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Posted On: 14/03/2010 12:15:51 PM The 2010 North American Formula Experience Championship will be held from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th April 2010. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 12/03/2010 7:04:33 PM The 25th edition of the famous World Festival on the Beach will take place in Mondello, Sicily, from 15th to 23rd May 2010. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 07/03/2010 12:06:30 PM Lots more racing took place on the final day, with the Techno fleet having a great series, and the formula fleet squeaking two more or races to cap off a full weekend of racing.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 07/03/2010 10:07:48 AM Dates for the EFPT KIDS tour 2010 have now been finalised: ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 02/03/2010 12:45:16 PM Robby Swift wrote in with this bulletin of the terrible disaster in Chile and asks for your help. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 18/02/2010 2:41:53 PM The 2009 PWA slalom world champion, Antoine Albeau (JP, NeilPryde), has been selected by a panel of sporting legends, as a possible candidate to receive the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 18/02/2010 12:15:50 PM The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected Nanjing, People's Republic of China, as the host city of the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014 during the 122nd IOC Session in Vancouver, Canada.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 18/02/2010 11:54:25 AM Lega Navale Italiana Civitavecchia (LNC) are hosting the World Qualifier for the Youth Olympic Games. The event will be held over Easter - from 5th to 10th April.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 18/02/2010 11:39:41 AM Paulo dos Reis (BRA 3333) took the South American title for the first time after being runner up last year. This year's event was hosted by Uruguay Yacht Club based in Montevideo. In fact Paulo dominated this year's event winning all six races!......( more ) |  |
Women in Windsurfing campaign Posted On: 13/02/2010 1:43:28 PM IWA has now put in place a Women's section on the IWA website. Help us to make this section grow by sending us your articles, photos and info to contribute to this area - e-mail - "To encourage, support and motivate women in windsurfing, improve their status and boost the participation of women (competing) in windsurfing worldwide." Update: In the Spotlight - Sam Brittner |  |
Posted On: 12/02/2010 9:31:34 AM The official presentation of the Formula Windsurfing World Championship 2010 competition, starting on March 21, was made at Government House.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 08/02/2010 9:58:58 AM After 4 days of racing at Hawks Nest, New South Wales, the 2010 Formula Windsurfing Oceanic, and Australian, Champions were confirmed as Sean O'Brien (AUS 120) and Allison Shreeve (AUS 911).......( more ) |  |
2010 Baltic Sea Cup events Posted On: 08/02/2010 9:35:16 AM 2010 event dates confirmed as: 16-19 June - Liepaja, Latvia 5-7 August - Sopot, Poland 24-26 September - Tallinn, Estonia |  |
Posted On: 03/02/2010 5:27:13 PM The deep sea crossing between the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique that used to attract riders such as Albeau, Territeheau or Josh Stone until 1996 is coming back under the name Red Bull Masters of the Caribbean! ......( more ) |  |
South American Championships - 7 races - Final Results Posted On: 29/01/2010 5:10:47 PM Results Techno 293 / Raceboard | |
Posted On: 27/01/2010 11:35:28 AM 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. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 22/01/2010 9:14:49 AM There have been a few small amendments to the 2010 rulebooks.......( more ) | |
Posted On: 22/01/2010 9:11:34 AM All the news from the Speed:World:Cup and live coverage from the continental and world speed events will be published from now on also on facebook and twitter.......( more ) | |
Posted On: 17/01/2010 10:33:53 AM HKG and THA top the Techno rankings; THA dominate the longboard fleets.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 15/01/2010 10:17:45 AM The 2010 South American Formula Windsurfing Championship will take place for the first time in Uruguay.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 14/01/2010 1:05:27 PM The Azul Linhas Aereas will support the 2010 Brazilian FE Circuit. The newest air line company on Brazilian market joining forces with the fastest growing windsurfing class. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 13/01/2010 10:36:48 AM Join us in Merritt Island - March 5-7, 2010 for this 25th event for Formula, FE, Kona, Techno & Longboards.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 08/01/2010 11:03:04 PM Final Day. Light winds again postponed racing at the 2010 OAMPS Insurance Brokers Australian Youth Championship.
As Adelaide swelters under 40 degree heat the sailors were kept on shore all morning as race management waited for the breeze to fill in. Around midday the crews hit the water as conditions began to look more favourable ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 08/01/2010 10:53:17 PM France, Great Britain, Israel, Poland, Russia and Spain secured spots in the windsurfing events at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games at the Techno 293 European Championships and YOG Qualifier held in Cadiz, Spain.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 04/01/2010 12:35:45 PM Two races for all divisions on the final day of racing at the 2010 European Championships. It was also the day that the first qualification places for the Singapore Youth Olympics were decided.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 17/12/2009 7:48:25 PM Did you know that 2010 will be a special year for the IWA?
We start a Women Windsurfing Campaign to boost the participation in, and promotion of, women's windsurfing! ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 17/12/2009 7:38:45 PM The 2009 Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix World Tour drew to a successful conclusion recently at the Wind Brasil Fortaleza GP. A third place in the final event of the world tour was enough for Steve Allen (AUS 0) to take the tour title; crowning a fantastic year that also saw him regain the World Title in Santa Pola, Spain.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 13/12/2009 8:50:25 AM Following on from the success of the 2009 Pro Kids World in Portopollo, Sardinia, IFCA are exploring the possibility of sanctioning a European Tour for 2010. The idea originates from Italy, and is supported by the national windsurfing association.......( more ) | |
Posted On: 08/12/2009 6:28:49 PM The calendar of international championships for the Formula Experience class has expanded in 2010, with 3 continental championships confirmed so far, and a Worlds in Brasil. Full details of these events will be published with the NoR's; but here are the dates and venues:......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 27/11/2009 12:00:00 AM With 2 races on the final day of the Fortaleza Grand Prix it was all to play for. The overnight lead held by Alberto Menegatti (ITA 4) all but evaporated with a disastrous first race this morning, when he finished 10th. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 25/11/2009 8:11:48 PM "I am actually in Brasil for one month and a half. I am here for two world cup of Formula and I also did the National Brazilian Championship! It's an excellent training for next world championship which will take place in Argentina in March.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 20/11/2009 11:14:08 AM Following discussions with all the ISAF windsurfing classes, it is our pleasure to announce that the Reach-4-The-Top Training Program initiative launched by the RS:X Class at the beginning of this year has evolved. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 17/11/2009 10:56:53 PM An annual event, the 29th SIM-Singapore Open Windsurfing Championship is the biggest event on the Singapore windsurfing calendar which sees top local windsurfers being pitted against the best in the region. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 15/11/2009 6:07:45 PM The European Freestyle Pro Tour 2009 was a bold statement. We travelled to new places, brought a lot of new people on the tour, celebrated one of the most dominant and at the same time charismatic sportsmen ever, and did all that in an experienced yet refreshingly new way . . . read more . . . see 2010 calendar |  |
Posted On: 03/11/2009 12:56:43 PM Nicolas Schreier, from Peru, is the new South American FE Champion Open, accumulating also the title on Senior and Light Weight divisions. Marcello Morrone, BRA 3, took the 2nd place Open, together with the Masters and Heavyweight divisions. More on the FE Class website and http://www.katanka.com.br/
