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I made the trek to the north bay against my better judgement, leaving a good wind at crissy field for an unknown wind 45 min away and breaking cardinal rule of windsurfing- never leave wind for wind! The wind was dying. 20k+ on the outside but a shlog to get there. I hedged my bets and made the trek in with 4 kiters to Zaijeck beach. The sign at the trail head should have been the … Read entire article »

For the first time in years college kids had the chance to race against each other and represent their schools at an inter-collegiate windsurfing race!  The event took place in St Petersburg, Florida and was hosted by the University of South Florida, St Pete and was raced on Kona’s.  The event was small, with only four schools represented, but the hope is that this will become an annual event and participation will grow.  Chris Gardiner … Read entire article »

The Maui Makani Classic, held at Ho’okipa Beach Park was the last event of the 2011 American Windsurfing Tour.  You can see the final results and daily reports at http://americanwindsurfingtour.com .  This was the last of the four event tour (five were planned, but hurricane Irene kept the stop in Hatteras from taking place) and planning for the 2012 Tour is well under way.  So work on your moves this winter – you can be … Read entire article »

With winter on its way in many parts of the United States…..it’s time to start thinking about ice sailing!  And in February of 2012 (just 4 months from now) the World Ice & Snow Sailing Championships will be held in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan in the town of  St Ignace.  There will be classes for windsurfing rig powered, kite powered and hand held wing powered ice craft.  For more information check out http://www.wissa2012.com/  Get … Read entire article »

The North American slalom title is up for grabs in Miami in October!  See all the details at http://www.windsurfingtour.com/?p=4153 … Read entire article »