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New Zealand RS:X and Techno Nationals 17-20 Feb 2011 - NOR and Entry form available

The RS:X and Techno Nationals NOR and Entry forms are now available online. Visit the appropriate class site.
http://techno.windsurfingnz.org/nationals-17-20-feb-2011/
http://rsx.windsurfingnz.org/nationals-17-20-feb-2011/

New Zealand RSX and Techno Nationals

Thu 17 Feb 2011 - Sun 20 Feb 2011

Manly - Auckland

NOR and Entry Form now available with details

http://techno.windsurfingnz.org/nationals-17-20-feb-2011/

http://rsx.windsurfingnz.org/nationals-17-20-feb-2011/

http://www.manlysailingclub.org.nz/

The archive - stories and other things from the past ...

These are stories and other materials from the past which are worth preserving and retelling. I will add to this section as material comes to hand, but feel free to send us anything that you think is of value or interest.

Details of New Zealand National Ocean Water Sports Centre announced

Takapuna Beach was today confirmed as the venue for the National Ocean Water Sports Centre (NOWSC) by the Minister of Sport and Recreation the Hon. Murray McCully and North Shore City Mayor, Andrew Williams. Speaking at the nearby Takapuna Boating Club, the Minister confirmed that the $8million facility would cater for Sailing, Triathlon and Ocean Kayaking. The area is also used for a myriad of other ocean sports including ocean swimming, kite surfing, surfboats and surfing.

Investment in Outdoor Recreation - the next step for Windsurfing NZ

What outcomes are being sought?
SPARC is seeking applications that will ultimately lead to increased long-term participation by young people, through:
1. improving organisational capability that leads to more effective service delivery;
2. improving national leadership to better co-ordinate delivery of outdoor recreation;
3. developing skills and knowledge to participate in outdoor recreation, by deliverers of opportunities.
SPARC is not seeking proposals to create more participation opportunities, unless they address at least one of the three outcomes referred to above. Read on ...

Sea Week - clean up your local sailing spot

Sun 7 Mar 2010 - Sun 14 Mar 2010

Wherever you sail

Around the country DOC and other organisations run events and activities to help people discover what’s special about our ocean and how they can make a difference. From marine-themed trips to beach clean-ups and coastal plantings, there are plenty of opportunities for you to take part.

Contaminated beaches 'getting worse' - NZ Herald

Despite being known worldwide for our scenic shores, some of our beaches are still not stacking up and may be getting worse.

Not much appears to have changed since a survey by Consumer New Zealand at the end of 2008 showed 29 per cent of New Zealand's beaches, lakes and rivers had bacteria levels so high they were deemed unsafe by the Ministry for the Environment.

National Slalom Competition 2010

Thu 4 Feb 2010 - Sun 7 Feb 2010

Dunedin

also includes Masters Games

Free postage from NZ Post for your club

See if your windsurfing club qualifies for free postage
http://www.nzpost.co.nz/Cultures/en-NZ/AboutUs/Sponsorship/CommunityPost...

Windsurfing NZ AGM Reminder - Dunedin 6th February 7.30pm

This is a short note to let you all know that there will be an AGM for Windsurfing New Zealand held in Dunedin 7.30pm @ Watercooled Sports in Kitchener Street Friday the 6th February 2009 (this will coincide with the Lund Construction, Fanatic, NZ Slalom Nationals meaning that a good turnout of members will be possible) - see details attached Apart from the usual items the topics appear to be;