Over 140 racing in various States...incredible. And still more to come in 2020.
Next stop 2020 Nationals at Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club - Jan 23-26 2020. 90 entries and counting for some great sailing and super fun socials. Entries still open until Jan 11 - if you haven't you know what to do. Enter now With thanks to all our Nationals supporters - the kind folks at #Coopers, Vaikobi, Surflogic Australia, Binks Marine, #SarahLelliott Design, #Mobium Group, #StoreHere Self Storage and #Windgenuity A massive thank you to the 134 who got involved in the Class Lucky Cap promotion.
The prize draw took place on December 2nd at 7pm EST. Greg Pratt from South Australia was the winner and now the proud owner of a new LT. Full results below: If you have a spare 1 minute and 45 seconds you can even watch the excitement of the draw here: https://youtu.be/M310eoT12pI Thank you to everyone who participated and donated to the Class Youth Scholarship. In great news for the Class, Sydney based distributor Surflogic Australia has commenced an ongoing partnership which will see generous product packages provided as prizes and giveaways for all State Championships in 19/20 and a bumper haul for the 2020 Nationals.
Surflogic provides a range of excellent products to make life easier for windsurfers including wetsuit hanging and storage systems, key safe lock boxes, waterproof seat covers, waterproof bags and buckets, roof rack accessories and a range of other goodies. See the full range and the online store at www.surflogicaustralia.com.au Class members and supporters will also receive a 15% discount via the online shop using the coupon code: WCA15
The most fun regatta in the Windsurfer universe - the SIAM Cup Invitational is back for 2019.
After the massive success of last year, the event is sure to sell out. Australia has been allocated 25 slots. If you want to join in the 5 star Thailand party please complete the Expression of Interest form ASAP using this link: https://www.research.net/r/SiamCup2019 First in first on the list. More details to follow. Local golden girl Mel Webb, our recently crowned World Freestyle champion, has developed a great Youth program at Balmoral Sailing Club in Sydney to get more kids and teens into windsurfing.
And with the Club having five LT's and learner rigs to use - its going to be a ripping program focusing on building skills through to racing. Junior windsurfing is from 0900 for 0930 -1200 Saturday mornings - free for BSC junior members. And on offer for one Junior or Youth from Balmoral - a return airfare to the 2020 Windsurfer Worlds in Perth! How good's that. See all the details here and spread the word. Its a top opportunity at a great Club. Seventeen Aussies traveled to Torbole on Lake Garda, Italy for the 2019 Windsurfer World Championships.
With 163 competitors from 18 countries it was a massive affirmation that the Windsurfer Class is back! Incredibly tough racing across Course, Marathon and Slalom was held in 4 weight divisions for men plus the Female division. With 18-22 knot breezes it was fast and tight competition in spectacular scenery. The Australian contingent performed incredibly well in a fleet featuring multiple Olympians, past World Champions and young guns. Heavyweight Nick Bez from Melbourne sailed a very consistent regatta and won the Men's Overall - being named the World Champion for 2019. Hamish Swain from Queensland is the World Youth Champion. Mel Webb from Sydney is the Women's World Freestyle Champion. Full results available here A range of pictures and videos showcasing the event can be seen here Pictures from the Australian team are here Next Worlds are coming to Perth in Dec 2020 /Jan 2021. Get excited - the 43rd Windsurfer Class Australian Championships are go.
Location: Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club, South Australia Date: January 23 - 26 January, 2020 NOTICE of RACE here ONLINE ENTRIES here Join in the biggest one-design windsurfing event in Australia. Back in South Australia for the first time in over 25 years! Four days of great racing and awesome fun. Entry fees including racing, 2x dinner/social events and regatta merchandise. Discounted regatta entry available for first timers, Juniors, Families and returning racers (no Nationals since 2010). More information here The new Class membership cycle commenced July 1.
Options for Social and Racing membership which includes insurance. Join now or see more information on the options here All 2019/20 members will receive some Class swag to proudly show off their windsurfer spirit. Featuring a limited edition Windsurfer branded key ring which doubles as a bottle opener (genius) along with some fancy bumper stickers it's all good and it's all part of your membership. Notice of Annual General Meeting of Windsurfer Class Association Australia The Annual General Meeting for the Windsurfer Class Association Australia will be held as follows -
Date - Tuesday 18 June 2019 Time - 7.30pm sharp - Eastern Standard Time Location – online conference – Zoom platform meeting link https://zoom.us/j/271416856 Agenda
Process for Election of Office Bearers An election will occur for all committee positions. All nominees must be current financial members of WCAA. Members may nominate themselves or other members. Nominations were collected by a secure online platform until midnight June 5, 2019. A link to vote for all positions will was sent to members on June 13, 2019. Voting will be completed online and closes on Sunday June 16, 2019. Members can vote here |