The 2015 State Titles are due to be held this weekend on the Mornington Peninsula.
Unfortunately the weather Gods aren't playing nice for this weekend.
Saturday is a right off.
Sunday MIGHT be a possibility.( Cape Shank would be the location)
Monday looking doubt full.
After talking to other members of the committee we have decided to cancel Saturday.
Ill make a final decision on Sunday and Monday tomorrow afternoon, will hopefully have it posted by 3pm.
If we do manage to get one of the heats in this weekend then we will try next weekend to get the second heat in.

http://www.swellnet.com/reports/austral ... a/forecast

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS65030.shtml

This weekend has been postponed guys and girls, we will try again next weekend. Enjoy your long weekend.

With any luck

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Why is salt water so far away and the weather so crappy at this time of the year ?

What do we need to do to enter this comp?

AUF affiliation. 2 days free time. Massive ability and cash for an entry fee.

Hi all, At this stage the State titles wii go ahead on Saturday at Koonya Beach. (At the end of Hughes Rd Sorrento). We will assess the conditions on the morning . If conditions are not suitable then the competition will be moved to Cape Schank with a slightly later start time. It will still be a 6 hour comp. The decision on weather the State Titles will be a 2 day event will be made on Saturday.
Bring you entry forms filled out with the correct money $15 Adult $5 Junior. No forms will be available at the start. Entries will close at 8.15. (A horn will sound at the close of entries at 8 15. No more sign on after this time. Sign on will be as divers leave the car park/assembly area just prior to the start at 9.00. At sign on safety gear will be checked.
Sign off will finish at the time decided at the start. I horn will sound at that time . If you are not present at the sigh off when the horn sounds then you are too late and will be excluded. Sign off will be at the carpark assembly area.

Please take note of the rules
SAFETY
13. Competitors must tow a Personal float with positive buoyancy of not less than 7 kilograms and principally coloured either yellow, orange or red with reflective tape and with a flag clearly displayed as per 14 (below)
14. International Code Flag A (blue/white) of minimum size 300x250mm with its base a minimum of 200 mm above the surface of the water.*
15. A diver must remain within 30 metres of their floats when he/she is at or near the surface of the water.
16. Competitor’s floatlines shall be of a minimum length of 10 metres.
17. Competitors must carry a whistle and a reflective mirror of at least 50 mm x 50 mm.
18. Spearheads must be covered in a suitable manner at all times whilst not in the water.
19. Weight belts must be fitted with quick-release buckles. Weight vests must have the capacity to be easily removed in an emergency situation.
20. Competitors must carry a sharp knife which shall be adequately sheathed and readily accessible.
21. Other safety equipment such as use of smoke flares, safety sausages or electronic shark shields shall be permitted.

*Note that most flags supplied with off the shelf floats do not make this size. This size is the AUF recognised size. Go and check yours now

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Why is salt water so far away and the weather so crappy at this time of the year ?

***NEWSFLASH***CORRECTION**AMMENDMENT***UPDATE***

FROM THE VICTORIAN SPEARFISHING COMMISSION:

2.1.2 International Code Flag A (blue/white) of minimum size 250x150mm on top of the float above the surface of the water. Additional flag of similar size in hi vis Fluro yellow/green is highly recommended.


Everything else from Andrews post still stands. Please ensure you have the right safety equipment on the morning of the competition.

NOTE:

No forms will be available at the start - PLEASE COME PREPARED

Good luck to all competitors this weekend!!!

Peace

nigz

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FORUM FORGET? TREE OFFENCES OFFICER

250 x 150? Are your sure? AUF is 300 x 250... Any way see you tomorrow!

Excellent pick up P.Diddy!

The ammendment to the flag size was drafted in the AUF rules dated 6th Dec 2014 (not as yet published/finalised on the AUF website).

Currently the 2010 rules is published and is what is on the AUF website. (300 x 250mm)

Official instruction was passed down from the VSC to SFD that the ammendment is to be applied to this years 2015 state titles. (250 x 150mm)
Hope this clarifies things.

Good luck tommoro all. safe diving.

Peace

Nigz

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FORUM FORGET? TREE OFFENCES OFFICER

So after years of work by volunteers creating awareness of the dive flag and government grants (Tax payers money) on sign-age at boat ramps , the AUF has REDUCED! the size of the Flag?!
Well I'ii be F**ked.

Some fine Congers from the Vic Titles

And a couple nice eels as well

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Why is salt water so far away and the weather so crappy at this time of the year ?

Do we have any results from the Vic titles or was it called off for weather?

I have the results at home, I just haven't been home as yet

State Titles:

Rob Torelli - 14 species - 1661.95 points - 100%
Chris Monaghan - 9 species - 1018.35 points - 61.27%
Mac Riddle - 8 Species - 890.6 points - 53.58%
Brett Illingworth - 7 species - 788.85 points - 47.46%
Pete Riddle - 5 species - 623.2 points - 37.49%
Joe Bednarek - 4 species - 424.8 points - 25.56%
Stoj Pavlovski - 2 species - 226.45 points - 13.62%
Marcus Dorf - 1 specie - 105.1 points - 6.32%