Wellington Windsurfing Assn.

Wellington Windsurfing Association

http://www.wwa.org.nz

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Wellington / WWA News

Updated: 01/09/2010

The schedule of Winter Seminars in Race Management and Instructing is drawing to a close however there are still some places available for those wishing to up skill. Both of these up-coming Umpire Seminars are FREE to attend, but you will need to register in advance.

WWA - Freewave

Updated: 30/08/2010

The first round of the 2010 / 2011 WWA Freewave competition will be held in September between 4th and 26th. (which weekend date to be confirmed). The Freewave three-round format is a mixture of freestyle and waves depending on the wind and sailing venue on the day. Even if you don't want to compete, come along and check out the action. http://wwa.camp9.org/events

WWA - AGM/Social

Updated: 29/08/2010

WWA Annual General Meeting (AGM) Upstairs function room at Molly Malones, cnr Taranaki St & Courtenay Place. Date: 18 September 2010, Saturday 07:30 PM
The Wellington Windsurfing Association is holding its AGM and encourages as many windsurfers - members and non-members, to come along and welcome in Wellington's Spring winds and the new season. Come along, have a drink, catch up with the locals and meet new members.

Kiwi kitesurfer in world-record attempt

Updated: 01/08/2010

When Louis Tapper sets out to kitesurf a record-breaking 2000 kilometres along the coast of Brazil, he knows achieving his goal could ultimately be beyond his control. The Wellington adventurer, who works as a banker, left for Brazil last night kitted out with a new kiteboard and a feeling of excitement tinged with trepidation.

Plimmerton Boating Club is looking for gear and support to get youth windsurfing started.

Updated: 22/06/2010

Plimmerton Boating Club is looking to get a kid/youth windsurfing programme going alongside its Opti sailing lessons which cost members only $30 for every Wednesday evening 5-7.30pm during daylight saving months, tends to be kids from 8-10 upwards. We are in the process of putting together gear lists and developing grant funding proposals.

Wellington Windsurfing Association news - June 2010

Updated: 20/06/2010

NOT SO WINDY WELLINGTON - In fact this year we had to cancel two Freewaves, two Slalom days, grovelled in the Harbour Blast and got lots of use of our other toys at Lake Ferry … that’s 7 weekend days with no wind...

Windsurfing New Zealand recognised windsurfing schools and instructors

Updated: 17/06/2010

Windsurfing New Zealand trains windsurfing instructors, publishes guidelines for windsurfing schools and certifies schools that meet WNZ requirements.

Up and coming windsurfer Laurence Carey

Updated: 14/04/2010

Congratulations to Laurence Carey who was the lucky winner of the Tushingham 7M Lightning supplied by Watercooled Sports as a spot prize for the Auckland Windsurfing Association Slalom Series.

Wellington Windsurfing Assn Harbour Blast - results / pictures

Updated: 22/03/2010

pictures here and results here

Wellington Windsurfing Assn. Harbour Blast on this Sunday 21 March

Updated: 16/03/2010

Race between Petone and Eastbourne - direction depends on wind on the day. This is an all in event, you must be confident on the water (water start etc.) but not uber competitive (those guys will gone in seconds).

Race details (pdf) 2010 WWA Harbour Blast.pdf

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