It's on again!
I have started work on the annual Burrum Heads pilgrimage event.
Full sponsor details and prizes will be posted as the details are confirmed.
Categories for this year will be similar to the previous event.
Once again we are running
Radar racers class,
Gps class with the following divisions.
1hr
NM
5x10sec
2 sec peak
ladies
Major prizes will once again be lucky draw.
I would also like to welcome local Geoff R to the management committee to help make the event even bigger and better for 08/09. Geoff brings decades of local and national experience to the table.
This year's event will also be combined as a WindWanderers travel meet. Burrum has a lot to offer, for those serious about going very fast and for those looking for a party and some quality bump and jump conditions.
I will be keeping everyone up to speed and announcing the competition dates as soon as permits have been confirmed.
For more information about Burrum Heads. Refer - http://www.burrumsands.com.au/location.htm
For last years details refer - www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=35583&whichpage=1
for more images go to www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?action=search and search "burrum"
Below are Videos of last year's event
KA Sail Caloundra Wind & Surf Speed Challenge
Initial Race information
Date - Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th of March 2009
Location - Burrum Heads
Signon time - 10.00 am Saturday
briefing - 12 noon
Event hours - 12 noon - 6pm
Awards Night/Drinks Sunday Evening.
open to any age or skill level, everyone welcome, interstate competitors encouraged
Class Description :
1. GPS Champ - fastest overall recorded gps track averages calculated from gpx data source (track point);
5x10 sec,
2 sec peak,
1hr,
NM.
2. Radar Racer - Fastest speed registered on event radar gun;
fastest Mph on the gun.
3. Ladies
2 sec peak,
Sponsors to date
KA Sail, Caloundra Wind & Surf, Seabreeze
Major Prize Give aways:
KA Sail (08 or 09) sail
NXS speed board
other prizes to follow.
Conditions of Entry
$40 entry fee T.B.C
current AWA insurance required, available on the day via windwanderers if needed (additional $40).
PFD required, (spares provided at the event)
Speed Central: Burrum Sands
Accomodationhttp://www.burrumsands.com.au/about.htm (don't forget to mention you stayed last year that gets you a small disscount)
www.eldersburrumheads.com.au/
www.totaltravel.com.au/results.asp?keyword=burrum+heads&rid=100&aid=1003&lid=102758
Location:
maps.google.com/maps?ll=-25.172861,152.63632&z=13&t=h&hl=en
Safety:
On entering this event you accept that your safety is your responsibility!
Speedsurfing is a potentially dangerous sport, wearing a helmet is recommended at all times and wearing a pfd is mandatory.
Always sail with others especially in extreme conditions.
Avoid Collisions, generally it is accepted that those on a SPEEDRUN sailing downwind along the course have the right of way, in other situations normal sailing rules apply.
6 knot speed limit within 30m of anchored vessels and swimmers
no sailing in exclusion zones.
Ranking:
1. Best average (5 best 10 second runs), and in case of a tie
2. Best ten second run, up until the 5th run, and then
3. Best 2 second run, up until the 5th 2 second run
Wind Minimum: the event will have an 15 knot wind minimum.
could all competitors please email me via the WindWanderers email to confirm participation in the event. visit www.windwanderers.com for contact information.
or via Geoff Ringe at Burrum heads.
this year we have organised a Barge to ferry all competitors and equipment out to the desired area depending on wind direction. the barge also has bbq, ammenities, and coffee on offer.
Hi Mk, yep date is definate.
Howdy Hardie, come on. it's warmer than that pit place. 
see you there?????
Thanks gestie, might spend the week prior up there as might vambo (am sure his work gives him holidays to sail bloody dutch owned companies 
).
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News Flash:Jetstar have $39.00 airfares from Sydney to Fraser Coast from 3march-1April. On sale until midnight Tuesday 17 February.
Hi Gestalt, a couple of questions.
