The latest news from Techo293 (http://www.techno293.org/) http://www.techno293.org/ en-us http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news366.htm Another great year for BIC TECHNO 293 class, biggest windsurfing class in the world. After spectacular world championships in San Francisco everybody will meet once again to fight this time for the European titles. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0146v01.htm Minutes of the AGM of the International Techno 293 Class Association held on Thursday, 21st  July at the St Francis Yacht Club, have now been published.  A report on the key decisions will follow soon. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FVLcdPtTxOBY http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FmZF9AxQhZW4 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0146v01.htm http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news325.htm The Annual General Meeting of the Techno 293 Class Association will take place during the World Championships hosted in San Francisco, USA.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news308.htm Bautista Saubidet (ARG 401), last year's under 17 champion, is once again victorious at this year's South American Championships at Peru Beach, Argentina.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news299.htm As the class expands and grows, so does the need for more qualified officials to assist and support the growing numbers of class events. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0134v01.htm The 2011 championship calendar is now published - with the dates confirmed for all continental championships, except the African event which is expected to be announced soon. Notices of Race are being drawn up and will be published as quickly as possible. National Associations are invited to submit events for inclusion in the T293 calendar. Please send full details including date, venue, notice of race (as soon as available), contact details and website details to - t293@internationalwindsurfing.com http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fwindthings Windthings Photo Gallery - high res pics are available - e-mail Patrick De Bryne giving album/photo number, description/sail number http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news275.htm The minutes of the AGM held in Martigues, France, at the end of July, are now published. The meeting elected a new committee, which included a new member - Gustavo Almenara from Mendoza, Argentina; and the committee immediately co-opted a member to represent Asia - Winfield Zee from Hong Kong.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DRdo5S13sFd0 Watch Patrik's last video "Past, Present and Future" http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news266.htm At the end of racing on day 3 the boys fleets were split into Gold and Silver for the last two racing days.  Regrettably it was only possible to complete 1 race today - for the under 17 boys Gold fleet - as the strong mistral wind returned.   ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news265.htm The Race Committee managed to complete three races for all fleets today despite the late start to proceedings.  French competitors Maxime Labat and Gael Cousin are on good form leading the blue and yellow U17 boys' groups.  In the girls' U17, race wins have been shared out with five different winners in the five races but Israel's Naomi Cohen is at the top of the leaderboard.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fsvk1pp%23p%2Fa%2Fu%2F0%2Fc1eh3su6Y4E Another great film by Patrik!  Usually we wait for the wind but today . . . 35 knots gusting to 55!  It's more than a championship for these kids, it's an adventure - time to relax, meet new friends and enjoy beautiful Martigues.  And, while they stay safe on the beach, watch who obeys his animal instincts and takes to the water with his shortboard - even with a broken finger! http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DzWyTQuyAIJI http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news261.htm 364 competitors from 26 countries, 4 continents, have registered for the Techno 293 World Championships in Martigues, smashing the 2009 record entry.  With the Raceboard Youth and Masters running concurrently bringing the total number of competitors at CVM Martigues up to 435, this is the biggest championship event in windsurfing for 20 years!......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D3lbxKquEHUI First impressions of the British sailors competing in Martigues.Techno Worlds 2010 Podcast 1 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0129v01.htm The 2010 Annual General Meeting will take place at the Worlds venue in Martigues, France. The committee want all member national class associations to participate. If your association cannot appoint a delegate to attend, it is still possible to participate by returning the Voting Paper. This year we have added a section for comments - the committee want to hear from members about current and future developments. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news253.htm Light winds on the last day of the Baltic Sea Cup in Liepaja, limited the competitors to just one race to complete the series.