Well it's on again! last years KA Sail Caloundra Wind & Surf Speed Challenge has had a rename and is now
"Burrum Windfest"
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the applications are ready for MSQ approval and the barge has been booked! I should have confirmation of the dates for everyone late next week or not to long after that.
At this early stage i can tell everyone we are aiming for around the end of march in 2010, only 3+ months away. we are also looking towards 3 days of competition for this years event.
For those new to the event.
Burrum heads is half way between hervey bay and bundaberg on the QLD coast. Burrum is a sleepy seaside town that centres around it's river and some of the best windsurfing and fishing in qld. The clear blue waters and palm tree lined beaches are home to QLD's best speed and one of australia's best speed venues producing 4.5km of dead flat speed runs that suit any wind direction and produce consistent breezes.
The event prides itself as a friendly and relaxed time for windsurfers and their families. There is plenty of hard fought speeds on the water and lots of laid back fun after the sun goes down. The end of event is marked with an awards night with prize presentations.
as with previous years most stay for the week to enjoy the conditions and holiday in the sun.
for a look at the venue!
video from last year
Nigel I had a great time when I went this year, everyone's very friendly and it's well run 
Might be a good number of NQ'ers next year, give our southern cousins a run for their money 
I'll bring the rum 
I'll bring the rum 
... and Bob you better leave the anchor at home bud 
For a 80kg traveller, "me".
Can you guys give me indication of the size boards & sails most suited to Burrum
) - High probability of wind being between 15 and 25knots during that time of year and it would be very unlikely (although not unwanted) that we'd get 30+knots unless a big High forms down off south east Aus and a reciprical Low to the North.
Gestie,
off topic i know...but
Do you have the psycho's belting out of speakers down the course a la the video - awesome footage - made me want to grab some new slalom gear (i would then have to convince the bride that the formula gear had shrunk)
I lived in Central Vic during the early mid nineties and had the pleasure of watching chief psycho Ross Knight on the footy field - one word can desribe his playing style - tough
will have to make it in '11
hi icesurf,
wil lbe good to see you at the event.!
i agree with sausage for his gear selection, but would include a small sail, if you only want to bring 3 sails then 7.5, 6.8, 5.6 or there abouts.
also bring some smaller fins if you have them. the water is so flat that the tail will walk earlier than on bumpy stuff.
to sail every day you will probably need board similar to sausages comments. definately need a big one for the light stuff.
the good thing about the burrum strip is that there is no land stopping the breeze so you can almost count on wind. (i don't want to jinx things but) last couple of events we've had between 15 and 25 knots every day and that seems to be the norm. i have spent hours looking through BOM data i purchased to figure out the windy season up there and march has the highest percentage of windy days across the month. jan,feb are also good but not quite matching march.
we are also trying to get approvals for a giant slalom race so some bigger gear may be usefull for that.
like a lot of others i will be there for a week so expect the sailing to continue post and pre event. the chances of getting good wind at least once over that week is very high. typically the wind is 10-15 knots early from the SW then swings S-SE later and increases.
also thanks firrie and guys for all of the positive feedback about the event. looks like this years event will be even bigger again which is a great outcome and somehting we are striving to achieve.
)
so instead of " I love the smell of napalm in the morning" it could be " I love the smell of burning pig on the speed strip" 
I'll bring the rum ... and Bob you better leave the anchor at home bud 
The Latest News.
Burrum Windfest 2010!
Overview
Australia's premier GPS speedsailing event is on again in March 2010 at the beautiful Burrum Heads Speed Strip.
Burrum Heads is nestled half way between Hervey Bay and Bundaberg on QLD's Fraser Coast on the east coast of Australia. Burrum Heads is a sleepy seaside town that centre's around the Burrum River and some of the best windsurfing and fishing in Qld. The clear blue waters and palm tree lined beaches are home to QLD's best and one of Australia's best speed venues producing 4.5km of speed runs that suit any wind direction with consistent breezes.
The event prides itself as a friendly and relaxed time for windsurfers and their families. There is plenty of hard fought speeds on the water and lots of laid back fun after the sun goes down. The end of event will be marked with the awards night and prize presentation ceremony at speed HQ.
As with previous years most stay for the week to enjoy the conditions and holiday in the sun.
Event Dates
Sat 27th to Mon 29th of March 2010
Day 1 - Speed sailing, Day 2 Speed Sailing, Day 3 - Giant Slalom (to be confirmed and run on day with lightest forecast).
