Windsurfing & Kitesurfing news

PWA Costa Teguise, Lanzarote

2009-06-11T09:10:00.001-07:00

Islas Canarias PWA Costa Teguise - La Santa Surf" back to Lanzarote.
Besides being the first PWA freestyle event of 2009 is one of the most popular international windsurfing events to be attended by more than fifty professional windsurfers, who will compete for the title World Freestyle.
The good news is that this year, "TUI - Spain" and "La Santa Surf" have joined forces to provide better service to public for competitors, organizing special travel packages for fans of windsurfing.
Special offers relate Hotels, apartments, houses for groups, tours, travel to competitions, car and even lessons in surfing, spectacular offerings made exclusively for the "2009 Islas Canarias Costa Teguise PWA Freestyle Worldcup.
For more information contact:

Secret Sail Epic 5.7 - 2009

2009-06-11T09:09:00.000-07:00

Secret Sail oven has two sails wave this year compared to 2008 which have greatly improved both from an aesthetic than constructive certainly more important.
As I said there are two models the real Mitic wing soul serfer and Epic wave sailing on shore certainly more suited to the conditions locally for freeride use.
Before speaking of my impressions, I would analyze the construction aspects of this sail, which given the price so low could arouse many suspicions.

Maui Sails Ghost 2010 XT

2009-06-11T09:08:00.001-07:00

MauiSails for 2010 will introduce a special, ultra-light, wave sailing in Technorati called Ghost XT.

This name should already say everything on the kind of sailing.
The Ghost XT, sailing is a powerful, easy to handle and suitable for wave sessions with light winds.
The Co-Sail MauiSail Designer, Art Szpunar, issued the following commentary on this exciting new design:
"After using the Technorati scrim in our line of sails XT by race, for the past two seasons and saw that the material is an excellent combination of lightness and strength, we could not resist making prototypes wave.
Last winter, just finished a prototype for use Ghost 5.3 XT, in large waves, with light wind, I fell in love with this glider.
The Ghost XT is perfect for every day of light winds, calm surf, and all riders who seek higher profile meter face the waves. "
The Ghost will be available in the following sizes: 5.0, 5.3, 5.7, 6.1 and 6.7.
more info: MauiSails

Dakine Blast 09

2009-06-11T09:07:00.002-07:00

Dakine Blast harness 09 is a seat with an excellent value for money and offers everything needed to surf the fluency and with the least effort possible.
Form a completely new profile has been designed considering the specific needs of women to offer support and flexibility uniamente above a comfortable fit.
The groin straps, adjustable, and the edges of the trapezoid are completely covered in neoprene to ensure maximum comfort and to avoid skin abrasions.
Blast has four points of attachment of the hook to get the best effort and the tension of the sail, two of these points allow you to adjust the height of the hook according to your needs.
Dakine is the only company in the world that uses a technology of this kind.
This harness also has a double elastic belt that ensures a perfect fit to the wearer's body.
The hook is applied to the harness through the convenient and easy system Powerclip Buckle.
Blast is available in the following sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL
more info: Dakine

EFPT Milos Beach Lefkada Corona Open

2009-06-11T09:07:00.001-07:00

After Austria and Sardinia touches to Greece to host the caravan EFPT, June 5-7, in fact, the waters surrounding the beach of Milos Beach, the island of Lefkada, will be disputed to the third stage of the European Freestyle Tour 2009 Professional .
The event, now in its third edition in this wonderful location, it promises to be one of the most exciting and spectacular of the freestyle season.
The organization of the competition is left to Milos Beach Surf Resort, which together with Corona Extra will sponsor the event.
The opening ceremony will be held Friday June 5, while the closing Sunday June 7.
The departure of the races take place every day at around 14.45, after the skipper of meetings 12.30.
The prize will be 5,000 Euro.
As usual, festivities and live music will accompany directly on the spot, the whole event.
More info: EFPT

Stage Point-7

2009-06-11T09:05:00.000-07:00

Saturday June 27, from 10 to 18, in the Professional Surf Center & Sails Sportaction Lovere, Lake Iseo, will take place on a stage designed by windsurf Point-7th

The internship will be held by world champion slalom master Massimo Masserini, ITA-7.
Internship program:
trim material
technical racing formula
technical slalom
technical speed
Courtesy: Point-7

RedBull Storm Chase

2009-06-11T09:03:00.000-07:00

RedBull Storm Chase spots by redbull
Altica East Sea
Kreptiz / Nordstrand
Waves: 3-4 metresWind direction: WSWWind strength in gusts 10-11 Bft

West Baltic Sea
Lippe
Waves up to 3 metresWind direction: NWWind strength: 9-10 Bft

North Sea
Norderney Januskopf & Weiße Düne
Norderney Januskopf Waves: up to 4 metresWind direction: WNWWind strength: up to 36 knots Waves Weiße Düne: up to 5 metresWind direction: nwind ...

