Hope to see you soon and don’t forget to sign up for this year… do it now so you can get your car sticker sorted !

Membership form 2010-2011

All the best and for more info,
Sue 027 640 8596.

Hoping you’re all getting keen for a good season ahead. A few of the kiters have been out there already, Glenorchy, Crighton and even down to the South Coast…. so its time to get gear out again… along with the hat, hot tops and booties ! Sorry for the short notice but there’s a few events listed below coming up this month. We’ll be organizing an AGM pretty soon so if you’ve got any news you think other local sailors would be interested in, do drop me a line and I’ll pass it on…. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

DUNEDIN ICE BREAKER THIS WEEKEND. SEPT 4TH

..And judging by the weather forecast it really will be icy !
Time
Saturday at 12:00pm – Sunday at 3:00pm
Location
DWA Club Rooms
Kitchener Street
Dunedin, New Zealand
Created By
Dunedin Windsurfing
More Info
Get the season started with an afternoons blasting at the Dunedin Windsurfing Associations Icebreaker event – take the opportunity to rejoin, meet up and get your gear tuned for the coming season. Event format will be Course Slalom if North easterly wind or Figure of 8 if Southwesterly. Skippers meeting at 12.00.
Doesn’t matter what level your sailing is at, come along and have a go, or watch and meet the local sailors, catch up …with the new seasons gear and more. Racing is the best way to improve your gybes (turns).

http://windsurfingnz.org/content/dwa-icebreaker
Contact Paul Vilestra 021 347 777

WANAKA SKI AND SAIL EVENT.. INTERESTING COMBO…. AND THEY PROVIDE THE BOATS !

17th-19th Sept. Wanaka sail-ski event. Treble Cone meets Wanaka Yacht Club. Check it out.
http://www.facebook.com
Anyone keen to put a team in let me know if you need an extra member,

EVER TRIED SNOWKITING ? THE SNOW FARM IN THE CARDRONA VALLEY IS A GREAT PLACE TO DO IT.. JOIN THIS FUN GROUP OF PEOPLE.

Event: SNOW KITE NZ winter Snowkite Tours
What: Daytrips throughout the winter.
Where: Christchurch Wanaka Queenstown.

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com

AND FINALLY HOT OFF THE PRESS…. YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN BARBARA KENDALL TO DO THE HUMPBACK TRACK IN FIORDLAND NEXT MARCH.

1-3 March. 2011 See attached leaflet, looks like luxury hiking at its ultimate

Keep well and keep warm . See ya sailing soon !
Sue Bradley, Club Sec 441 8590 027 640 8596.

Special meeting to finalise Club position re Jardines Moorings Proposal + afterwards.. End of Season Social ….pizzas, cheap drinks, cool DVD’s…

Hi all,

The Meeting……

1. Background. As you are all aware there is a proposal to put in a Mooring Buoy into Jardines Bay. The proposal is for a 12m boat to be used during ‘extended periods of good weather’. The area is zoned Boating Facility Area,
” (n) Boating Facility Area BFA- the use of this area is limited to a double boat ramp, jetty, a weather protection feature, a boat shed and associated boat/trailer/car parking and public facilities, provided that all facilities are available for public use” (District Plan; Resort Zone Rules. Jacks Point Special Zone. Section 12).
You will note that this does not include moorings, in fact the other facilities included are more land based as opposed to an obstruction in the water. In addition there is a very clear focus on ‘public facilities’ available to all as opposed to private facilities.

2. Lack of Initial Consultation. The application was put in Sept 09, there is no mention in the report on “Assessment of the Effects” of the impact on the club, despite the signage on site clearly showing we use the area. The Harbour Master in commenting on the issue stated there were no safety issues and failed to notify or consult the club. In fact the first the club knew about the proposal was in Jan. this year.

3. Consultation since January. The club immediately registered our interest with Lakes Environmental who agreed that we are affected by the proposal. They suggested that either the applicant needed to make a compromise with the club over the positioning or the matter would end up at an official Hearing. The club met with the applicant and have been liaising with his planners since. The club have continuously proposed an upwind position (I’ve called this E for Exec.) which has been rejected by the applicant. The applicant moved to amended position B1 which the club tested on the water and found unsatisfactory.

4. The On Water Testing Session. The club asked the applicant to put in a buoy for us to test. Despite many reminders they chose not to do this thus we put one in ourselves. We had an “on-the-water testing” session on Sat 27th March, when the club put in a buoy at Jardines with a trailing float rope to represent the length of the boat concerned for the mooring application. I have attached some photos from this testing session. Despite the shoprt notice there were at least 17 sailors there of whom the vast majority commented that position B1. mooring was still a safety issue and adopted the position of supporting the Club Exec in asking for the Mooring Buoy to be placed further upwind (ie further South of the Kiters launch area, past the fence line).

5. Update/ Now. The Jardines have made it clear they wish us to find a compromise. Lakes Environmental have made it clear they consider a Mooring to be within the general ethos of this zone but agree our safety is an issue so the location must be carefully considered. Following our testing session the applicant has proposed another option B2 which is a little nearer the shore (see attached map), but again rejected an upwind option.
We now need to decide whether to accept option B2 or to continue to fight for an upwind position even if it means going to a Hearing. It should be noted that this is probably the thin edge of the wedge, the area is zoned as Boating Facility Area and there has been talk that the applicant is planning a marina for the area. It is therefore crucial that we consider this very carefully and set the correct precedent for our future safety and use of the area. So do please make an effort to come to the meeting and express your views. If you cannot make it but wish to vote on the issue please send Sue an email before 5pm on Monday with your comments about the vairious options on the map..

The Social….

As all of this is rather serious, we’d like to combine it with a bit more fun and an end of season social ! So we’ve arranged for an end of season social to follow the meeting. There’ll be cheap drinks and the Club are putting up some money for free pizzas, in addition we’ll have some of the latest cool windsurf and kitesurf DVD’s to show. The meeting will be held in the pool room from 7.30-8.30 only club members will be allowed to vote, but after friends and partners are welcome to join us for the social and DVD’s.

Hope to see you there ! All the best and contact for further queries,

Sue Bradley, Club Sec.
027 640 8596.

Enc;
Map showing position A, (original proposal ); Position B1 (tested on 27/3/10); New proposal position B2; Position E, (Club Exec suggestion).
Photos from the testing of position B1 on 27/3/10.