sinbad Posted June 22, 2007 Report Posted June 22, 2007 South Australia State wave riding title will be held over this weekend, Back up weekend will be the weekend of 19/1/08-20/1/08. We’ve just received the green light from the Alexandrina Council to hold the Wave titles on the beach at Goolwa over the nominated weekends of Jan 12/13 and 19/20 depending on conditions. The Freestyle Titles are going to be a month later in Feb and we are underway with negotiations for approved locations. Format will be posted soon All members welcome. Quote
tino Posted June 27, 2007 Report Posted June 27, 2007 Just a thought, wouldn't it make more sense to hold the Wave Titles when there is waves? Unfortunantly we are not blessed with WA conditions for waves and perfect cross off wind in the summer. Apart from that its a f#@k'n great idea. Any sponsorship requests let me know. Tino Quote
Airush Geoff Posted June 27, 2007 Report Posted June 27, 2007 We are trying to hold our state titles before the nationals so that the winners can get across to the nationals and strut some SA style ! Venue/ location is still up in the air, any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks for the feedback. Quote
sinbad Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Posted June 28, 2007 Just a thought, wouldn't it make more sense to hold the Wave Titles when there is waves? Unfortunantly we are not blessed with WA conditions for waves and perfect cross off wind in the summer. Apart from that its a f#@k'n great idea. Any sponsorship requests let me know. Tino You can supply the waves Tino Quote
sinbad Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Posted June 28, 2007 By the way i think Goolwa beach was mentioned as one venue, any body have any other venues in mind. Would be nice to have a spot that gets good spectator viewing area. To help promote the sport. Quote
gohard Posted July 1, 2007 Report Posted July 1, 2007 Goolwa beach is a good place for such a competition. Once all is decided hook me up. As for SA style, i'm ex WA. Quote
fletch Posted October 24, 2007 Report Posted October 24, 2007 hey crew. that time of year anywhere on the south coast could be good. in bigger swell bash-ems beach could be good. or goolwa for smaller swell. or varying wind directions Quote
sinbad Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Posted November 6, 2007 Volunteers for Sub committee required to help us run this event. Please get in touch with Geoff, terry or Will. Also looking for sponsors for the event as well Quote
sinbad Posted December 15, 2007 Author Report Posted December 15, 2007 Its on We’ve just received the green light from the Alexandrina Council to hold the Wave titles on the beach at Goolwa over the nominated weekends of Jan 12/13 and 19/20 depending on conditions. The Freestyle Titles are going to be a month later in Feb and we are underway with negotiations for approved locations. Quote
sinbad Posted December 25, 2007 Author Report Posted December 25, 2007 TIDE PREDICTIONS FOR VICTOR HARBOR JANUARY - 2008 approximate tide times) Sat 12 ------------Sun 13 Time --Ht -------Time --Ht 0250 1.18 -------0315 1.10 1017 0.33 -------1025 0.35 1445 0.62 ------ 1523 0.66 1900 0.23 -------1931 0.31 Weather will be posted as made available Quote
sinbad Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Posted January 2, 2008 Here is a map of the location http://www.extremekites.com.au/glocation.php#lat=-35.52531&lng=138.77977&zm=15 Quote
sinbad Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Posted January 4, 2008 Info is available for SAKSA Wave title Goolwa 2008 http://www.saksa.com.au/NEWSLETTERS/SAKSAwave2.pdf Quote
sinbad Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Posted January 7, 2008 Goolwa Weather Extended Forecast Detailed Forecast Current Conditions Radar Wind Rain Humid Min Max MON Sunny. Mild. 31 km/h S - 49% 15 24 TUE Sunny. Warm. 31 km/h SSE - 49% 16 26 WED Sunny. Hot. 14 km/h SSE - 27% 19 33 THU Sunny. Very Hot. Dry. 18 km/h SW - 22% 23 36 FRI Sunny. Warm. 34 km/h S - 57% 17 25 SAT Sunny. Mild. 26 km/h S - 45% 15 23 SUN Sunny. Mild. 20 km/h SSW - 53% 15 24 Quote
sinbad Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Posted January 8, 2008 Sat: Building swell to 2-3ft+ at Waits and Goolwa, smaller elsewhere around 1-2ft. Light variable winds and fresh a'noon sea breezes. Expect some lumpiness on the surface from Friday's southerly. Sun: Peaky swell easing to 2ft+ at Waits and Goolwa, smaller elsewhere. Fresh and gusty S/SW developing in the morning, following a period of lighter and possibly NW winds at dawn. Keep your expectations low. Quote
