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Showing that experience pays in this class, so today veteran windsurfer and quadruple Olympic medallist Alessandra Sensini from Italy pulled into the lead at the RS:X World Championships, being held at Kerteminde, Denmark. Following Wednesday’s layday, today was the ...

Team Boskalis (NED) announces crew changes for the Dutch F18 Nationals 2010, to be sailed on September 4-5 in Noordwijk/Netherlands. Gunnar Larsen (NED) joins forces with former member of the Dutch Olympic Match Racing squad Marja van Helden. Ferdinand ...

Windthings Photo Gallery - high res pics are available - e-mail Patrick De Bryne giving album/photo number, description/sail number

The minutes of the AGM held in Martigues, France, at the end of July, are now published. The meeting elected a new committee, which included a new member - Gustavo Almenara from Mendoza, Argentina; and the committee immediately co-opted a member to represent Asia - Winfield Zee from Hong Kong.......( more )

Watch Patrik's last video "Past, Present and Future"

At the end of racing on day 3 the boys fleets were split into Gold and Silver for the last two racing days.  Regrettably it was only possible to complete 1 race today - for the under 17 boys Gold fleet - as the strong mistral wind returned.   ......( more )

The Race Committee managed to complete three races for all fleets today despite the late start to proceedings.  French competitors Maxime Labat and Gael Cousin are on good form leading the blue and yellow U17 boys' groups.  In the girls' U17, race wins have been shared out with five different winners in the five races but Israel's Naomi Cohen is at the top of the leaderboard.......( more )

Another great film by Patrik!  Usually we wait for the wind but today . . . 35 knots gusting to 55!  It's more than a championship for these kids, it's an adventure - time to relax, meet new friends and enjoy beautiful Martigues.  And, while they stay safe on the beach, watch who obeys his animal instincts and takes to the water with his shortboard - even with a broken finger!

364 competitors from 26 countries, 4 continents, have registered for the Techno 293 World Championships in Martigues, smashing the 2009 record entry.  With the Raceboard Youth and Masters running concurrently bringing the total number of competitors at CVM Martigues up to 435, this is the biggest championship event in windsurfing for 20 years!......( more )

First impressions of the British sailors competing in Martigues.Techno Worlds 2010 Podcast 1

Light winds on the last day of the Baltic Sea Cup in Liepaja, limited the competitors to just one race to complete the series.......( more )

Just a quick note to remind you all of the QLD Youth Champs coming up. We have 10 Techno's registered for the event so far. The entries deadline has been extended to June 23rd, ......( more )

Light winds today limited the young techno fleet to two races. Yesterday's winners were again dominant - with both Ronalds Kaups (LAT 194) and Monicka Kraszewska (POL 120) winning both races in their respective under 17 divisions. Competition is a lot closer at the top of the under 15 division, where consistency clearly paid off and Artur Kaikull (EST 134) tops the ranking. Results

Round 1 of the 2010 Baltic Sea Cup started today in Liepaja, where the Windsurfing Club Rietumkrasts , in co-operation with the Latvian Windsurfing Association, is hosting the Raceboard World Championships.......( more )

The 2010 Annual General Meeting will take place at the Worlds venue in Martigues, France. The committee want all member national class associations to participate. If your association cannot appoint a delegate to attend, it is still possible to participate by returning the Voting Paper. This year we have added a section for comments - the committee want to hear from members about current and future developments.

The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron will be hosting the 2010 QLD State T293 Championships next month.  All are welcome and encouraged to take part.  A good chance to get some pre-winter, high level racing in before winter!  Click here to download a copy of the NOR.

There is one more week to apply for charter equipment, supplied by Bic Sport, for use in the forthcoming North American Championships, part of the 25th Calema Midwinters festival, Merritt Island, Florida, USA.......( more )

The weather was the only winner on the final day of racing at the 2010 South American Championships.  No rain today, instead hot and humid, but, unfortunately, no wind.  The overnight results stand with Bautista Saubidet Birkner (ARG 401) and Valentina Serigos (ARG 421) declared Under 17 South American Champions.......( more )