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news252.htm Just a quick note to remind you all of the QLD Youth Champs coming up. We have 10 Techno's registered for the event so far. The entries deadline has been extended to June 23rd, ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fuserfiles%2Fdocuments%2FBSC_Latvia_results_after_4.pdf Light winds today limited the young techno fleet to two races. Yesterday's winners were again dominant - with both Ronalds Kaups (LAT 194) and Monicka Kraszewska (POL 120) winning both races in their respective under 17 divisions. Competition is a lot closer at the top of the under 15 division, where consistency clearly paid off and Artur Kaikull (EST 134) tops the ranking. Results http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news249.htm Round 1 of the 2010 Baltic Sea Cup started today in Liepaja, where the Windsurfing Club Rietumkrasts , in co-operation with the Latvian Windsurfing Association, is hosting the Raceboard World Championships.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0129v01.htm Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the International Techno 293 Class Association, to be held on Thursday 29 July 2010 at Cercle de Voile de Martigues, France. The detailed location of the meeting room will be published on the event official notice board.  The meeting will be scheduled to start at 19.30. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293australia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F03%2F2010-T293-RSX-QLD-Championship-Notice-of-Race.pdf The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron will be hosting the 2010 QLD State T293 Championships next month.  All are welcome and encouraged to take part.  A good chance to get some pre-winter, high level racing in before winter!  Click here to download a copy of the NOR. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news216.htm There is one more week to apply for charter equipment, supplied by Bic Sport, for use in the forthcoming North American Championships, part of the 25th Calema Midwinters festival, Merritt Island, Florida, USA.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news214.htm The weather was the only winner on the final day of racing at the 2010 South American Championships.  No rain today, instead hot and humid, but, unfortunately, no wind.  The overnight results stand with Bautista Saubidet Birkner (ARG 401) and Valentina Serigos (ARG 421) declared Under 17 South American Champions.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0098v01.htm http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.windsurfingresults.com%2F For the latest race results, go to  http://www.windsurfingresults.com/ http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news190.htm Dear Techno Sailors, We have the Australian Youth Championship, Incorporating the 2010 Youth Olympic Games Oceania Qualification Event taking place January 6-10th. There are a good number of Techno sailors registered for the event, a big increase from previous years which is great to see.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news189.htm Challenging conditions faced the young racers in the first day of racing at the 2010 European Championship. 189 competitors, a record entry for a Europeans, registered in what is also the first qualification regatta for the 2010 Youth Olympics.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news186.htm Techno 293 activity continues to grow in North America.  Nevin Sayre, NA representative on the class committee, has forward a comprehensive list of events that will take place in USA during 2010.  ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news175.htm The Notice of Race and online entry have now been published for the Techno 293/ Raceboard Youth and Masters (JYM) European Championships.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0079v01.htm http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news167.htm Italy's Veronica Fanciulli has swept to the top of the Bic Techno Under 17's girls' rankings with an impressive display on the first two days of the IWA Junior, Youth and Masters Windsurfing World Championships at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA).......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fuserfiles%2Fdocuments%2FTechno_U17B_results_after_5_250809.pdf Techno Boys U17 after 5 races / Techno Girls U17 after 4 races / Techno Boys U15 after 4 races/ Techno Girls U15 after 4 races / Techno Open after 4 races /   Competitor List (Techno)  Event Photos courtesy of SKZ Hestia-Sopot / Event Photos courtesy of Vincenzo Pottino http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fuserfiles%2Fdocuments%2FTechno_U17B_results_after_2_240809.pdf After 2 races for all fleets on day one:  - Techno Boys U17 / Techno Girls U17 / Techno Boys U15 / Techno Girls U15 / Techno Open http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news160.htm The curtain officially went up on the 2009 IWA Junior, Youth and Masters Windsurfing World Championships today (Sunday 23 August) with an astonishing record entry of 350 sailors ready and raring for racing to get underway tomorrow.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news158.htm With less than one week to go until this year's World Championship in Weymouth here is some useful info and reminders.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0079v01.htm Final agenda has been published for the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the International Techno 293 Class Association to be held on Wednesday 26 August 2009 at WPNSA, Weymouth, UK. