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The Big Queenstown Downwinder
The Big Downwinder is a long distance downwind fun race. Provisionally Glenorchy to Pigeon Island but maybe a southerly alternative ending at Jardines. See CWA> Events for more...
Canterbury Kite Champs 2010
Thanks to those people who came from far & wide, plus our sponsors- Winnie Bagoes Ferrymead, NZ Kiteboarder Magazine, Custom Print, Groundswell, Underground, DaKine, KITESPORTS, OZONE, Cabrinha, Ocean Rodeo, 7th Wave, Sub20, Decay, & The Canterbury Windsports Association.
RESULTS:
OPEN: 1.Marc Jacobs 2.Geoffrey Waterson 3.Hugh Pinfold
WOMANS: 1.Su Kay 2.Brianna Boyd 3.Anderson Romero
JUNIORS: 1.Anthony Hopkins 2.Jackson Mills 3.Lukas Walton-Keim
CANTERBURY OPEN: 1.Anthony Hopkins 2.Jackson Mills 3.Alex Bowater
CANTERBURY WOMANS: 1.Brianna Boyd 2.Sandra Upston 3.Kim Bunt
CANTERBURY JUNIORS: 1.Anthony Hopkins 2.Jackson Mills 3.Alex Bowater
MASTERS: 1.Scottie 2.Hugh 3.Matty C
CANTERBURY MASTERS: 1.Scottie 2.Matty C 3.Karl Soulos
WOMANS MASTERS: 1.Su Kay 2.Sandy Upston 3.Ariana
ONE OFF BEST TRICK: 1.Alex B(KGB) 2.Marc J(flat 3) 3.Julian S(2x kites)
BEST TRICK WOMANS: 1.Su Kay 2.Ariana 3.Anderson
BEST TRICK JUNIOR: 1.Lukas
BEST DRESSED MENS: 1.Cookie 2.Julian 3.James
BEST DRESSED WOMAN: 1st Equal.Sandy/Ariana/Kim
Myself & young Harrison really enjoyed getting out in the boat & rescuing all of you who needed it during the light winds on the first day. Daniel Romero, you made H's day flying off the back of the boat...Nathan on Cookies jet ski, worth it's weight in gold getting people back to shore time & time again. The fancy dress kiting & then wakeboarding was fantastic! Great party Sat night at Winnie Bagoes...cheers Kim & Scoota for having us over for the prizegiving. Thanks all the helpers, you know who you are:-)
Lets do it all again next year!
Cheers, Tim
Here's a gallery of shots from both days from TalkieT (thanks).
Canterbury Kiteboard Champs Jan 23 & 24, 2010
There's a small charge to cover expenses (e.g. sound system) plus CWA membership (which provides 3rd party insurance).
Notes: The title of Canterbury Champ goes to the highest placed Canterbury Resident.
Juniors (<19 on Jan 1), Masters (30-39), and Legends (40+).
A panel of judges will award points for style, power, technical difficulty, and consistency – their decision is final. There may also be awards for biggest air, best trick, best dressed (so accessorise!), worst wipeout, and maybe even some border cross or circuit racing. It all depends...
Women's Kiteboarding Workshop Jan 16 & 17 2010
This is a fantastic opportunity to boost your skill levels under the expert eye of Su Kay (partner in Decay Kiteboards, and Ozone team rider), while enjoying the company of other female kiters. Spaces are limited, so if you're interested then don't delay, and get in touch with Kim on 027 4349508.
Cost to CWA members is $50, while non-members must join the CWA - Individual membership being $30 (you can register and pay online under MEMBERSHIP). This covers expenses, while membership provides 3rd party insurance and the CWA underwriting the event.
The precise format (and location) will be decided on the day, depending on the weather. The plan is to start with a theory session in the mornings covering safety, equipment, trick progression and competition riding. The afternoon will be spent riding with coaching sessions taken by Su.
No wind? Then we have some other exciting activities in mind, including a BBQ on Saturday night.
NZ Slalom Windsurf Nationals
NZ Windsurfing and the Dunedin Windsurfing Association, cordially invite you to attend the 2010 NZ Windsurfing Slalom Nationals to be held Thursday 4th – Monday 8th February 2010 on Otago Harbour. (Note: Monday is a reserve day).
This event is recognized and sanctioned by NZ Windsurfing as the 2010 NZ Windsurfing Slalom National Championships. The Local Organizing Authority (LOA) will be the Dunedin Windsurfing Association.
Click the image for more, including an entry form...





