NeilPryde has announced the TeamPryde’s Philip Köster, Jules Denel, Robby Swift and Steven Van Broeckoven will be attending and competing at the 13th edition of the Defi Wind.
TeamPryde riders are excited to compete in the greatest worldwide windsurfing event and will enter every race, facing 1,000 amateurs. – NeilPryde
Here’s your chance to be on the same line as the pros and see how you stack up.
You can find out more at defiwind.com
The Aloha Clinic dates are set with professional instructor Shawna Cropas andMatt Pritchard. No matter what level of sailor you are, get ready to step up your game with this dynamic duo who will guide you through the process in a safe and fun environment. Come join them on the sandy, windy shores of Maui, where the wind blows and the sun shines!
March 23rd-30th
May 25th-June 1st
June 22nd-29th
More details and bookings at Vela Windsurfing
The MIAMI PRO-AM 2013 is set for January 19 – 20 at the Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida, USA. The event is organized by WINDSURFINGTOUR.COM and SAILBOARDS MIAMI in co-operation with the International Formula Windsurfing Class (IFWC) and is an International Windsurfing Association sanctioned event.
The event is open to anyone wanting to attend, and has 6 classes; Formula, Open Formula, RS:X, Kona, Techno 293 and Open Long Board.
for questions email info@windsurfingtour.com.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN : http://www.miamiproam.com/online-entry/
Close your eyes and imagine a perfect tropical island in the middle of the Pacific with miles of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and off shore breeze up to 20 knots…
Imagine a place where you will race with your family or friends during the day and then relax with a cocktail in front or the most beautiful sunset you will ever see…
Imagine the perfect one-design race where 120 brand new RS:One sets will be available on site for an unforgettable World Championships featuring new windsurfing race formats such as long distance or the dynamic Pulsar course…
NeilPryde, the RS:One Class and the Philippines Windsurfing Association will be turning this dream into reality with the first RS:One World Championships to be held on the paradise island of Boracay, Philippines, from 10th to the 15th of December.
For more information go here: goo.gl/FrOkF
The RS:One Class is the brand new ISAF One-design universal allowing windsurfers of all levels, ages and genders to compete together.
The 2013 Lord of the Wind Showdown will be hosted by Rotary Cabo Este, at Los Barriles, Mexico, from the 11th-13th January 2013.
The Lord of the Wind Showdown pits windsurfers against kiters in course races, downwind slaloms, freestyle windsurfing contest, big air competition and the Lord of the Wind Downwinder. The warm waters of Baja, along with the consistent winds, makes this event a must for the windsurfing or kiteboarding competitor.
The registration for the contest closes on the 9th January 2013.
After racing, on the 12th January, come down to the beach and party with a great Mexican pig roast followed by the legendary bikini contest and bands rocking into the night. On the 14th and 15th January, demo days will have 10 major manufacturers showcasing their latest equipment and offering riders the opportunity to test ride their newest, greatest equipment.
Check out the 2012 Lord of the Wind Video above to get stoked for the event!
The first day of the Kia Cold Hawaii PWA Worldcup is complete. The best wavesailors in the world got warmed up with 6 more days to go riding on the now legendatry North Sea in Klittmøller. Winds where on the lighter side, as the riders began to battle in the single elimination. Brunch, Koester and Ferdanaz all impressed as did other riders expected to advance, advancing, with no big upsets or surprises.
Enjoy the video by Fanatic for high lights of Day 1. And check out a full write up of the Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup Day 1 from Chris Yates at the PWA.
If you’re in Hood River be sure to check out the 2nd Swap Meet of the season, on August 5th hosted by the Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association.
Swing by the Hood River Expo Centre by Waterfront Park. Sellers should show up at 7Am ($10) and if you are looking to pick up some sweet deals, check it out at 8 for free.
As stated by PWA commentator, Ben Proffitt, the PWA Tenerife has now officially been confirmed. It will take place from July 12th to the 18th, just after the PWA Gran Canaria event which was also recently confirmed.
More information about the event can be found on the event website http://tenerife-pwa.com/. The website will also feature a live stream of all the event heats.