Ireland
Pollan Bay
Waves: double-mast highWind direction: NNWWind strength: 45 knots

Belgium
Heist
Waves: maximum of about 3 metresWind direction: NNW Wind strength: about 6 to 9 Bft.

Denmark
Bunkers Beach & Nørre Vorupør
Waves: 5-6 meters - pounding / no channels, massive shorebreakWind direction: NNE - nwind strength in gusts 70 knotsTemperature: 2 ° C

Netherlands
Ljuimuiden
Waves: 2-4 meters, up to 5-6 sets metersWind direction: NNWWind strength: 40-45 knots, gusts 55 + (3.5 sail size overpowered) Weather: clouded, some ...

Norway
Brusand
Waves: high mast, point break Winddirection: WNW 25-40 knots, sideshore. Clouds, rain, sunshine Ogna / Brusand (SE-SW) is said to be the most radical spot of Norway.

Scotland
Torness Machlihanish & & Amble
Wind direction: SSWWind strength: 40 + knots Waves: 2 - 2.5 metresWeather: constant rain

Sweden
Vilshärad
Wind direction: WSWWind strength: up to 35 knots

England
Rossneigr
Waves: 3-4 metresWind direction: NWWind strength in gusts 9 Bft.

Mattia Pedrana to European Windsurfing Championships

2009-06-11T09:01:00.000-07:00

Here's our Mattia Pedrana Windsurfing European Championship, bravo as always has been a bright spot in the stage 7mo held in Rhodes Turkey!

Neil Pryde Zen

2009-06-11T08:58:00.001-07:00

As comfortable in the hands of someone looking to extend their windsurfing skills as it is a beginner, the ZEN, introduced in 2007, is a sail and rig package whose design reflects a focus on ease of use, performance, maneuverability and, because all sizes of ZEN are designed to perform on one size of mast and boom, versatility.
So irrespective of whether you are looking to learn new skills, basic tricks and maneuvers, or if you just getting onto the plane and into the footstraps, ZEN offers all the performance and onward progression you need.

Windsurfing - The profile of Iballa Ruano Moreno

2009-06-11T08:57:00.001-07:00

If a few days ago there had submitted Daida now is the time of sister Iballa. Both very strong scene from the wave of wind, the two twins are active in organizing summer camp and not in which to teach children, but also to the fair sex, the practice of this spectacular sailing discipline.

Originating in the Canary Islands the Moreno Twins are very small since been attracted to the sea and the sport in general. Iballa has attended the first and second year of the Faculty of Ciencias del Deporte (our Kinesiology for instance).

In this 2008 season Iballa was ranked just below her sister Daida gaining the second step of the podium in the world ranking women absolute PWA (Professional Windsurfers Association) Wave. These twins are truly a force of nature that there is dire. After the break, as usual, the full profile of Iballa and a video with a pleasant surprise in the final. A curiosity: Iballa speaks Spanish in addition to English and also Italian.

Windsurfing - Laura Linares is the world youth champion in Pattaya

2009-06-11T08:56:00.001-07:00

As we anticipated Laura Linares is a graduate of the world champion in windsurfing at the World Youth Olympic Class RS: X. In the male category instead Davide Sailing close to the podium, while the title goes to the rainbow greek Thiseas Kambas, favored a number of eve.

The blue portacolori Society Canottieri of Marsala, which this year will wear the uniform of the Sports Group of the Italian Navy, said ringed another success after the conquest of the ISAF World consecrates really the heir of plurititolata Alessandra Sensini . The final day for Laura Linares was sufficient to check the direct opponents, a task far easier and respected that yielded the fourth ISAF youth world title won consecutively (2006-2009). Second Hayley Man Hei Mei in Hong Kong and the third Polish Dziarnwska.

