Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Magic Sticker fundraiser.
We ended up with 190 out of 350 sold. The draw happened and the winners are in. You can watch the draw here: https://bit.ly/47Nilag Worlds LT Josh G. QLD 4558 LT Sail John D. NSW 2251 Vaikobi voucher Connie S. WA 6171 Surflogic voucher Lach Mc. QLD 4101 ivadore voucher Parkdale YC VIC 3195 Windsurfer merch Gintaras K. SA 5041 / Phillip L. QLD 4872 / Parkdale YC VIC 3195 / Ian S. NSW 2534 / Scott A. VIC 3195 Well done to all. Big shoutout to Windgenuity, Vaikobi, Surflogic Australia and ivadore for their ongoing support. We invite you to get in the spirit and show your colours with the official Team AUS uniform for the event.
This is a highlight of each Worlds with various countries showing off their kit and a great piece of memorabilia. If you are racing or just want to get in the spirit. Go to the dedicated Class merch store to order: https://windsurferclassstore.position.com.au/ A big mob in this gear at the opening will be a real sight. The Windsurfer Class of Australia in conjunction with sarahlelliottdesigns and supported by promotional merch legends position has developed an exclusive AUS Team Uniform to showcase the 2023 World Championships in Perth, themed around the retro 80’s and Boxing Kangaroo . Pre-order by the 22nd October to secure your AUS Team Uniform in time for the BIG event and wear loud and proud. You can order a single item or go for the Bundle - consisting of T-Shirt, Hat or Cap and AUS Official Sail Stickers to save $20 on the individual items. Make sure you're ready to roll with quick refresher on the racing requirements for all Windsurfer Class Association Australia sanctioned events.
With the 2022/23 season closing, the Class goes into its end of cycle activities.
The Class has had another enormous year with dozens of events happening across the country and now just under 350 members. We had bumper attendances at State Championships, Traveler Series showcased the Class in Queensland, NSW, Vico and WA and we had a fantastic Nationals with 145 racing at Lake Cootharbra. But if you want to get involved here's your chance because its election season! Steps 1. All National Committee positions become vacant. 2. Committee positions are open to all members to nominate for the upcoming 23/24 season. You can nominate yourself or someone else. Details of the roles available and expectations of activity and time commitment are available at the secure online nomination site Nominations are now open and will close at midnight 15 June 2023 3. Once nominations are complete, an online vote will be held with all members eligible to participate This will happen from June 16-23, 2023. Also during the voting members will be asked to vote on transitioning the Class to a more formal incorporated association structure. This is recommended by the 2022/23 Committee after a review of the current Class structure and forward requirements. You can read the discussion paper here. 4. The Class Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 28th June @ 7.30 EST via this zoom meeting link The new 23/24 committee will be announced at that time. So if you are interested in growing the Class in your State please nominate or email windsurfer.regatta.team@gmail.com if you have questions Bula - what a great new lifestyle event. Amazing hospitality and racing assured. Get to paradise and enoy the racing, sun and fun. All the info / NOR / accom is here: Entry is here: https://bit.ly/3Wda5LQ And contact Lisa Philp directly to access killer deals on accommodation and flights: secretary@sailing.org.fj Today (5 April 2023) the Australian Class have been informed that the International Windsurfer Class has reached an agreement with South of Perth Yacht Club to be the host and Organising Authority for the 2023 World Championships to be held in Western Australia from from December 29, 2023 – January 4, 2024 .
This is an extremely exciting outcome for the Australian Class who has worked so hard to get to the event to WA back in 2019 and then to have multiple deferments due to COVID. Notice of Race and online entries are open >> EVENT Micro-site Fiji Yachting has announced the first International Windsurfer Class Association (IWCA) Oceania Windsurfer LT Championship at Natadola Beach. A great venue for the magical Fijian hospitality and beautiful sailing conditions. This will be a fantastic fly in fly out regatta with charter boards available - but get in early to reserve. This event is part of the build up to the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November 2023, all on the LT. Get the Windsurfer Spirit in the Pacific - 50% fair racing, 50% social fun. So mark your calendars - this will be an annual event. Notice of Race including accommodation options here More information - email Fiji Yachting Amazing scenes at Lake Cootharaba in Queensland for the 2023 Australian Championships with a wash of colour flooding the lake.
A full racing program saw some amazing tight battles up and down the fleet. The largest LT regatta ever in the Southern Hemisphere. Boy it was hot and boy it was fun. A great social and off water program added to the good vibes. Read more here See some awesome photos by Russel Witt Get overall results here The International Windsurfer Class (IWCA) has confirmed the next Windsurfer World Championships at South of Perth Yacht Club.
Very exciting to have a home Worlds. 200+ Aussies ? Check out some early info on board transport options Or to purchase a limited edition board delivered to the regatta venue click here - need to act by March 15, 2023 See the details in the release and you can view the Preliminary Notice of Race here A record 360 competitors from 25 nations battled it out in a challenging week of light and shifty conditions at Mondello Beach, Sicily - October 3-9, 2022
Well done to the whole Aussie team of 40 sailors who did us proud in an unforgettable event. Standout performances included: Mike Lancey (NSW) - 2nd overall - Category C. / Medium Heavy Tim Gourlay (WA) - 3rd overall - Cat. A / Lightweight Jay Wild (WA) - 4th overall - Cat. B / Medium Light Sarah Kenny (NSW) - 5th overall - Women Rohan Cudmore (NSW) - 5th overall - Cat. C / Medium Heavy Here is the link to the results by Division by Discipline: https://www.windsurferclass.org/.../windsurfer.../results/ |