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Posted On: 30/10/2009 8:28:54 PM ISAF have now published the list of new "Approved Production Boards" that are eligible to race in formula windfsurfing events from 1st January 2010. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 18/10/2009 10:47:32 PM Another full day's racing at the 2009 Sao Paulo Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix with 4 races completed on the final day, and a total of 12 races in the series. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 15/10/2009 9:34:44 PM After recently winning a second PWA Overall Wave World Title, Josh Angulo (Angulo, Maui Sails, DaKine) spoke out at the infamous Sylt closing ceremony......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 13/10/2009 5:12:02 PM Day 4 on Naxos was not only the last day of the Rip Curl Prince of the Wind it was also the last day of the EFPT 2009, ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 09/10/2009 10:44:57 PM Qualification for the Youth Olympic Games(YOG) is primarily being held on a continental basis, using the Techno 293 Continental Championships. The qualification system, including the quota for each continent, is available on the ISAF website ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 09/10/2009 9:02:01 PM Wind Brasil 2009 has grown and now includes two Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix events. Ilhabela has been added to the world tour and precedes the tour finale in Fortaleza, in Ceara State.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 05/10/2009 8:57:33 PM In 2003, Eduardo Cano (Peruvian Sailor and Sailing Coach) started 3 years coaching Optimist in Mexico, mainly in Valle de Bravo in Mexico DF. During that season he realized that nobody practiced the windsurfing sport there.......( more ) |  |
Kim Lythgoe RIP Posted On: 03/10/2009 12:16:34 PM Kim Lythgoe [ESP] has drowned in a tragic diving accident whilst taking a well earned holiday in the Maldives - Leave your thoughts and memories here |  |
Posted On: 03/10/2009 12:12:22 PM Dear friends, I am glad to inform you that IMCO is still alive and so is the "born under a lucky star" Mistral One Design.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 23/09/2009 10:27:35 AM The 2009 Worlds marked the end of a decade for formula windsurfing. Both Thailand in 2000 and Santa Pola in 2009 will be seen as landmark events in the history, and development, of the class.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 14/09/2009 1:11:47 PM What a difference a day makes or, in this case, one final race! ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 08/09/2009 10:03:42 PM The 2009 championships will take place in Maragogi in north east Brasil, from 30th October to 2nd November. Take a look at the aerial view of the event site - a special location for a special event!......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 04/09/2009 9:58:07 AM The agenda for the Annual General Meeting of the International Formula Windsurfing Class to be held on Tuesday 15th September 2009 @ 20.00hrs in Santa Pola, Spain has now been published. | |
Posted On: 30/08/2009 7:38:35 AM Great Britain's windsurfers are riding a crest of a wave tonight (Saturday 29 August) after landing three of the seven World titles up for grabs on the final day of the 2009 IWA Junior, Youth and Masters Windsurfing World Championships.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 29/08/2009 7:49:02 AM There was no doubt that Martin Ervin (EST-202) would win the overall NeilPryde Baltic Cup 2009, as he had won all 3 previous competitions earlier this season. The NPC 2009 final event started with lack of wind and ended with mixed weather conditions.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 26/08/2009 11:56:58 AM Following the IFCA AGM decision, slalom world ranking system 2 has now been published along with the latest slalom ranking list. A reminder to all affiliated associations to send IFCA yearly the results of their nominated event or details of upcoming nominated events. | |
Posted On: 16/08/2009 12:00:00 AM Bernd Flessner and Maciek Rutkowski win Slalom European Master and Youth Champion Titles
This year's IFCA Slalom Youth & Master European Championships at Schoenberger Strand finished as a very successful event for all competitors and partners of the event. Perfect wind conditions with wind forces of up to 7 beaufort allowed slalom eliminations on all six event days. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 09/08/2009 3:42:27 PM A spectacular event came to an end today with the price giving held directly at the beach in front of the Pro Center Chris Schill. Finian Maynard (BVI) and Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) are the world champions 2009.
After 7 rounds of speedsailing action, giving two discards for the fleet from all over the world, Karpathos proved another time to be the perfect venue for high wind windsurfing. |  |
FW Europeans 2009, Sopot Posted On: 09/08/2009 3:21:13 PM Sopot gave two full on racing days at the beginning of the championship, one race on day three and then the wind didn't allow further competition. Nevertheless a fantastic event and Congratulations to Grand Prix winner Steve Allen (AUS); and to the 2 new European Champions from Poland - Przemyslaw Miarczynski (Pont) and Marta Hlavaty. Full results, pics and more on the FW website, or videos here. See you at the next event - Formula Worlds in Santa Pola, Spain. |  |
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Posted On: 03/08/2009 8:32:25 PM Prizes have been awarded. At the end of the fourth day of the regatta, winners entered the podium to be congratulated, as well as receive cups and cheques. After a short, but full of positive emotions closing ceremony, Stereo MC's band appeared on the stage followed by an exhilarating performance by Kosheen.......( more ) |  |
IFCA JYM Slalom Worlds, Bonaire Posted On: 17/07/2009 11:54:27 AM Reports, results and photos on http://www.bonaireslalomworld.com/. |  |
New Change of Dates for ITALIAN OPEN FW CHAMPIONSHIPS Posted On: 17/07/2009 11:51:16 AM We inform all competitors that 2009 Italian Open FW Championships, postponed last May after the tragical death of Davide Beverino, have been rescheduled again and so they are anticipated and will be raced from Thursday October 22th to Sunday October 25th always at Windsurfing Club Cagliari, Sardinia. According to Beverino family the Championships will be dedicated to the memory of our unforgettable friend Davide. In the next weeks the relevant Notice of Race. Since now you are all invited to join this event and we hope many foreign competitors will travel to Cagliari next October. | |
Posted On: 15/07/2009 5:19:11 PM San Francisco board heads got their fix over the weekend with long distance and course racing in the 2009 Ronstan Bay Challenge, hosted by the StFYC.......( more ) |  |
Raceboard Worlds Finished Posted On: 11/07/2009 9:45:30 AM At Warnemuende, in the biggest World Championship Raceboard event of the last 20 years - 113 competitors from 16 nations - Maksimilian Woycik POL wins after 12 races with Martin Moritz GER in second place and Patrik Pollak SVK in third. In the women's fleet Germany's Gabi Schlotmann beat the Czechs Martina Hruba and Jana Slivova into 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
FULL RESULTS: Overall Men / Raceboard 7.5 Men / Mistral OD / Equipment List |  |
FE & FW Junior, Youth & Masters World Champs Posted On: 06/07/2009 5:52:15 PM Over 90 competitors registered for the FW World Festival in Puerto de Santa Maria, on the Bay of Cadiz. Reports, results, photos and more on the FW Class website and the Event website. |  |
Posted On: 30/06/2009 6:19:37 PM Attendances are growing again in this established series of events. Wimeraux attracted a good entry, with over 20 more competitors than last year. Competitors came from NDL, GER, BEL, GBR and FRA. ......( more ) |  |
IFCA ProKids Freestyle World Championships 2009 Posted On: 29/06/2009 1:08:55 PM The end of a "wonderful week of sport and friendship" at the Junior and Youth Freestyle Worlds in Porto Pollo/Palau, Sardinia Italy. In Junior Under 17 division Rick Hendrusch (NED 120) is the winner. In Youth Under 20 division Belgian Dieter Van der Eyken (BEL 35), surely the best competitor in the championship, easily won, showing to the people on the beach a very good number of tricks. First in Starboard Pro Kids Worlds under 15 was the representative of Bonaire, Youp Schmit (NB 12). More on the event website and the IFCA website. |  |
Round 2 of the 2009 NP Baltic Cup Posted On: 22/06/2009 2:37:25 PM The second round of the 2009 Neil Pryde Baltic Cup takes place in Liepaja, Latvia, over the weekend 27th and 28th June. After hosting a very successful European Raceboard Championships earlier this month, Liepaja is getting ready for its next big windsurfing event. This time it is formula racers that will have the opportunity to race off this friendly and welcoming city. Sponsors include Extreme Sports and Windsurfing Club Rietumkrasts. Notice of Race | |
Steven van Broeckhoven makes the hat trick! Posted On: 17/06/2009 7:25:13 PM High wind freestyle at its best on the final day of the Palekastro Freestyle 2009! Crete delivered excellent conditions throughout the 3 event days with 2 full double eliminations completed and Steven van Broeckhoven (F2) winning the 3rd event in a row . . . more |  |
Posted On: 14/06/2009 2:26:17 PM Second event on the tour was started just 3 days after Sardegna which means that all riders that have been in Sardegna took off straight after the prizegiving to catch the ferry to the Italian mainland, had to go across Italy to catch the next ferry to Greece.
