Wedge Island Waves

WEDGE ISLAND WAVES
January 7 or 8 2012

EVENT:
Being a beach break we are almost certain to get rideable waves scoring will be focussed on wave riding but jumps will also be scored.

This is the first true wave event of the season so we will try and run 4 man 20 minute heats. Numbers and time will determine if we run single or double elimination format. Last year we completed a full round of 32 man single elimination as well as a junior heat and 2 novice heats.

Even if you get knocked out in the early rounds it is still worth the trip as there is plenty of waves up and downwind of the event for you to keep sailing and there is always a judges seat to be filled. It is the best seat in the house for watching the action.

DAY:
To be confirmed on Thursday based on the forecast. Keep an eye on the Windsurfing WA Facebook page and Seabreeze - WA Windsurfing Forum for updates during the week.

Windsurfing WA Facebook page - www.facebook.com/

LOCATION:
On the beach north of Wedge Island about 3 to 5 km depending on the swell etc. Look out for the Windsurfing WA trailer, tents and banner on the beach. Typically the beach is hard packed and can be tackled with a 2wd and for the social waves 2wd was fine even in a Honda Jazz just keep an eye on the incoming tide. On the way up Indian Ocean drive, when you can first see the ocean there is a turn for a lookout on the left and then a turn off which may or may not have a sign, this is the turn for Wedge. The locals take the sign down regularly and it was missing a couple of weeks ago.

Wedge Island Location Map - www.google.com.au:443/maps?q=wedge+island&hl=en&ll=-30.818526,115.19371&spn=0.110124,0.222301&hnear=Wedge+Island+Western+Australia&gl=au&sqi=2&t=h&z=13&vpsrc=6

VOLUNTEERS:
To ensure we have a great event volunteers are needed on the beach to help out with:

- Registering sailors on the day;
- Judging (you don't need any special skills to judge, just be able to watch two sailors at time and score they moves consistently);
- Checking scores and updating the heat list for the next round;
- Marshalling heats (chasing people around and handing out flags);
- BBQ and generally helping to setup/pack up.

Its not all hard work, there will be plenty of time to have a sail and compete in heats. If you are able to help, please send a message to mailto:info@windsurfingwa.org

REGISTRATION:
To help with catering can you please register on the event page on the WWA website.

Event Registration - www.windsurfingwa.org.au/index.php?view=details&id=16:Wedge+Island+Waves&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=30

ENTRY FEES:
This is a free event for all WWA members and members of affiliate clubs (Geraldton, Safety Bay)

MEMBERSHIP:
You must be a paid up member of WWA or an affiliate club for this event to cover insurance etc etc. We are not able to take membership applications on the beach. For this event ALL membership applications must be in by Thursday night to enable time for processing.

Membership Application -http://www.windsurfingwa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=18

Tim, do we know what the tides are doing that day? That is, will it be high or low tide from midday to early evening?