Registration for this event closes at Thu 02 Jan 2025 11:59PM.
Tribal Cervantes Windsurf Challenge
We are back again in 2025 under Tribal organisation!
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 or a DOT approved light flare (EVDS) 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 3, 2025
11:30 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 4, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration and Safety Check (Life Jacket PFD Type 2 + 2 FLARES or EVDS)
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Briefing
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Slalom Racing
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner at Lobster Shack
Awards Ceremony (if the race completed)
Sunday, January 5, 2025
7:30am - 8:30am - 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 or EVDS)
Racing
4:00 PM
Presentation at the beach
CATEGORIES
GPS OPEN WATER CHALLENGE FRIDAY
Women, Juniors and Men categories.
1 Hr (knots)
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
GPS Speedsurfing
Cervantes Chamber of Commerce
Cervantes Community Recreation Centre
Severne Sails
Revolution Boardsports
Cockburn Joinery
Foil Shop
2ndWind
Jurien Bay Concrete and Earthworks
Reflex Films
Some Accommodation options:
Most sailors will camp at the footy oval. We have the Sunday breakfast there
Cervantes Lodge: Ph:(08) 9652 7377 - book early as this will fill quickly
Cervantes Pinnacles Motel: Ph:(08) 9652 7145 - book early as this will fill quickly
RAC Cervantes Caravan Park: Ph: 1800 871 570 - book early as this will fill quickly