Had a sick sail around the back beach. Was huuuuge. Couldn't see you and your stack hat anywhere Joel?????
See below for event details for Registration, Forecast Summary & Pre-registration prize winners.
Registration:
Registration will be open Saturday 1st March, 12-3pm & Sunday 10am-1pm. We will confirm when registration closes based on the forecast. Please register at the event house - 14 Sunnyside Ave, Cape Woolamai.
Alternatively register online using this link here - http://www.shq.com.au/products/2014-wavesailing-nationals-registration
Please make sure you have current AWA membership via your relevant state body.
Forecast Summary:
At this point the first day of possible competition will be Monday, with Wednesday looking very promising for nice conditions at Cat Bay.
So far the forecast is calling for S-SE Seabreeze on Saturday - there will be no official competition on Saturday but we may score a fun session at Woolamai if the wind tends more to the SE.
There is a solid long period swell arriving Saturday night that will light up all of the breaks around Phillip Island on Sunday. At this stage the wind looks fairly variable but we may get lucky with a seabreeze in the afternoon ? there is the possibility that Cat Bay will be sailable but otherwise the surf will be great.
Monday - we are considering moving the competition to the back up venue of Sandy Point on Monday afternoon if the wind is not strong enough to be contestable at Phillip Island. However the forecasts are now looking more promising so we may get some nice E-SE at Woolamai and kick off the competition.
Tuesday - looks like a surfing day, offshore with fun sized swell for the beach breaks.
Wednesday - a cold front is moving in along with a new swell, this should provide S-SW wind - perfect for Cat Bay. The tides are not super favourable so competition will be early morning before the water drops, and then after lunchtime as it fills back in. Make sure you stay updated on this.
Later in the week - the long range forecast is showing a strong SE pattern on Friday - this could potentially serve up epic Woolamai. Fingers crossed this develops and stay posted as the forecast develops.
Read up about the spots here:
windandsurffestival.com/location/
Pre-registration Winners:
Check out the video below to see if you won a prize from Flymount or K4 fins!
Ben Newson came over from WA early - he was rewarded with a fun session yesterday down at our back up location for the event - Sandy Point.
Daily update
Registrations:
Registrations are open today until 3pm at 14 Sunnyside Ave, Cape Woolamai.
Last minute registrations tomorrow 9-11am at the same address. Registrations will be closed at 11am Monday March 3rd, to allow us time to finalise the draw - for all those thinking of competing please register by sending an SMS to 0400 483 760 and include your Name & Division (Open, Junior (under 18), Masters (35 +), Womens, you can enter two if you wish). You will need to complete paper work on arrival before hitting the water.
For those who may not be able to make the next few days, the forecast is looking very good for Friday and Saturday (7th & 8th). We would strongly encourage everyone to register now so you are at least in the draw and can still compete in the Double Elimination.
Today:
There is a nice groundswell building today that should offer good surf. We are having an Opening Social Night at Magic Lands Cafe & Bar (on Vista Pl, Cape Woolamai) from 7pm in the pool room. The food is good and the beers are cold. See you there!
Competition:
Competition is likely to start tomorrow with a move to Sandy Point to take advantage of the easterly wind acceleration there. We are expecting 15-20 knots cross off and 3-4 foot of swell. Likely to start heats is around 2-3pm. At this stage we would like everyone to be there at 1pm to prepare. Conditions are expected to serve up something like this.
Prizes:
We have got plenty of great prizes lined up from our sponsors, including this Goya 4.5m Guru from Core Boardsports. This sail will be won by one lucky amateur division sailor so make sure you register to be in the running!
Forecast update:
Tuesday - Surfing day.
Wednesday - looks like Cat Bay could be good although swell is slightly smaller than initially expected.
Thursday - Surfing day.
Friday - this could serve up seriously good conditions at Woolamai - logo high, cross off.
Saturday - probably similar to Friday.
Monday - 3rd March
Registration:
Rego and the draw are about to be closed.
Today:
We are about to head down to Sandy Point. The cloud is burning off and the temperature is rising - looks promising for the Easterly breeze to kick in down there in a few hours.
Briefing will be at 1.15pm on the grass across the road from the shops where the Surf Lifesaving Club is.
The plan is to then go to Shallow Inlet to prepare to sail Long Arms across from the Inlet with first possible start of heats at 2.30 pm.
See you down there.
Event update so far.
Sunday: A solid long range ground swell filled in across Phillip Island on Sunday, lighting up all the reefs in the Cat Bay region. Everyone got out and made the most of the awesome weather and great waves.
Monday: With no wind forecast at Phillip Island, the event was moved to the back up location Sandy Point. The warm temperatures, sunshine and easterly airflow provided all of the elements necessary to accelerate the cross-offshore wind. With waves anywhere between shoulder and logo high the conditions delivered for the first round of competition.
Photos thanks to Jodi at Whitecaps Photography.
We have completed the first round of Opens, Masters, Juniors and Amateur division and the results are now live here: http://windandsurffestival.com/results
Tuesday: Glassy, offshore conditions for most of the day saw all of the beach breaks firing across Phillip Island. Everyone made the most of the great surf, particularly at Woolamai. The sand banks are lined up nicely at the moment which could potentially provide us with epic windsurfing conditions later in the week when the wind swings back to the South East.
Pics by Ben Newson
Tomorrow:
Competition is set to resume tomorrow – briefing will be at 11.30am Right Point, Cat Bay. We are expecting 15-20 knots, cross to cross-offshore wind and waves around 2-3 ft.