Good recovery by Davide La Vela, which has touched the podium came fourth in the final classification. The average strong wind that has blown in the Medal Race has revealed the most serious athletes, like the Cypriot Malekkidis (formerly the recent World Cup gold ISAF), in front of Ho Tsun Leung and favorite greek Thiseas Kambas (silver at the ISAF World)

Windsurfing - The simulation for download online

2009-06-11T08:54:00.000-07:00

The season for windsurfing, if you can endure the cold, in practice never ends. If, however, love the mild temperatures and hot, then the cases are two: the winter in some tropical paradise or await the arrival of summer. We hope the first, but since not everyone can afford this luxury, you can try to mislead the boredom of waiting with Windsurfing The Game, a good game to download, allowing you to experience the thrill of the table, sitting at home.

I know, is not the same ... but it's already something! The download is a demo, the price of the game is definitely not impossible ...

Gaastra Poison 5.4 Test German Surf Magazin 3 / 2009

2009-06-11T08:53:00.000-07:00

An Land: Am Manic fällt auf das große Monofilmfenster, das des robusten inmitten X-Ply-Rahmens sorgt für gute Sicht. Darüber hinaus ist das Segel an Ecken und alles gut enden verstärkt, als die Schothornöse Besonderheit ist zusätzlich mit Gurtband gesichert.

Auf dem Wasser: Mit dem Manic Segelmachen Dan Kaseler ist ein Wavesegel gelungen, dass sehr gutes Off agiles Handling und auf der Welle mit sehr ausgewogenem, einfach zu beherrschendem Fahrhandling auf der Geraden verbindet. Beim Abreiten es liegt direkt und in der Hand federleicht - ist auf Wunsch neutral leicht zu stellen.

In der Flachwassersession überzeugt es natürlich in Manövern, denn die Latten Zeihen sich völlig flach. Beim Schiften gibt es nur am Ende ein Leichtes "Fluff", wenn die Lattenenden den ganz sanft touchieren Mast. Obendrein wirkt es kein bisschen zickig, liegt sehr stabil in der Hand und selbst in starken BOEN bewegt sich der Druckpunkt praktisch nicht von der Stelle. Da sich das ohne Segel Winddruck völlig flachzieht, es lässt sich spielerische untertauchen oder wie bei Manövern Duck Jibes ziehen durch den Wind. Die Charakteristik macht es auch zu einem der radikalsten Segeln auf der Welle, dass sich leichthändig dirigieren lässt. Das Segel vergleichsweise wirkt direkt und lässt sich nicht ganz so dynamisch anpumpen. Über die Schothornspannung kann man es aber gut auf die persönlichen Vorlieben abstimmen, denn das Segel funktioniert sowohl mit sehr wenig Schothorn am Zug, als auch mit sehr flach aufgebaut. 1.3 Kilo der nur leichte Mast ist bei Bedingungen mäßigen gebrochen, Gaastra laut werden jetzt stärkere dimensionierte Masten eingesetzt.

NEWS ON WORLD JUNIOR FREESTYLE PORTO POLLO

2009-06-11T08:51:00.000-07:00

From June 22-27 Porto Pollo host the second edition of the Junior Freestyle World Cup, the only international championship recognized by ISAF and IWA on the promises of artistic specialty. It 'a great honor for Italy to host this event, which is part of a tradition of concern for future generations. Indeed in the last decade have landed on our shores the World Aloha / Mistral / Raceboard youth in Ostia, the World Junior FW Torbole, and to stay in recent times, the first edition of the World Techno 293/Raceboard/Mistral youth in Marsala in 2006, Europeans Techno 293/Raceboard youth in Civitavecchia in 2008, Europeans RS: X Youth in Palermo in 2008 and Junior Slalom World Cup ever last year in Torbole.

Thanks to the efforts by AIWS and its President Riccardo Genazzani, it is the field of juniors Freestyle known to have a promising spring, with the first official national titles in 2008 and granted a growing number of young people engaged in different categories to give their best with their developments on the water. Carthusian that work, as demonstrated by our attendance at the long course in the history of Aloha and Techno 293, requires constant attention and dedication of individuals. Aggravated in the case of Freestyle by the fact that this discipline has not yet officially recognized by the Federation except as AICW inside the container and therefore does not enjoy even a minimal support. The World, to which boys are expected from different European countries (we predict Belgium, Holland, Russia, France and others) and probably some Caribbean, will be a test case in the hope of creating a continental approach to a more in favor of this spectacular discipline.

After a few notes to read with care for all children who wish to take part in this event. Tessera: are the mandatory enrollment of IVF in 2009 including medical and relative maturity (certified athletic or healthy and robust constitution to bring to the circle at IVF which we pass) and the enrollment AICW 2009 (all cards are valid, including 'social art'). All members of the arts not yet renewed will have a brief announcement.

