South Island Cup is over for another season with the final round of racing at the Lake Aviemore Classic over New Years.
This years South Island cup has been one of the biggest in years with 33 sailors competing in 36 races over four rounds.
We had a huge variety of different conditions and courses to race in and sailors of all abilities giving it a go.
Congratulations to the South Island Cup Champions Terry Beentjes and Annie Crombie taking the Mens and Womens titles this year.
Click through for full report and results
Waterbourne's new and exciting approach to the nationals is something you don't want to miss. Alongside the downwind slalom, Waterbourne will incorporate a long distance race (10km) around Matiu/Somes Island - Waterbourne Ocean Clash.
Kitesurfers and stand up paddleboarders (SUPs) will also be taking part in the overall race. SUPs will be released first and kitesurfers and windsurfers will be released together 30minutes later. Although there is a handicap for the overall Waterbourne Ocean Clash title, this handicap will not effect the result for the national title where competitors will get a placing in the overall race and in their specific division (windsurfer, kitesurfer etc).
Camp at Marahau either in the dorms or your own tents (to avoid snoring hassles !). Its an outdoor education centre right over the road from the beach….communal kitchen/lounge, toilet/shower block, fire pit, big field for camping.. usually around $12pp/night. Awesome location. A very nice mixed group of people, often quite a few kiters and windsurfers, but access to good terrain for SUP, kayak, hike, bike, tramp .. soo much so near.
Sue Bradley is planning to run a Windsurfing NZ Instructor training course 27-28th January 2018 in Queenstown or Dunedin or Christchurch depending on interest. Course cost is $350 for a long weekend (includes Friday night) and may give you WNZ certificate.
Contact Sue if interested and which venue ...or for more details - sms or ring 0276408596
Shaping up to be an awesome even - well organised, variety of events, great social includes, lots of great spot prizes - $40 preregister, $50 on the day
Spring is here - hope you are enjoying some water time!
Reminder that this weekend is the Lake Ferry Social Weekend - details below. Looking forward to seeing a big group there :-)
Just remember Lake Ferry is impacted by the tide - make sure you are sailing on an incoming tide. Always sail with a mate - and if you have never sailed there before, make sure you chat with someone who has first.
Save the date!!!
Come and join us on the Raiatea/Tahaa lagoon, with friends, family or just as a passionate windsurfeur who enjoy riding in friendly atmosphere!!!
Big contingent went from NZ in 2017 and had a great time - really well organised with travel, food, accommodation and gear transport. Check out with anyone who went in 2017 (or earlier). Great for partners too, add extra days to see the sights...
South Island Cup is over for another season with the final round of racing at the Lake Aviemore Classic over New Years.
Waterbourne's new and exciting approach to the nationals is something you don't want to miss. Alongside the downwind slalom, Waterbourne will incorporate a long distance race (10km) around Matiu/Somes Island - 
Sue Bradley is planning to run a Windsurfing NZ Instructor training course 27-28th January 2018 in Queenstown or Dunedin or Christchurch depending on interest. Course cost is $350 for a long weekend (includes Friday night) and may give you WNZ certificate.
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