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News: Windsurf E-News: 68 - January 2008
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| Annual National Class Fees 2008 |
| Invoices have been circulated to National Authorities during the last few days - prompt payment would be appreciated! If you have not received your invoice or think you have been invoiced incorrectly please get in touch with the IWA Office. |
2008 - a very important year for windsurfing - just some of the highlights to come: |
Olympics - it is the olympic year and we wish all competitors good luck in Qingdao during August. ISAF will select equipment for 2012 at the November conference.
Formula World Tour - in 2008 the Grand Prix events will form a World Tour - with events confirmed for Europe and South America, in their respective summers.
Youth Olympics - windsurfing boy and girl (2 of the 4 sailing events) confirmed, with OD Techno 293 as the preferred equipment.
Raceboard/IMCO - MJOD de-registered with ISAF; IMCO/Raceboard to collaborate on future championships in order to bring you bigger and better competition events.
Speed - building on the introduction of the new International Class in 2007, an expanded programme of ranking events is planned for 2008.
Formula Experience - more emphasis on developing junior formula racers and grass roots (limited equipment) formula racing for all, and communication via an improved website.
IFCA - Freestyle - renewed cooperation with EPFT and a World Championship planned.
Slalom - further development of the "junior, youth and masters" concept; bigger Worlds with increased prize money (Portugal - 30,000 euro)
So - something for everyone! |
STOP PRESS! Bic Sport proposal accepted by T293 working party |
The Working Party established by the 2007 AGM have concluded that the proposal from Bic Sport be accepted, subject to contract.
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EVENT REPORTS |
First big 2008 speeds
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The first 2008 session of the Masters of Speed brought some really big speeds close to 48 knots, putting Antoine Albeau (FRA) in all time third position with a stunning 47.69 knots subject to WSSRC ratification.
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IV Bay of Cadiz - New Year Regatta |
1-5 January 2008
Results:
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XXVII Argentinian Windsurfing Championship - 5-9 December 2008 |
UPCOMING EVENTS |
Australian Youth Championships
6-10 January 2008
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RS:X World Championships
10-20 January 2008
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Oceanic & Australian FW Championships
22-25 January 2008
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