Believe it or not, but all of them made it on time to the registration in Milos beach.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 13/06/2009 2:56:11 PM The 2009 IFCA Slalom World Championships, part of the Zwitserleven Zeilweek on the Island of Texel, was a resounding success. Top five finishers were: 1. Bernd Flessner (GER 16), 2. Jacques van der Hout (NED 35), 3. Antoine Questel (FRA 99), 4. Josh Ludo (ESP 12), 5. Adriaan van Rijsselberghe (NED 2). News, results and photos on the IFCA Website and the event website |  |
Attention - schedule change for FW Europeans in Sopot Posted On: 12/06/2009 9:14:41 PM The International Formula Windsurfing Class have agreed with the event organiser, SKZ Club Sopot, a small change to the event dates for the forthcoming European Championships. The event has been brought forward by one day and will now run from 3rd to 8th August. The change has been made to accommodate the Alacati PWA Slalom which runs from 10th to 15th August. The Notice of Race has been amended. |  |
Posted On: 10/06/2009 7:24:24 AM After 7 years the North Sea Cup returned back to the Dutch Brouwersdam. Competitors from France, Belgium, Germany, Poland and the Netherlands travelled to the Grevelingenmeer for two days of sunny and windy conditions. During the weekend six races have been completed for all classes in 8 to 15 knots of wind. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 10/06/2009 6:42:30 AM Round 3 of the 2009 European Freestyle Pro Tour, IFCA European Championships, took place over 5th-7th June off Milos Beach, Lefkada.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 08/06/2009 9:19:52 AM With a near faultless display Patrik Pollak (SVK 1) took the 2009 Raceboard European title. In the first race of the day he was sailing true to form with yet another win; but even champions can make mistakes! In the second race of the day Patrik sailed to the wrong mark and a lengthy detour meant he could only make fourth place. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 03/06/2009 10:22:40 PM The Baltic cup Ventaine event was held in medium/strong winds and flat water conditions. Ventaine surprised us with a nice nature and super conditions for windsurfing. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 31/05/2009 2:15:02 PM The Clube Naval de Portimao will organize the Iberic Championship (Portuguese National and Copa de Espanha) of Formula Windsurfing, from 5-7 June 2009 in Portimao, Algarve, Portugal, near where the last World Championship was held. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 27/05/2009 10:08:46 AM "Dear friends of windsurfing world,
Today it's time of sorrow for all Italian and international windsurfers. Yesterday late afternoon, during a breath-held diving for fishing in Poetto Gulf, Cagliari Sardinia, our great friend Davide Beverino died.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 26/05/2009 10:47:14 AM 856 competitors from 19 different countries divided over 755 boats and boards, spread over 9 classes competing on 4 course areas. The Dutch Youth Regatta in Workum was again a huge success.
For the first time the Techno293 class joined the competition in, what is known as, one of Europe's biggest youth events. Four days racing in a wide range of challenging Ijsselmeer conditions. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 23/05/2009 8:16:21 PM The Notice of Race (Spanish) has now been published for the 2009 Championship. Here is an introduction from Ricardo Guglielmin ......( more ) |  |
Registration for 2009 ISWC Speed Windsurfing World Championship open! Posted On: 21/05/2009 12:44:38 PM The Event will be held in Karpathos, Greece, from 31.07. till 05.08.2009. Registration is open from now on, following this link: http://www.speedworldcup.com/chronocontact/3.html Please make your pre-registration by 21st June latest, and we will inform you of your starting places by 28th June latest. Do not make any bookings in advance, as starting eligibility is limited to 45 places! |  |
North Sea Cup - Wimereux - 27/28 June 2009 Posted On: 20/05/2009 6:35:06 PM Club Nautique de Wimereux look forward to welcoming competitors of all classes and all ages to the 3rd stage (final) of the 2009 North Sea Cup. Notice of Race is now available in French and English, also entry forms in French and English. Just 25 euro including free meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday for Competitors!
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Posted On: 19/05/2009 10:12:14 PM After his victory on his home event in North Oeland, Anders Bringdal (SWE) has taken the lead in the 2009 Speed:World:Cup ranking. Second is Cyril Moussilmani now, ahead of Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI). ......( more ) | |
Posted On: 15/05/2009 12:35:05 PM Baltic Cup and Estonian Championship first stage in slalom series was held on last weekend, May 9th-10th. The competition was won by Erno Kaasik EST 2 (Starboard/Neilpryde). ......( more ) | |
Posted On: 15/05/2009 12:27:20 PM The first North Sea Cup event of 2009 was already a big success. In total 86 competitors from France, United Kingdom, Holland and Belgium travelled to Ostend this weekend for some exciting international competition.......( more ) | |
Posted On: 15/05/2009 10:00:38 AM Results from the latest Youth regatta in Russia continue to illustrate the steady growth of competitive windsurfing. The development of the Techno 293 program has been invaluable in this process - check the report from Gelendzhik and the "Spring Youth Regatta". |  |
Posted On: 10/05/2009 11:38:48 PM Ross Williams proves he's the man to beat after sailing to victory in the 2009 Dwarf8 PWA Surf World Cup. Opening the 2009 slalom season in style, Austria's Lake Neusiedl took its cue to deliver both sun and wind in equal measure to christen slalom's newest World Tour destination. |  |
Pre-Entry Deadline for IFCA Slalom Worlds Fast Approaching! Posted On: 10/05/2009 9:06:27 PM The closing date for pre-entries for the Zwitserleven Slalom World Championships, Men & Women, to be held in the Netherlands in June is this Friday 15 May. Register on-line using your credit card, or download Form 1. Check the notice of race here. | |
Posted On: 04/05/2009 5:40:15 PM The IWA are very pleased to support this initiative - tell us about similar programmes in your country.
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN Gdansk and ESN Poland) wishes to invite everyone to this summer's premier student windsurfing trip: HEL(L) SURFIN 2009 - www.surf.esn.pl. Taking place on Poland's Hel Peninsula from the 10th - 14th June 2009, students and friends will be welcomed by an exciting five days of full-on windsurfing ACTION! ......( more ) |  |
VVW Inside Outside host first event of the 2009 North Sea Cup Posted On: 04/05/2009 5:08:12 PM The North Sea Cup is a well established series and multi class event that is lately enjoying a revival of interest. The resurgence is in no small part due to the growth of junior racing through the emergence of the Techno 293 Class.
