Monday 17th UPDATE - 2012 Spring Racing - Register now

Latest from Pete @ Elements;

Hi mighty Windsurfers,

What a good weekend for wind, my crystal ball is predicting decent easterlies next Saturday and the NorEast on Sunday so bright skies on Saturday - maybe not on sunday.

Hey ho wind is the important part.

If you can beach start/ windsurf slowly and then get in the straps and blast, gybe and come back then you’ve all the skills you need.

Event supporters will have a range of kit to look at and try.

When : NEXT Weekend, 22nd, 23rd September
               1030 Briefing and top tips to see you flying past others.
                1st Race starts at 12pm (earlier if the conditions are on)
                Off the water around 3pm.
Where: Easterlies will mean starting at Kulim Park.
Cost:      $10
Next step: keep your fingers crossed and eyes open for final info this Thursday.

To save time on Saturday please go here and fill in the blanks :)

http://elementswatersports.co.nz/booking-form/

Post racing meet up @ The Trust Otumoetai, Saturday.  Rugby on….

Auckland v Wellington 5:35 pm

Northland v Taranaki 7:35 pm

There will be a range of prizes and incentives to help you enjoy better windsurfing this summer from event supporters:

Alexander, A'ND Distribution -Tabou - Gaastra

Glenn, Assault Boardriding Centre -  Mystic wetsuits, harnesses etc

Tony, Watercooled Sports Dunedin - Tushingham

Phil and Mark, WSP Neil Pryde, JP

Brian, NZ BoardStore

Pete, Elements Watersports - Windsurf Training

Let me know that you're in for both or either day and ill keep you posted with updates.

With thanks
Pete"

*If you are in need of any equipment or advice to ensure you are prepped for racing, be sure to get in touch with any of the above event supporters.  

Contact Peter to register or for additional info; peter@elementswatersports.co.nz

Event details and updates at;

http://www.facebook.com/events

2013 Tabou Windsurf Board Range

http://issuu.com/newsportsgmbh/docs/2013t-launchpaper/1

RSX class is initiating legal action against ISAF

Thursday, 02 August 2012 13:32

Berlin, August 2, 2012 "The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) has been informed that the International RS:X Class Association Ltd is taking legal action against the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), based on the fact that ISAF has selected Kiteboarding and not Windsurfing as Olympic sailing event for the Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. We feel shocked that an international class, being bound by ISAF constitution, rules and regulations, is even considering legal action against the world governing body because of a decision that has been taken in a highly dubious and undemocratic process and in full accordance with the defined decision making processes of ISAF . Initiating legal action in the middle of the Olympic Games might damage not only the performance of the affected sailors but also the reputation of sailing in general. The International Kiteboarding Association is fully aware of the ongoing discussions about Olympic Events and Equipment and is respecting ISAFs internal processes." http://www.internationalkiteboarding.org/ Is the ISAF Vote Invalid? It is crucial to understand what irregularities took place in the lead up to the May 5, 2012 vote in favor of kiteboard racing. Those irregularities are substantial and put into question the validity of the vote. They fall into these broad categories: The ISAF Constitution was not respected ISAF Regulations were not followed The Kiteboarding Technical Report is Not Accurate The Equipment Evaluation was Supposed to Include Windsurfing saveolympicwindsurfing.wordpress.com