1)Is there any need to register beforehand or is just turn up and sail
2)For the GPS division is there an onsite computer for uploading tracks to.
Cheers Phil
Hi Phil,
i will upload the forms tonight onto the website. you could either fill them out before hand email back or bring them along to the event. my preference would be via email so i can build a list of competitors but on the day is ok also.
we will also have a computer with us for uploading of files. i will have a garmin lead and a card reader their.
cheers
justin.
sign on forms for the event can now be found at the following address.http://www.caloundrawindandsurf.com.au/Speedcomp.htm
cheers for the patience.
looks like this year is going to have a large crew attending the event. for those wanting to free up the sign on process forms can be emailed back to me at windwanderers"@"netspace.net.au
Warm Regards
Justin.
Maybe you should change the date to this Monday/Tuesday?
Anyone know where I can get some cheap airfares from Melb?
latest news.
new sponsor joins in.
Dylan at www.ka72.com/ has signed onto the list of event sponsors.
Dylan is building a portable version of his online software for use at the burrum event.
cheers
Dylan.
great stuff.
hi guys,
some more info.
regards pfd's
All sailors shall wear above the waist a jacket, harness, or vest with a minimum buoyancy of 4kg uninflated, in fresh water. The buoyancy shall be tested with a ferrous metal weight of 4kg, which shall remain supported for a minimum of 5 minutes. It is recommended to be at least a Type 2 PFD under Australian Standards of Safety Equipment.
entry forms,
entry forms will need to be printed and filled out. they can be scanned and emailed to me or sent via fax. i will post a fax number monday night.
some more great news guys,
Sunshine Coast Sailboards have come onboard to join the list of sponsors for the event.
cheers to Dieter and the guys
also at this stage forecast for the event is looking solid with 20-25 knots on the cards.
i think almost everyone has a lifejacket.
if not mine can be borrowed.
it's a KA one.
wanted to also add, my understanding is the conditions above qualifying minimum boyancy are standard for all type 2 jackets.
if not i'll ammend them to suit. however for the event life jackets are required as it forms part of the approval conditions that maritime safety prefer.
another update,
more good news on the sponsors front as MFC fins have come onboard with sponsorship for this year event.
A big thanks to MFC for their support.
also,
i have been in regular contact with the local guys and they tell me that the wind is still blowing. some competitors are already up at the strip enjoying the conditions. currently speeds have been hovering around 33-35 with a 37 approx being recorded today.
forecast for the weekend is for stronger winds again, so things are looking good. saturday will hopefully see 25 knots blowing down the bank.
cheers
Justin.
just about to hit the road,
will see everyone up there,
if anyone needs to make contact with me i will be at the burrum sands "speed HQ"
cheers
Justin.
post event update.
a little bit of house keeping.
Refunds - during the signon we reduced the windwanderers component for those that needed to access the AWA insurance, so a couple of people paid $40 for the insurance. please send me an email and i will refund the other $20 asap.
also there are about 3 people that require $10 change, i will forward a cheque asap.
making next years event even better -
for next year everything will remain the same, barge, smiles, parties etc.
but with a couple of small additions we will try to achieve.
- we will look towards adding additional classes for, masters (>60) 5x10, youths (<21) 5x10 sec and women's NM division.
- competitor packs will be arranged including a PWA style flouro wetshirt for keeping which will also help identify competitiors on the course.
- cash prize for first places for both open and womens classes (5x10 sec)
- additional flags on the bank to highlight either port tack or starboard tack course direction.
- renting of the house beside the burrum sands to allow permanent rigging and storage area for competitors gear and to increase the size of "Speed HQ".
also a heads up to all of the wide bay residents, tomoorows edition of the fraser coast chronicle will run some coverage of the event in the sports section.
plus i have asked 9 win for a copy of the sports news they aired. they agreed to send something through so i will make it available once it arrives. will talk with channel 7 tomorrow hopefully.