Enrollment at IWA: Although you can always pay on the spot by paying a payment of € 25, is strongly advised to make BEFORE 31 MAY 2009, the payment by the site dell'IWA www.internationalwindsurfing.com clicking on the column to the left 'Competition' and then 'Register on line'. Even those who, for reasons of doubt on the participation refer to the preferred payment, please indicate your name by the end of the month. This procedure not only saves money but is essential for the organizers, who must know a few weeks in advance the number, in principle, the present, to be organized into logistics. Notice of Race: lime found in the Italian translation of the notice, not the usual procedure but was required, as many people face for the first time a major international competition and are not accustomed to the rules and IFCA IWA. To make the text is always the announcement in English attached. From the version of the notice published on the site dell'IFCA ifca.internationalwindsurfing.com / you can also obtain the forms attached in the compilation is very important. Documentation to be presented at registration: as per paragraph 27 of the notice, in addition to the original form registration should be completed, for minors, a declaration of discharge of liability signed by a parent or time by the official declaration of any illnesses or medication incompatibilities. E 'also essential to come with a document (identity card or passport) certifying that the actual age of the competitor. Usually this document is copied and attached to the acts of enrollment in the race. Although the birth date shown on the cards and FIV AICW, it is equally true that, in respect of foreigners, we can not avoid the Italian athletes by this test. Letters to the nation and sail number: as in paragraph 10.2 of the Notice of race, is required to comply with the ISAF new rules in force from 1 January 2009. Webnews attached to the rule of international iconographic illustrations. Related Sites and updates on events and logistics: in the month and a half that separates us from the information we will progressively through webnews. In any case the site www.aiws.it Riccardo Genazzani will promptly enter all the news. Last but not least, do not forget that the end of June in Porto Pollo is vacation time, and then book now at the earliest structures to stay.

AIWS. - Associazione Italiana WindSurf

Via Sandro Pertini, 2 - località Barrabisa

Campello Windcenter El Yaque

2009-06-11T08:50:00.002-07:00

Ricardo Campello nos envía esta noticia sobre la próxima de su Windecenter in El Yaque. Ricardo has no decidi participar en la competición de Freestyle este año, para dedicarse only discipline de olas ya conseguir el Triple Forward Loop.
Si las cosas van previstas están como el centro de windsurf entrará en funcionamiento en Marzo del 2009, con toda la gama completa de tablas y velas JP Australia Neilpryde, así como material de Cabrinha kitesurf y otras actividades como wakeboard, motos acuáticas, buceo y más

Se van a dar cursos desde principiantes hasta llegar a los expertos y en algunas ocasiones especiales de freestyle clinics con el mismo Ricardo campello. Yoli de Brendt será la gerente del centro y se encargará de toda la atención a los clientes.
Pronto estará toda la información en www.campello.com.ve. Si alguien quiere contactar con ellos es su email: campellowind@gmail.com.

Standby Chia Classic 2009

2009-06-11T08:50:00.001-07:00

In the 16th edition of the Chia Classic will be the star of the past three editions, Francisco Porcella, fresh lead in PWA World Tour in Cabo Verde and now engaged in the Canary Islands' Fuerteventura Wave Classic 'windsurfing.
Hawaiian athlete with the other 8 will be invited athletes, chosen from among persons and Italian and foreign talents to carry out the four sports. Spanish Dario Ojeda (Gran Canaria) came 4th last year in Pozo Izquierdo and excellent surfista, French Gilles Calvet excellent surfer and wave by several times world windsurfer, the Swiss inventor of Jan Gyger Bungee Skimboarding, and surfer and windsurfer. Among the talented young Italian Daniele Di Rosa di Catania, and the strong local Gabriele Serra will try to give an awkward one in windsurfing at Porcella, while the more comprehensive the trophy for 'Waterman' veterans seem Carlo Rotelli (Ancona) and Peter Pacitti (Rome), already winners of Chia Classic in windsurfing in 2001, but can also performed well in kitesurf in Stand Up Paddling and surfing. A 'special wild card' has finally been given to the thirteen-year-old Brando Pacitti, hope the surf Italian. L 'actor and a small star of' Dancing with the stars' is a skillful athlete in both the surf and in that kitesurf windsurf.

