Archive for the ‘Windsurf & Sailboard’ Category
Rob Kent from the Calshot Activity Centre won the Windsurf Round the Island Race which took place on Friday 10 April. Second was Chris Gibson of HISC and third Annette Kent, Calshot Activity Centre.
Despite the drizzle, light wind and poor visibility, 92 entries started the 22km race from Hayling Island SC and 47 completed the full Gold course, round Hayling Island.
Sailing against a strong 3+ knot ebb tide, the fleet headed up Chichester Harbour to pass under the road bridge connecting Hayling with the mainland. This was the the first gate (Bronze) and then into Langstone Harbour on the west side of Hayling Island…Â DetailsÂ
Here are some of the more interesting deals and websites that came across our desk this week:
The Aquapura Douro Valley Resort & Spa in Portugal has a ” Spring Break” package until April 18, at about $900 per person, double occupancy, that includes three-nights’ lodging. Information: www.aquapurahotels.com
•Napili Kai Beach Resort on Maui has a “Spring Break” package, which gives a third night free after staying two nights in an ocean-front studio, with rates starting at $380 a night. Information: napilikai.com/specials.html
•The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival will be … Details
Bonaire windsurf pro, Elton “Taty†Frans raced from Bonaire to Curacao on March 29. He successfully beat the previous record of 4 hours by arriving in Jan Thiel 2 hours and 15 minutes after departing BOPEC in Bonaire.
Taty was racing to raise money for Erwin Muller, a dive master and the 4 hour record holder for the sail from Bonaire to Curacao almost twenty years ago. Muller suffered a massive stroke in Jan. and has been in Curacao for medical treatment. Erwin needs rehab and home modifications all very costly.
Because Erwin is a former windsurfer it made sense to have a windsurf fundraiser… Details