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Remembering David Weekes
by Dick Tillman David Weekes passed away this past January due to a quick onslaught of cancer. He was 69 and for a few years prior was pretty much confined to a wheelchair as a result of a stroke. David, affectionately known by his windsurfing friends as B’wanna Dave, served the US Windsurfing Association as Treasurer from 1998-2001, the same term as my Presidency. It was his vision to promote and grow windsurfing by bringing new … Read entire article »
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2013 Nationals in Los Angeles
It’s just over 4 months until the 2013 US Windsurfing Nationals Championships in Los Angeles, CA. Hosted by the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club and organized by a dedicated group of Southern California windsurfers, this event is sure to be fantastic! Tons of information is up on the event website at www.2013windsurfingnationals.com so you can start planning your trip. Bring the whole family to see the sites in L.A., windsurf at Cabrillo Beach and compete at Nationals … Read entire article »
Miami Racing This Weekend!
It’s only one week away from the Miami Pro Am event held at the Rickenbacker Causeway. It’s a great location for the event with easy launching and access. US Windsurfing hopes everybody is in and will help make it the biggest Pro Am yet. Race organizer Alex reported that 3 Brazilian windsurfers are registered along with many of the local sailors so the competition will be tough. CLASSES : FORMULA CLASS ( international class rules ) OPEN FORMULA … Read entire article »
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Florida Events Coming Up
It may be snowing and cold in much of the US – but it is warm and windy in Florida! Kona racers can head to the Clearwater Community Sailing Center on November 17 & 18 for the Carlisle Classic. You don’t want to miss 2 days of racing at this great location on the west coast of Florida. There will also be racing for Opti, 420, Laser, O’pen Bic, Windmill and Hobie Wave classes. More information … Read entire article »
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Red Bull Storm Chase not chasing Hurricane Sandy
With the formation of a late season tropical storm turned hurrican Sandy in the Carribean, it seemed like a sure thing that the first event of the 2012 Red Bull Storm Chase would be in Cape Hatteras this weekend. The convergence of high winds and big waves from a hurricane just off shore 0n a weekend seemed too perfect to be true. With the potential track of Sandy coming very close to Cape Hatteras, the Storm Chase organizers are … Read entire article »
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In Memory of Norman Preibatsch
The Boston windsurfing community lost an avid, enthusiastic windsurfer, outdoorsman and businessman this spring when Norman Preibatsch died in a tragic hiking accident in Tuckerman’s Ravine, NH. His obituary can be found at http://normanpriebatsch.com/ Community Boating is honored to announce that the Friends and Family of Norman Priebatsch have established an endowment in his memory to support the Community Boating Windsurfing Program. If you previously made a Donation to CBI in Norman’s honor and would like it designated … Read entire article »
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