Therefore not just to the Sardinian-Hawaii Francisco Porcella n.11 to be the world of wind wave and the best Italian in World Cup over the last five years, to win the trophy 'Waterman Sardinia', because the final results will include the disciplines the surf, kitesurf and SUP (Stand Up Paddling). "The objective of Chia Classic, five years now - says the organizer Pietro Porcella Wave president of Sardinia - was to extend to the various disciplines acrobatics on the waves and the sea to understand the immense possibilities that the sea of Sardinia offers, especially in spring and autumn seasons, when the beaches are semi. " The event is pro-am also open to amateurs on the weekend of Easter. There will be many wave surfers from participating in the stage recognized by Italy as Surfing Championship Sardinian and many windsurfers and kitesurfers that will make the 'long distance nature trail' to Cape Spartivento on the weekend of Easter.

Several photographers and Filmakers invited from different parts of Europe, will publish sports-tourism in national magazines and television and international. The races for professionals, in the 7 days available, you will be a Chia that different locations in the Province of Cagliari, depending on the wind and waves, while the amateurs in the Easter week-end will remain the basis of the Jew to the beach or Cala Cipolla a Chia.

Windsurfing and Kite in Imperia

2009-06-11T08:49:00.001-07:00

Windsurfing and Kite in Imperia

Be held in Imperia, Saturday and next Sunday, the demonstration sport of table, from the Wind-Kite-Surf Surf to get to the table of street Skateborad. The appointment for the lovers of sun, sea and wind is at the 'Golden Beach'.

For the occasion, some flights will be arranged to be the ground for competition for producing the Skaters. E 'provided the presence of well over 100 athletes from all over Europe. Prize, a prize of 2,500 euros, which will share the top three winners in the various disciplines. A backdrop to the competition there will be two different parties and receptions. Will also be prepared with different stands on display objects related to the event. On the evening of Saturday to accompany the desire for entertainment and fun of the athletes, but not only, there will be two groups who will perform with live music strictly. The festival is at the Sailor's Pub with dj set Radiomandrake and staff FronteRock.

The organization will also try to make all those interested to approach even for a day to this kind of sport, by providing tools to practice and staff will give free lessons to surf in safety. Will be made available for those wishing to try, different boards and surf boards some skateboard.

NEWS ON WORLD JUNIOR FREESTYLE PORTO POLLO

2009-06-11T08:41:00.000-07:00

Catalunya PWA World Cup 09

2009-06-11T08:24:00.000-07:00

Is about to take off the Catalunya, Costa Brava, Spain, PWA Slalom Worldcup 2009.

Third stage of the PWA World Tour, will be disputed June 10-14 in the waters surrounding the Ballena Alegre Camping Resort, located inside the Bay of Roses and will be an opportunity for athletes and athletes for a new challenge in the beautiful setting of the Costa Brava in Catalonia , Spain.

You can follow the live coverage of the reports and the daily races, accompanied by images and video directly on the site of PWA

East Coast Junior Windsurfing Championships and Junior Olympics

2008-09-09T07:23:00.000-07:00

NOTICE OF RACE

East Coast Junior Windsurfing Championship 2008

US Sailing Junior Olympic Festival

July 16-18, 2008

Vineyard Haven Yacht Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA

The East Coast Junior Windsurfing Championship, a US Sailing Junior Olympic Festival Event, will be hosted by the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club on the Island of Martha's Vineyard July 17-18, 2008 (Thursday-Friday). There will also be an optional windsurfing/racing clinc July 16 (Wed) and a separate Long Distanc Race July 19 (Sat). The Long Distance Race is part of the Vineyard Cup (www.VineyardCup.com), and is open to all ages on any windsurf gear.

1 RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008, including U.S. Windsurfing Association Prescriptions, and the Sailing Instructions.

2 ELIGIBILITY, EQUIPMENT, and ENTRY

July 17-18, 2008

All competitors must be under 19 years of age (have not reached their nineteenth birthday prior to December 31, 2007) and must be members of US Sailing (for U.S. citizens). The competition will be held on Techno 293 One Designs. Open rigs are permitted under the following USWA prescriptions below.

Under 12 (U12) years old - Maximum sail size 6.0m

Under 15 (U15) years old - Maximum sail size 7.5m

Under 17 (U17) years old - Maximum sail size 8.5m

Under 19 (U19) years old - Maximum sail size 9.5m

A minimum of three competitors is necessary to constitute an age group class. Otherwise, age groups will be combined.

2.1a Per Techno 293 Class Rules as modified by USWA, sails with more than 3 cambers and/or 7 battens are prohibited

2.1b Only masts from the approved class list with no more than 75 percent carbon and weight equivalents are permitted.

2.1c Booms are restricted to alloy/aluminum construction � note that carbon booms are not permitted under class rules

2.1d Only original fins or manufacturers' replacements permitted. The maximum fin size under class rules is 46 cm.

