WindsurfingSA news

[May update] Adelaide Slalom event cancelled

[Original post] The 2012 Slalom Nationals are proposed to be held in Adelaide from Jan 26-29. Watch for further details.

[April update] The Formula Windsurfing Nationals are also fighting for this time slot. Which event would you be more likely to attend? Why?

[May update cont.]

We have made the reluctant decision to not host this event for the following reasons:

• lack of interest in SA – we have asked around and there  are very few local sailors showing any interest in this event –  disappointing.
• reliance on other states to boost the numbers
• clash of dates with other major events in other states
• clash of dates with other major event in SA (west cost  wave event)
• lack of time for the two main organisers – both self employed and extremely busy in their respective businesses.
• event cost and financial commitment, and risk of small  entrant numbers.

We understand that any event must be weighed up interms of risk. We are realistic about this. But when we look at the very low local interest in this event, and the heavy reliance we will have on other states, combined with the cost etc – it doesn’t add up for us.