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Introduction to foiling (windsurfers) Q&A

Wed 16 Aug 2017

Takapuna Grammar Rowing Club

Do you have questions about foiling? How to try it? Whats the best foil to get... or when foiling is most fun? Well come down to Bayswater Marina and catch up while I go over the main changes and areas so you can best learn to foil.
I will run a Q&A session for anyone wanting to know more about foiling and whether it is as exciting and easy as everyone says. Feel free to bring your own foils so we can discuss the differences and how you can best improve or get into this exciting new dimension of windsurfing

$15 entry which will include some beers and snacks.

AWA Prize-giving for the 2016-2017 season

Thu 24 Aug 2017

Swashbucklers Restaurant in Westhaven

It's all about catching up and celebrating the past season over a couple beers and some classic swashbucklers grub! Come see the seasons results, find out how you did against your friends and who you want to be in front of this coming season. We will be celebrating the youth, womans, silver and gold fleet winners along with releasing the new race days and season information for the 2017-2018 season.

When: Thursday the 24th August (that's two weeks away)

Where: Swashbucklers Restaurant in Westhaven

AWA AGM

Thu 17 Aug 2017

Swashbucklers Restaurant in Westhaven

- This is the perfect place to talk about the past season. What you liked & what you didn't. What you think we could do to improve your experience.
- How you could help the AWA. Remember that we are all volunteers and we are part of the AWA committee because we love to windsurf just like you!
- This is also where the nominations for the new committee happen. Please come along if you would like your voice/opinion heard or to nominate yourself or anyone else for a role.

When: Thursday the 17th August (that's next week)

AWA events

AWA AGM
- This is the perfect place to talk about the past season. What you liked & what you didn't. What you think we could do to improve your experience.
- How you could help the AWA. Remember that we are all volunteers and we are part of the AWA committee because we love to windsurf just like you!
- This is also where the nominations for the new committee happen. Please come along if you would like your voice/opinion heard or to nominate yourself or anyone else for a role.

When: Thursday the 17th August (that's next week)

Canterbury Windsports Assn. 2017 AGM

Wed 13 Sep 2017

Speights Ferrymead

The CWA AGM is set for Wed 13th September at the Speights Ferrymead, from 7pm for a 7.30 start.
Agenda:
Presidents Report
Treasurers Report
Election of Officers
Vote on increasing subscriptions by $5 across the board
General Business
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Sail Numbers

Windsurfing coaches wanted (Auckland)

If you are a windsurfing coach that is able to inspire windsurfers of all ages to get out on the water and would like a coaching opportunity this coming season, Maraetai Sailing Club are looking for coaches for the following programmes: learn to sail, learn to race, advanced sailing, learn to windsurf, advanced windsurfing. Ongoing coach development will be provided. If you are interested or require more details call Chris Wood, 0210714354

Laurence Carey (NZL252) updates from the Canary Islands

It's been a busy time, with kiwis competing and just sailing in Tahiti and on Maui with great success. Laurence is in the Canary Islands preparing for the next round of the PWA, and reports on his build up and other matters.
http://mailchi.mp/61afecde1b87/y2l6igf5sn-2488749

Windfoiling - flying the new option

Windfoils (windsurfer with a foil fin) are getting a lot of attention, and if you've been following the PWA slalom series you'll have seen how foiling can extend the wind range of your sailing, as well as providing yet another way to spend money on your sports gear. There are a few kiwi early adopters and a good number who are keen to try. Virtually all major windsurfing companies, and also some foil companies, are now promoting windsurfing foiling and providing lots of advice on the sport - the gear, the techniques, the benefits and risks.

Stolen windsurfing gear - Auckland

Dave and Kimberly have been strong supporters of the Eastbourne Slalom Plus event every year - anything we can do to recover Dave's gear would be great.
Kimberley's posting from Facebook:

Kiwis competing in PWA Korea - watch livestream

Laurence Carey (NZL252) and Jack Holliday (NZL91) are competing in the PWA World Cup events, Laurence in Ulsan 3-8 May, South Korea, and then Jack is joining Laurence in Japan. You can watch PWA Ulsan live online (3 hours behind NZ)