Tribal Cervantes Windsurf Challenge

This  legendary event is back again in 2024 !

In the ever expansive blue shallow and turquoise bay that sits between Thirsty point and Cervantes island lies a windsurfers paradise. With onshore winds for safety, perfect water conditions to go fast and explore the area with fellow windsurfers. The slalom course is approximately 9km long with 4 gybe marks in flat water. The event is backed by consistent and strong sea breezes that bless this region of the coastline. 

This event is about fun, fun and more fun on and off the water!!!!!!

Registration and the race start will be at Hansen Bay. The  finish line will be at Thirsty Point.

To ensure you have a great day you will need to bring:

• Windsurfing equipment and spares - Watch the forecast, you might need to bring very small gear as this part of the world gets real windy
• Water, lunch, snacks - there is not shop at the beach or facilities to refill water bottles
• Sunscreen, big hat and sun protection clothing
• Lifejacket PFD TYPE 2, 1 x ORANGE and 1 red Flare and appropriate safety equipment for the race.  We will not have spares you can borrow at the beach. 
• No Safety Equipment = No Race or Disqualification
• Type 1 and inflatable PFDs are not acceptable

We are sailing in a Marine Park - Please read the attached brochure to familiarise yourself with the park limitations

Schedule

Friday, January 5, 2024

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration and Safety Check (Life Jacket PFD Type 2 + 2 x FLARES)

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

GPS Competition

6:30PM+
Country Club  - BBQ and Drinks (BYO)

Saturday, January 6, 2024

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Registration and Safety Check (Life Jacket PFD Type 2 + 2 FLARES)

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Briefing

12:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Slalom Racing

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dinner at Lobster Shack

Awards Ceremony (if the race completed)

Sunday, January 7, 2024

7:30am - 8am - Bacon and Eggs at the oval

10:00 AM

Briefing (if Slalom not completed on Saturday)

10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

If not completed on Saturday :

Registration and Safety Check (Life Jacket PFD Type 2 + 2 x FLARES)

Racing

4:00 PM

Presentation at the beach

CATEGORIES

GPS OPEN WATER CHALLENGE FRIDAY

Women, Juniors and Men categories.
Nautical Mile
5 x 10 sec
2 sec
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophies

SLALOM Saturday and Sunday

Open
Master (>40)
Grand Master (>50)
Legend  (>60)
Women
Junior (<19)
Crazy Wave (wave gear or FSW - no cams sail)

included as part of the entry:

• Event TShirt
• GPS and Slalom race entry
• Dinner on Saturday night at the Lobster Shack
• Sunday Breakfast

Event Sponsor Website Links:

Tribal

Windsurfing Western Australia

Windsurfing Perth

Cervantes Chamber of Commerce

Cervantes Community Recreation Centre

Severne Sails

Revolution Boardsports

Cockburn Joinery

Foil Shop

2ndWind

Jurien Bay Concrete and Earthworks

Royal Perth Yacht Club

Reflex Films

KA72

Some Accommodation options:

Most sailors will camp at the footy oval. We'll likely have the Friday BBQ there, as well as the Monday's Brealfast
RAC Cervantes Caravan Park: Ph: 1800 871 570