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Hutt City Windsurf Cupdate - it's all go

Updated: 28/02/2017

The Hutt City Windsurf Cup is on track and looking to be the biggest windsurfing event Wellington has seen in a long time. Aimed at a wide range os sailing abilities, it also promises to be a great experience for spectators, with on-shore markets and food stalls to back up the on-water excitement. It's never too late to enter and be part of the event, and be in the running for some great spot prizes. Click through for details.

Hutt City Windsurf Cup - New Zealand

Updated: 22/09/2016

This event will be apart of the Pacific Windsurf Series ( confirming minor details at the moment with each country. This will include Hawaii, Japan, Tahiti, New Caledonia and Australia).
https://www.facebook.com/events/1813933145544684/?active_tab=posts

CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS EASTBOURNE SLALOM+ 2016

Updated: 22/09/2016

Fun slalom weekend, very social and open to all levels.
https://www.facebook.com/events/268188123529725/

Dog exercise area proposed for popular windsurfing & kiteboarding location

Updated: 29/07/2016

Popular sailing spot in a southerly is about to have a fenced dog exercise area attached to it without consultation. The area in McEwan Park, Petone is one of the most popular locations for beginner/recreational windsurfing and kiteboarding in Wellington, and one of the few locations sailable in a southerly wind.
Users of this area know that people exercising dogs in this area are already a problem with little respect for the other users. The council is planning to fence off a grassed area used for rigging , launching and practising kite flying. The area will attract many more dog owners, creating parking problems in a location which is already used to capacity on a good day. Besides the windsports users the area is used by numerous others for sports activities.

Wellington Harbour consultations - Airport extension and Container ship access dredging

Updated: 04/05/2016

Just a heads up - Centre Port started a consultation process and will be releasing details on Thursday. The proposal includes dredging around Aotea Wharf, and deepening of the entrance to Wellington to allow larger container ships to dock.
The first pre-consultation meeting was last night in Eastbourne. Why? Because possibly the most dramatic impact will be the effect on surf conditions along the Eastern Bays, potentially by 80% (reduction)! There will also be changes on the Seatoun side.

New Zealand windsurfing Facebook groups

Updated: 28/12/2015

If you want to make contact with fellow sailors Facebook is fairly active and up to date, often used to check conditions and arrange meetings on a daily basis.

New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/groups/windsurfingnz/

Auckland
https://www.facebook.com/groups/219068194128/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031714700196583/

Taranaki
https://www.facebook.com/taranaki.windsurfclub

Bay of Plenty (Tauranga/Mt Maunganui)
https://www.facebook.com/Bay-of-Plenty-Windsurfers-161610003899780

Wellington

Craigs Investment Partners Eastbourne Slalom Plus 5-6 December 2015

Updated: 09/12/2015

Eastbourne once again turned it on for the windsurfers, with winds from 25 to 30 knots for most of the day allowing 13 races to be completed.
Conditions were fast and demanding with plenty of spills and some close finishes for the 22 sailors who turned up to sample the windiest city in the world.

Craigs Investment Partners Eastbourne Slalom + 2015

Updated: 04/11/2015

This event is for everyone who can confidently sail a windsurfer. Races will be organised according to ability, all entries go in the draw for cool prizes, and there’s no pressure to compete - it’s social, all about participation, it’s about sailing better. Given that, there will also be some serious competition and that will be worth watching! There will also be some pretty cool gear to look at and maybe try, including some very new kit! This is also one round of the 2015/2016 North Island Cup.

Rivers and Coast Users Survey - Wellington

Updated: 22/04/2015

If you sail in the Wellington Region at all you could add your opinion...
Everyday, people in the Wellington region use and enjoy our harbours, coasts and rivers in a variety of different ways.
Greater Wellington Regional Council and local councils monitor and report on the quality of the water at popular beaches and river swimming spots so you know if there are any health risks present.

Wellington Windsurfing Film night and AGM

Updated: 11/04/2015

Join us pre-show drinks and a quick AGM from 7.00pm. We will kick off the movie double feature after that around 8.15pm.
Red Bull Storm Chase - A Force 10 Adventure displays all the incredible footage of the most extreme windsurfing action ever captured.
The SUP Movie - a documented progression that will change the sport forever, leading it in a direction of radical turns, giant aerials, and massive barrels.