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New Zealand / WNZ News

Windsurfing New Zealand Club News May 2013

Updated: 22/05/2013

Its that time of the year again when we ask you to pay your affiliation fee and start thinking about next season. This modest fee helps pay for the event insurance we offer clubs, our membership fees with ISAF, and the costs of advocacy...

Windsurfing Slalom Racing returns to Eastbourne.

Updated: 06/05/2013

The Wellington Windsurfing Association (WWA) staged its final summer event in Eastbourne recently when riders revelled and raced in winds ranging from 28...

CWA - Christchurch Coastal Pathway proposal submissions requested

Updated: 08/04/2013

CWA wants you to send in a submission regarding opposing, in particular, the pathway going through the centre of Scott park or around the edge of the estuary as their intention is to recommend this (by 17th April)....

New Zealand Windsurfing Wave Nationals - results

Updated: 06/04/2013

Chris La Franchie became the 2013 NZ Wave Nationals Champion with some nicely picked waves high up in the break, closely followed by Ferran Crespo in second and James Dinnis taking out third. The juniors also got a result with Hamish...

2013 Womens Camp at Lake Clearwater,

Updated: 27/02/2013

Well the wind may not have blown much.. but that didn't stop the women who attended the annual womens camp at Clearwater, near Christchurch from having fun.

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Windsurfing Schools - Adventure Activities Regulations 2011 update

Updated: 13/02/2013

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: We're seeking further information because you've notified that you're an operator of an adventure activity - surfing, wind surfing or kite surfing - but you may not need to register with...

National Windsurfing Slalom Series another success story

Updated: 11/02/2013

The National Slalom competition in Dunedin last week was an unqualified success, with around 50 competitors, close racing and good media coverage including TV ensuring high visibility. Well done to the organisers and all the competitors...

Canterbury Windsports January 2013 update

Updated: 25/01/2013

The 2013 Canterbury Kiteboard Champs went off on 19-20 January at the Estuary. Saturday was hot and not nearly windy enough, but Sunday saw a classic sea breeze build through the day, producing powered riding to entertain the crowds....

CWA - windsurfing events news January 2013

Updated: 17/01/2013

Ahoy kite & pole sailors, busy times ahead...

13 to 19.01.2013 Drop in Wave #2 @ South New Brighton – it was looking like Wednesday, but now more like Friday. If you're interested in getting notification txt your name + "CWA...

SOUTHERN LAKES WIND RIDERS NEWS. JAN 2013

Updated: 17/01/2013

AGM report, South Coast Weekend, Glenorchy Fun Weekend, Windsurfing Wednesdays, other events, board repairs, lost and found, for sale, membership and more - read on!