2.1e Techno 293 Class Rules are available at http://www.techno293.org/ Sail sizes have been modified by USWA prescriptions.

2.2 Techno 293 One Design Boards are available to charter for $75 (does not include rig) by advance registration on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Nevin Sayre at nsayre@aol.com. It is best to bring your own rigs as very limited charter rigs are available.

3 FEES

3.1 Entry Fee for Registrations postmarked or received by June 30th - $75

Entry Fee for Registrations postmarked or received after June 30th - $90

Entry fee includes July 16 clinic, and registrtation to the regatta July 17 & 18. Two

lunches and one dinner is included.

3.2 Separate Vineyard Cup Windsurfing Long Distance Race, July 19th, is $40 to benefit.

Sail Martha's Vineyard. www.VineyardCup.com

4 SCHEDULE

4.1 July 16, 2008 1100-1200 Registration and Check-in at VHYC

1300-1800 Special windsurfing/racing Clinic

July 17, 2008 0830-0930 Check in at VHYC

0930 Sailors meeting

1000 First Possible Warning Signal

1000-1800 Racing

July 18, 2008 0830-0930 Check in at VHYC

0930 Sailors meeting

1000 First Warning Signal

1000-1600 Racing

1630 Awards

Separate Vineyard Cup Long Distance to benefit Sail Martha's Vineyard:

July 19, 2008 0830-0930 Check in for separate Vineyard Cup

0930 Sailors meeting

1030 First possible Warning Signal (TBD)

6 VENUE

6.1 Vineyard Haven Yacht Club, Owen Little Way, Vineyard Haven is the host of the East Coast Junior Windsurfing Championships.

6.2 Racing will be on Vineyard Haven Harbor or alternatively in the VH Lagoon for severe weather.

7 THE COURSES

7.1 The courses will be described in the Sailing Instructions.

8 SCORING

8.1 The Low-Point Scoring System, RRS Appendix A, will be used.

8.2 Competitors will have one race discarded for every four races completed.

8.3 2 races are required to constitute the Championship.

9 PRIZES Prizes will be awarded to competitors placing in respective divisions.

10 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See Rule 4, Decision to Race. The event organizers, Vineyard Haven Yacht Club, its employees, volunteers, and staff will not accept any liability for damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.

11 HOUSING

A limited amount of housing in private homes is available to competitors in the East Coast Windsurfing Championships on a first come, first serve basis. The earlier we know you need housing the better.

12 TRAVEL TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD

This is peak season on the island of Martha's Vineyard so getting there can be a challenge, but once you're there everything will be easy. You will not need a car on the Vineyard as we can pick you up from the ferry and everything is within walking distance of Vineyard Haven Yacht Club. The best ferry service is from Woods Hole, MA to Vineyard Haven. See www.steamshipauthority.com for ferry schedules and parking information

There are three options for air travel. Fly to Boston Logan airport and take bus from Logan airport to Woods Hole on Peter Pan/Bonanza Bus www.peterpanbus.com The bus service is easy and picks up right at the terminal and drops off right at the Woods Hole ferry. There are also flights direct to Martha's Vineyard. Third option is to fly to Providence, RI but bus/ferry service requires connections.

For groups of kids, we may be able to arrange pick up by boat from Falmouth Town Pier.

13 FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact Charlie Felder, VHYC, manager@vhyc.org, or Nevin Sayre, NSayre@aol.com

The East Coast Junior Windsurfing Championships concluded Friday after two days of racing and a clinic on Wednesday.

This championship was a US Sailing Junior Olympic Regatta and featured kids from all around the nation. Hosted by the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club in Martha's Vineyard. The racing saw mostly light air and the most significant breeze on Friday. The principle race officer for the event was former World Windsurfing Champion Nevin Sayre. The Wednesday clinic was put on by senior instructor trainer, Britt Viehman, from Florida.

Gold fleet enjoyed a variety of wind conditions and race courses including some slalom downwind legs.

After nine races and one throwout, in first place overall for the gold fleet was local girl Solvig Sayre. Second was Austin Emer from Clearwater Florida.

Silver fleet introduced many youngsters to racing for the first time and featured reaching starts, gybing around a single mark and then reaching back to the finish.

