New Zealand Windsurfing Slalom Nationals 2010 Results
Click below for the final results of the New Zealand Windsurfing Slalom Nationals 2010. Full results can also be downloaded. Story and pictures to follow.
2010 Oceanic & Australian Formula Windsurfing Championships results
Kiwi Ray Smith placed 13th overall and first Grand Master in the event. http://www.fw-australia.com/
Winners decided at Singapore Airlines Sail Auckland
With over 150 competitors from 15 different countries it has been a fantastic regatta with a lot of camaraderie and superb sailing! Tom Ashley, J P Tobin and Kate Ellingham feature in results for the RS:X classes.
HOST CLUB: TARANAKI WINDSURFING CLUBWindsurfing: Perfect start for champs: ODT
Conditions were ideal on Otago Harbour for the first day of the national slalom windsurfing championships yesterday.
With the northeasterly blowing up to 25 knots, and the harbour slightly choppy, competitors had no problems finding wind and air. Competitors raced in 10 heats yesterday, and heats will continue until Sunday, when winners will be found.
Dunedin's Gareth Wood impressed among the men yesterday, while in the women's grade, Annie Crombie, of Christchurch and Sue Bradley, of Queenstown, are fighting it out for the top position.
Canterbury Windsports Assn news
Finally, the NZ summer has delivered some sea breeze action! A bit late for the Canterbury Kite Champs held in southerly winds over the weekend of Jan 23-24 at Lakeside Domain Lake Ellesemere - but there was plenty of action there too. I can't say more because I've been in sunny hot Brisbane, enjoying warm water and light sea breezes, while evading sharks, bluebottles, and horse flies. Enough said.
Singapore Airlines Sail Auckland 2010
In the Men’s RS:X fleet our most recent Olympic sailing champion, Tom Ashley is back on the water, this his first regatta after only recently returning to an intensive training schedule after a well deserved breather.
Australian windsurfing titles off Jimmys Beach - kiwis competing
The eyes of the windsurfing world are now on Hawks Nest as Jimmy's Beach hosts the Formula Windsurfing Oceanic and Australian championships.
Valuable ranking points and five spots at the March world championships in Agentina are on the line, with 50 sailors from Brazil, Greece, New Zealand and Australia competing.
Sea Week - clean up your local sailing spot
Wherever you sail
Sun 7 Mar 2010 - Sun 14 Mar 2010
Around the country DOC and other organisations run events and activities to help people discover what’s special about our ocean and how they can make a difference. From marine-themed trips to beach clean-ups and coastal plantings, there are plenty of opportunities for you to take part.
Windsurfing: Dunedin's northeasters blow for competitors : ODT
Wind has been in abundant supply in Dunedin this summer and competitors in this week's national windsurfing slalom championships will be hoping it stays around for a while yet.