The first event of the 2009 series takes place on May 9th and 10th - Ostend, Belgium - and hosted by V V W Inside Outside - Notice of Race Still to come in the series: |  |
Nico wins Podersdorf - round 1 of the 2009 EFPT Posted On: 03/05/2009 5:45:46 PM Nicolas Akgaczyan did it again, winning first the single and then the double elimination at the opening event of the 2009 European Fresstyle Pro Tour in Podersdorf on Neusiedler See, Austria. The event formed the opening act of the DWARF8 Surfworldcup; and of the 2009 IFCA European Freestyle Championship. Full report, photos and elimination ladders via EFPT website: |  |
10 races completed at LACANAU European Championships Posted On: 18/04/2009 8:52:54 PM The Voile Lacanau Guyenne hosted a very successful Junior Youth and Masters European Championships over the Easter holidays. With racing on every day except one, the race committee under the leadership of Didier Flamme (FFV) completed 10 races for all fleets and divisions. The 2009 European Champions are: TECHNO293: 6.8 boys - Kieran Martin (GBR 926); 6.8 girls - Noelle Finch (GBR 703); 7.8 boys - Sam Sills (GBR 60); 7.8 girls - Lea Mattei (FRA 161). RACEBOARD: Youth - David La Vila (ITA 11); Master - Paco Wirz (ITA 1). Check the video and photos by Vincenzo Baglione. Full results here: Juniors / Youth & Minim / Masters & Open |  |
Gabriel Browne BRA-50 . . . Posted On: 10/04/2009 8:41:27 PM . . . won the "48 hours on the causeway 2009" winning 8 out of 8 races. Day 1- four races in 16-22 kts and he won them all on his 12 mtr-5xt. Commented Gabriel: ."we were out in no wind and suddenly it came up and they raced!" Day 2 - 4 more races. The wind was lighter, around 8 knots in the first race and 12 knots in the other ones. Gabriel was again using his 12 mtr sail again. "This sails feels great! Good speed upwind and it is extremely fast on downwind. I won all the races again today!" More on http://www.miamiwindsurfing.com/ |  |
Record entry for Junior Youth and Masters Europeans at Lacanau! Posted On: 10/04/2009 4:03:44 PM In addition to the strong Raceboard presence, over 150 youngsters pre-entered for the Techno fleets alone and registration started today in Lacanau - it's busy!! Naturally there is a strong French contingent but we welcome fellow Europeans from Belgium, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia. In addition we expect guests from Canada and Japan.
Wind forecasts look ideal for the next few days so we expect some keen competition. More news soon on the UK's Moblog |  |
Latvia to host the 2009 Raceboard/IMCO Europeans Posted On: 03/04/2009 11:02:48 PM The 2009 Raceboard and IMCO European Championships will take place from 4th to 7th June as part of the Liepaja Windsurfing Festival. This will be the first time the classes have held a major championship in Latvia, but the sanctioning of this regatta by IWA is testimony to the drive and enthusiasm for the sport that exists in the both Latvia and this region of the Baltic The event will be organised by the Latvian Windsurfing Association, in conjunction with Liepaja City and the windsurfing club Rietumkrasts. Notice of Race |  |
Posted On: 29/03/2009 5:44:01 PM The European Freestyle Pro Tour (EFPT) have announced a new event in the Freestyle mecca of North Sardinia, the Toshiba Freestyle Grand Prix. It will happen in the natural bay of Porto Liscia - Santa Teresa di Gallura / Sardinia - Italy from the 30th of May till the 2nd of June 2009. 5000 money should attract motivated freestylers to battle it out. ......( more ) | |
Posted On: 29/03/2009 4:21:35 PM Bonaire is preparing for a fantastic week of freestyle and slalom racing. Bonaire is proud to welcome the IFCA slalom Pro Kids Junior Worlds and Youth and Masters World Championships. The event will be held on Sorobon Beach, Bonaire from 12th to 19th July 2009. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 29/03/2009 3:28:28 PM Allison Shreeve has successfully completed windsurfing 125km of the Bass Strait Challenge in formidable conditions with 30-35 knot winds and 3-4m swells. In doing so she has exceeded CoastCare's "Life on the Edge" campaign target for people from all walks of life to travel 100km of Australia's coastline using non-motorised activity. ......( more ) |  |
2009 South American Championships a resounding success Posted On: 29/03/2009 12:39:57 PM Over 100 competitors assembled on the shores of Lake Potrerillos, near Mendoza in Argentina, for the 2009 South American Championship of Techno293, Raceboard and Formula classes. The Championships was organised by the Asociacion Mendocina de Windsurf (AMW) in co-operation with the Federacion Argentina de Yachting (FAY) and the Federacion Argentina de Windsurf.
The 2009 Champions are: |  |
Posted On: 26/03/2009 12:56:33 PM As of 2009, the Round Texel Race is to be continued as Zwitserleven Sailing Week. This high-performance event unites spectacular activities that raise the adrenalin. For decades the main focus was on the Round Texel Race itself, whereas the new program becomes more extensive, challenging and longer. Not only for the competitive and recreational sailors, but also for the spectators. The first considerable addition is the 2009 Slalom World Championship that will attract the world's best windsurfers.
The organisers have now announced a prize fund of (minimum) 10,000 euro for these championships. |  |
Posted On: 25/03/2009 7:10:51 PM With Star Guest 3 x Wave World Campion Kauli Seadi BRA253! JP Young Gun Classic (YGC) is an annual youth windsurfing camp running in October in the Danish North Sea spot Klitmoller - also known as The Cold Hawaii. The camp is organized by JP-Australia and NeilPryde in Denmark with great help from Danish Young Guns and their parents. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 21/03/2009 8:25:09 AM The IFCA championship calendar for 2009 is complete. The final Notice of Race for this year's series of major championship events has been published today - the Junior, Youth & Master Slalom European Championship. This event takes place from 11th to 16th August at Schoenberger Strand, Kiel, Germany.......( more ) | |
Posted On: 09/03/2009 6:57:26 PM The International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC) and the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) have to clarify their position on the newly created GPS Speed World Records, introduced by the website GPSSS http://www.gps-speedsurfing.com/) and GPSKS (http://www.gps-kitesurfing.com/).
These world records can not be recognised by us and we feel they will introduce confusion into the world of speed sailing. ......( more ) | |
Posted On: 09/03/2009 5:52:57 PM Allison Shreeve is joining forces with other top coastal athletes like Guy Leech, Harley Ingleby and Valerie Taylor to raise awareness and to support the efforts of 60,000 volunteers around Australia who protect our coastlines and waterways. The "Life on the Edge" campaign, an initiative of Coast Care Australia, continues throughout the whole summer. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 06/03/2009 6:16:02 PM Bonaire's Taty Frans (ranked 7th in the world) and former Olympian Constantin "Patun" Sargoza are going to windsurf from Bonaire to Curacao (islands off of northern Venezuela) on March 8th as part of a fundraiser to help support a stricken local hero, Erwin Muller. Helicopters and chase boats will accompany the two sailors across the passage. The record set back in the 80's by Erwin is 4 hours. Donations are being sought. |  |
Posted On: 24/02/2009 11:26:21 PM Notice is hereby given of the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the IFCA Council, that will take place during the forthcoming Slalom Worlds in Texel, Netherlands. The exact date, time and venue will be published on the 11th April 2009 with the Agenda and proposals to be voted upon (Constitution Art.# 8.7)......( more ) | |
Posted On: 24/02/2009 6:57:22 PM Rekindling memories of the now infamous 2007 World Cup, Ponta Preta once again switched on to deliver world-class conditions to see the Cabo Verde crown returned to its homeland. |  |
Vietnam Fun Cup 2009 Posted On: 24/02/2009 12:00:00 AM The 10th Vietnam Fun Cup - a windsurf Slalom race was again dedicated to children in need. The competition took place at the Jibe's Beach Club in Mui Ne, Vietnam. 34 competitors from different countries took part. All the profits during the two days are donated to an orphanage in Binh Thuan province. Thanks to Chris Pressler for the report: http://www.continentseven.com/windsurfnews527.html |  |
IFCA JYM Slalom Worlds Posted On: 22/02/2009 9:11:08 PM Notice of Race has now been published for the 2009 IFCA SLALOM Pro Kids/JUNIOR WORLDS & YOUTH/MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP to be held on Sorobon Beach, Bonaire from 12th to 18th July 2009. "An average wind of 10-20 knots, water temperatures of 20-25oC and air temperature of 30oC . . ." - paradise awaits!! |  |
Posted On: 16/02/2009 9:17:40 PM The 2009 Zwitserleven Slalom World Championships will be held Paal 17, Texel, The Netherlands from June 8th to 13th 2009, organised by Stichting Ronde van Texel in co-operation with a local organisational group of windsurfers and also aided by the Texel Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Club. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 16/02/2009 9:59:20 AM Dear Speed Sailors, it was a special tough task to set up a calendar this year, taking into account the world wide crisis, which is also hitting us now through missing sponsorship moneys. All the more we are happy to announce the ISWC tour schedule today, and we hope to be able to publish the dates for the Kitespeed as well in the next days.
