The 2010 Starboard Severne US Windsurfing National Championships kicked off today, June 20th, under typical San Francisco weather. That translates to cold (a high of 61 degrees) and 20-25 mph of wind.
With four races of Formula Course Racing on the agenda for the day the Race Committee sent the racers on a simple windward leeward course that featured two laps, port roundings, and an upwind finish. Just after setting the course the wind clocked around about 5 degrees to the south which set the fleet up for some intense, exciting, and even somewhat dangerous starts. As the wind clocks south here in San Francisco it favors the port tack start, and the right hand side of the course. 15 or so of the racers had that figured out from the beginning.
As the gun sounded for race one the breeze was gusting 18-22mph and …Â Details
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Five times world kitesurfing champion Aaron Hadlow was a welcome guest at the BKSA Hunstanton National Freestyle event, which took place at the weekend.
Even Hadlow could not influence Friday’s weather on the north coast of Norfolk though, as the strong sunshine and still conditions meant no wind, but the day wasn’t a total write-off, as the competitors watched the BMX and skateboarders going off.
Many of the athletes have a skateboarding or BMX background, so an enjoyable day was had by all, despite the unsuitable climatic conditions … Details
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Takapuna Boating Club welcome people to join them at the Yacht Club Barbara Kendall’s Bash, on Thursday, August 5th, between 6 and 9pm. This will be a celebration of Barbara’s enduring Olympic career as she moves to having more time for the family and her volunteer roles with the International Olympic Committee.
Barbara is New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian and retiring after 24 years at the top.
The funds raised will go towards club funds and coaching of our young sailors … Details
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