Well..... after some time to recover, here is our report on the 2017 NZ Boardstore Slalom Windsurfing Nationals:
41 competitors in total all started arriving on the Monday before the start of the event. We had 9 storage containers dotted around our clubrooms that are situated right on the shore front of our beautiful harbour and two neighboring buildings were loaned to us for extra room for the prize giving, Skippers meetings finish line result taking and even accommodation for those that wanted to stay onsite.
Dates and venue are set for the RS:X, Raceboard and Techno 293 Nationals.
Hope to see you all there.
There is an open invitation to all our past NZ champions to form a team and come and sail a race or two with us.
We will supply the kit. Be great to see a dream team out off Taka. https://www.facebook.com/RSXandTechnoNZ/
THANKS to everyone who came and contributed
Was great to see so many members at the meeting and thank you all for your time, ideas and banter. A few points to sum it all up
Some actions for topics discussed:
- Jardines access issues - Sue and Allice to follow up
- Creighton working bee - Waiting response/approval from DOC, Chris volunteered to provide the tools needed, Jarn is bringing the jetski for some fun
BRING IT ON 2017! Big plans ahead Get together and mid-season meeting
A mid-season meeting to see where we're at and hopefully get some good suggestions to further improve the work we do for the club. As we didn't get a chance to organise a Xmas BBQ this will also double as a social gathering.
Some topics to be discussed:
- Jardines access issues
- Creighton working bee
- SLWRC mega event (GY downwinder?)
- Rat Point issues after fire
- Club gear (Thank you FX for donating some snow kiting gear! Wish you all the best in your travels)
- Club benefits and membership
The WNZ AGM is traditionally held at and during the National Slalom event each year. Rather than scheduling a specific time and place it has been found easier to schedule it into the race schedule as conditions permit so it does not conflict or interfere with racing. If you have any matters you would like to raise at the AGM please notify Bruce Spedding.
OPEN DAY 2016 Kick start the season in style!
This year we are stepping up our game! Come and join us for a selection of fun activities, lessons and gear demo this Sunday at Frankton Beach starting from 3PM.
WATERCOOLED SPORTS DEMO DAY
A big shout out to Watercooled Sports Ltd! They're coming up from Dunedin bringing some sweet demo gear for you to try! If you want to test the new Fanatic windsurf boards, iRigs and/or SUP boards join us on Sunday from 3PM!
Round 2 of the South Island Cup for windsrfing hosted by the CWA.
Points from Round 1 in Dunedin and Round 2 Christchurch count towards final results. https://www.facebook.com/events/1115319121850786/
Thank you for your support so far!
Southern Lakes Windriders Club could not exist without the support of members and volunteers like you. 2015/16 was an eventful season and we have even better things planned for you in the future. If you want to skip to the chase fill out your membership form here but you should really keep reading as SLWRC will be getting even more amazing this year!
A short recap of last season's highlights: (click for more)
Stu Warman competed at the Kona worlds in Florida last week. He finished 19th over all (100+ competitors) , and was second in his weight class - Light Medium. He was the only kiwi.
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