Lancelin ocean classic, flares?

Hi all
So signed myself up for the lancelin ocean classic this year, I need to get myself a PFD, any recommendations on where to get a not too dear one? Prefereably one I can get outside of work hours during the week? Either that or get a decent one suited to windsurfing harness hook etc but don't currently use one when sailing?

Same for flares, the organisers say they will have some available but in case they don't have enough maybe should get some, again from where?

What's the Friday evening vibe like trying to decide whether shoot up after work post 5pm Friday or go Saturday morning?

Thanks

Hi smp,

A limited number of PFDs are available for hire on the day, alongside flares, but get in early so as to be sure not to miss out. You could try Kite Addiction in Myaree (www.kiteaddiction.com.au/) to see if they have stock, if you are concerned.

Friday evening vibe should be great - we're looking forward to the free screening of "The Search for Freedom", featuring Robby Naish on the big screen in the Event Village - good opportunity to grab some food and drinks to relax! Movie starts at 7.

Can recommend North End Caravan Park if you're looking for somewhere to sleep: www.truelocal.com.au/business/lancelin-north-end-caravan-park/lancelin

Look forward to seeing you there!

-Team LOC

Bought some flares today from Whitworth marine. Mine were also out of date and figured I wouldn't risk being knocked back. You can buy them "singly" or as a pack of 4.

For PFD I use a canoeing one that I bought a few years ago when they stopped allowing type 3. Any outdoor type store. The canoeing one leaves your arms free compared to the old ski one I had before. Have actually started wearing it whenever sailing, can't see your hook but who has to look down for that anyway (no beer gut comments needed - thank you).

In the past they haven't worried much about the expiry as long as they look OK but not sure about this year, bit different I suspect but will see on the day.

At least one flare demo none of them would light, old or new

Down the bottom of this old post www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/General-Discussion/Chat/Register-for-the-LancelinClassic-now/ it says one flare but the event guide does say two. The notice of race doesn't mention it in any detail.

Select to expand quote

"All marathon competitors are required to wear either a Type 1 or Type 2 [Australian standard] PFD, and must be equipped with two handheld red/orange flares."

Another new thing is this bit (seems like a good idea) :

Select to expand quote

Windsurfing and kitesurfing marathon participants will commence movement at the same time – on land and on water respectively. Having successfully passed a nominated buoy 150m from the start line, the race will commence from that point forwards – no party will have advantage in this regard.

Please refer to the Course Maps section of this document.

the map doesnt show anything much, just a high level, no start detail but will find that out on the day !




A type 1 or 2 PFD is the same as a Level 50 or higher (level 50 = Type 2, Levels 100 and up are type 1, don't use a type 1 (did that one year, wont do it again). Type 3 (level 50S) aren't hivis so cant use them anymore, had an old one that had done a lot of Ledge to Lancelins but they stopped accepting them.

Lancelin Ocean Classic, paddle?