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Windsurfing is part of the US Sailing Road Show!

Windsurfing is part of the US Sailing Road Show!

The inaugural US SAILING Roadshow will be making stops at sailing organizations from Maine to Virginia to participate in a variety of events including regattas, junior clinics, and community outreach programs, adult learn to sail seminars, and other sailing events.  Check out the Roadshow blog at http://ussroadshow.blogspot.com/ .  If you are in the area when they come through – go check out the styling trailer and Bic Techno 293s in person! … Read entire article »

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Register now for Nationals! Save Money!

Register now for Nationals! Save Money!

The 2011 Double Tree by Hilton at Berkeley Marina US Windsurfing National Championships are quickly approaching!  With less than two months to go until the event now is the time to sign up!  The 2011 DoubleTree by Hilton at Berkeley Marina US Windsurfing National Championships has opened for registration! It’s time to save some money and register early for what promises to be a spectacular regatta of Freestyle, Slalom, Techno, and Formula Windsurfing action in the infamous … Read entire article »

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2011 Midwest Speed Quest

2011 Midwest Speed Quest

It is time to announce The 2011 Midwest Speed Quest. We would like to thank everyone who has participated in past years, and invite everyone back again in 2011. We have been working hard all winter long to make this Event even better.   The speeds recorded in this Event can be compared with speeds recorded anywhere in the world. We work closely with the Team at GPS Speed Surfing in Holland. These guys support all forms of Speed Sailing, … Read entire article »

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2011 Elvestrom/Zellerbach regatta, San Francisco, CA

2011 Elvestrom/Zellerbach regatta, San Francisco, CA

70+ dinghies and boards packed the San Francisco city front course for 2 days of racing at the St. Francis Elvestrom/Zellerbach regatta. The 5 fleets saw a building breeze and foggy conditions both days with racing in 15-25k and a raging ebb tide along the San Francisco city front. The lasers saw a big turn out in prep for this season’s masters and 4.7 World Championships in San Francisco. With just 6 board sailors in the formula … Read entire article »

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Techno 293 Charters for 2011 World Championships in San Francisco, Ca

For any junior sailors who are on the fence about coming to the T293 World Championships this summer in San Francisco- act quickly as there are only 20 of the 150 charter boards left. April 15 is the last date for National Teams to reserve charters and then it opens up to individuals on first come/first serve basis. There is also the option to purchase new gear at discounted price delivered to StFYC. More information is available at http://www.techno293.org/page0143v01.htm … Read entire article »

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Windsurfing Magazine’s Board Test, Cape Hatteras

Windsurfing Magazine’s Board Test, Cape Hatteras

I’m here for the second week of the Windsurfing Magazine Light Air Board Test and will share some existential thoughts on the matter, some photos and some links. We have over a dozen windsurfers testing more-than-a-quiver of short boards designed for use between 10 knots and maybe 20 kts.  I say maybe because of the different role each board might play in the hands of the sailor who buys one.  All of the boards offer high … Read entire article »

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