The calendar of international championships for the Formula Experience class has expanded in 2010, with 3 continental championships confirmed so far, and a Worlds in Brasil.
Full details of these events will be published with the NoR’s, but here are the dates and venues:
“Miami Windsurfing” North American Championship
Miami, Florida, USA
12th to 14th March
European Championship & Formula European Festival … Details
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Nike 6.0 is partnering with NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) to add an Action Sports Category to the largest and most influential film festival and support organization for filmmakers 22 and under.
The action sports category is open to any short film (30 minutes or under) that represents, showcases or is inspired by Action Sports, including skateboard, snowboard, surf, moto, wake, BMX, or freeski. In order to meet eligibility criteria for NFFTY 2010: 1) the film’s director must have been 22 years old or younger at completion of filming; 2) all music and other copyrighted material … Details
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With 2 races on the final day of the Fortaleza Grand Prix it was all to play for.
The overnight lead held by Alberto Menegatti (ITA4) all but evaporated with a disastrous first race this morning, when he finished 10th.
It was a race that Gabriel Browne (BRA50) led from start to finish … Details
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The AWA windsport festival got underway last Sunday. The day started off with the promise of 15-20 knots from the SW from metservice. The sun started to make its mark on the water in front of the Bayswater yacht club early morning as the grass area adjacent started to fill up with sailors. Kites were inflated and sails were unfurled.
Gaastra/Tabou and Carbon Art staked out their patch with new seasons gear and Pete Smith from the Auckland Windsurfing School relocated his school trailer from Pt Chev to the Northshore, relieved the rust repairs held together …Â Details
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