Happy New Year!

With a few more days to go until postings have to be in it looks like Sam (pictured right) has finished first in the overall individual GTC rankings! Sailors are from L-R: Geoff, Chris, Carl, Joe & Sam.

Other notable performances were ...

Chris finished 5th in the individual rankings.

Norm finished second in the legend (60+) category.

Carl finished 4th in the open (18-34) category.

Sam achieved the first 27 knot hour.

Anthony achieved a 38 knot NM.

New Boggy Satelite Images

Found this up-to-date image of boggy on the net. Looks like some exploration is in order!

Is Boggy 2 better than Boggy 1?

I had my first session in months at Boggy 2 yesterday and it was one of the best sessions I can remember. It was only 12-17 but the centre flat section was magic and the runs were at east 4km long. My GPS is cactus so I dont know how well I did but is was just fast and effortless.

That got me thinking, is Boggy 2 better than Boggy 1?

Boggy 1:

+ Short walk to the water.

+ Big carpark, plenty of rigging space for 10+ sailors

+ Great Breeze.

+ Safe on a Northerly if you break something!

+ Did have a weed speed run on a westerly.

+ Can camp there.

+ Now it is great for landsailing.

- Only NM runs on eather N or S directions.

- Choppy.

- Gusty near the far bank.

- Tiger & Brown Snakes

- Carpark can be a mud pit when it rains

- Now it is empty!

Boggy 2:

+ Clean wind and awesome long reaches.

+ Choice of water states and even ramps when it howls.

+ Fewer snake sightings with the cows eating the cover.

+ Lots of nice grass to rig on.

+ Can camp there.

- Bit of a trek to the deep water.
- Carpark can max out with 10 cars or so.
- Off shore (out further) on a Northerly can be dangerous if you break something!

- Has had Carp problems when the water is low.

- Sometimes has a have fishing net.

These are just my initial thoughts, anyone have any other things they like/dislike about either?

Sessions 09 - 22/11

A nice team effort was posted on Sunday the 22nd with sessions at Goolwa, Barmera, Seacliff AND Lake George! Well done Dee on a first post and welcome to Jamie (AKA Jimbob) from the SE.

Jamie said the weed is returning to the lake, we can only hope for the conditions of the early 90's to return. They had to be seen to be believed!

This Saturday looks like having some good wind so lets nail some big numbers and climb back up the GTC ladder!

Barmera Windsurfing Experience 09

The Onboard demo weekend is on again on the 7th & 8th of November.
There will be a chance to try some new gear and have a great time with other windsurfing enthusiasts.

There will be some fun races(weather permitting) and we may even be able to put up some prizes also.

I will be heading up on the day with the best forecast, unless it is looking good for the both. Lets try and get as many Demons there as possible as I am sure a great time will be had on the beach and in the lake.

Hardie(co-creator of GPSTC) may also be there to officially present the half of the spring cup that we won!

From SA Speed Demons

Sailor Profile - Tim Hemer

Nickname: Timmy aka kimba

Age: 35

Occupation: Industrial Designer

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 110kg

Most used gear combo: JP Slalom IV 68 + 6.7 RS Racing

Favourite gear combo: JP Slalom V 60 + 6.7 RS Racing

Gear you wish you had: RS Racing Evo II - All of them! ;)

Favourite spot: Grundys

Spot you would most like to sail: Sandy Pt on a big day.

09 aspirations(sailing & life): Get a few PB's including a 26+ knot hour and 300+km. Spend quality time with the family and be free of health issues.

Favourite movie: The Life Aquatic

Favourite food: Chicken Parmy!

Favourite colour: Orange

Favourite saying: Full as a fat ladies sock

Wheels: Commodore SV6 & Enclosed Trailer

GTC Link: http://gpsteamchallenge.com.au/sailor/view/120

GPSSS Link: http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/?mnu=user&smnu=sessions&uid=1049

Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=567182963&ref=name

Goolwa Water Level - 25/9/2009

Since the flow restrictor has been installed all of our speed strips have been flooded but up until now the water on the "shelf" has not been deep enough to sail over with confidence. The water level has been as low as 800mm below sea level.

I think the old level of Goolwa lake was around 500-600mm above sea level, today it is 110mm above. Several days ago it was 70mm so the current rain falling in the catchment area east of adelaide is feeding the "Dam" well.

I'm sure we are all looking forward to being able to sail anywhere we like!