The PWA have finally confirmed that Pozo will be happening. That’s pretty last minute. but it sounds like they will be making up for it in terms of the event. There will be live streaming through out, and tons of social media coverage! And we of course will bring you up to the date coverage fop the entire event! Check out the the event facebook fanpage at facebook.com/GranCanariaWindWavesFestival.
The biggest news of all however, is that the event will now be run by the Moreno twins. The Moreno twin’s are two of the best female windsurfers, and they intend to bring a fresh new look to the PWA tour stop. They have already re-named it the PWA Pozo Wind & Waves Festival. A strong prediction is the emphasis on growing the event to a scale that is similar to PWA Podersdorf or PWA Sylt.
The ECWF is all about having fun. For this reason there will be no wind minimum for any of the events. As long as there is enough wind to move a windsurfer forward we’re competing. So Bring all your gear! Check in will start at 9:00 am on Saturday June 9th, adn competitors should be ready to race by noon.
Found more at ecwindfest.com
The Pistol River Wave Bash takes place June 13th to June 17th. And it’s sure to be an awesome event. The AWT has just announced prize money as follows, Pro Men, 1st Place $1100, 2nd Place $500, and 3rd Place $300. For the Women it is, 1st Place $600, 2nd Place $300, and 3rd Place $200.
More info by on the AWT site by Clicking Here! And registration is open for all the events Here.
Sam Bittner (organizer of the AWT wave tour), the CGWA and a group of Hood River locals have launched operation “Rescue the Nationals”! and…
The US Nationals take place at the Event Site in Hood River, Oregon from July 23rd-26th. Classes for the event include Slalom, Formula and the Freestyle Nationals. Entry fees are $100 before July 1st, and $150 after, a second discipline is $50. So pay now and you’ll have a few extra bucks to buy a little something extra from the sponsor Big Winds.
It is presented by the American Windsurfing Tour with sponsorship from Big Winds, Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association, and Sailworks.
Registration is now open at http://americanwindsurfingtour.com/windsurfing-nationals/
The Red Bull Soulwave 2012 will take place June 22-24th in Klitmoller, Denmark. The event is a mixed SUP and windsurf event. It hasn’t run since 2005 but is making it legendary return for 2012. Found out more at redbull.dk/soulwave
Lake Garda and JP are hosting a few exciting events over the summer. The events include the now legendary Young Gun Camp, July 2nd – 3rd, and the Shaka Bump & Jump Contest July 7 – 8. Both events will be hosted at Shaka! The famous windsurf centre in Torbole, Lake Garda, is not only one of the biggest in Italy or the world, but its owner Mikel Slijk is also very active organizing both events for 2012.
* YOUNG GUN CAMP – 2-6. July
* BUMP & JUMP – 7-8. July
A special ONE OFF Freestyle Clinic with 4 x British Freestyle Champion Bubble will run in Vass from the 24th – 30th June. This week will run separately from the normal week at Club Vass. We will eat, sleep and breathe freestyle!!
All aspects of freestyle will be covered from the pop, all the way through to the most advanced freestyle moves known to man!! As well as freestyle kit set up and competitions. Chats from the legendary Jay Haysey from Globalshot Pictures about getting the right shot and marketing yourself. He’ll also be getting awesome pictures and video of everyone.
WARNING!! This week is not for the faint hearted with lots of adrenaline pumping activities, such as mountain biking and wakeboarding. Also, some Suping and Yoga for the chillout sessions too! But mainly the week is about having fun, learning lots and windsurfing as much as possible.
Social evenings will include meals out in the awesome town of Vassiliki and not forgetting the world renowned Club Vass BBQ and social evenings.
Video and on the water coaching will be done everyday and debriefed around the bar in the evenings (depending on wind and other social activities!) All of the video footage will be edited into an awesome action pumping movie for you to take home!
There are only 10 places available at the ridiculously low price of £599!!! If you snooze you loose!!
Phone the Club Vass office on 0844 4630191 and book on “Bubble’s Freestyle Week”
Any questions please email Bubble bubble@k540.com 07909868356
Probably the best week you’ll ever go on!!
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FREESTYLE WEEK ONLY, NO GYBERS OR FREERIDERS PLEASE!!
