February proved again that the wind can be very shifty and light. Great for socialising on the beach but more difficult for setting a fair course off Manly Beach.

A Techno competition doubled as the Oceania's and the NZ Nationals. There were four competitors from Noumea and one from Australia as well as a bunch of new local sailors in this class.

Tauranga Fun Racing & Auckland Slalom Series! You are spoilt for choice if you are a windsurfer in the upper North Island this weekend. Click through to see all the details, but mainly remember its for everyone, whatever your level you'll get lots of support.

With the new season is just around the corner the Auckland Windsurf Association is pleased to announce a very exciting schedule of events.

The Slalom Series will be back, Freestyle and Slalom clinics will held, a family fun day in Mission Bay, a movie night, Auckland freestyle champs, a windsurf camp in Northland, Junior Freestyle competition, long distance dash for glory races, and much more. Here is the calendar of events

9 September - Slalom Race day 1.
7 October - Slalom Race day 2.
17 October - Movie Night at Berkley Cinema in Takapuna
4 November- Slalom Race day 3.

Great looking set-up, check out their web site RS:X Techno NZ. They are giving away free lessons so get your friends, especially the ones with kids to call by the stand.
When the going gets tough ... these guys are rising to the challenge and deserve our support - if anyone can think of a way to help them, get in touch.