Today (22 March 2023) the Australian Class have been informed that the International Windsurfer Class has not been able to reach a commercial agreement with South of Perth Yacht Club and that the 2023 World Championships will not be held at the Club nor in Western Australia.

This is an extremely disappointing 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.

Information as at now:

• The International Class and the host Club could not agree to commercial terms that worked for both parties
• Alternative yacht Clubs with the scale required could not be sourced in WA for the dates required (already booked for alternative events / time to short)
• IWCA currently looking for other venues in Australia but as above situation very few options
• IWCA is also looking at overseas options
• Australian Class will seek clarification from IWCA on when Australia can be back in the roster to host a Worlds as it is huge disappointment that we have lost the opportunity for our fleet in the short term
• The Australian Class committee will urgently meet to consider a National Championships for 2023 (pending if the Worlds proceed and when)

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/

Full steam ahead for another great year of Windsurfer lifestyle - 50% fair racing and 50% social fun.

Put these dates in the book:

Teams racing is back on the Windsurfer Class international calendar with a World Series event in Calasetta, Sardinia in late May.

Australia was represented by a Sydney based dream team featuring Paul Ivshenko, Matt Ivshenko, Stuart Gilbert and Jessica Crisp.
12 teams nominated including a series of Italian squads, along with internationals representing Spain, Finland, England and South Africa.

After having to go through undefeated in the final day the Aussie team prevailed over England in the final.  Well done team.
See more of the action here

Stay tuned for team racing on the Aussie calendar in season 2022 / 23.

112 competitors enjoyed incredible sunshine, a variety of breezes and fantastic racing for the 44th Australian Championships.

Eight course races, double elimination slalom, marathon and freestyle were completed close to shore with spectators treated to a fantastic spectacle. 

The Windsurfer spirit was on display with the 50% fair racing and 50% social fun ethos on full display.

A happy and awesome event - well done to the overall 2022 Windsurfer Class Australian champions:

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

Read more National Championships

Thank you to the 168 who purchased a MAGIC Sticker to support Class fundraising.

The prize draw has been completed and the winner of the new LT is Aiden L. from Cairns in Queensland.