Wave

WWA - Freewave

Sat 4 Sep 2010

Wellington

The first round of the 2010 / 2011 WWA Freewave competition will be held in September between 4th and 26th. (which weekend date to be confirmed). The Freewave three-round format is a mixture of freestyle and waves depending on the wind and sailing venue on the day. Even if you don't want to compete, come along and check out the action. http://wwa.camp9.org/events

Wave Event

Wave event specific

TWA - Wave Classic

Fri 22 Oct 2010 - Mon 25 Oct 2010

Taranaki

Taranaki Wave Classic - Following a long history of events held in Taranaki, the Taranaki Wave Classic will continue to put the emphasis on fun.
The event will be an Expression Session format, where competitors will free-sail in whatever conditions occur at the chosen location for that day. There will be no heats, no man on man elimination and no stress. The top 10 riders will be selected for a super session.

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2010 Carbon Art Rodgers Dental New Zealand Wavesailing Nationals

The 2010 windsurfing wave nationals final was a family affair with team La Franchie reaching the top two positions. Chris dominated the final, as he dominated the rest of the competition. He consistently landed aerials off the outside peak and was laying in the most radical turns. These were vertical bottoms turns flowing at full speed onto the other rail and gauging 270° back into the white water. The thousands of top turns Taranaki has gifted these two brothers, showed through in their smooth style, wave timing and selection. Chris is the leading sailor in Taranaki at the moment and is showing the standard required for all the aspiring champion wave sailors out there. Tom Taylor showed he is not just a free style maestro, and has top skills in waves as well. Lots of critical hits and aerials gave him a deserved 3rd place this year.

Lancelin Ocean Classic 2010 - Tim Woods account

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