Club Racing
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Club sailing is a great way to get into regular fleet racing and also to meet and have some fun with other Windsurfer sailors.
Over the past decade, sailors from New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland have been the driving force of the class. But with the introduction of the LT new Windsurfer fleets are forming across Australia. If you've got a Windsurfer and want to hook up or have a fleet on the go email us and we will add it to the list. See what's happening in your State below or contact your local rep |
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New South Wales NSW Class Facebook page
2019 NSW State Championships - Dec 14&15 @ Balmoral - 50 starters, 8 races, super fun - Read about it and check the results
New South Wales has a great Summer Series program that rotates between Clubs/venues - see the full schedule and enter here
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Balmoral Sailing Club
The spiritual home of Windsurfer in Australia where many of the pioneers learned to sail. BSC has an active learn to windsurf program on the LT under the watchful eye of multi time Windsurfer champ, Melanie Webb. Read more about this program here Training and racing is Saturdays from September - May. BSC is a terrific option for great Harbour racing. Contact Mel Webb Dobroyd Aquatic Club
Located at Robb Point on the inner Harbour near Drummoyne, DAC is a laid back home for a variety of sailboard classes including Windsurfers who race on Iron Cove. Twilight racing is on Wednesday's @ 6pm during daylight saving. Racing Saturdays from September - April. The club runs learn to windsurf courses over the summer months. Contact Martin Stone Narrabeen Lakes
NLSC is located on Sydney's Northern Beaches at Jamieson Park, Narrabeen Lakes. Big supporters of the Windsurfer Class over the years, Narrabeen is a challenging place to 'Do it Standing Up'. Launch from Jamieson Park or Billarong Reserve. Racing Sundays from September - April. Contact Steve Walsh Other Sydney Clubs
Windsurfer racing is supported by many other Sydney clubs including Woollahra Sailing Club at beautiful Rose Bay and St. George Sailing Club on the St. Georges River at San Souci on Botany Bay, adjacent to the Captain Cook Bridge. To get involved contact Dave West Central Coast
Moving up to the Central Coast there are some great options. Gosford Sailing Club on Brisbane Waters has been a strong supporter over the years. Racing takes place Saturdays over summer with a 1pm kickoff. Other options like Toukley also offer great conditions. Drop a line to Peter Doolan to connect on the Central Coast. Lake Macquarie Lake Macquarie is a breeding ground for great sailors including numerous world champion windsurfers. Toronto hosted the fantastic 2019 National Champs and now have a growing LT fleet. Marmong Point has an active sailboard community with the Windsurfer Class part of the action. Racing is on Saturdays from 1pm. The club is always keen to lend a hand with new sailors and can provide guidance and a learners board. They are also keen to encourage youth sailors to join in on the fun. South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club at Sunshine has a strong sailing fleet, some champion Windsurfers and a youth Techno class. Racing is on Sunday’s. Belmont also has some gun Windsurfer sailors. For all Windsurfer action on Lake Macquarie get in touch with Al Haynes |
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Victoria Victorian Class Facebook page
2019 Victorian Championships November 24 @ PYC - 48 competitors, 7 races, 100% fun. Read about it and see the results
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Parkdale Yacht Club
PYC has a fleet over ~30 Windsurfers racing regularly. This is the biggest and hottest club fleet in Australia featuring past and present Junior, Youth, Light, Medium and Heavyweight national champions. And home to the 2019 World Champion! Parkdale racing kicks off first weekend of October. Sunday's - 1pm start - 2/3 races back to back. The highly successful Learn to windsurf/progressing program also runs in the mornings. If you want to give your Windsurfer a spin on the race course come and join in. Casual entry fees apply to non members. Contact: Paul Grimshaw McCrae Yacht Club
McCrae Yacht Club has formed an LT fleet on the Southern end of the bay. The Club has numerous Windsurfer One Designs as teaching boards and has a learn to windsurf program during the summer months. Contact: Jeff Owen New fleets - perhaps Sandringham? Elwood? Stay tuned or reach out to Jim Kariotis Sandringham Yacht Club
Sandy is back up and running with a full year program of Windsurfer racing. The Windsurfer Class is now part of the epic Sail Sandy regatta in early October. Drop a line to: Justin Page New fleets - perhaps Elwood? Somers? Stay tuned or reach out to Jim Kariotis |
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Queensland
2019 Queensland State Championships - November 23 - Lake Cootharaba - Great fun see report and results here
The class has had some great Nationals at Mooloolaba over the years.