The full calendar can be found here: http://www.speedworldcup.com/events-2009.html ......( more ) | |
Posted On: 15/02/2009 9:25:01 PM The 2009 South American Championships for Techno293, Raceboard and Formula Windsurfing classes will take place from 20th to 24th March in Mendoza province, Argentina.
65 km from Mendoza City, Lake Potrerillos is a scenic recreational area offering camping, lodging, rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, climbing and trekking as entertainment. It is also a fantastic venue to host a windsurfing event!......( more ) |  |
2009 Windsurfer One Design National Championships Posted On: 09/02/2009 9:19:00 PM Who said WOD was dead! Over 60 competitors took part in this year's Australian Nationals at Port Stephens. They still do things differently in this class: "Competition for the Open Division will be conducted in course racing, slalom, freestyle, marathon and pentathlon all in accordance with class rules."
To read more go to: http://www.lbws.com.au/festival/windsurfer-one-design.html / Results: http://www.lbws.com.au/windsurfer-on-design-nationals-results.html / Photos: http://www.lbws.com.au/2009-windsurfer-one-design-event-photos.html |  |
Posted On: 09/02/2009 8:50:14 PM The event will be held July 6-11, 2009 in Warnemunde Germany on the Baltic Sea. Just prior to the world championships July 4-6, 2009 Open International German Championships for the Classes RS:X and Raceboard will be held at the same location. For all events there will be age groups for -20, -35, 35+, 45+, 55+ and the first time also 65+. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 05/02/2009 6:13:16 PM For the past two years the small village of Vassiliki on the idyllic Greek island of Lefkas has been host to a Festival of freestyle and slalom windsurfing competitions, sailing regattas for all types of boats, BMX and skateboard displays, drinks parties, beach barbeques, Greek cultural evenings, UK rock bands, and, of course, the famous Vassiliki Miss Bikini competition. ......( more ) |  |
ISAF Publishes Qualification System And Events For 2010 Youth Olympic Games Posted On: 04/02/2009 10:00:28 AM The International Sailing Federation has published the qualification system and qualifying events for the sailing competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. The inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be held in Singapore in August 2010 and feature 100 young sailors competing across the four sailing events: Boys and Girls Techno 293 and Boys and Girls Byte CII. (more) |  |
Posted On: 29/01/2009 9:17:16 PM Representatives of the organising committee for the 2009 Andalucia World Festival were on hand at FITUR 2009 for the official launch of this year's mega formula windsurfing event. Fitur, the International Tourism Trade Fair, held in Madrid from 28th January to 1st February, is the largest tourism trade fair on the international circuit. ......( more ) |  |
24th Calema Midwinters Posted On: 29/01/2009 9:04:31 PM Calema Windsurfing will this year be celebrating 25 years in the business, and with that have announced the 24th edition of the Calema Midwinters Windsurfing Festival will take place from 5th to 8th March 2009. Pro and amateur riders are always made welcome; and this year's event promises a few new features. The event is particularly targetting Formula and Kona racers, but raceboarders, both longboard and hybrid, are catered for.
For further details go to: http://www.calema.com/midwinters.php |  |
Posted On: 27/01/2009 10:40:05 PM Over 300 entries were recorded for the 2009 Resolution Downwind Dash. The world's biggest kite and windsurf race kicked off on Saturday 17th January from main beach, Langebaan, nr Capetown, South Africa. The favorably strong wind, as forecast, ensured a close battle between the kiters and windsurfers but windsurfer Ross Williams (GBR 83) was the winner. ......( more ) |  |
RSX Youth World Champions Posted On: 22/01/2009 1:08:22 PM Italy's Laura LINARES and Leung Ho TSUN of Hong Kong were crowned 2008 RS:X Youth World Champions after an exciting finish to the series in Pattaya, Thailand. Full report on ISAF website: Check out these images from the event courtesy of Albaria Club magazine - photos by Vincenzo Baglione.
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2009 South American Championships . . . Posted On: 21/01/2009 9:01:07 PM . . . has been confirmed for March 20th to March 23rd in Potrerillos, Mendoza, Argentina. This mega, festival, event will incude the continental championships for 3 classes: Formula, Raceboard, and Techno293.
The venue offers a superb arena for the practice of windsurfing and the spectacle of competition. Notice of Race will follow very soon. Meanwhile visit the Asociacion Mendocina de Windsurf website |  |
Posted On: 21/01/2009 12:00:00 AM Many thanks to Shakealegmiami and the Caviglia Bluewater Foundation for hosting this year's North American Formula Windsurfing Championships as part of the Alex Caviglia Bluewater Classic. 3 days of racing were fought on the water with Brazilian Wilhelm 'the Sherminator' Schurmann taking the open title, followed closely by 2008 vice World Champion Gonzolo Costel Hoevel from Argentina and Jimmy Diaz from the US Virgin Islands taking the North America Championship title. |  |
Windsurfing in Peru Posted On: 17/01/2009 7:21:41 AM "Officials and competitors received a fantastic welcome from a packed club at the opening ceremony. The enthusiasm from all involved in organising the event and the support given them by the local people was self evident - and would be clearly demonstrated later in the championship . . ." Read the Formula Festival event report |  |
The Lancelin Ocean Classic Posted On: 16/01/2009 5:01:02 PM The Lancelin Ocean Classic is the world's longest running windsurfing race - been going 23 years. This year it had around 140 competitors racing downwind over 25 kilometers, finshing at a pub on the beach. Big party at the pub that night! There was also a wave event won by Jaegar Stone (Severne/Starboard). 2nd was Boujmaa Guilloul and 3rd was Ben Severne (Servene).
Swiss Surfeuse Laure Treboux (Fanatic / North) won the ladies wave event. |  |
Posted On: 16/01/2009 4:11:54 PM "In Dec 2008 the Formula Experience world championships were held in Peru, the organization of the whole event was incredible, every little detail had been thought out and everything went to plan . . . My Championship had turned out great, I had planned to take the title for under 17 in the boys fleet and the girls fleet, and I managed to do this as I was really motivated and very focused."
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Jean-Francois Reggio installed as 2009 IWA President Posted On: 16/01/2009 2:34:05 PM The Presidency of the International Windsurfing Association passes each year through the Vice Presidents, those elected by their ISAF Classes to represent them on the management committee of the IWA. For 2009 the responsibility passes to Jean Francois Reggio, Chairman of the International Mistral Class Organisation (IMCO).
