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

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.

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)

https://www.pwaworldtour.com/index.php?id=38&tx_pwaevent_pi1%5BshowUid%5...

Sailing Start Watch for your Android phone - emulates standard sailing watch - maybe useful for practicing (on land), or if you have a waterproof phone or waterproof case.
NOTE: Anyone installing this app (which is an ".apk" file) will need to change the setting on their phone to allow installation of non-market applications:
To find this setting on versions of Android prior to 4.0, go to "Settings > Applications" and then check the box next to "Unknown Sources". For devices running Android 4.0 or above, go to "Settings > Security" or "Settings > Security & Screen Lock" and then check the box next to "Unknown Sources" and confirm your choice.

Well..... after some time to recover, here is our report on the 2017 NZ Boardstore Slalom Windsurfing Nationals:
41 competitors in total all started arriving on the Monday before the start of the event. We had 9 storage containers dotted around our clubrooms that are situated right on the shore front of our beautiful harbour and two neighboring buildings were loaned to us for extra room for the prize giving, Skippers meetings finish line result taking and even accommodation for those that wanted to stay onsite.