Notice of a Scheme to Race: Given the popularity of the races at June’s East Coast Windsurfing Festival, and the great time that was had at the 2009 East Coast Fall Regatta, Pete Roesch (who always does well in these things) is hatching a plan for a Fall racing event this October on the north shore of Long Island. The name: Rocktober Racing!
(cue Led Zeppelin. I'm thinking "Whole Lotta Love"...)
Bringing back the formula that worked in 2009, the plan would be to pick a weekend and pick a few locations (one location that’s optimal for each potential wind direction.) If the forecast looks good on Thursday for the coming weekend, then on Friday night the day (Saturday or Sunday) and location of the race is announced. If the forecast stinks on Thursday or Friday, then we pick another weekend.
What kind of races would there be? And what classes? A preliminary list of fleets includes:
Unlimited
7.5
Men Who Find Tacking Unmanly
Beginner
These potential fleets and races (course or slalom) are open to discussion, and will hopefully be debated in the Yahoo Long Island Windsurfing Group forum. Posts here at the Peconic Puffin will also be thrown into the mix.
Rocktober Racing: It’s a glint in Pete’s eye, a neat idea in mine, and hopefully something you’d like to be a part of (as racer or volunteer).
Whaddaythink? Send your comments to [email protected]
Rock on, Garth!
Oh yeah!!!! So there will be an upwind mark for all but those that find tacking unmanly? sweet!
Posted by: Mike Burns | September 16, 2011 at 12:26 PM
This sounds great. Yes, an upwind mark would be awesome. How about a class for 55+ year olds, with max. 7.5 sail on RRD boards?
Hahaha.
Posted by: Dennis | September 17, 2011 at 07:27 AM
DEFINITELY want to race ROCTOBER. Personally wish there were more fun races in these parts similar to the friday races at SFYC, San Francisco. So, many thanks to the Roctober organizers for putting in the time, mind and effort. Would love to know what the potential race weekend is ASAP so I can clear my schedule and plead with my boss! I'll be watching for further details on the PP, Thanks.
Posted by: Kode Ediale | September 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM
If my body and schedule permits I'll be there.
Let's do it before we need gloves!
Anyone lend me a 7.5?
Posted by: Phil | September 18, 2011 at 09:36 PM