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news156.htm Can I get an Amen to the proposition that windsurfing looks dismal in the USA? Down numbers. US Sailing Team Olympians finishing 60-something at world championships. Scant visibility accorded a discipline that outside the USA is second only to Lasers in Olympic sailing.  And if you're not a windsurfer, why even care?  Unless perhaps you care about dropout rates in junior sailing. In that case, my friend, pull up a chair. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.mac.com%2Fsailing%2Ftechno293na.mov 2009 Techno 293 North American Champs at St. Francis YChttp://web.mac.com/sailing/techno293na.movhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W-LF4V48iE 2009 Techno 293 National Champs in the Gorgehttp://web.mac.com/sailing/3mins.movhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06f4MdtImnU http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news154.htm The last leg of The Baltic Sea Cup has finished this weekend (22-26 July) in Russia's St. Petersburg. The beautiful city hosted a regatta for 70 competitors from the Baltic Area. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fuserfiles%2Fdocuments%2FT293_OD_Maintenance_Equip_Care_260609.pdf BicSport have published helpful guidelines for the appropriate care and maintenance of T293 OD Equipment, in order to ensure that you maximise the use from your equipment. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news139.htm The first North Sea Cup event of 2009 was already a big success. Almost 50 competitors from France, United Kingdom, Holland and Belgium travelled to Ostend for the weekend 9/10 May for some exciting international competition.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news134.htm Two races were completed for all divisions on the final day of the championship. At first the conditions did not look promising for further races - but fortunately the wind settled and we were very happy to finish the series on 10 races.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news133.htm The publication of the 2009 Class Rules has prompted further questions about: the legality of equipment, what can and cannot be done to repair or improve the equipment; and many more. We have decided to bring back the Q & A section to the website. Here is a selection of questions received to date. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fuserfiles%2Fdocuments%2FUK_visa_information.pdf If you are visiting the UK for a short time for a sports event you may require a UK Visitor Visa and should read this information. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news129.htm As agreed by the 2008 Annual General Meeting the Class Rules have been revised by the class committee and approved by the ISAF.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news126.htm The Notices of Race are now published for both the European Championships and the World Championships. Two very important reminders for competitors, parents and coaches. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news120.htm Dear international friends, I've the pleasure to inform you that a new international regatta for T293 will be raced in Marsala from Saturday February 21st to Monday February 23rd in Carnival holiday time. WINTER CUP 2009 will be for both Optimist and Techno 293 classes.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0003v01.htm More events have been added to the T293 Competition Calendar for 2009.  Check out the latest from the USA - US Nationals, the North American and East Coast Junior Championships. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0056v01.htm Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 13 August 2008 in Sopot, Poland have now been published. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2F Day two - no wind, so sadly no racing! http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news101.htm In response to enquiries from some national associations the class committee requested from ISAF a clarification of Class Rule C.8.2 (b).......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0052v01.htm Competitors, coaches and parents are reminded that the Bic Techno One Design Sail/Rig comprises 4 parts - sail, mast, boom (205-255), and mast base (32cm). Only these components can be used with the 6.8 and 7.8 rigs at the 2008 Sopot Worlds. The 6.8 sail must be used with the 460cm mast; the 7.8 sail must be used with the 490cm mast. View the component price list supplied by Bic Sport. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2FBicWind_T293Warning-2008-06.pdf It has come to our attention that there is a very small but "higher than normal" risk of breakage on a batch of T293 OD universal joints delivered ex-BIC Sport either: - Together with the T293 OD boards between 15 June 2007 and 29 February 2008, board serial numbers potentially affected are between D044737 and D047097; OR - Alone as a spare part between 15 May 2007 and 30 September 2007. Read the full notice http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D597%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D0 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news87.htm At last competitors have been able to take to the water for three thrilling races which makes for a valid Championship.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2FNotice_of_Race_Sopot.