Pics look amazing!
Has anyone had any success displaying the results?
i get blanks - even on chrome..
Is anyone shooting any video of the event ?
Matt have you tried on your computer? Seems to work for everyone so far. Yep video will be on the way.
seeing the photos almost makes me want to move to Melbourne... if it just wasn't for the cold weather in winter.
Sik spot looks unreal set up and awesome surfing .Frothing looking at the pics .wooooo froth on ??
Select to expand quoteP.C_simpson said...
So what are the results? I know who won and who came third, what about the rest?
Everybody won on Saturday!
All heat Results are on the website(really well organised), link is on the first page
Thanks Al, Hudson & all the Vico crew for putting on an epic nationals
Last day of comp was all-time pics will be amazing.
Good times good vibe sick spot. Fino
Saturday saw an epic conclusion to the event with sunshine, cross off wind around 20 knots and waves building to mast high in the afternoon. Results are:
Opens:
1st - Ben Severne
2nd - Stuey Martin
3rd - James McCarthy-Price
Masters:
1st - Shane Finigan
2nd - John Jacob
=3rd - Jonathon Bouillir
=3rd - Martin Batstone
Amateur:
1st - Martin Batstone
2nd - Sean Cleary
= 3rd - Harry Walker
= 3rd - Nic Walker
Junior
1st - Nic Walker
2nd - Lachie Bouillir
3rd - Harry Walker
Women
1st - Lisa Edlund-Tjernberg
2nd - Kym Symonds
3rd - Louise Bricknell
Here are a few of Jodi's pics of Saturday. There will be plenty more going up on the website and facebook page. Starting to work on the event video and event report so check back soon. I'm sure Col will also be posting some great stuff from the helicopter soon.
Unreal weekend, epic conditions, I'm glad I made the trek for the end of the week. That was the best wavesailing I've had for many years!
Well done Al and co for putting on what looks like an epic event! Can't wait to see the video and more photos. Flu kept me away, would have been there otherwise 
Well done Huddo, Al, Shaun and everyone else involved! Well run event and we got some classic Vicco conditions - glad everyone got a chance to see what we score down here
Some of Jodie & Col's images coming out of Sunday arvo sessions are awesome, can't wait to see the footage
Congrats Ben & Stuey
Had a awesome weekend even if I couldn't get wet. Very well orgainised and some epic conditions for sure. Amazing spot hidden down there.
Thanks Al and Hudson for all the effort you guys put in to the event. Good times.
I think the only question left to be answered is which state won? NSW as per usual? Or the home team?
Select to expand quoteBen Severne said..
Thanks Al and Hudson for all the effort you guys put in to the event. Good times.
I think the only question left to be answered is which state won? NSW as per usual? Or the home team?
How's that worked out? most guys in the finals or something? Should have a perpetual trophy for that!
Select to expand quoteka222 said...
How's that worked out? most guys in the finals or something? Should have a perpetual trophy for that!
Pretty sure there is one. One Knot would know.
Ok I'm taking off my Blues Guernsey and putting on Maroon one on this one.(lived last 10 years in QLD)
There is a perpetual Australian Wavsailing trophy, I've discussed with Wazza how it all works and it goes something
like this and is on the case to find trophy.
Weighted opens x2 being the top division
Opens: 1st - Ben Severne -WA -5 (opens X 2 ) WA 5+1X2=12
2nd - Stuey Martin -NSW-3 NSW 3X2=6
3rd - James McCarthy-Price -WA -1
Masters: 1st - Shane Finigan -QLD -5 QLD 5+0.5=5.5
2nd - John Jacob -VIC -3 VIC 3+0.5=3.5
=3rd - Jonathon Bouillir-VIC 0.5 =3rd - Martin Batstone -QLD- 0.5
Amateur: 1st - Martin Batstone -QLD -5 QLD 5+0.5+0.5=6
2nd - Sean Cleary -VIC -3 VIC =3
= 3rd - Harry Walker QLD -0.5 = 3rd - Nic Walker -QLD -0.5
Junior 1st - Nic Walker-QLD -5 QLD 5+1=6
2nd - Lachie Bouillir -VIC -3 VIC=3
3rd - Harry Walker -QLD-1
Women 1st - Lisa Edlund-Tjernberg -VIC-5 VIC 5+1=6
2nd - Kym Symonds -SA-3 SA=3
3rd - Louise Bricknell -VIC-1
1- QLD-5.5+6+6 =17.5
2- VIC-3.5+3+3+6=15.5
3- WA -12 =12
4- NSW -6 =6
5- SA -3 =3
Select to expand quoteShaneFinigan said..
Ok I'm taking off my Blues Guernsey and putting on Maroon one on this one.(lived last 10 years in QLD)
What a disgraceful attitude!
I went backpacking in North Korea for 10 years. Does that make me a mindless tool who worships some lame fat kid with a bad haircut? It may make me a Queenslander, but it doesn't make me North Korean!
I also spent 10 years in Long Bay Jail. Does that make me a big fan of wrestling with wet soapy men in the shower? It may make me a Queenslander, but it doesn't make me an Inmate!
I also went....
...hang on....now I see your point.
Scratch that thought.
Well done QLD!!
Pretty sure if you're register to an organisation, your score counts towards that state (such as woopi nationals where oli represented NSW), so we're going to claim Finno (even if he doesn't want to claim us). 
