The Wellington Windsurfing Association (WWA) staged its final summer event in Eastbourne recently when riders revelled and raced in winds ranging from 28 to 38 knots. Slalom racing is the ‘Formula 1’ of windsurfing, with equipment and courses set to achieve maximum speeds, usually in a down wind zig-zag course and speeds up to 70 km per hour.
At the recent Eastbourne Windsurfing Fun Slalom event we trialled a check-out / check-in board system for managing safety. I first encountered this at the National Slalom event in Dunedin and it worked well, so I decided to try it here. It worked well so here's the details on how to make and use your own (total cost $6)
Sunday 28th. This will be a fun slalom event at Eastbourne (opposite the ESSC/Shortt Rec.) open to all comers (stretch of water between the shore and Ward Island).
Doesn't matter what you sail, come along. Slalom is a great way to improve your gybes.
Course will probably be figure of 8 with beach starts (may be able to organise boat starts).
Registration from 11am, first race at 12, BBQ after. NOR and more details to follow soon.
Open to all WNZ and WWA members, join on the day. $5 to cover costs. Notice of race Entry form
CWA wants you to send in a submission regarding opposing, in particular, the pathway going through the centre of Scott park or around the edge of the estuary as their intention is to recommend this (by 17th April). http://www1.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationView.aspx?ConsultId=903
Chris La Franchie became the 2013 NZ Wave Nationals Champion with some nicely picked waves high up in the break, closely followed by Ferran Crespo in second and James Dinnis taking out third. The juniors also got a result with Hamish Dunning-Beck first and Luke Holliday second. (more)
Time for the annual Wairarapa Weekend coming up on 20-21 April. From mid-morning Saturday we'll be based at Lake Ferry - a great freeride, speed and freestyle spot, plus there are the numerous Cape Palliser breaks for wavesailing surf & SUP nearby too.
If you are keen, please book your own accommodation at the Lake Ferry Hotel, or at the camping ground. We'll have a few drinks and a meal at the Hotel on Saturday night so hope you can join us for that, it should be good fun.
2013 New Zealand Wave Nationals sponsored by Carbonart will be held in Taranaki over Easter weekend 2013.
To enter the nationals you must email your entry form and pay the entry fee before 18th March.
Check out the event on facebook http://www.facebook.com/events/541939075826528/
Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions can be downloaded below
Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions - 16th March & 17th March 2013
In co-operation with the International Formula Windsurfing Class Association and Windsurfing New Zealand
Click through to download
DIVISIONS
This is a very family oriented event with supping, windsurfing, surfing and maybe some racing if the wind cooperates. Mangawhai is only 1:15 hrs away from Auckland and has harbour and ocean side sailing catering for all levels of sailing. Here is a link to what may be in store http://www.sessionlogs.com/spot-67-525/mangawhai%2Dheads-video-gallery. High Tide is at noon.
We will have some demo's and clinics and there is plenty to do to keep the kids entertained.
Well the wind may not have blown much.. but that didn't stop the women who attended the annual womens camp at Clearwater, near Christchurch from having fun.
On Friday night a couple of the early arrivals ventured out on their long boards and had a relaxing unwind from the trip. Then on Saturday
we were met by a hot calm day... plenty of time for catch ups.
The Wellington Windsurfing Association (WWA) staged its final summer event in Eastbourne recently when riders revelled and raced in winds ranging from 28 to 38 knots. Slalom racing is the ‘Formula 1’ of windsurfing, with equipment and courses set to achieve maximum speeds, usually in a down wind zig-zag course and speeds up to 70 km per hour.
At the recent Eastbourne Windsurfing Fun Slalom event we trialled a check-out / check-in board system for managing safety. I first encountered this at the National Slalom event in Dunedin and it worked well, so I decided to try it here. It worked well so here's the details on how to make and use your own (total cost $6)
2013 New Zealand Wave Nationals sponsored by Carbonart will be held in Taranaki over Easter weekend 2013.
Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions - 16th March & 17th March 2013
Well the wind may not have blown much.. but that didn't stop the women who attended the annual womens camp at Clearwater, near Christchurch from having fun.
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