chappy Posted January 11, 2008 Report Posted January 11, 2008 Hey all, The State Wave Titles are on this weekend at Goolwa Beach. You can register on the day- must be a member of SAKSA, or sign up on the day ! Registration from 10 am, competitors briefing at 11 am, comp to start after briefing-around midday Bring your family and friends and make a day of it ! We will be heading to the Goolwa Hotel afterwards for a few quiet drinks- it is up to individuals to make reservations for dinner if they wish. Hope to see you all there. PS there will be a presentation night in March where encouragement awards and prizes for both the wave and freestyle titles will be handed out. Quote
chappy Posted January 12, 2008 Report Posted January 12, 2008 Thanks for everyone who came down to Goolwa today. Although conditions only allowed a few to get on the water, it was a great turn out and catch up. As is always the way, the wind came in as we had just finished packing up...and as advised to all competitors, we'll be resuming the comp at 9am tomorrow morning to take advantage of the SW wind while the swell is still there. Anyone who's keen to watch, we'll be 500m from the Goolwa Beach Car Park down towards the Mouth. Hope to see you there. Cheers Chappy Quote
sinbad Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Posted January 13, 2008 2008 SAKSA Wave State titles The 2008 state wave titles were held at Goolwa beach on the weekend of 12th and 13th Jan 2008. About 25 competitors registered for the competition. A large crowd of spectators and supporters were present, The event was the first since the reformation of SAKSA and was intended as a “come and have some fun” titles with some Wind and Waves. Format was agreed to be run as a Mambo style comp, The Saturday ended up as a non event with 8 to 10 knots onshore, but most people made the most of the day with a bit of surfing and socialising and catching up with old mates. A few attempted to go land boarding up and down the beach. The decision was made to postpone the event to the next day with a 9:00 am start booked. So with everybody still having fun on the beach for some it was pack up and a few headed home, for the rest the local Goolwa pubs was the order of the night. That story will come later when the people that were there can remember what they did J On Sunday the wind was still on shore but had built to about 15 to 18 knots. The waves were getting the heads knocked off and were very ordinary, however a decision was made by all the riders wanting to get out there. The session was announced that it would run as a Mambo style and run from 10:00 am to 12:00. For the enjoyment of the many passers-by, most of the competitors chose to try and show off their style close inshore in the washing machine of waves. There were a few that made the move to the waves ‘out-the-back’ and started to show their style and impressed the judges with their free riding wave skills. It looked very hairy out there with some large uncontrollable waves but a few managed to tame them and put on some good examples of how it should be done. At 12:00 it was confirmed that a winner could be selected. Men’s Opens was awarded to. 1st Russel Curtin Cabrina Onboard 2nd Marytin Bone JN Kites 3rd Shaun Crocker Nobile Onboard Ladies Open 1st Inge Giil Liquid force Element kite boarding school Special thanks to the judges who gave up their weekend to support this event. Thank you to the Alexandrina District Council and thank you also to all the competitors of today’s event. We look forward to seeing you all at the SAKSA presentation night which is anticipated to be held at West Beach Surf Life Saving Club at a date to be finalised after the Freestyle Titles. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the organisers and sponsors of today’s event. ONBOARD, GLASCRAFT, KITESHOP, EXTREMEKITES. As without them it would not have been possible, and we look forward to their continued and valuable support in our future events. If you have any photos, stories or info about today that you wish to share, and you can actually remember them (Geoff) send them in and we will put them on the site. (No responsibility will be taken regarding defamation and vicious rumours regarding the Saturday night behavioursJ) Don’t forget the State Freestyle titles are on the weekend of the 9th 10th February 2008. Check out www.saksa.com.au for updates and info. Quote
sinbad Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Posted January 21, 2008 Photos are up from the titles there is over 300 pictures should all be there by the morning http://www.extremekites.com.au/gallery/events/saksa_wrt2008/ Quote
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