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Windsurfing in Belize  New windsurfing facilities in the Carribbean: SailSports Belize is a small windsurf and sailing school based on Ambergris caye, Belize. The wind conditions are suitable for both beginners and intermediates. This school is specialised in individual packages and can organise accommodation, windsurfing rental and instruction, diving, sailing or jungle trips . posted by editors at 6:21 PM |
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WOW Australia Welcomes New Season Australian Women's windsurfing organisation WOW – Women On Windsurfers – has just finalised the 2002/2003 season calendar. clinics Equipment suitable for beginners is available at all WOW clinics so come along and give windsurfing a try. All clinics are on Sundays - beginners will commence at 11.00 am and intermediate from 1.30 pm onwards. This year we will also be promoting attendance at Parkdale Yacht Club twilight sailing on the 1st Thursday of each month commencing at 6.00 pm followed by dinner. The annual membership is still at $10. The next events: November 2-3 Sailing at Sandy Point - WOW gathering, bring your own gear November 7 Thursday twilight sailing, Parkdale Yacht club - 6pm November 24 WOW Clinic - Middle Park Life Saving Club (Melway Ref. 57 J8) December 5 Thursday twilight sailing, Parkdale Yacht club - 6pm December 8 WOW Clinic - Elwood Sailing Club Xmas BBQ (Melway Ref 67 B4) posted by editors at 3:03 AM |
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wSaturday, November 09, 2002 | |
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Hot Amateur Surfing Ladies  MTV is CASTING a new reality surf (not windsurf) show. The show will follow eight lucky girls around the world as they surf perfect waves and compete for their chance at a professional surfing career. If you're between the ages of 18 - 24 and would love to: - Train in Australia with top surf coaches... - "Surf the hottest spots in the world on MTV's dime, including: Australia, Tahiti, Fiji, Peru and Costa Rica" - Earn Wild Card entry to a Pro Surfing competition... - Compete for a Grand Prize Sponsorship, then... Bring a surfing buddy, and your board. Girls only please. The roxy Store South Coast Plaza 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (2nd Floor Ð Above the Carousel), Nov. 9th 11am - 3pm If you missed the first casting call, you have 3 more chances: Nov 16th at 11-4 International Market Place, Quiksilver Boardriders Club 2330 Kalakaua Place, Honolulu, HI 96815 Nov 23rd. 11-4 Sweet water surf shop 10 North Lumina Ave. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480 Nov. 30th 11-4 MTB surf shop 2334 North A1A High, Indialantic Beach, FL 32903 posted by editors at 1:29 AM |
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wThursday, November 07, 2002 | |
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Robby Naish, Jim Drake and Hoyle Schweitzer are voted into the PWA Hall of Fame for 2002 These 3 names are synonymous with windsurfing and helped to mold windsurfing into its current form. The three inductees together portray a complete picture of windsurfing. Jim Drake for inventing the sport, Hoyle Schweitzer for bringing windsurfing to the masses in the form of production boards and Robby Naish by showing us what could be done on a windsurfer. JIM DRAKE FATHER OF WINDSURFING. On May 15 1967 in Marina del Rey, California, Jim took the first step on the first windsurfer that he designed and built in his Santa Monica garage. Now retired, he still consults with the Pentagon but more importantly with Starboard where the concept of the ultra-wide short board, known as the Formula, was born. He and his late wife, Wendy, bore six children. He and his second wife, Sam, have between them eight children and sixteen grandchildren. They now live in North Carolina but travel frequently to Bangkok, Paris, Rome and Hawaii in pursuit of his technical infatuation with water borne, wind powered sports. ROBBY NAISH Born 23rd March 1963. Living Legend! He is the true windsurfing ambassador. Robby has won multiple world titles over the years (world champion 1983-91). He is still pushing the limits of windsurfing today with new moves like the "table top push loop". Robby has shown us time and time again what it takes to be a consummate professional. Robby Naish is also the owner of Naish International, manufacturers of Windsurfing and Kitesurfing equipment. Overall World Champion 1983-87 (Pre PWA) HOYLE SCHWEITZER Born April 8 1933, Los Angeles, Ca. Graduated Pomona College, B.A. Economics, 1955. Married to Diane Pardue. Hoyle co-developed the sailboard with James Drake in 1967. He is known as the man who brought windsurfing to the masses. He manufactured the Windsurfer and was the first to promote one design racing. Hoyle will always be known as the joint inventor of the windsurfer and the man who brought windsurfing into the public eye. He is now retired and living in Maui and Georgian Bay, posted by editors at 1:20 AM |
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Staszewska Crowned PWA 2002 Formula Race Champion Racing returned to the PWA with a vengeance this season with two hugely successful Formula racing events in Leba, Poland and Sylt, Germany. The 2002 overall PWA Formula Women’s race title was won by Polish sailor, Dorota Staszewska (Starboard, Neil Pryde). Despite brave challenges from British racer Lucy Horwood (Gaastra, AHD) and Verena Fauster of Italy, Dorota was the dominating force on this year’s female race circuit. Her performances in both Poland and Sylt were mind blowing and her supremacy in most races was rarely challenged. 2002 PWA WOMEN’S OVERALL RACING RANKINGS 1. Dorota Staszewska (Starboard, Neil Pryde) 4200 pts. 2. Lucy Horwood (Gaastra, AHD) 4134 pts. 3. Verena Fauster (Starboard, Gaastra) 3939 pts. 4. Margit Germany (Starboard) 3837 pts. 5. Anna Wegrzynek 3573 pts. Dorota: “Thanks to my sponsors ERA, Neil Pryde, Starboard, Deboichet and Reebok for supporting me last two years. I hope that the PWA interest in Formula will grow and that next year we'll get more WC events when we can meet again and push it to the limits”. The return of Formula racing to the PWA has been warmly welcomed by the sailors and proved to be a huge success. The PWA represents excellence in windsurfing and its membership constitutes the who’s who of the sport. This years PWA formula racing tested the skill, stamina and strength of the best racers in the world. Congratulations to Steve and Dorota for your victories. It is hoped that the 2003 Formula race calendar will be extended to include several new events. posted by editors at 1:16 AM |
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