"When being in the Chair, each I.W.A President gives his best input to develop the assistance rendered to the classes. From outside IWA is often perceived as an administrative centre restricted to its members and devoted to profit rather than positively assisting the windsurfing microcosm. I will therefore try to promote the true reality that IWA is also a very helpful partner to anybody interested in our sport. All the best for this new year" J-F.R
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24th Calema Midwinters Posted On: 15/01/2009 9:53:10 PM 24th Calema Midwinters, the premier USA Formula event, as well as the Kona North American Championship will take place as usual in Merritt Island, Florida from March 5-8. More info on www.calema.com or e-mail |  |
Posted On: 06/01/2009 9:09:13 PM The famous Cape Doctor wind took 4 days to come but when he came it was full on spectacle on the beach of Big Bay. The win was for Ben Van der Steen (Exocet/Simmer) securing the World Title slalom 2008. The last jump in the wave final where Phil Horrocks set a double forward meant he took the event home. Natasha Petersmann from South Africa took the win in the ladies wave. Results Slalom Final Results Wave Final Results Girls Wave Final More news, results and photos on IFCA website
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Posted On: 06/01/2009 8:55:53 PM A picture perfect day greeted the competitors of the 2009 Formula Windsurfing Oceanic and Australian Championships in Sydney, Australia which produced three races on day one. A blisteringly hot Aussie summer day two failed to provide any wind but, in contrast, howling southerly winds on day three as temperatures plummeted gave competitors had another four races. Day four gave lighter winds, more racing, prizes and party!! In true Aussie style, there was enough beer, champagne and wine to keep the thirsty mob partying on until the wee hours of the morning. Taking the Australian Title for the 3rd time this event was Sean O’Brien from Brisbane. Final Results , unofficial event photo gallery and More on FW website |  |
World Festival 2008 - FE & FW Junior, Youth & Masters World Championship Posted On: 03/01/2009 2:14:05 PM 62 competitors registered in Ancon, but fog and lack of wind meant that the organisers decided to move the whole event 90km north to Playa Paraiso after the New Year's Eve party! A wise move as on Day 5 there were 4 races for seniors, youth and masters and 3 for juniors, then same again on Day 6. Winners in the fleets are: Junior (FE) - Morane Demont (FRA 59); youth (FW) - Jules Denel (FRA 41); senior (FE) - Nicolas Schreier (PER 2) ; Master (FW) - Xavier Ferlet (GBR 451). Full results and More on FW website |  |
Brazilian and Open International Freestyle Championships 2008 Posted On: 27/12/2008 1:05:54 PM From 20 till 23 December the first National and International Brazilian freestyle event was held in Icarai de Amontada (Z 3o 1'28.41", W 39o 39'23.50"), a beautiful little town 185 km East of Fortaleza.With 30.000 Reais (10.000 Euro) prize money the event was well attended with no less than 4 surfers from the top 30 Freestyle World Ranking. 2 double eliminations and 1 single elimination were organised in both the men's and the women's fleet . . . (more)
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Posted On: 22/12/2008 3:31:55 PM Shortly before Christmas we bring you our plan for the next European freestyle year. The upcoming season promises again to have the usual highlights as well as a new spot which all of us are looking forward to visit. As seen in the last years some events can drop out during the season but there is the same chance that something new comes up as well. We will keep you posted for sure. We are so looking forward for another exiting freestyle season, a travelling season where again we will be allowed to go to great windsurf places to promote our sport and find out who will stand on top at the end, as the best freestyler in Europe!!! | |
Posted On: 16/12/2008 1:07:41 PM Competitors are reminded of the new requirements for sail numbering which will apply from January 1st 2009: ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 16/12/2008 12:00:00 AM Postponed from 6-7 December, the race ran the following weekend 13 December 2008. First finisher was Ron Kern in just over 1hr 25 minutes, last finisher took nearly 3 hours. All the stories and results at i-to-i.org |  |
Posted On: 12/12/2008 4:25:28 PM Minutes of all the meetings held at the ISAF Annual Conference in November have been published. | |
Posted On: 08/12/2008 3:11:58 PM Cyril Moussilmani (FRA, Fanatic, North) and Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) take the victory of the 2008 ISWC World Cup Ranking. The Board Manufacturers Ranking is won by Starboard, in the Sail Manufacturers category North Sails takes the crown. The most successful nation in 2008 was again France. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 06/12/2008 2:11:53 PM The 2008 ISWC Production World Championship in Dungarvan, Ireland, came to an end today, unfortunately without a valid result. The whole event period was caught in a strong northerly flow, recording the coldest week in December since beginning of the chronicles. Nevertheless the 44 competitors from all over Europe found a perfect venue for speedsailing, and everybody is convinced of the quality of both the sandbar and "The Cunnigar". Preparations for an event late in 2009 and a probable record attempt on a standby basis have already been started. | |
Posted On: 06/12/2008 1:13:18 PM The Portimao International Sailing Festival - 22nd Overpower Regatta - will take place in Portimao, Portugal, from April 8th-12th 2009.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 06/12/2008 11:50:34 AM Confirmed for January 17th to 19th in Miami, and will form part of the Alex Caviglia Bluewater Classic. Notice of Race ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 01/12/2008 4:03:28 PM Wind Brasil 2008 . . . began with the Brazilian Open Championship from 21st to 23rd November in Fortaleza, Ceara. This championship was followed by the Brazilian Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix, the final of the 2008 Formula World Tour, from 24th to 30th November . . . (more) |  |
FE AGM 2008 Posted On: 29/11/2008 6:01:18 PM Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Formula Experience Class to be held on Tuesday 30 December 2008 at Ancon Yacht Club, Peru - Agenda | |
Posted On: 26/11/2008 8:50:37 PM With just 3 weeks to the closing date for entries to the IFCA Slalom Worlds, competitors are reminded the entry is limited to 64 men and 32 women.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 24/11/2008 4:21:50 PM The final day of the Brazilian Formula Windsurfing Championships, part of Wind Brazil 2008, finished this Sunday, 23rd of November at the waterfront of Marina Park Hotel. Gabriel Browne (BRA 50), known as Biel, was declared the winner. At 17 years of age he showed great maturity and determination to take the title, a revelation and inspiration for the young generation. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 23/11/2008 1:21:07 PM The International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC) and the International Kiteboarding Class Associstion (IKA) both officially acknowledge kiteboarders as rightful speed sailing outright world record holders. Kiteboards fully qualify under the ISAF Equipment Rules of Sailing and the WSSRC rulebook for the outright record. ......( more ) | |
Posted On: 20/11/2008 10:44:48 PM In 1979 a group of Virgin Islands windsurfers created the Hook-In-Hold-On, a multi-day island-to-island windsurfing race. |  |
Posted On: 20/11/2008 9:08:11 PM The 2009 world festival, that includes World Championships for FE and FW Junior Youth and Masters, will take place from 4th to 11th July. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 14/11/2008 7:25:09 PM "The ISAF Council has voted to select the RS:X for both men's and women's events at the 2012 Olympic Regatta. The chairman of the ISAF Events Committee, Bjorn Unger, proposed to the council that they take 8 sets of equipment (all those apart from the women's double handed dinghy and women's match racing) voted through in one block. All those pieces of equipment in the block have been supported by members of the Events Committee, Equipment Committee and Women's Committee." | |
Posted On: 13/11/2008 11:10:28 PM Due to unforseen circumstances the organisers have decided to move the venue for the 2008 Formula World Festival from Paracas to Ancon.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 11/11/2008 12:38:25 PM To whom it may concern: | |
Posted On: 07/11/2008 1:35:07 PM To whom it may concern: After the Qingdao event I have some second thoughts about the live television coverage of sailing on the Olympics. | |
First Summer Youth Olympic Games: Singapore 2010 On Track Posted On: 06/11/2008 5:45:40 PM The Coordination Commission of the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games concluded its first visit to the host city Singapore on 1 November with the message that the Games are on track for success. (more . . .)
