Auckland

Windsurfer dies in Air NZ Airbus crash

The parents of one of the engineers on board the Air New Zealand Airbus flight which crashed into the sea off the coast of France say their son enjoyed family pursuits and outdoor activities including windsurfing and blow-carting. Full article http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=148829

Windsurfing Instructor Training

WNZ INSTRUCTORS TWO DAY TRAINING COURSE

INTRODUCTION
This is an 18 hour course. This allows full content of course to be learned and practiced thoroughly before Instructors gain their qualification and teach 'real' students, and for the course timetable to be tailored to make the best of the weather and tide conditions.

RS:X Olympic class windsurfers use NZ National Champs to prepare for Worlds

The New Zealand RS:X National Championships will boast an impressive starting line-up when racing starts this Friday off Takapuna Beach, North Shore City. Plenty of top international windsurfers are already in the country for the RS:X World Championships in January and will compete in this weekend’s Nationals as preparation. Over 60 windsurfers are already entered and with international competitors arriving into New Zealand daily, organisers of the National Championships are anticipating that around 80 windsurfers will take part. Just 20 to 30 of the expected total are New Zealanders with the majority being internationals here early for the World Championships.

Pressure mounts to remove swing moorings in Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay in Bayswater is a popular spot for kite surfers and windsurfers in south-westerly and westerly winds. It is described as the North Shore's most consistent and safe location, especially in outgoing tides, on a New Zealand internet forum for the sport.

Windsurfing New Zealand recognised windsurfing schools and instructors

Windsurfing New Zealand trains windsurfing instructors, publishes guidelines and standards for windsurfing schools, and operates a certification scheme.