Windsurfer National Championships

The primary racing event on the Windsurfer calendar - a chance for friendships to be made, fun to be had and legends to be created.

The Windsurfer class has conducted National championships for over 40 years, commencing in 1977.
See all the past champions here

The 2020 Nationals at Brighton Seacliff, South Australia was a fantastic showcase of competition and fun - read the event report, check the full results and see photos of the action.  A record fleet of 116 enjoyed super racing with mega social vibe.

Get the lowdown on the monster 2019 Nationals at Toronto, NSW here, or see the full results here
Read about the ripping 2018 Nationals held at Parkdale, Victoria here
And the fantastic 40th Anniversary Nationals at Balmoral, NSW in 2017 here

44th Nationals - Parkdale YC, VIC - January 20-23, 2022

The 44th Windsurfer Class Australian Championships were held at Parkdale Yacht Club on Port Phillip Bay from 20 - 23 January, 2022.

And it was nothing short of AMAZING.
Each of the four racing days had fantastic sun, warm weather and a variety of breezes.  Read the sensational feedback from the Post Regatta survey.

Full Results package here
Event Photos here
Summary report by World Sailing here

The volunteers at Parkdale Yacht Club, the powerhouse of Windsurfer sailing in Australia showed off their brand new Club facility to full effect.
The Race management was outstanding and delivered 8 course races, a full double elimination slalom, a marathon and freestyle.

The fleet of 112 entries was the largest single-fleet regatta in Australia for the 2021/22 season. The event featured Open racing, as well as the Cruiser division - a shortened course format for newcomers and returning racers.

With fabulous viewing from the PYC deck, the racing was close to the beach - ideal for the numerous spectators who watched on. This was supported by a DJ playing music throughout and ongoing commentary of the racing to keep supporters up-to-date, which really added to the fun atmosphere.

With thanks to the Windsurfer Class fantastic sponsors - Vaikobi, Surf Logic Australia, Ivadore, Mobium Group and Windgenuity.
And PYC partners The Equipment Co. & Levain Doughnuts.

The 44th Nationals was proudly supported by the Victorian State Government.

Congratulations to 2022 Australian overall champions:

Female: Sarah Kenny
Male: Matty Whitnall
Cruiser: Craig Spottiswood

The Windsurfer Class Youth Scholarship was be awarded to the best overall placed sailor aged 18 years and under. This was won by 17 year old Jude Smale, representing Parkdale YC.

This initiative provides financial assistance to young athletes to attend Class World Championships.