Entry into RQYS grounds for the Waterloo Bay Cup Windsurfing Marathon will be as follows:-
Refer to the RQYS site layout in Attachment A of the Notice of Race above.
On Sunday, windsurfers can drive into the club grounds through the first boom gate (beside the motel) which will be open. A further 150 metres ahead is a second boom gate which will be closed. We hope to have a person on the second boom gate to open it for windsurfers after 10.30AM.
Alternatively, 50 metres past the first boom gate, pull over to the left and duck in to RQYS reception. Introduce yourself as a competitor in the windsurfing marathon and ask for a temporary access code, so you can pass through the second boom gate into the club rigging grounds.
Select to expand quotesausage said..jusavina said..
I must have done something wrong in my previous windsurfer's life...
First date was during my exams and now I will be in New Caledonia at the same time and I'm going to miss a barbecue as well 
Yes Julien, our hearts bleed for you being in New Caledonia 
Ho well, I'll do my own marathon in l'anse vata to comfort myself...
Select to expand quoteRichiefish said..
What Clive said....How do we get in ????
At the last Bayside race we were advised that someone will be on the gate mate.
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Hope the forecast improves 
Where did the wind go !!!
It is a long way out so plenty of time for the forecast to pick up and I hope it does Select to expand quotebc said..
Hope the forecast improves
Me too, last time I was maxed on a 7m and it was awesome. A marathon in light winds with a big sail is always a lot more challenging but it is a long way out from the event yet so the forecast has plenty of time to change for the better and the seabreezes have been good lately so fingers crossed it will be a repeat of the last event.
Why not make a day of it at RQYS?
On Sunday, 8 December 2013 as part of the national Discover Sailing program the Squadron will be hosting a Discover Sailing Day.
Activities kick off at 9:00 AM
You'll have the option to go out for a short sail with an experienced sailor, have a look around the club facilities, and find out about the programs and courses available. There is something for the whole family and even kids as young as five years old can sail when accompanied by a parent or guardian. People of all-abilities are welcome and some clubs offer accessible facilities for people with a disability.
Discover Sailing Days are free to attend and all boats and safety equipment is provided by the Club. All you need to bring is clothes and shoes you don't mind getting wet, sun screen, and a hat. Shoes with non-marking soles are preferred.
A Discover Sailing Host, will welcome you to the club, answers any questions, and explains the activities taking place during the Discover Sailing Day. It's recommended you allow at least 1.5 -2 hours if you want to get out on the water
Bookings can be made on line at www.discoversailing.org.au
REVISED ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS to RQYS
Revised arrangements for entry into RQYS grounds for the Waterloo Bay Cup Windsurfing Marathon will be as follows:-
Refer to the RQYS site layout in Attachment A of the Notice of Race above.
Non members of RQYS will have to obtain a temporary access code to pass through the second boom gate into the club rigging grounds.
Before you drive through the first boom gate (beside the motel), park outside the club grounds in the public carpark. Note that this boom gate will be open.
Proceed 50 metres past the first boom gate on foot and duck in to RQYS reception on the left. Introduce yourself as a competitor in the windsurfing marathon and ask for a temporary access code, so you can drive through the second boom gate into the club rigging grounds.
Select to expand quoteAUS-729 said..
Where did the wind go !!!
The current weather prognosis for Sunday is based on a prediction of where a 1033 hPa high pressure system (currently 1000 klms southwest of Bunbury WA) will be in 5 days time.
Let's not get too pessimistic yet!
As part of the Discover Sailing Day we are setting up a windsurfing display to promote the sport and support the club. I am going to take names of people that may be interested in their kids taking up the sport in an effort to get a junior squad (8-15yo) up and running at the club next season so if you have kids and think that they may be interested to become windsurfers please come and visit the display and put some names on our "expression of interest"
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As part of the Discover Sailing Day we are setting up a windsurfing display to promote the sport and support the club. I am going to take names of people that may be interested in their kids taking up the sport in an effort to get a junior squad (8-15yo) up and running at the club next season so if you have kids and think that they may be interested to become windsurfers please come and visit the display and put some names on our "expression of interest"
I'll send this around to everyone who has shown an interest.
Looks like its going to be a great day, with or without the wind... Does it say when the bar opens???
Heavy Metal,Gangsta Rap and Hip Hop ????? I was thinking a Frank Zappa music marathon intermixed with some Herb albert and the Tijuana Brass.....
R.Q.Y.S. will be providing 3 RIBS with crew for the event.
Hoses will be provided to wash down your gear.
Under the Lookout are toilets and hot showers.
You need to bring chairs for family and friends who wish to watch the race from the Lookout.
R.Q.Y.S. have kindly donated three prizes. Thank you.
The BAR opens at 1000hrs, see you there.
N.B. Extra security will be there to keep an eye on Blackattack.
Link to sailing instructions on RQYS website.
www.rqys.com.au/marine-sports-amenity-building-now-operating/
Scroll down.
Ray, I reckon the only racing will be boat races at the bar. Remember windsurfing requires WIND
We got two planing races at RQ today the wind came up about two oclock stronger than predicted
Super sailing conditions for Club Racing at RQYS this afternoon; 11-14 knots from the NE as measured on the course. Reece Baillie on his RS:X was planning upwind most of the time.
Forecast from BOM late today for Moreton Bay for this weekend:
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Sunday 8 December
Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots reaching 15 to 20 knots at times in the afternoon.
Don't believe the Seabreeze - 7 day Wind and Wave Forecast for Brisbane; it is a little out of date. Forecast encouraging for the RQYS Green Island Marathon & The Waterloo Bay Cup tomorrow. See you all there
The horse is dead - stop flogging it. It will still be a great arvo if Ritchie's providing the tunes and the beer is cold.
Looking forward to a great day today. Whenever I visit RQ there is a great positive vibe and its a fantastic place for the kids to learn to be responsible and have a real can do attitude. I'm hoping to get my kids into a sailing program there at some point if it is for no other reason than to have this positivity rub off on them.
The prediction isn't great but I'm still going to bring my kit along. We bought the boat home yesterday afternoon and I was surprised how much wind was on given the red arrows on the charts and there were a number of sailboards on the water.
Thanks to all involved in the organization of the event. Its days like these that really bring us together as a community and help keep the families involved.
I hope to see you all there.
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Forecast from BOM late today for Moreton Bay for this weekend:
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Sunday 8 December
Winds: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots reaching 15 to 20 knots at times in the afternoon.
Don't believe the Seabreeze - 7 day Wind and Wave Forecast for Brisbane; it is a little out of date. Forecast encouraging for the RQYS Green Island Marathon & The Waterloo Bay Cup tomorrow. See you all there
the bureau must have looked at seabreeze
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
Winds
East to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending north to northeasterly below 10 knots during the afternoon and evening.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Below 0.5 metres.
It's a clear hot day so as with yesterday the sea breeze will add some pressure and it could easily become sailable. If not we can sit back and listen to Richie's tunes and have a quiet beer.
Just checked the NOR which has no minimum wind limit. So I guess the forecast is ideal??????.for a Mountain Bike Ride
I'm not suppling the music. Just the commentry. Hooray is bring down his Osmonds Christmas Album and his Danish Death Metal Greatest Hits records....I suppose I could bring the "Richie fish" CD. It's kinda surfy in a silly way....
Even though I'm stuck at work I still hope you guys get wind for this awesome event. Well done Ray! Hopefully next year for me!
(I'm sadly also missing out on Richiefish's antics too 
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