Event Location
Speed HQ for the Burrum event is the Burrum Sands Holiday Units overlooking the water. On the water, an additional flagged control station will be setup to enable the best run of each day to be accessed. The control station is a flat bed barge that has facilities and enables additional competitor gear, spectators, support crew and media to be ferried out to the course.
Event Disciplines
Open Division Champ - 5x10 sec
Open Division Nautical Mile Title
Open Division Time Trial - 1 hr
Open Division Sprint - 2 sec peak
Women's Division Champ - 5x10 Sec
Women's Division Nautical Mile
Youth Champ - 5x10 sec
Radar Class - fastest speed on the gun
NB: being a gps event all competitors log tracks at the end of each day Via KA72 Speedreader software. At the end of event the competitor leading each division takes the title. One competitor could for example take the title in more than one division. Male and Female youth are also eligible for Women's and Open Division titles respectively. In the case of a tie best result on count back will be used. Judges decision is final.
Event Sponsors
KA Sail, Caloundra Wind and Surf
Seabreeze, Sunshine Coast Sailboards, Elders Real Estate, Burrum Sands Holiday Units, MFC fins at Windshack, KA72 Speed Reader
Prizes
All Prizes have been confirmed on a preliminary basis at this time.
Lucky draw - KA Sail, NXS Board
Places - Small Cash prize, fins, sunglasses, holiday voucher, merchandise plus more to follow.
Entry Conditions
Entry Fee $40 per competitor.
All Competitors must also have AWA insurance cover which can be sort on the day of signup by utilizing a discounted windwanderers membership of $25.
On entering this event you accept that your safety is your responsibility!
Speedsurfing is a potentially dangerous sport, wearing a helmet is recommended at all times and wearing a pfd is mandatory. Always sail with others especially in extreme conditions and avoid collisions. Generally it is accepted that those on a SPEEDRUN sailing downwind along the course have the right of way, in other situations normal sailing rules apply.
6 knot speed limit within 30m of anchored vessels and swimmers
no sailing in exclusion zones.
All competitors must sign Competition waivers to be eligible for the event and attend briefings.
All Competitors must follow the direction of the organizing committee when instructed.
Accommodation
For all accommodation please contact
Burrum Sands Holiday Units - www.burrumsands.com.au/
Elders Real Estate Burrum Heads - burrumheads.eldersrealestate.com.au/
Travel
Burrum Heads is 5 hours drive north of Brisbane and 30 minutes drive north of Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay also has Airport facilities which receives daily flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Lady Elliot Island. Via both Virgin and Qantas.
www.frasercoastairport.com.au/index.php?page=flight-information-schedules
Both Shuttles and Hire Cars are available at the Hervey Bay Airport.
www.frasercoastairport.com.au/index.php?page=transport-services
NB: Burrum Windfest is an official WindWanderers Inc Event.
i also wanted to let those that attended last years event.
i have rented the house next door to the burrum sands so we have ful access to the yard area. booked from the 26th to the friday after that.
All smile's for me, holidays are booked and the vans ready!!
Just have to watch out for firies poisoned rum.
All smile's for me, holidays are booked and the vans ready!!
At this stage it looks like the the family is coming as we will head down south for easter after windfest. Gracie wants to win the junior comp
Hi Bill, i don't know of any 5 star resort accomodation.
there is a pepers and mantra resort in hervey bay. that's 5 star i think. i stay once a year at the kingscliff pepers. highly recommend them.http://www.mghotels.com.au/queensland/fraser-coast/hervey-bay/accommodation/resorts/peppers-pier-resort/
burrum is only half an hour from hervey bay.
other than that ring Elders Burrum heads as some of the houses on their books have a fairly decent fitout. plasma tv/air con etc.
thing to remember with burrum is it is a small seaside town.
) as the conditions are excellent for ripping off some great Alphas too.
as we will head down south for easter after windfest. Gracie wants to win the junior comp 
Will check and see how many FNQ'ers are going
Hi fellow Windfesters, (Burrum grows on you)
As a part time local,I have listed below my choices of accommadation that will put you within walking distance of the action.
Book through Elders Real Estate, Burrum Heads.
The list is what is available as of today.
Bright Sands,Unit 2 122 Burrum St., $420 p/w Sleeps 6
The Batch, 92 " " " " 4
Ocean Breeze, 136 " " 480 " 6
Greevys Escape 130 650 7
Sand-n-Sea 138 650 9
Hiltonwood 47 Esplanade 745 6
Rainbow End 132 Burrum 520 6
Hiltonwood is next to headquarters and would be a great wash down base and storage for all competitors.
NB. Dont waste any time booking as Burrum Heads gets completely booked out the following week for the fishing comp.
Hope this helps,
Hooray 4 now.
