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Windsurfing Competition Concludes at Youth Olympic Games
(reprinted from http://youtholympicgames.teamusa.org ) SINGAPORE – U.S. windsurfers Margot Samson (Belleaire, Fla.) and Ian Stokes (Norfolk, Va.) wrapped up competition at the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore on Wednesday. After 11 races in the Techno 293 class, Samson finished in 16th place, and Stokes ended 20th. “I thought they learned a lot, and they made improvements,” coach Britt Viehman said. “It’s pretty tough competition, so we’ll do better next time. “The event was awesome,” Viehman … Read entire article »
Techno 293 Nationals & Worlds
The Techno 293 World Championships in Martiuges, France and the Techno 293 US Nationals in Vineyard Haven just wrapped up with great performances from youth windsurfers at both events! In Vineyard Haven, 15 races were run over 3 days – with the first two days having the conditions we all dream of racing in, high teens to low twenties! 26 kids from the US, Canada and Mexico showed up to compete for the National title. John … Read entire article »
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2010 Nationals Rocked!
The 2010 Starboard Severn US Windsurfing Nationals in San Francisco rocked all the way to the end of the last day with the finals of the freestyle contest. You can see all the pictures at http://www.picyourshot.com/event/2010-US-Windsurfing-Nationals and read the full final report at http://www.waterhound.com/windsurfing/us-windsurfing-national-championships and www.stevebodner.blogspot.com. And if you are interested in the recent history of the US Windsurfing Nationals – check out this great compilation at http://danewsblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/casual-history-of-recent-national.html. … Read entire article »
Relief from the Heat on Day 1 of Nationals
Even the locals looked cold on day 1 of US Windsurfing Nationals here in San Francisco! With just over 40 boards on the starting line, four races were completed in building breeze and the complicated currents that San Francisco is so famous for. Brazillian Formula superstar, Paulo dos Reis is dominating so far, with Phil McGain, Wilhelm Schurmann, Aurelien Le Metayer and Seth Bessie rounding out the top five. More Formula racing plus slalom and … Read entire article »
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Gorge Windfest – June 26 & 27!
The wind is back and so are the windsurfers! The Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association invites you- whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer, newbie, or just want to enjoy a day at the beach- to join us at Windfest Weekend, June 26-27, in Hood River. The festivities will be held at the Event Site in Hood River, Oregon. Take exit 63 off I-84 and head toward the river. Activities will run from 10am until dusk on Saturday, … Read entire article »
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2010 US Windsurfing National Champ’s in San Francisco!
The 2010 Nationals are just around the corner – July 20-24 in beautiful, windy San Francisco! The event, which is also the North American Formula Championships, will be run out of (and hosted by) the St. Francis Yacht Club and sailors will launch from world famous Crissy Field just next door. Racing will take place Tuesday through Saturday and the emphasis will be on course racing, though the event organizers may run slalom and/or a … Read entire article »
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