%5B1%5D.pdf The Notice of Race for the SOPOT Junior, Youth and Masters Festival of Windsurfing has now been published. This event includes the World Championships for Techno 6.8 and 7.8, Raceboard Youth and Raceboard Masters.   The organisers wish to draw your attention to the deadline of May 30th for confirming accommodation requirements. Over 120 places have been reserved, but August is high season and demand for these places is high!  Please use the enquiry form provided (form 5)   If you intend to travel with a camper van, and bringing a trailer, you also need to book with the host club (form 6)   You can visit the club website to find more information:  www.skz.sopot.pl http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news83.htm Many thanks to all those that have confirmed their orders for the new One Design Rigs. The initial stock allocation has been taken up and these rigs are now being distributed. The current balance of forward orders will be distributed, as scheduled, during early April 2008. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news82.htm Where in the world do you live and compete in the Techno293 class? We want to hear from YOU!......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0003v01.htm Here are the dates for the Baltic Cup events for Youth and Junior Techno + RSX 8.5 m2: 06-08 June 2008 Liepaja, Latvia 17-20 July 2008 Sopot, Poland19-21 September 2008, Pirita, Estonia http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news80.htm The Agreement with BicSport has been finalised for the supply of One Design rigs to the Class.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D584%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news74.htm Everything is on schedule.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D577%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news72.htm At the 2007 Class AGM a proposal was agreed that the Class should undertake a selection process that will enable the introduction of one design rigs for the U15 and U17 divisions in international championships. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fav.es%2F Online entry is now up and running for the New Year's Race and the Andalusian Olympic Week at http://www.fav.es/ with payment on site. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fav.es%2Fnyr%2Fnyr08.pdf The Andalusian Sailing Federation has now published the NoR for the IV New Year's Race.  This regatta taking place from 1st to 5th January 2008 in Puerto Sherry is an ISAF Grade 3 Event for the RS:X  but the Techno 293 0D shall race separately from the RS:X Class.  Anyone wishing to come early to train or for winter training, should contact info@fav.es. We need more events like this!  National Associations are invited to submit events for inclusion in the international T293 calendar.  Please send full details including date, venue, notice of race, contact details and website details to the IWA Office. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0048v01.htm The minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Techno 293 Class held on Tuesday 4 September 2007 in Formentera, Spain have now been published. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0044v01.htm A further 2 races on the last day to complete a full series of 12 races for all fleets. A great end to a successful championship.  The organiser, Asier Fernandez, and his team, backed by the island authority and Balearic Island government, have delivered a memorable event at the first attempt. Full results http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news64.htm Notice of Race has been published for Tallinn Week, September 21st- 23rd 2007, Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre. For accommodation we have offer ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news63.htm Over 200 competitors from 14 countries, representing 3 continents, have converged upon the beautiful island of Formentera for the 2007 Junior, Youth and Masters World Championships......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0039v01.htm The agenda and proposals for the Annual General Meeting have now been published.  Also available as a Word Document and PDF.  National Associations are urged to register their delegate or appoint a proxy.  Alternatively votes may be submitted to the IWA office via e-mail. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D573%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0039v01.htm Please note that the Annual General Meeting for the Techno 293 Class will now be held on Tuesday 4th September 2007. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fmailto%3Aescuela%404nomadas.com Competitors, parents and coaches, are reminded of Notice of Race # 25.1 requiring details of your transfer request to be forwarded to the organiser by August 1st. The attached Form 6 should be used if possible and either faxed to: +34971323326; or e-mailed. Form 6 Word Doc / Form 6 pdf http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0039v01.htm Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Techno 293 Class to be held in Formentera, Spain. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fmailto%3Aislamar1%40interbook.net Official notice for all Competitors attending the Championships in Formentera. All those who have not yet booked their accommodation please make contact within the next 48 hours.   