Keen on Screamin'... Leeman!!!

Link to Event Registration Page - windsurfingwa.org.au/public/schedule/events/14142-screamin-leeman-roy-bell-memorial-classic
Link to Renew Membership - windsurfingwa.org.au/public/memberships/new

If you enter before Midnight Wednesday you go into the draw to win a Carton of Beer.
or wine to the equivalent value for the non beer drinkers.

If you are already entered you will also be in the draw.

Please spread the word and join us for a fantastic weekend away.

How many entries so far? I am in!

Im very interested , just waiting on jacket clarification, I wear an NP high hook.

Went looking yesterday and the type 1 vests have that float behind the head as did some type2 and they appeared not to have pockets (spares & flares!) and type 3 were in a brochure.

Im pretty sure the NP jacket is a 50 rating. 50S comes in pretty colours ans is for enclosed waters

Hi Bender a NP high hook is fine as they are 50 rating

I have a spare 50n buoyancy aid if it will help to get another entry over the line. It's a ronstan from Surf Sail Australia in size Large. Just PM me on here.

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Stretchy said..

BSN101 said..
Im very interested , just waiting on jacket clarification, I wear an NP high hook.

Went looking yesterday and the type 1 vests have that float behind the head as did some type2 and they appeared not to have pockets (spares & flares!) and type 3 were in a brochure.

Im pretty sure the NP jacket is a 50 rating. 50S comes in pretty colours ans is for enclosed waters

Dave, I'm thinking about giving it a crack too. I just bought an NP vest and it is CE50, which is equivalent to Type 2

WWA just indicated that mine will be ok, i will double check it tomorrow.

I will be begging for a leave pass so fingers crossed. I might have chat about coming up with you if you want company/have room for the trip.

I also am unclear about whether my NP High hook life jacket will be ok to use for Cervantes and Leeman events. I have used this type for LOC for the last 7 Years with no problem about compliance. Could someone please clearly approve its suitability.
Thanks

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Stretchy said..
Roger, surely the ISO or ASA standard must overrule any subjective writing on the jacket. I want to enter tonight, but don't want to blow $85 and fuel and accomodation. Legalities sure make this racing business difficult. GPSTC is SO much easier!

I have entered and brought new flares and want to book accommodation, I don't want to get there and be refused entry because someone reads the small print on the vest at the last minute. I agree with you Rob, just need to know before I lay out any more cash.

Type 2 or its equivalent 50N is allowed. (This is the minimum standard permitted)
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Type 3 or its equivalent 50 S is not allowed.
(Special use "S" rated vest - Example - A Specialist canoeing vest - generally dark in colour with cut-away shoulders)

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Further explanation:
50N simply means it gives 50 Newtons of upward force (buoyancy) when fully immersed in water.
DOTWA permits the use of these for open water (offshore) events (despite the small print on the vest) due to the event safety measures in place.
i.e. Minimum rescue craft to sailor ratios, flares, limited course area, historic risk profile of event type, Etc.. They are deemed to provide a "reasonable" level of safety whilst remaining practical for this activity.

No more on this issue please.... we just can't make it any clearer..... SAFETY FIRST

I've entered now.
these queries may seem annoying to seasoned competitors, but for newbies like me these simple matters are all a bit bewildering. Thanks for your patient responses Dan, hopefully it results in increased commitment to your event

Morning all

The key to purchasing a lifejacket is the rating written in the jacket (MUST BE WRITTEN IN THE JACKET)

The reason for written in the jacket is two fold
1) It makes it simple on the beach for the volunteer who grabbed the short straw and is now checking compliance
2) It is part of the ISO standards to have the rating marked on the jacket

An email has also gone out to all past and present WWA members to hopefully clarify requirements.

Also long as you have not bought an impact vest, it is actually difficult to buy a lifejacket that is not compliant especially windsurfing specific lifejackets.

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DanKA18 said..
Firstly, thank you to all those who have already entered the event. Your support is much appreciated.

If, however, your intention is to attend the Screamin' Leeman Event and you have yet to register, please complete the entry process early this week via the WWA website.

As organisers, we have a large number of commitments including 8 cray boats as support vessels/outside marks, Volunteer Sea Rescue crews, beach volunteers, presentation venue & entertainment, catering and numerous other logistical requirements that we must lock in on fixed time-lines and the end of this week is the cut-off for many of these.

At this stage we just can't rely on entries on the day (based on the forecast...) and need committed support to achieve viable competitor numbers.

Please spread the word and join us for a fantastic weekend away.
Thanks in advance.
Dan

Hi dan
you may be aware we're hosting the Midwest windfest that weekend, we've a big downwinders from sunset to coros approx 2.30 till 6 pm
do we need to be made aware of any keep clear zones for your event and visa versa
cheers and hope you guys have a great windy weekend
cheers mick

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Mark _australia said..
^^ yeah the windsurf downwinder is 150km behind you but likely to catch up....

Someone mentioned it was up here, that's sweet, bit disappointed tbh , I was hoping to give you blokes the finger, all the best for the event

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cauncy said..

DanKA18 said..
Firstly, thank you to all those who have already entered the event. Your support is much appreciated.

If, however, your intention is to attend the Screamin' Leeman Event and you have yet to register, please complete the entry process early this week via the WWA website.

As organisers, we have a large number of commitments including 8 cray boats as support vessels/outside marks, Volunteer Sea Rescue crews, beach volunteers, presentation venue & entertainment, catering and numerous other logistical requirements that we must lock in on fixed time-lines and the end of this week is the cut-off for many of these.

At this stage we just can't rely on entries on the day (based on the forecast...) and need committed support to achieve viable competitor numbers.

Please spread the word and join us for a fantastic weekend away.
Thanks in advance.
Dan

Hi dan
you may be aware we're hosting the Midwest windfest that weekend, we've a big downwinders from sunset to coros approx 2.30 till 6 pm
do we need to be made aware of any keep clear zones for your event and visa versa
cheers and hope you guys have a great windy weekend
cheers mick

Hi Mick,
Thanks for the heads-up. We are based only near Leeman, so no issues with course area conflicts. That said, we are probably competing for some of the same competitors/participants...... Sorry about that.
None the less, have a great weekend in Gero. Keep us (WWA) in the loop when planning for next year and we'll try to avoid the overlap.
Bring on the wind.....
Cheers
Dan