2016 Tauranga Spring Windsurf Weekend
If you haven’t registered yet then all you need to so is email peter@elementswatersports.co.nz and let me know.
Entries are limited so if you are keen then just let me know.
You can all check the forecast and know how much to trust them a week out. Mine is showing good winds on fri and sat with fluff on the Sunday. On the plus side the N-NE-E direction will mean racing from Kulim Park. Long reaches in mostly waist to shoulder deep water. Gear can be left rigged overnight in our boat shed.
Coming soon to Queenstown or Dunedin.
7-9th October 2016.
$350.
Long weekend. Fri night. Full days Saturday & Sunday
Windsurf New Zealand qualification. Instructors card.
Course includes;
Observation & analysis of a class.
Outline of WNZ “Basic Teaching System”.
Simulator practice.
Personal Sailing Skills. Towing Practice. Self Rescue Practice
Rescue training.
On Water model lessons with real students.
Basic theory relevant to beginners; sialing theory, wind & weather, safety…
Sessions on; Group control, Safety issues, What makes a good instructor ?
Windsurfing Instructor Course, AGM (date TBC), snowkiting ...
Hope you're having a great winter and getting up the mountain for some skiing. For those who are interested there are a lot of snow kiters in town this week, heading out for fun together. If you're interested in this check out the Snow Kite facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/SNOW-KITE-NZ-188573817836835/ or ring Tim Stockman. 021542770. Tim can organise lessons for you too if you're keen.
AGM
The date of the AGM is on 14th September, at the Speight's on Ferry Road, from 7:30pm. Your support is appreciated.
Tentative Agenda:
Presidents Report
Financial Report
Election of Officers
Capital Spending
Life Membership
Events Calendar
General Business
SUBS
The CWA membership year (July 1 to June 30) has rolled over, and subscriptions are now due. Thanks to those who have already paid, and if you haven't then please go to the CWA website Membership page and pay online.
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.
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.
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The CWA prize giving is Saturday May 7 from 5pm at the Mt Pleasant Yacht Club. BBQ dinner for financial members, BYO drinks. If you have any trophy's from last year then please return to Al at Groundswell asap.
The CWA prize giving is Saturday May 7 from 5pm at the Mt Pleasant Yacht Club. BBQ dinner for financial members, BYO drinks. If you have any trophy's from last year then please return to Al at Groundswell asap.
Windsurf New Zealand Sail Numbers
If you have a sail number for racing or want to acquire one then under new rules you have to be a financial member of Windsurf New Zealand or an affiliated club. The CWA has been asked to supply WNZ a list of members so that they can see who is a paid member and has rights to a sail number. If this affects you then read on...
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.
Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle to build a healthy, sustainable environment, address climate change, and protect the Earth for future generations.
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