One of the upcoming events on the Windsurfing SA calendar is an Open Ocean downwind race from Seacliff to Semaphore in February. We don’t seem to practice this type of “off the wind” racing around here much, so Windsurfing SA has mapped out a smaller “practice” course for people to cut their teeth on. The course runs from the Seacliff Pub Reef marker pole and around the Northern Glenelg Blocks marker pole. There is no organised event – just take the course on one day with a couple of mates when you think the conditions are suitable and safe. Let’s record some times to see how everyone is going.
Just for a bit of fun, let’s collate some times. Post your results to seabreeze.com.au with details of your equipment, wind and water conditions and comments. Post your GPS data on a speed site if you use one. Use this format thanks:
Sailor:
Date:
Time of day:
Wind speed:
Wind direction:
Board:
Sail:
Fin:
One way time (Seacliff to Glenelg):
Return time (if done):
Comments:
For more details:
Practice course (PDF) – course picture included
SA Calendar (PDF)
Article submitted by Richard Upton
