Canterbury Windsports Association

Canterbury Windsports Association

http://www.cwa.org.nz

Contact Andrea Bowater 027 435 9675. Email secretary@cwa.org.nz

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Windsurfing New Zealand Club News May 2013

Updated: 22/05/2013

Its that time of the year again when we ask you to pay your affiliation fee and start thinking about next season. This modest fee helps pay for the event insurance we offer clubs, our membership fees with ISAF, and the costs of advocacy and promotion of the sport.

Windsurfing Instructor Training

Updated: 02/05/2013

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.

CWA - Christchurch Coastal Pathway proposal submissions requested

Updated: 08/04/2013

CWA wants you to send in a submission regarding opposing, in particular, the pathway going through the centre of Scott park or around the edge of the estuary as their intention is to recommend this (by 17th April). http://www1.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationView.aspx?ConsultId=903

2013 Womens Camp at Lake Clearwater,

Updated: 27/02/2013

Well the wind may not have blown much.. but that didn't stop the women who attended the annual womens camp at Clearwater, near Christchurch from having fun.

On Friday night a couple of the early arrivals ventured out on their long boards and had a relaxing unwind from the trip. Then on Saturday
we were met by a hot calm day... plenty of time for catch ups.

Canterbury Windsurf Champs

Updated: 27/02/2013

The Canterbury Windsurf Champs is on this weekend, Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 Feb.
Skippers meeting at 1pm both days at the CWA Rigging Area, Naval Point, Lyttelton. Entry fee is $20 adults, $10 Juniors, to cover BBQ and Support Boat. Slalom racing, and maybe course racing too.
Contact: Matt Dimmock 021-2548-501

Womens Windsports Weekend

Updated: 04/02/2013

The annual Womens Windsports Weekend at Lake Clearwater is on 16-17 February, a wee bit earlier this year so hopefully it will be a bit warmer too. Please come along prepared to sail plus in the unlikely (!) event of no wind - bring bikes, SUPs, jokes, stories, food, booze etc.

There is nothing formal planned for the weekend except have loads of fun. If anyone is bringing newbies along don't forget the club has learner windsurf boards for use. Please let me know it these will be needed as we will need to arrange to transport them up to Clearwater.

Canterbury Windsports January 2013 update

Updated: 25/01/2013

The 2013 Canterbury Kiteboard Champs went off on 19-20 January at the Estuary. Saturday was hot and not nearly windy enough, but Sunday saw a classic sea breeze build through the day, producing powered riding to entertain the crowds. And the winners were: Women: Jo; Open: Jackson; Masters: anon; Legends: Cookie; Juniors: Anthony; Junior Juniors: Jay; Race: Tim. Thanks to Cookie who made it happen, and our sponsors.

CWA Buy Sell now on CWA website – if you want to post a listing email your details and pix to buysell@cwa.org.nz and we'll put it up for two weeks.

CWA - windsurfing events news January 2013

Updated: 17/01/2013

Ahoy kite & pole sailors, busy times ahead...

13 to 19.01.2013 Drop in Wave #2 @ South New Brighton – it was looking like Wednesday, but now more like Friday. If you're interested in getting notification txt your name + "CWA waves" to 027-6014404.

19 & 20.01.2013 Canterbury Kiteboard Champs registration from 9am @ the Estuary Windsports Area. CWA membership + a small entry fee will apply to cover the BBQ and P/A. A BIG thanks to our sponsors for prizes in freestyle, wave, race, and best dressed.

WINDSURFING CAMP-CHRISTCHURCH 2013

Updated: 06/01/2013

Incorporating South Island Techno Champs and round 4 of the Kendall Cup.
Naval Point Club Lyttelton and Canterbury Windsports are pleased to welcome
junior windsurfers from throughout New Zealand to improve their skills.

We have put together a fantastic lineup of coaches with the help of funding from Yachting NZ and Canterbury Windsports.

Bruce Kendall, Laurence Carey and Giulio Meda will be there to help improve your windsurfing. Course racing, Slalom, Freestyle- we have it covered.

There will also be advice on fitness, diet and equipment, tuning and gear choice.

CWA - Yoda Cabrinha Wave Classic - SUP, surf, windsports

Updated: 03/12/2012

Don't forget, this weekend it's the Yoda Cabrinha Wave Classic at Waikuku, supping and slurping, I mean SUPing and surfing, and hopefully some windsports too. If you're staying over in the campground then sorry, no dogs allowed. Full details on the CWA home web page.