Queensland Windsurfer sailors are spread up and down the fantastic coast.
From the Goldy and Sunshine Coasts, Lake Cootharaba to Brisbane metro beaches and further North to Mackay, Arlie Beach,Townsville, and beyond, LT's everywhere.
Fleets are still forming so make contact to express your interest.
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Manly offers learn to windsurf courses and has racing for a variety of windsurfer classes on Saturdays.
For Southern Queensland contact Pete Nitschke
Up North contact Dennis Winstanley
Queensland Windsurfer sailors are spread up and down the fantastic coast.
From the Goldy and Sunshine Coasts, Lake Cootharaba to Brisbane metro beaches and further North to Mackay, Arlie Beach,Townsville, and beyond, LT's everywhere.
Fleets are still forming so make contact to express your interest.
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Manly offers learn to windsurf courses and has racing for a variety of windsurfer classes on Saturdays.
For Southern Queensland contact Pete Nitschke
Up North contact Dennis Winstanley
South Australia
2019 SA State Championships November 2/3 @ Brighton Seacliff - 25 entries and great racing see the results here
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The South Aussies have hosted some epic Windsurfer events over the years including Worlds at Henley back in the day.
Masters of the big blow and some serious swell, Windsurfers are now back big time. A stack of LT's have headed to SA and leading off the beach yacht club Brighton & Seacliff have embraced the class. Set right on the beach racing is held on Saturday afternoons. Twilight's on Fridays from 5.30pm during daylight savings. The club is hosting the 2020 Nationals. Join in, touch base with Tim Lelliott |
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Western Australia
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WA offers world class windsurfing and the Swan River is a gem for flat water racing.
The Windsurfer Class has had a number of World Championships in Western Australia over the years. The next Windsurfer Class World Championships will be held from Dec 28 2020 - Jan 3 2021 on the Swan River. More information soon. With over 35 LT's already in the West, South of Perth Yacht Club, Royal Perth and Mounts Bay are early starters in building fleets and offering racing. South of Perth has racing with a series run through winter up to 20 starters on the line. The home of the 2020 WA State titles, SOPYC also runs a summer series aimed at exposing the fleet of younger sailors ready to transition from Youth Classes. Dennis Jones is head coach and with a training fleet of windsurfers is working hard to bring the young crew into the sport. Mounts Bay has racing throughout the summer on Sundays with a 2pm start. Already often 20+ Windsurfers are on the course. With confirmation that the 2020/21 World Championships will be hosted at Mounts Bay Sailing Club and preparations are already advanced in creating a milestone event. Email Steve Schneider to get in on the action. At Royal Perth the Windsurfers will be out Friday evenings for social sailing/racing with the option of training Sunday mornings and Club racing Sunday afternoons. They also offer learn to windsurf courses. Contact Chris Goldacre for more info on getting involved at RP. Otherwise get in touch with Ian Lane for all things Windsurfer WA. |
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Tasmania
The Derwent and beyond has some cracking sailboarding spots.
Windsurfers were a big deal before and are on the rise again.
Sandy Bay Sail Club is taking a lead role in driving the LT resurgence with regular club racing and also hosting the State Championships.
Racing on Saturdays there is a real buzz and the Club is super supportive.
Jo Chau is your Windsurfer gal in Tasmania.
Windsurfers were a big deal before and are on the rise again.
Sandy Bay Sail Club is taking a lead role in driving the LT resurgence with regular club racing and also hosting the State Championships.
Racing on Saturdays there is a real buzz and the Club is super supportive.
Jo Chau is your Windsurfer gal in Tasmania.
ACT
Over the years Lake Burley Griffin has hosted many a Windsurfer.
If you've got a Windsurfer new or old, get in touch with keen Canberra racer Mark Simpson
If you've got a Windsurfer new or old, get in touch with keen Canberra racer Mark Simpson