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Posted On: 06/11/2008 10:26:30 AM "There must be easier ways to get windsurfing on the TV" I thought as I was bounced high out of the water and twisted round in mid air off the hellish chop, on the verge of a catapult for about 5 hours, with cramps almost everywhere! more . . . |  |
IFCA Slalom Worlds Posted On: 30/10/2008 6:50:09 PM Notice of Race has now been published for the "Oxbow Big Bay Classic" to be held in Cape Town, South Africa 5-10 January 2009. More info on the IFCA event page. |  |
Posted On: 19/10/2008 11:27:04 AM The Follow The Winds Project introduces to the public - especially aimed at kids and youth - the amazing value of the windsurfing lifestyle. Top Formula Windsurfing riders such as: Arnon Dagan from Israel, Dennis Littel from the Netherlands, Jesper Vesterstrom from Denmark, Ross Williams from Great Britain, Steve Allen from Australia and Wojtek Brzozowski from Poland will go into the World Media to talk about the educational and inspiring side of their lives.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 16/10/2008 9:43:08 PM Enjoy the best images of the 2008 Formula Windsurfing World Championships held from September 8th-14th, in Alvor, Portimao, Portugal. |  |
Posted On: 11/10/2008 12:45:16 PM 4-10 January 2009, Big Bay Capetown, South Africa
After the cancellation of the Slalom Worlds originally scheduled for Portugal, the IFCA executive worked hard to find a substitute. We are now finalising an agreement with the organisers of the "Big Bay Classic Slalom and Wave" event in Capetown to recognise the slalom part of the event as the 2008 IFCA Slalom World Championships. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 06/10/2008 2:19:24 PM After a long summer, the Andalusian Sailing Federation (ASF) has now set its sights on its winter programme.
"Yet again, we will be holding the V New Year's Race from the 1st to 5th January (Techno 293, RSX M, W and 8.5 youth) and the Carnival Race at the end of February (RSX M, W and 8.5 youth). The website is up and running at www.fav.es with online entries and NoR. ......( more ) |  |
The 2008 PWA Colgate World Cup, Sylt Posted On: 05/10/2008 12:34:20 PM Kauli Seadi slashes a path through to the wave elimination final, securing him his third Wave World Title on the penultimate day of competition in Sylt.
You can follow all the action from competition's decisive final day in the LIVE TICKER , or alternatively browse pwaworldtour.com, where you'll find newly updated video footage from the event, a massive photo gallery, daily reports, elimination ladders and more. |  |
Posted On: 04/10/2008 4:56:19 PM Alexandre Caizergues (FRA) is the fastest sailor on earth now, with a blistering 50.57 knots run today, accompanied by several more 50s and high 49s. Several more national outright records have been broken today in Luderitz, full results, pictures and interviews at www.luderitz-speed.com
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Posted On: 20/09/2008 3:12:42 PM Allison's time at this year's World Championships was also devoted to promoting the new Formula Windsurfing One Design (FOD) Class which is hoping to be selected in November 2008 by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) as the windsurfing equipment to be used at the London 2012 Olympics. ......( more ) |  |
Svein Rasmussen - The Formula One Design Posted On: 16/09/2008 11:43:48 AM "Create an Olympic class that draws participants not only because it's Olympic, but because it's a class sailed on equipment that sailors actually prefer to race on."
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Posted On: 15/09/2008 11:23:26 AM After 11 races, Wojtek Brzozowski (POL 10) is the Formula Men's World Champion, beating Gonzalo Costa Hoevel from Argentina into second place, with fellow Pole Michal Polanowski in 3rd. Full results, reports, gallery and more on the FW class website |  |
Posted On: 15/09/2008 10:56:23 AM "Already we had four days of really exciting rivalry in various wind speed. So now we are after 11 men's runs and 10 women's runs which makes this event fully packed with races as it is very satisfactory for competitors and organizers as well. Moreover it's hot and sunny every day and organization is great so we all have splendid time here. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 12/09/2008 10:19:13 AM Soon we are going to launch a new Windsurfing Lifestyle Project. Promoting freedom, power and 'living the windsurfing dream'. To inspire, to motivate and to share. For kids, for the young; for everybody. Following 6 of the World's Best FW Windsurfers on tour. Get ready to Follow us at http://www.followthewinds.com/ ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 03/09/2008 9:49:13 PM Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 13 August 2008 in Sopot, Poland have now been published. | |
Posted On: 01/09/2008 6:27:50 PM Agenda and proposals have now been published on the FW Class website for the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the International Formula Windsurfing Class to be held on Wednesday 10th September 2008 20.00hrs at Pestana Hotel, Alvor, Portimao, Portugal.
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Posted On: 31/08/2008 10:58:57 AM Portimao Formula Windsurfing World Championships 2008 will concentrate the elite of worldwide windsurfing in Portugal, from the 8th to the 14th September. | |
Posted On: 31/08/2008 9:04:51 AM EFPT Tour ends a bit earlier than expected with a rider on top who was leading the tour through the whole season till the end! Antxon Otaegui (JP/NP) takes the title for the first time to Spain and is the new European Champion in Freestyle Windsurfing. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 31/08/2008 8:18:56 AM The ISWC world rankings have been updated after the European Championship 2008 in Karpathos, Greece. In the mens division, Cyril Moussilmani (FRA, Fanatic, North) is still leading due to his victory at the French Cup. ......( more ) | |
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European Festival - FE and FW Youth & Master, Bandol, 26-31 August Posted On: 29/08/2008 8:41:53 PM 70 competitors from 12 countries have signed on for these European Championships at a very sunny, very hot, but not very windy, Bandol! Sailors from DEN, ESP, EST, FRA, GBR, GER, ITA, NED, POL and SUI are joined by a contingent of young racers from Peru and (not so young) masters from Brazil. It seems likely that that light winds will dominate the week; with the possibility of Mistral on Sunday. Just one race so far - results and more on FE and FW Class Websites |  |
Posted On: 22/08/2008 12:06:39 PM Bjorn Dunkerbeck (SUI, Proof, North Sails) and Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA, Loft Sails) are the European Champions of Speed Windsurfing 2008! In a thrilling final gold fleet race Bjorn Dunkerbeck defeated Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard) who was leading the competition until that final race. Both were tied in points, with the tie broken in favour of Antoine Albeau by the top speed of the season (43.68 knots), a new spot record as well.
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Posted On: 20/08/2008 12:08:26 PM From ISAF: Tom ASHLEY won the Olympic gold medal for New Zealand in today's Medal Race of the Men's Windsurfer event at the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition. Tom ASHLEY, also the reigning World Champion, sailed a near flawless Medal Race, finishing third to win a tight three-way contest for gold. It is the first Olympic gold medal in sailing won by New Zealand since Barbara KENDALL's victory in the Women's Windsurfer event at Barcelona 1992. Frenchman Julien BONTEMPS finished one place behind ASHLEY in today's Medal Race to take silver, whilst Israel's Shahar ZUBARI edged out Nick DEMPSEY (GBR) to win bronze, winning the first medal for Israel at this Olympic Games. |  |
Posted On: 20/08/2008 12:06:40 PM From ISAF: Windsurfer Jian YIN won China's first ever Olympic gold medal in sailing after a nail-biting finish to today's Women's RS:X Medal Race. Heading into the slalom finish Jian YIN was lying in fifth place but staged a magnificent comeback to finish third and secure the gold medal. Alessandra SENSINI of Italy won the Medal Race to take the silver medal, becoming the first female sailor to ever win fourth Olympic medals, whilst Great Britain's Bryony SHAW won bronze. |  |
Posted On: 16/08/2008 7:51:56 PM The Sopot Junior, Youth & Masters Festival of Windsurfing has turned out to be a great event with 257 sailors competing in Techno293 and Raceboard classes. The windsurfers main goal being the Raceboard European Championship title and World Championship titles in Techno293, Raceboard Youth & Raceboard Masters fleets. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 08/08/2008 12:07:49 PM Gonzo reports . . . "One of the signs that the event was gonna be even bigger this year was that Shaggy was gonna close the prize giving and start the party - not bad! Allegro, the main sponsor, surprised us again.
