Auckland

Auckland windsurfers want to protect their little spot of windsurfing paradise

Windsurfers are backing a petition against plans to create a ferry wharf at Takapuna. They have concerns about the safety of commercial ferries using the same area they enjoy. Auckland Windsurfing Association vice-president Anton Blijlevens says the beach is popular with surfers when there is an northeasterly wind. "We don't want them ruining our little spot of paradise," he says.

Auckland Windsurfing Assn. concerned at removal the Takapuna Beach Camp and impact of wharf and ferry terminal proposals

Auckland windsurfers attended a meeting about a proposal to remove the Takapuna camp ground. The Auckland Windsurfing Association (AWA) is taking the position that a wharf could compromise the windsurfing environment and that a ferry service will pose significant safety concerns. The AWA is interested in contacting any other groups with an interest in opposing the proposal.

Auckland Slalom Series 2011-12 Race 1 This Sunday

Sun 18 Sep 2011

Auckland

The Bayswater Watersports Race day 1 of the AWA slalom series will be on THIS SUNDAY at Bayswater.

Registration desk will be open from 9.00 am and skippers meeting will be held at 10.00 am sharp with a first possible start at 10.30 am. This modefies the original Notice of Race Schedule as we want to take into account the tides for this venue.

Gates to the domain will be open at 8.00 am.

The venue is next to the Bayswater Yachtclub on Sir Peter Blake Drive. The park is called Quinton Park. Drive down the steep access path and onto the grass area. Pick a spot that is clear of the ramp and not too soggy.

Sailors under 18, dont forget to get your parents to sign the entry form. For the rest, registration forms will be available at the venue.

Bring cash or a cheque for the correct amount.

Food and drink will be provided after racing is concluded. We may have this on the deck at Bayswater Windsport or in Quinton park.

See more details http://www.windsurfingnz.org/sites/default/files/awa_slalom_nor_entry_fo...

LINK: http://www.windsurfingnz.org/sites/default/files/awa_slalom_nor_entry_fo...

Here are the details about the Auckland Slalom Series 2011-12.
There will be 6 fixed weekends set aside for racing. These are the weekends of
18 September, Bayswater Windsurf Race Day 1
2 October, A'nd Distribution Race Day 2
30 October, Carbon Art Race Day 3
27 November, WSP Race Day 4
4 March and 18 March are reserve days and so is each weekend in April and May if needed.

Laurence Carey from Auckland, New Zealand wins the Maui Race Series junior division

Going into the fourth and final heat, the wins were divided among Carey; Deniz Bicakci; a sophomore-to-be at Kihei Charter School; and Casey Rehrer, an 8th-grader-to-be at Seabury Hall. After a close start, Carey and Bicakci were able to pull away when Rehrer stumbled at the first mark. Carey then held off Bicacki. Carey also took eighth in the semipro division. He won his first junior heat, but had trouble in the next two.
Carey has been busy in his first year of competitive racing. In November, he was seventh in the Auckland Slalom Championship, racing against men. He was also seventh in the International Funboard Class Association World Slalom Championships' 17-and-under division last month in Curacao. Carey is a flanker on his school's rugby team as well.

AWA End of Season Prize Giving and Party

Sat 9 Jul 2011

Pt. Chev Sailing Club

Party is on 9 July 2011 at Pt. Chev Sailing Club. The night will start with the AGM at 6.30 pm. By 7.30pm the party will be in full swing with a prize giving, live music, pole dances (aka windsurfers) and more. Teabaggers are welcome too. Food will be provided. BYO beer/wine.

Auckland Windsurfing Association End of Season Prize Giving and Party

Party is on 9 July 2011 at Pt. Chev Sailing Club. The night will start with the AGM at 6.30 pm. By 7.30pm the party will be in full swing with a prize giving, live music, pole dances (aka windsurfers) and more. Teabaggers are welcome too. Food will be provided. BYO beer/wine.

2011 Auckland Freestyle Champs - results and report

It was a great day for the 2011 Auckland Freestyle Champs. Due to the forecast we decided to run this years event as a Freestyle/Wave comp and we certainly weren't disappointed. 25-30 Knots NE at Takapuna with a decent swell rolling in. 12 competitors in total incl Tim and Eric who came all the way up from Wellington. Good effort boys!

Great to see that nearly half of the fleet were juniors 18 years and under. The youngest competitor, Maija at only 11 years of age showed everyone that she is determined to get to the top over the next couple of years. So watch out everyone!

Auckland 2011 Feeestyle event Notice of Race & Saling Instructions

NOTE: START MOVED TO 10.30am
These are now available online here http://www.windsurfingnz.org/content/2011-auckland-freestyle-champs

2011 Auckland Freestyle Champs

Sat 4 Jun 2011

Takapuna, Auckland

2011 Auckland Freestyle Champs with a twist!
The forecast is looking really good so far for this coming weekend. If it holds we will be holding the comp as a WAVE FREESTYLE Comp at Takapuna from around 12 onwards on Saturday 4th June.

Registration on the spot, Fee for Members of AWA or any affiliated club $25.00, others $35.00, BBQ and drinks incl.

Please check back for updates on www.deepfried.tv

Volvo Ocean Race Academy RS:X Youth Stopover Tour announced

Alicante, Spain - 19 May 2011 - The Volvo Ocean Race Academy RS:X Youth Stopover Tour was announced by the RS:X Class Association and the Race Organisation, today from Alicante, Spain. The RS:X Youth Stopover Tour will be part of the Volvo Ocean Race Academy, a youth programme which will be in each of the ten host ports of the race. The RS:X Youth Stopover Tour will promote high-level youth windsurfing and also leave a legacy in all the host ports. Auckland is the stopover port in New Zealand.