One of the key roles of Windsurfing NZ is to advocate for our windsurfers on various issues, it can get a bit lonely at times so having national scrutiny and support is important. Read the concerns they have about the proposed changes, then let the council know that it matters, that the outside is watching.
Yes, it's coming up to that time of year again and your trusty Tauranga Windsurfers Admin Team has already had the first planning meeting to ensure our 2018 event is even better than last year.
And there were certainly no complaints here as to the support and enthusiasm of all our supporters, awesome sponsors, participants and volunteers. However, we would like to do everything in our power to ensure A LOT more sailing this year!
Shaping up to be an awesome even - well organised, variety of events, great social includes, lots of great spot prizes - $40 preregister, $50 on the day
The annual Carbon Art Tauranga Harbour Jam is open to windsurfers of all abilities! If you can sail in a straight line then you are good to go!
We will have something for everyone throughout the weekend including some downwind slalom racing, a Matakana Blast or two, some fun team relays (random team selection chosen on the day), lots of spot prizes and more!
Spot prize categories (in case you want to train for it) include:
*Best dressed
*Biggest wipe-out
*Most styley gyber
*Dick of the Day or GC of the Day
*More ideas to follow...
2016 Tauranga Spring Windsurf Weekend
If you haven’t registered yet then all you need to so is email peter@elementswatersports.co.nz and let me know.
Entries are limited so if you are keen then just let me know.
You can all check the forecast and know how much to trust them a week out. Mine is showing good winds on fri and sat with fluff on the Sunday. On the plus side the N-NE-E direction will mean racing from Kulim Park. Long reaches in mostly waist to shoulder deep water. Gear can be left rigged overnight in our boat shed.
Classic social event and a great way to start the windy season. Winds have not disappointed the last 2 years. Great venue, easy to access and sail for all levels from beginners up. Check out the Facebook page, and look for videos and pictures of past events. https://www.facebook.com/events/301743380013052/
Congratulations to Laurence Carey (NZL-252) for winning the North Island Cup Series despite having to sit out the final round due to injury. Tim Wood , Harry Reed, Luke Watson and Darren Nicholas rounded out the top five positions in the Gold fleet. In the Silver fleet Alex Stroh took first with Rohan Cooke, Bernard carey, John Davies and Ropata Marshall completing the set.
Those that attended this season starter were not disappointed - once again it delivered conditions that we are assured are not typical, with winds varying from one extreme to the other to provide opportunities for all 'wind persuasions' to excel at some stage or other. It was great to see an increased number of young sailors. Big thanks to the sponsors and those that made the event possible. The Auckland and Wellington events have a high bar to aspire to now. An excellent write up of the event is available on the BOP Windsurfers site. More...
One of the key roles of Windsurfing NZ is to advocate for our windsurfers on various issues, it can get a bit lonely at times so having national scrutiny and support is important. Read the concerns they have about the proposed changes, then let the council know that it matters, that the outside is watching.
Locked & Loaded for 2018: 3-4 NOVEMBER!
Congratulations to Laurence Carey (NZL-252) for winning the North Island Cup Series despite having to sit out the final round due to injury. Tim Wood , Harry Reed, Luke Watson and Darren Nicholas rounded out the top five positions in the Gold fleet. In the Silver fleet Alex Stroh took first with Rohan Cooke, Bernard carey, John Davies and Ropata Marshall completing the set.
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