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Starboard IFCA Freestyle Worlds & Pro Kids Worlds Posted On: 05/08/2008 1:01:39 PM Two winners were crowned. Bonaire's Kiri Thode was crowned U 20 World Champion. Kiri's daily training schedule proves that practice does make perfect and this top honor is well deserved. A wonderful win was earned by Team Estonia's Christofer Kalke who was crowed U 17 World Champion. Chris won the qualifier in his home and flew all the way to Bonaire to compete. Chris trains several months a year in the Baltic Sea. He arrived early to train and his hard work paid off. Congratulations to both winners. FINAL RESULTS photos, results and much more on the event website |  |
Posted On: 05/08/2008 11:34:17 AM Antoine Albeau (FRA, Starboard) and Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) are the speed windsurfing world champions 2008. After 7 rounds of speedsailing in challenging conditions, Albeau took the victory with a perfect score of 3.5 points. ......( more ) |  |
2008 ALLEGRO FORMULA WINDSURFING EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - Final Posted On: 04/08/2008 10:39:11 AM Aussie Steve Allen is the winner of Allegro.pl Cup while Great Britain's Ross Williams is the European Champion and Jesper Versterstrom takes third place. Just one point difference between them shows how tough it was at the top! The end of the event was full of excitement - during the last two races, the wind exceeded 20 knots! Marta Hlavaty from the host country was first lady and Alexandre Cousin from France was first Youth. Reports, results, photos and more on the event website and, of course, on the Class website.
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Posted On: 20/07/2008 10:16:31 AM Unfortunately the wind in Porto Pollo dropped in the last days of the competition but thanks to the good three first days we still got a complete list, both in double and single.......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 14/07/2008 12:35:15 PM An extraordinary edition of Trentino ISAF Slalom World Championship for junior, youth and master, concluded after 5 days of regattas - the best that Garda Trentino and Torbole could give. On the water were 55 masters - aged over 35 years - 46 juniors between twelve and sixteen years and 46 youths between seventeen and twenty, from nineteen nations along with their trainers and companions. |  |
2008 Karpathos Speed Windsurfing European Championship Posted On: 13/07/2008 10:15:55 PM The NoR for the upcoming ISWC Speed Windsurfing European Championship, 20-26 August, has been published in the events section at www.speedworldcup.com | |
Posted On: 09/07/2008 10:40:16 AM Dear Speed Sailors, We have some good and some bad news for you. ......( more ) | |
Trentino - ISAF - Slalom World Championship, Torbole Garda Lake - Presented by JP Posted On: 09/07/2008 10:36:23 AM Registration is now complete and 146 competitors from 19 countries now await the wind! View the entry list here and visit the event website here | |
Posted On: 08/07/2008 5:07:16 PM Notice is given for International Windsurfing Association Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 10th September 2008, 19.30 hrs, at (venue tbc) Portimao, Portugal.
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Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:42:21 PM The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has announced the Bic Techno 293 windsurfer and the Byte CII dinghy have been chosen as equipment for the four sailing events at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:40:23 PM The IWA welcomes a new organisation that has been formed to co-ordinate and promote windsurfing in Argentina. ......( more ) | |
Notices of Race Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:39:35 PM The Notices of Race for the Kitespeed Grand Slam and the ISWC World Championship on Fuerteventura have been published. You can find them here: Kite: Windsurf: Please read them carefully, especially the parts about weight vests, sailnumbers, timing and mandatory presence on opening and closing ceremonies. See you on the water! Your Speed:World:Cup Team | |
Starboard ProKids IFCA Freestyle Worlds Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:37:06 PM Bonaire welcomes all to the island for the Starboard ProKids IFCA Freestyle Worlds from 27 July to 3 August 2008. Along with freestyle competition there will now be slalom racing and a Beach Culture Week with music, food, dance and more. Windsurfing is Bonaire's unofficial national sport so come to the island that celebrates the wind and sea and come to Starboard Pro Kids Worlds. Bon Boni (welcome). Go to the IFCA event page for notice of race and links. |  |
2008 Formula Windsurfing European Festival 26-31 August Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:36:41 PM The beautiful Bay of Bandol located on the Cote D'Azur in southern FRANCE is an established sailing and windsurfing area. Hosts of the Raceboard European Championships in April 2007, the Societe Nautique de Bandol are sure to provide a warm welcome and excellent facilities for the 2008 Formula Windsurfing European Festival which includes European Championships for Formula Windsurfing Youth & Masters; and Formula Experience. Notice of Race now available | |
Sopot Grand Prix Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:33:54 PM Overall results after 8 races - AUS 0, ARG 3, DEN 111, GBR 83, POL 25,POL 16, BRA 999 (1st Light), POL 11, LAT 23, POL 10, EST 202 (1st Master). Photos, reports and results on FW Website or the Event Website |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:18:23 PM The last day of the Grand Prix here in Sines was incredible. Overall Results Formula / Overall Results Slalom ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:14:54 PM The Formula Windsurfing Class have joined forces with Starboard to offer a Formula One Design concept for the 2012 Olympic Games. The proposed equipment will be raced throughout 2008 at international events and championships; debuting at the Sines - Portugal Grand Prix from 6th to 10th May. Read what Svein Rasmussen has to say about his vision for the Olympics . . . ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:12:17 PM An unmissable character from the windsurf world, specially where that concerns speed sailing, 3 times world speed record holder and Speedsailing Hall of Fame member Thierry Bielak is saying his farewells after years of appearing on the runs and roads for the RRD brand... ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:06:55 PM This year's Allegro Cup is shaping up to be a "mega" event. Leba will host the 2008 European Championship with the Allegro Cup also designated a Formula Grand Prix and Grade 1 Formula Windsurfing World Ranking event. Organiser Piotr Jankowiak promises not only a great sporting event, but also a fantastic social occasion. Lots of action on and off the water! | |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 9:05:30 PM The Toro Andaluz ends with the Victory of Normen Gunzlein (JP/NP). A amazing start in the new season, in fantastic conditions, a great organization and perfect performances on the water. | |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:57:23 PM Sadly, no racing today - Day Four - so that's it for the Junior, Youth and Masters Europeans in Civitavecchia! Final results here. ......( more ) |  |
NoR for Sopot Worlds now published Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:56:24 PM 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 |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:48:29 PM TeamPryde's Antoine Albeau (FRA 192) has broken the world speed sailing record by 0.4 knots to set a new world record speed of 49.09 knots. ......( more ) |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:42:35 PM For the third year running Member National Associations are invited to nominate one event, open to all competitors, to count towards the IFCA World Ranking List for Slalom. Also for the first time MNAs are invited to nominate an additional event to count towards the new IFCA World Ranking List for Freestyle. |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:39:41 PM This season we will have 3 major events in Formula Experience: Pan American Cup Formula Experience in Brazil 6 to 9 November 2008; European Formula Experience in Bandol (France) 28 to 31 August 2008; World Formula Experience in Paracas (Peru) 28 December 2008 to 3 January 2009. |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:36:22 PM Lots of things have changed since the International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC) has become an official ISAF international class in May 2007. | |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:32:04 PM The Bay of Santa Pola will be the venue of the World Championship Formula Windsurfing to be held in September 2009 |  |
Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:23:23 PM The Notice of Race for the 2008 Festival has been published. Hosted by the Peruvian Windsurfing Association in Paracas, preparations are in full swing to deliver a truly memorable championship series. ......( more ) |  |
IWA President 2008 - Bruno de Wannemaeker Posted On: 26/06/2008 8:16:45 PM We start the new year with a new president of the IWA. We thank Paul Leone (Raceboard) for his leadership during 2007, and welcome Bruno de Wannemaeker (IFCA) into the chair. This is what Bruno had to say about his term in office - his aims and aspirations. |  |
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