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The Quest for Speed
The high winds finally returned to Worthington Minnesota on Sept 27 and 28; blowing 25 to 35 knots each day. We had a number of sailors participating. Andrew Anderson flew in from Oakland California, logged a 32.19 knot run, and took the lead for the 2009 Midwest Speed Quest on Sunday. Andrew also claimed the $200 Economic Stimulus CASH, by recording the first 30 knot session of the day. Chris Lock was also on the water, … Read entire article »
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USW Nationals
Four days of epic racing on the Columbia River Gorge was enough for local Bruce “I own this river” Peterson to claim both the course and slalom disciplines for the 2009 US Windsurfing National Championship in Hood River, Oregon. With 83 competitors registered, it was an event to be remembered as the Gorge delivered nuclear winds on the first day of slalom racing to 10-12k on the final day to test competitors ability in all … Read entire article »
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Worthington Windsurfers 10th Anniversary
On June 12-14 Worthington Windsurfers celebrated their 10th anniversary and another USW National Race Tour Event. Aprox. 40 sailors registered, inspite of the rain and light wind forcast. Light winds were almost a relief after last years 30 to 35 mph winds.. (along with a tornado). The community showed up in force and gate tabulators registered crowds in the thousands. Races were held both Sat and Sunday under the competent direction of Jeff Hegwer along with … Read entire article »
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