Class
The Windsurfer Class Association of Australia (WCAA) is an unincorporated not-for-profit organisation which administers and promotes activities for the Windsurfer in Australia.
This includes racing & events, learn to windsurf programs and social aspects.
The Windsurfer Class is delegated an International Class by World Sailing.
The WCAA is the national representative body for the Class with the International Windsurfer Class and also the Australian Windsurfing Association.
A volunteer committee of sailors oversees the administration of the Class. Elections for office bearers are held annually in June.
The roles are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and State Representatives. Current committee is here
Management of finances is at arms length with Class bank account administered by an independent third party.
You can read the 2023/24 Annual Season Review
2022/23 review | 2021/22 review | 2020/21 review | 2019/20 review | 2018/19 review
This includes racing & events, learn to windsurf programs and social aspects.
The Windsurfer Class is delegated an International Class by World Sailing.
The WCAA is the national representative body for the Class with the International Windsurfer Class and also the Australian Windsurfing Association.
A volunteer committee of sailors oversees the administration of the Class. Elections for office bearers are held annually in June.
The roles are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and State Representatives. Current committee is here
Management of finances is at arms length with Class bank account administered by an independent third party.
You can read the 2023/24 Annual Season Review
2022/23 review | 2021/22 review | 2020/21 review | 2019/20 review | 2018/19 review
Australian Class Membership
Windsurfer sailors must be members of Windsurfer Class Association of Australia and have approved third party public liability (TPL) insurance to be eligible to participate in any WCAA event including State and National Championships.
The approved TPL Insurance is a $20 million public liability insurance policy, provided by the Australian Windsurfing Association (AWA).
In addition to WCAA organised events the insurance provides coverage 24/7 for any non competitive windsurfing, all AWA sanctioned events and events organised by Yacht Clubs. You can read more about the policy here
The membership year runs from 1 July - 30 June. You can see if you are a current WCAA member here
The approved TPL Insurance is a $20 million public liability insurance policy, provided by the Australian Windsurfing Association (AWA).
In addition to WCAA organised events the insurance provides coverage 24/7 for any non competitive windsurfing, all AWA sanctioned events and events organised by Yacht Clubs. You can read more about the policy here
The membership year runs from 1 July - 30 June. You can see if you are a current WCAA member here
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There are two membership options:
1. Membership including TPL insurance ($75 per year) This WCAA membership type is for Windsurfer sailors who require third party public liability (TPL) insurance. In this membership type a portion of the member fee goes to paying for the insurance premium and the rest to make a contribution to administration and promotion of the Windsurfer class, assisting local clubs and paying for ongoing expenses such as the website. Note: If you will be member of a windsurfing or sailing club that is affiliated with AWA from July 1, then you may receive the appropriate insurance and then do not need to purchase it through WCAA. You can check your AWA membership status here |
2. Membership without insurance ($50 per year) This membership type is for Windsurfer sailors who do not require third party public liability (TPL) insurance to be provided through WCAA. In this membership type the fee makes a contribution to administration and promotion of the Windsurfer class, assisting local clubs and paying for ongoing expenses such as the website. |
Sail Numbers in Australia
Under International Class rules each country/region manages its own sail numbering system.
Other countries/regions such as Europe use alternative systems such as personal numbers.
In Australia, either of following options are acceptable for racing:
Other countries/regions such as Europe use alternative systems such as personal numbers.
In Australia, either of following options are acceptable for racing:
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AUS-XXXX Number
By having AWA TPL insurance either through membership of WCAA or another affiliated club (such as Windsurfing Victoria) you are automatically allocated an AUS-XXXX sail number by AWA. Note: If you use this option you must use the full AUS-XXXX as the number on your sail (including the hyphen).
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LT Hull Number
Alternatively, you may choose to use your unique Windsurfer LT hull serial number as your sail number. The number is located at the stern of the LT as noted below. This will mean your sail number will have either 1,2,3 or 4 digits. 
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Please don't mix and match sail numbering. This causes duplication and confusion for race officials. You will be asked to fix any errors before racing.
If you use the AUS-XXX number: use the AUS-XXXX number exactly. You must have the AUS- and not just the digits from the AWA register.
If you use the LT Hull number: you must not add AUS- to your LT number. It should be just numbers on the sail.
If you use the AUS-XXX number: use the AUS-XXXX number exactly. You must have the AUS- and not just the digits from the AWA register.
If you use the LT Hull number: you must not add AUS- to your LT number. It should be just numbers on the sail.
Sail Number Application
Please follow the instructions below for the correct format (remembering sail numbers are needed one both sides) and application of sail numbers:
Please follow the instructions below for the correct format (remembering sail numbers are needed one both sides) and application of sail numbers:
