THE MERIMBULA CLASSIC 2013
Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th November
Incorporating
The Naish SUP Sessions
The Kite Republic KB4 girls Down Winder
The Balmoral Boards Quickblade Battle of the Paddles
Beach to Bar Sup-off
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Beer sponsored by Corona
Evenings sponsored by Club Sapphire
PROGRAMME
Merimbula Sailboard Club welcomes you to the 33rd Merimbula Classic, a celebration of wind and waves, the longest
running wave sailing event in the WORLD and, some would say, run by some of the oldest farts in the world, who, having
had their primes way back in the last century, deny it is all over, and continue to punch above their weight.
As well as being a great fun event for competitors this event is recognised locally as a popular community event.
Totally run by volunteer members of the Merimbula Sailboard Club over the years the event has contributed to many
community organisations and needy causes.
The event is also recognised as a significant contributor to the local economy injecting much needed revenue in an
otherwise quiet time for the primary business of tourism on the Sapphire Coast.
We hope your good times and hospitality you experience at this event will encourage you and your families and friends to
revisit this spectacular coastline with the great conditions for wave sailing, kite surfing and Stand Up Paddle surfing.
With the wind and waves on offer this event offers no excuse to be out of the water except to feed up on the club’s famous
BBQ.
With Corona as beer sponsor for the event you can also relax and wind down après water activities.
Our aim is to feed you, entertain you, and get you out wave sailing, kite surfing or SUPping in the best winds and waves
available over the four day extravaganza.
Check in daily at Mission Control, the green shed at Ford Oval on Main Beach.
Daily weather reports and forecasts will be available for you to peruse over a cup of the world’s best coffee, and catch all
the dawn patrol SUP surfers strutting their stuff.
A decision as to the day’s wind based action will be made between 10am and 11am.
Daily briefingswill be held at Ford Oval clubhouse at 10:00am PLEASE ATTEND
Contest Area: An area will be marked off with buoys in the water and flags on the beach.
The Kite surfing area will be separated and down wind from wave sailing.
“Buffer zone” DO not sail/kite or SUP in this area.
The inflatable rescue boat will be based in the buffer zone with marine radio contact.
Judges are out there day and night watching every move you make, so be nice to them.
After Hours
Club Sapphire (Merimbula Bowling Club) will be the official watering hole during the event
The bistro serves great meals and succulent Merimbula oysters. All functions will be in the Auditorium.
Child minding is available at the Club, although children are welcome at the presentation and under 18s can attend evening
functions, accompanied by an adult, until 10pm. There is a basic dress code for patrons of the club.
THURSDAY 21st NOVEMBER
10am OFFICIAL OPENING AND SAFETY BRIEFING at the FORD OVAL CLUB SHED followed by
REGISTRATION
The entry fee of $110.00 and $60.00 (for juniors) covers all the fun you’re going to have. Also you get a free event T-Shirt
with an exclusive (collectors item) Merimbula print, all the gourmet food you can eat off the barbecue plus fish, bacon and
eggs, and wait there’s more, heaps of prizes plus trophies plus ….....plus........
Extra T-Shirts Will Be Available For $35
INSURANCE: It is a requirement for you to be insured to enter this event.
 Wave sailors must fill out and sign the insurance form on the back of the entry form and if you are not covered, as
a member of a club/association, by paying an extra $20 you become an associate member of Merimbula Sailboard
Club.
 Kite surfers will have to affiliate with the Australian Kite Surfing Association (AKSA) to obtain cover. It
saves time if you renew your AKSA subscription prior to coming to Merimbula.
 SUP only riders should be covered by membership in SUP Australia. A facility to join SUP Australia will be
there at the event
Happy hour at Corona tent 4 to 6pm
Evening at the Club Sapphire DVD Night
A DVD player will be set up so bring along your latest action DVDs
FRIDAY 22n NOVEMBER
Same again. Bacon & eggs from 9ish and briefing at 10am
Happy hour at Corona tent 4 to 6pm
EveningLive and local
Fashion parade at Club Sapphire, featuring all the latest summer wear from Hive, Mystic, Suparella and Kite
Kandy
SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER
Bacon & eggs and morning briefing at 10am then just sail, kite, eat and sail and kite…..
10.00 am The Balmoral Paddle Surf Beach to Bar SUP OFF!
Happy hour at Corona tent 4 to 6pm
Evening at Club Sapphire Yes the “official” 33 and 1/3rd birthday
Theme..gangsters and mols/pimps and prostitutes/1930’s
Music live by The Lounge Lizards … prizes for best dressed
SUNDAY
24th NOVEMBER
Come on down for breakfast and coffee from 9a.m. and briefing at 10am.
11.30 amBalmoral Paddle Surf SUP OFF (surf relay final)
M- course though the surf zone with a sprint on the beach to tag the next competitor.
We’ll hit the wind and waves for the rest of the day, then it's off to Club Sapphire for the PRESENTATION of the
trophies and prizes worth $50,000.
The doors to the Sapphire Room will open approximately 5:30pm, presentationshould kick off at 6pm and last for about 2
hours.
Light supper will be served afterwards.
