Canterbury Windsports Association

2015 NZ National Slalom Championships

Wed 4 Feb 2015 - Sun 8 Feb 2015

Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch

The Nationals are in Christchurch this year. Cutoff date for early registration is 31 December 2014 ($100 to $160 NZD).
From 1st to 31st January 2015 entry is $175 NZD for all classes.
After 31st January 2015 entry is $200 NZD. Don't delay - register now NOR/Entry

Canterbury Windsports Assn. news and calendar October 2014

The CWA committee has met and continues to promote the interests of members through ongoing access to venues and events – watch this space.

Membership subscriptions for 2014-15 are now due, so please renew as soon as possible, ideally by credit card or internet banking from our website.

If you prefer cash then see Al at Groundswell 2/1030 Ferry Rd, or Tim at Kitesports, Shop 14, Brighton Mall – where you can also pick up the CWA Events calendar for 2014-15 .

November is shaping up to be a particularly busy month, with a few ideas still blowing in the wind :-)

Canterbury Windsports AGM

Wed 17 Sep 2014

Speights Ale House

Our AGM for our club will be held at the Speights Ale House on Wednesday 17 September starting at 6:30pm with nibbles and a chance to catch up with everyone before the meeting due to start at 7:30pm.

Canterbury Windsports News September 2014

A new season is upon us and I am excited the weather is looking good for a great season ahead.

AGM 17 September

Our AGM for our club will be held at the Speights Ale House on Wednesday 17 September starting at 6:30pm with nibbles and a chance to catch up with everyone before the meeting due to start at 7:30pm.

Please be aware I am standing down as president due to work commitments and we need someone to take over this role.

Please attend our AGM, we need your input for our organisation to survive and get new, exciting ideas.

CWA Mid Winter Supper and Prize Giving!

Sat 28 Jun 2014

Naval Point Club

Well there has been a lot of rain since the last newsletter and not a lot of sailing, so it is time to say goodbye to Summer and get through winter as soon as possible.

We will be holding our prizegiving at Naval Point Club on

28 June at 7:30 pm

We will also have something to eat as well, so we will have a small cover charge of $10 and if you feel like dressing up for mid winter, go for it!

Would you please return your trophies to Allan Taylor at Groundswell as soon as possible so we can hand them out again to the successful winners to be announced on the night.

Canterbury Windsports Assn. news update Feb 2014

Windsurf Beginners day – Saturday 22 February, 10 am, Scott Park
Drop in Wave #3 – South Brighton Domain week 4 of February 6 pm
Estuary Festival – McCormacks Bay park – 1 March 2 pm – 9 pm
Women’s Lake Clearwater Weekend - 8th & 9th March 2014
Click through for details

CWA News February 2014

Canterbury Windsurf Champs, Beginners Day, Estuary Festival, Women’s Lake Clearwater Weekend, National Kite Champs 2014 – held last week, National Windsurf Champs 2014 – held last week in Dunedin ... click through for news

CWA News January 2014

January is nearly over and there have not been many good sailing days, but lets hope for better days.

Beginner Windsurf day – Saturday

Saturday morning at 11am at Scott Park we have the first learn to windsurf day, so see you there if you can make it.

There are currently two entrances BEFORE you get to the old blocked off entrance to Scott park heading east on Main road.

Lock code at Lyttleton has changed

CWA Beginners day and end of year BBQ 2013

Sun 22 Dec 2013

Christchurch Estuary

Well, another year is almost past and the season is looking good!
We are holding another beginners day this Sunday starting at 8:00am, but this time it will be over the other side at Kite Park or Windsurf park from Scott park so that hopefully the kiters can join us.
BBQ
We will also have our BBQ there from 11:00 am onward so, please come along and join us for our end of year with the beginners
If it is raining, then it is cancelled, otherwise, see you there on the water

CWA - Beginners day and North Wave Classic weekend!

NORTH WAVE CLASSIC
The North wave classic is on this weekend (7/8 December) at Waikuku beach starting at 12pm.
What to bring——- $10 for food— + $14 to stay at the campsite. ( NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE CAMP GROUNDS) and all your toys for the surf.
What to do——- have fun in the waves or the flat water, eat great food and hang out with cool people.
If you don’t know what to do contact Cookie on aerocookie@hotmail.com
This event is open to all cwa members, so pack up the tent, pack in the gear and get there!

BEGINNERS DAY – Saturday 8am