It's  very difficult to find lodging for these dates, so from the organization we recommend they send their reservations as urgent as possible. To travel by ferry from the peninsula to the island of Ibiza, make the reservations as follows: ISCOMAR FERRYS  Tel:   0034  971 194 490 Fax:  0034 971 194 492 E-Mail: Ferry: Passenger in roundtrip (armchair): 42,70Eur.Car in roundtrip (tourism): 125,30Eur Van in roundtrip: 213,50Eur Rest of vehicles should consult directly with us. Fast Ferry: the price of Denia-Ibiza and Denia-Formentera is the same. Passenger in roundtrip (armchair): 68,60EurCar in roundtrip (tourism): 167,30EurVan in roundtrip (peak altitude 2.20 meters): 307,30Eur To rent the boats of trainers or companions that wish to see the regatta from the water, send reservations.   The reservations must be made before the 10/08/2007, we will not accept reservations after that date. The prices of the boats are as follows: ·        Pneumatic with 4 meters of length and 13,5 CV 140Eur day.·        Pneumatic with 5 meters of length and 50 CV 260Eur day. ·        Pneumatic with 7 meters of length and 115 CV 360Eur day.·        Pneumatic with 7 meters of length and 140 CV 480Eur day. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news54.htm Accommodation The sponsors of the event have reserved more than enough accommodation, in apartments, for the expected demand. If you are intending to arrive on or around 31st August you will have no problem with finding accommodation.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D566%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ffvoile.net%2Fffv%2Fsportif%2FClmtCompetDet.asp%3Fclid%3D38925 French youngsters Tom Dubaelle and Gaspard Dalle took first and second places respectively at both North Sea Cup events held recently.  The first event on 12/13 May in Ostend, Belgium had 37 Bic Techno entries competing in 5 races whilst the following weekend 35 made it to Wimereux, France for a three race event.  First girl in Ostend was Alice Arutkin whereas Marion Coquelaere took the honour in Wimereux. Results Wimereux - Results Ostend http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D552%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D549%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2FNoR_JYM_Formentera_07.pdf Notice of Race has now been published for the Techno 293 World Championships taking place in Formentera, Spain from the 1st to 7th September 2007 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D537%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D534%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2FFormentera_Presentation.pdf The Techno 293 World Championships will be an event combined with the Raceboard Youths and Masters World Championships 2007.  It will run from 1st to 7th September, in Formentura, Spain.  For a preview of the event, click here. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.takapunaboating.org.nz%2Findex.php%3Fid%3D7%2C54%2C0%2C0%2C1%2C0 15 year old Sefton Powrie took the New Zealand Championship title with 9 bullets to count out of the eleven races sailed in total at Takapuna Beach.  Second placed Max Harrison managed to score a first in race 10.  Full results http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news40.htm We were unlucky!  Not enough wind to complete a championship series; with only 2 races completed.  However the race organisation was good and the race committee worked hard to deliver the championship.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D519%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2F The Formentera meeting will not be held on the 2nd - it is moved to the 3rd January, during the Europeans in Cadiz. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2F Two meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday 2nd January. At 10.00 an "Equipment Inspection Seminar" will discuss the role of Inspectors and explore in greater depth the Class Rules as they relate to the Approved Rig Scheme. It is important that anyone wishing to become a class approved Inspector attends; a stepping stone to an application to ISAF for International status. A survey of sails will be conducted throughout the championships; attendees will be expected to assist with this project. At 19.00 an open meeting with representatives of the Organisers of the 2007 Worlds in Formentera, and class officials. Detailed info about the venue, travel and accommodation, will be made available. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news33.htm At the culmination of the week long ISAF Conference in Helsinki, the Council rejected the aplication from Techno 293 Class for International status. To read detailed Reports from this year's Conference, together with Ceri Williams report to the IWA Executive, go to the IWA website. Extracts from the Reports follow.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D515%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news31.htm Bright event attended by 93 competitors including POL, DEN, SWE, SVL, GER, ESP......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2FT293_Euros_07_NoR.pdf "III Bay of Cadiz - New Year Regatta" TECHNO 293 EUROPEANS & RS:X Puerto Santa Maria, Cadiz, Spain January 1st to 5th 2007This is an ISAF Grade 3 Event - RS:X  Notice of Race On-line pre-entry http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D506%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0039v01.htm Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 2 August 2006 at the Lega Navale Club, Marsala, Italia (Sicily) during the Techno 293 2006 World Championship have now been published. