Inverloch Windsurfing Club's first of many free clinics. Sunday 23rd October 9am Angling Club car park Anderson Inlet Inverloch(1.5 hours drive from Melbourne).
A great day is planned that is open for all beginners to come down and be instructed in the fine arts of Stance, Beach Starts, Tacks and Low Wind Gybes.
Whilst your own equipment is necessary the boys from RPS are bringing down the 2012 Naish gear for wind, kite and SUP for all to drool over
They will have some beginners gear so if you have a mate that you want to introduce to this addictive sport of ours they are more than welcome. Please make sure they have a type 2 PFD with them to wear on the water at all times.
A BBQ will be on the go and there will be plenty of entertainment as I hear that Wooz is planning to rain Karma on Drift's head in pay back for what happened at the Longboard weekend.
Hi Old Salty !
Good to meet you last Sunday. I'm going to try to head down on Sunday - hope to see you there.
Cheers mate.
Most importantly Old Salty, you forgot to mention the cost IS FREE!!!!!!
PS: I hear Wooz is attempting a refinement of "The Lunchbox".
Apparently he has been stitching up a pair of sequened shorts...
Shaping up to be a great summer to introduce friends and newies to the sport - it's great to see so many events planned, fingers crossed that the weather is kind
Me being a seasoned beginner won't be able to make it for this event.
I hope you all have a great time down there.
Can't wait for Sunday!
Nothing better than a day down at the beach, rolling out some new gear, chatting to the crew, doing a few runs and helping out a few beginners.
Apparently in the reprint of "101 Freestyle Windsurfing Tricks", there's a synchronised pairs move called " Dodgems" and Drift is happy to attempt this one with me. I've been solo training this one for weeks now and my speed and impact on collision is working well!
Looking forward to it,..! Staying sober and stocking up on the carbs the night before,..!! :)
Here's a newbie question,.. is a type 2 PFD (is it a personal floating device),..??
Where could i get one before the weekend,..?
Hi Bigezy,
I've got a couple of spare PFDs I'll bring down just in case you can't get hold of one
cheers,
Mick
NP make a very good windsurf specific PFD. Has a little bit for the harness hook to poke through and does't ride up due to a little strap along the bottom. I'm sure there are other brands that make something similar. If your going to be wearing one for the long term investing in a good one is worthwhile in my opinion. I use mine in the middle of winter as it also keeps me warm.
Here comes summer. Tax check is back, not as much as I was hoping for
What can I afford????? Must be something in the 2012 Naish gear to drool over
See you all there
Ok Drift, I may have to rethink the the speed, momentum and impact issue.
Sumo suits, pfd's and helmets might be mandatory!
And perhaps a 10 knot windspeed maximum.
Green Light Green Light
The Event is definitely ON!
Weather forecast is holding great for Sunday with 5 - 15 kt NW. This means short runs to the sand spit in the middle of the Inlet which is ideal for beginners.
For those of you that have not been to Inverloch before we meet at the Angling Club Car Park which is at the end of The Esplanade near Cuttriss St. Google maps shows it clearly.
Looking forward to a great time and catching up with all the beginners again as well as sniffing around some cool new Naish Gear. Just love their logo
Hi All,
For those who might be heading over from 'da westside'... remember the tunnel will be closed from 9pm Saturday to 9am Sunday...
Don't want to be late !
See you there.
, its going to be a great day having fun with newbs and drooling over some gear. Warwick, have you got the semi trailer sorted out to bring the K-15 down. man that is one long beast!!
@IWC Members...
I know it's short notice - but just a question...
Will there be any kids rigs there ?... not for really small tackers, but if possible would like for my boys to jump on a board... they are 11 and 13, and certainly not short for their age !
Cheers
Hi Fireman. I am sure we will be able to set them up with something. They will probably have to share it around
Greatly appreciate that Old Salty ! Happy for them to use my board if needed (JP 160L), but the rig at 5.5 I think would be too big for them.
I'm sure they will be happy to get even 5 minutes each ! It will make their weekend.
Catch you Sunday.
so there is an advantage of having events at the same time
cool i learn something new every day
Dont know if i'll need it again, i've eaten a few pies since then
We regularily do road trips so if you are interested let us know
Thanks IWC for organising this beginners day.
Just commenting on helping to develop the sport, I wanted to add that over the past 2 years I've been attempting to educate people from both kiting and supping to have a crack at windsurfing. Lo and behold, a few of them have incorporated it into their watersports portfolio.
As I have a few members from Sup Vic coming down on Sunday, please feel free to continue spreading the word. It may come across even better from yourselves.
Salty, if the wind is 0 - 10 knots, I guarantee that no-one will touch you on the K15! So, personally, I only want 5 knots.
