Paul is doing an amazing job - races will be run even if the wind is blowing 3 kn !
Last registrations by Thursday 9th Jan @ 8pm
Select to expand quoteIcelake said..
2 days before the start of the 'Wave Rally World Championship".
How is it going?
Sorry been pretty flat out. Was feeling a little deflated a few days ago because I've been going hard on this for a year and the wind forecast went from 30/35 knots to 15 knots however I've since perked up and have to remind myself that's why I purchased the 12 Inflatable windsups!
It might actually be a blessing in disguise because I really do need to know if the format will work in light winds. If everyone has fun in 15 knots then I know it can be run in just about anything. I've had 80 entries, 3 can't make it so with 80 max there's 3 spots left. That's great for a first event.
Today is a big day. It's all hands on deck down at Coronation Beach for the set up. I'll send some pictures later. It's going be a fun event everyone's in a good mood and they'll be a fun party so let's get it started!
Good luck - and well done on getting it all together, its massive effort - and it all looks great!
For those of us that can't attend but happy to support - via buying a Poster / buying a T-shirt etc - will there be any merch available online? (or via direct order only).
Will you be selling the SUP's after the event?
Start up something by yourself and deal with all the unknowns is the hardest part.
Next year will be half the effort and with more assistance.
Hope the wind gods have a surprise...
That is a super cool web page for the event. Not sure if it was loading slow or ment to be that way, but it all kind of loaded bit by bit, nice.
Eager to see some live video's. Too bad PVB is running it and probs a bit busy i guess.
www.waverally.org/
Was an awesome 3 day event... I'm taking a week off but will get around to editing a video next week.
Wow what an event, the Geraldton Wave Rally 2025 was a big success!
After a year of planning, we were greeted on the Friday morning with a forecast of 15 knots, clouds and even rain! It's very unseasonal weather for Geraldton in January however the show had to go on. Thankfully 12 inflatable WindSups were purchased through Quatro Windsurfing and they saved the event. I was nervous the format would work, 10 minutes between heats starting at 11:30am till 6pm for 3 days straight. Would the sailors enjoy the big boards? Would the racing be fun? I needn't have worried it was a big YES to both questions from all sailors! Was like a scene from the year 1985 seeing everyone have fun in light winds on big floaty boards and believe me the racing was still pretty intense sometimes. Whether racing on a short board or a big inflatable, people want to win! The heat draw format was perfect, everybody got maximum time on the water as the league system was all about inclusion and not knocking people out of the event.
Friday and Saturday nights saw DJ 'Cool Sounds Collective' keeping the party vibes going and we had some amazing sunsets right there on the beach. Next year we might have to have a dancing prize as were some serious moves on display ha!
On the final day of Sunday, the wind gods blessed the event with 20 knots in the afternoon just in time for the Semis and Finals. The sailors were able to transition to their wave gear (rules of event, multi-fin boards and max 5 batten sails) which was a perfect end to the event. In the end Albert Pijoan won the Mega Final and became the ultimate Wave Rally champion. There were also a Women's and 3 Men's weight division champions as well.
It was a fantastic 1st Wave Rally event and the plan is to have Wave Rally II in January 2026. Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers for the event, we couldn't have done it without you!!
Women's World Champion
1st Maria Schalin
2nd Tania Holldack
3rd Onike BasileMen's
Lightweight World Champion
1st Anton Pain
2nd Ben Ryan
3rd Matthew Robertson
Men's Middleweight World Champion
1st Albert Pijoan
2nd Thewes De Boer
3rd Logan Haggerston
Men's Heavyweight World Champion
1st Mathias Moerman
2nd Tim Fitzhardinge
3rd Aiden Grove
Overall World Champion
1st Albert Pijoan
2nd Thewes De Boer
3rd Peter Kenyon
Photos of the event are here - chelsearossphotography54.pixieset.com/
twas a cracker! the late sessions are the really special ones ! Looking forward to 2026 pt2!
Gold Medal and Order of Australia nomination and deserving winner Mr PVB!