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2Ftechno_world_06_u15.htm A great day's racing to finish off the series, with 2 races today a second discard, eleven races in total, and a new World Champion. Guido Carli ( ITA 55) with a first and a second today is Techno 293 World Champion. Last years winner, Alistair Masters (GBR 511) held his nerve and a second in the last race of the day enabled him to hold on to second place. Third place overall went to Damien Rousell (FRA 171); and Girls under 17 champion was Sybille Bosch (FRA 100) In the under 15 division: 1st Davide La Vela (ITA 1); 2nd Adrian Jimenez (ESP 33) ; 3rd Guy Raymond (ISR 311). Under 15 girls champion was Ofir Halevy (ISR 5) Results:  Under 15;  Under 17 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news25.htm Another light wind day, and another 2 races completed.  The early signs were promising -sailors arriving at the race site in the morning were faced with a 9/10 knot breeze that looked to be increasing.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news24.htm In November 2005 the Techno 293 Class was granted "Recognised" Class status by ISAF.  The Class was born out of the Aloha Class, and underwent a transitional year in 2005 as the Aloha /Techno Class.  The aim is the same - "a class devoted to fostering the development of windsurf racing for junior competitors around the world through the promotion of an inexpensive racing format."......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2Fproposals2006Techno293%2520AGMvote.pdf Full details of the proposals have now been published, together with supporting papers for proposals 2 & 4. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2F The Andalusian Sailing Federation is pleased to announced that the 2007 Techno 293 Europeans will be part of the III New Year's Race, to be held in El Puerto de Santa Maria from 1st to 5th January 2007 (racing from 2nd to 5th inclusive). The Race will also include RSX M, RSX W and RSX Youth classes. Come and enjoy some winter sunshine and great racing. The Notice of Race will follow towards the end of August. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D500%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0039v01.htm Wednesday 2nd August 2006 at the Lega Navale (host club) Marsala, Sicily. The agenda has now been published.  Full details of proposals to be voted upon will be posted on the website and circulated to member associations by July 19th.Those voting members unable to attend will be able to submit a postal vote; or alternatively can submit a proxy vote mandate.If you have any other proposals to make, please forward to the IWA Office by Monday July 15th. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news19.htm A limited supply of Techno 293 boards will be available for charter at the forthcoming Worlds in Marsala,Sicily.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D494%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news17.htm NOTICE is hereby given of the forthcoming 2006 Annual General Meeting of the TECHNO 293 CLASS Association.The meeting will be held during the Junior, Youth and Masters Championships in Marsala, Sicily, over the week 31st July - 5th August.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news16.htm We are slowly starting to create a team of young riders with the Bic's and they are joining the big guys in the National Championship.......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D483%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D483%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D472%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D405%26parent%3D2%26grandparent%3D0 We have pleasure in presenting our Associate Membership proposal for 2006 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2FNotice_of_race_Marsala_JYM_06.pdf The Notice of Race for the 2006 World Championships of the new TECHNO 293 Class is now published. The "inaugural" championship will form part of the established Junior, Youth and Masters Festival, and will take place in Marsala, Sicily from 3st July to 6th August. The event website will be added shortly; and full details of championship titles will also be annonced as soon as possible. You can register your pre-entry, and pay,online via IWA website. http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Fdefault.asp%3Fmenu%3D453%26parent%3D164%26grandparent%3D29 http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news3.htm The first New Zealand RS:X and Techno Nationals are being held at Takapuna Boating Club from Friday 27th - Monday 30th January.  The RS:X being the new Olympic Windsurfing Board replacing the Mistral and the Techno the new Junior board. ......( more ) http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.internationalwindsurfing.com%2Ffiles%2Fusercontent%2Fpages%2FAdeC_Bilingue2006.PDF Click here for Notice of Race http://www.windsurfingnz.org/rssfeeders/wnzrss.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno293.org%2Fpage0006v01news1.htm The ISAF Council met in Singapore and approved the submission made by the Techno 293 Class to become a 'recognised' ISAF class. ......( more )