General Information for all participants
 Contest Mobile 0407 260015
 Daily reports, forecasts and updates of all the action will be broadcast on local radio stations ABC Southeast Radio
on106.3FM, 2EC on 105.5FM and POWER FM on 102.5FM
 At the daily briefings we will explain sailing venue, expected conditions and arrangements for kite-surfers, wave
sailors and SUP riders.
 You must read the safety guidelines and be aware of the arrangements for different wind directions.
 When conditions are suitable for you to sail or kite get out there and go for it.
 Don't wait for your heat as there won't be one.
 Don't crowd the one peak, rather spread out, sail or kite safely, and enjoy the conditions.
 Check out and abide by the separated kite/wave sailing areas: basically this will have kite-surfers down wind of
wave sailors at all times
 Sail and kite and surf with safety at all times, respect others in the water and on the beach.
SUP surfing Information
 The Naish SUP Sessions will take place in the mornings before the wind gets strong enough for the kiters and
sailboarders.
 The SUPs will use the designated Competitors water area until the wind is strong enough for the wind warriors. At
this time a red flag will be placed on the beach indicting the SUP’s are to leave the contest area to allow the kiters
and sailboarders to begin..
 Once the water is taken over by wind warriors the Roving SUP Sessions begin where SUP s can find the best
breaks available on the day, at locations out of the wind
 Plans regarding the SUPs will be reviewed each day according to the conditions.
 Best advice: use initiative, go for it and don’t whinge.
SUP-OFFs
This year there will be two SUP- offs
Both will be a 4 person team event
Each team MUST use one board for both events. No swapping or changing so choose carefully
Teams must be entered by 9am Saturday.
Saturday 10-11am - The Boardworks Beach to Bar SUP OFF.
Team relay to Bar Beach Kiosk for a short black, tag the next paddler, then return to Main Beach
Presentation immediately after
Sunday 10-11am - The Balmoral Paddle Surf SUP off
M- course though the surf zone with a sprint on the beach to tag the next competitor.
Presentation immediately after
Divisions12'6 (max length) class…. 1st-Trophy. 2nd - prize
3rd- prize
FUN category
- 11' max ..1st Trophy 2nd - prize 3rd- prize
Trophies and prizes go to the best performance over both events.
There are 3 BOARDWORKS paddles to be awarded for the best overall performances by the girls, the kids
and best overall competitor.
Overall 'Performance' will be measured in true “Classic Spirit”, including - individual effort, sportsmanship,
outstanding achievement and bringing FUN to the event.
The Balmoral Paddle Surf SUP Offs are brought to you by Balmoral Paddle Surf, Boardworks and Paddle
Surf Hawaii
DEMO SUP AREA's
Two SUP areas will be marked on Main Beach.
1. competitor area >for competent SUP surfers competing in the Naish SUP sessions
2. demo area >For those just testing the demo boards and new Learners and new SUP surfers.
The Kite Republic KB4 girls Down Winder
This will be a downwind expression session, through the break, from Merimbula to Pambula in a nor’easter or Pambula to
Merimbula in a sou’ easter.
Details will be available at the Kite Republic stand.
B-B-Q ....
The BBQ crew will, following a breakfast of free range eggs and bacon each day, prepare a sumptuous feast of locally grown,
marinated, beef, pork and chicken kebabs, fresh fish, steaks and snags, to keep the energy levels up so that you can sail/kite/SUP
longer and stronger.
This is free to competitors and cheap to non-competitors. Judges are often patrolling the BBQ spit and will be
severe on any breaches of etiquette, so be warned!
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Meal tickets are available for non-competitors at $10 per day
A four day food voucher and a T shirt voucher available for $55.
Categories
JUNIOR
Under 18
OPEN
Over 18
MASTERS
35 - 44
GRAND MASTERS 45 and over
LADIES
TROPHIES
The trophies this year are based on the poster art of local artist Stan Squire. Trophies will be awarded for top performances
in the following categories.
Kites
Open
Junior
Wave Sailing
3
3
Sup
Open
3
Open
3
Junior
3
Junior
3
Ladies
3
Ladies
1
Ladies
3
Masters
3
Masters
3
Masters
3
Grand masters
3
Grand masters 3
Grand masters
3
Local
1
Local
Local
1
1
SPECIAL AWARDS
 Gary McKenzie Smith Award outstanding rider
 Algie Awardup & coming rider
 Big Wave Dave Trophy
Someone who goes for it & is a good bloke/chick spending maximum
time on, in and above the water etc..Overall good ambassador for the sport
 Ben Wilson kiter of the future
 The Horizon Credit Union Big Air Award
 Naish future SUPper
 Filthy Phil Award
SPONSORS
A fantastic array of prizes has been generously donated by our many sponsors, which are listed on our sponsor’s page. We
greatly appreciate their generosity and to show our appreciation, we should endeavour to buy their products, and bestow
upon them accolades of greatness.
PRIZES
These will all be displayed at the Presentation, so have a good check of the display for you will soon be choosing your
prize.
The members of MSC run this event for the enjoyment of wind and waves, we are all volunteers because no one is
rich enough to pay us – enjoy
RULES
No whingeing