Overall (14 competitors):

1) Solvig Sayre (10)

2) Austin Emer (18)

3) Alex Herring (28)

U19

1) Solvig Sayre

2) Alex Herring

3) Patrick Bryan (29)

U17

1) Austin Emer

2) Kaylen Vallentyne (74)

3) Nicole Bussard (97)

U15

1) Christopher Waldo (66)

2) Marion Lepert (66)

U12

1) Rasmus Sayre (50)

2) Elie Jordi (68)

Silver fleet (11 competitors, 10 races, two throwouts):

1) Nick Watts (13 points)

2) Eli Hanschka (15)

3) Ben Nivala (18)

Photos of the event are featured here:

http://web.mac.com/sailing/Site/ECJWC.html

Respectfully submitted,

Bryan McDonald

Windsurfing Task Force, Chairman

http://www.ussailing.org/News/2008/w...gtaskforce.asp

Following the epic 2 for 10, we hit up Andre Paskowski (Fanatic, North Sails) for the low down on his most recent internet offering.

2008-09-09T07:20:00.000-07:00

Q: You and Gollito have just released another awesome freestyle video on the internet. Where and when did you film this?

"I went on a trip to Egypt with Gollito 4 weeks ago. We did some photos and I filmed a little bit. After 2-3 days i realised that the footage is quite good and i decided to film more and do this clip. We spent around 10 days in Soma Bay and 6 days in Dahab."

Q: Conditions looked amazing, was it really that good?

"I been to Dahab loads of times already, so i knew it was going to be good there, but Soma Bay was something new for me. I really liked it there. Also Gollito had lots of fun. For him it was the first time ever in Egypt and i bet it wont be the last time."

Q: Do you and Gollito normally train together?

"Yes we do. We spent lots of time together in El Yaque. Besides sailing together we also work together on photo and video projects. It is always funny hanging around with Gollito."

Q: The moves in 2 for 10 shocked the freestyle world, was it hard for you to raise the bar again?

"Well, i really enjoy filming and try to push Gollito to do different and new moves. I think we are a good team. He's such a talented sailor, so every movie we'll be able present something new!"

Q: Have you considered making a full length freestyle movie?

"I am always trying to find new projects. Me and my Partner Sebastian Dorr, who's in charge of the cutting, has already made Wet and Salty, and Flashback. But i guess the time for printed DVDs is almost over. The amount of time and money you have to invest is just not worth it. Then when you see your best friends burning your own DVD, or some DVD seller on the Beach try to sell you a Copy of Wet and Salty for 2 Euros, it's pretty frustrating. My plan is to concentrate (besides my windsurfing) on Videos for internet release. This way everybody gets to see them, and my sponsors get more exposure. The next release is planned for August, it will feature Gollito, Victor and Me in Pozo and Fuerte. It's gonna be a good one, for sure!"

Q: You seem to invent new moves all the time, do you think freestyle will continue to progress at this rate, or will it start to level off?

"I think the level will continue to rise. Maybe we will not see so many new moves, but we will see sailors doing moves faster, higher, and more consistently. All the young kids are really talented and motivated, so I'm sure we'll see impressive things in the future."

PWA / Andrew Buchanan http://www.pwaworldtour.com/index.php?id=29

Windsurf Channel Crossing with Guy Cribb

2008-09-09T06:44:00.000-07:00

British Champion windsurfer Guy Cribb (North Sails) and Antoine Albeau of France, are about to attempt to windsurf across the English Channel from Cherbourg to Poole- over 70 nautical miles (more than 130 kms) of rough seas, some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and howling winds to raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Trust and their French counterpart A Chacun Son Cap.

The Ellen MacArthur Trust aims to support, empower and enliven children suffering from cancer, leukaemia or other serious illnesses by introducing them to the joys of sailing.

By donating to the Ellen MacArthur Trust through supporting Guy and Antoine to windsurf where no other windsurfers have tried before, you will give confidence and happiness back to children who?ve been stuck in hospitals for months or years, by enabling them to mix with other children who?ve recovered or are trying to recover from cancer, and feel the camaraderie and bravery of each other whilst sailing or possibly windsurfing.

Guy and Antoine will windsurf the channel in a storm this September- keep checking www.guycribb.com for updates in the next few weeks, and wish them luck by making a financial pledge to the Ellen MacArthur Trust children on behalf of windsurfing here-www.justgiving.com/windsurf

EFPT Lefkada Corona Open, end report

2008-06-16T23:47:00.000-07:00

Anxton Otaegui wins the Corona open in Milos Beach&
today

The word of the day was "sick". Everyone who saw these last heats will leave the place stoked like hell.

But first things first.
The double on Saturday brought amazing action to Milos Beach. top riders in yellow lycras were waiting for their opponents to move forward and fight for better positions.

Young Swedish rider Niklas Strahlen (RRD/Simmer Style) was fighting his way through, beating Jakub Kosmowski (Tabou/Gaastra) as well as Andy "Bubble" Chambers (JP/NP) until he got stoped by Normen Günzlein (JP/NP). In the end he finished in 6th Position what is a great success. Normen met then Nikolas Akgazcyan (Starboard/Gun Sails) and as we all know the heat had to be stopped because of the dropping wind. In the end, Niko even broke his mast and had to be brought back to the beach by the rescue boat. As Niko had to leave the place at Saturday night the heat couldn't be repeated and Normen, who was leading the stopped heat, went one step further. In heat 33 he met the newcomer of this season the Belgium dude Stevan van Broeckhoven (F2). The young man was on fire and Normen had to fight hard to advance, but he knew what to do and in the end of the 5min heat G186 was in front. And as he was already on fire he was fully motivated during his heat against Andre Paskowski (Fanatic/North Sails). Another unbelievable heat was on the water. Andre and Normen, the two freestyle heroes of the team germany gave everything and as the chop was pretty high you could see "sick" jumps. All other riders and the greek spectators on the beach went crazy when both guys showed fantastic high one handed flakas almost at the same time. When the red flag went up and the heat was over Normen was once again announced as the winner of the heat and the final run against Antxon Otaegui (JP/NP) was about to begin. Both competitors on JP Boards and Neil Pryde sails in the same colour, pretty hard to say who is who… the judges had to use binoculars at the beginning to recognize the guys.

The almost 20 knots onshore wind brought them closer to the beach during the heat and they were fighting straight in front of the judge tower. Normen pulled a funnel Diablo, a nice switch kono and even had a kulo on his side and also other moves. Antxon showed his style in moves like switch chachoos, clef first punyeta Diablo, a "sick" ponch and esliders on both sides. In the end the riders and spectators were waiting severall minutes for the decision of the judges which had a hard time to decide between the two riders. a tough job.

It was Antxon Otaegui from Spain in the end who the judges had in first position. 3 of 5 judges gave their vote for him and a 3:2 decision shows once again how close it has been.

Right at the prize giving ceremony you could already feel how hard this night will be!!! Free corona for everyone brought the guys in the right mood and after packing their stuff most of them hit the road to go and celebrate in the famous "zeus bar"!!!
And if the party will be just half as good as the Corona Party last night, you better get in the way of the boys.

EFPT leaves Greece with 2 results. Next stop will be Alacati in Turkey where we also expect great conditions and as always a good time.

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PWA World Tour '07 DVD is out now

2008-06-02T22:40:00.000-07:00

Tonix productions proudly present the story of the 2007 World Windsurfing season. Follow the best windsurfers in the world as they tour the globe's best windsurfing spots, and fight for world titles in wave, freestyle and Slalom.

Eyewitness life threatening mast high Cape Verde swell, set alongside slalom racing in over 40 knots of wind, and jaw dropping freestyle only meters away from the beach.

The golden season for the elite world tour included the historic Cabo Verde World Cup, in addition to 10 other events, 4 brand new stops, 3 disciplines, 6 world titles and 100% wind.

Kicking off on the Island of Sal, the year had a perfect start beyond the wildest dreams of the stars and fans alike. Powerful waves peeling down the Ponta Preta break stunned the outside world and set the tone for the season. The wave tour also took in beautiful Guincho in Portugal, wild Gran Canaria, a fresh stop in Brazil, the traditional German windfest in Sylt, and the ultimate cultural experience in Scotland.

Fast and furious slalom racing gripped the public in Korea, Lanzarote, Cataluña, Fuerteventura, Pozo, Turkey and Germany before the twists and turns of the Freestyle fleet whipped up a new world champion in the final seconds. Tune into all the tension and drama of the almighty 2007 PWA World Tour with this awe inspiring release.

To order your copy and check out the DVD trailer, navigate to the homepage and click on the PWA Tour 2007 icon in the DVD section on the left hand side of the page. DVD's will start shipping on the 3rd of June.

SOURCE: PWA

Michael Naumann wins first leg of the German speed championship

2008-05-29T19:48:00.000-07:00

In gusty low wind conditions Michael Naumann (Loft sail) won the first leg, which counts toward for windsurfing the championship of the German speed.

The wind was straight enough for top speed around 30 knots, not also bad for choppy the conditions in Drankse/in reproaches. Thorsten Mallon (F2, north) came into second before Manfred Merle.