Reminder for competitors going to Mendoza...
March 14, 2010
A couple of important reminders for competitors going to the Worlds in Mendioza. It is a local government bylaw that buoyancy aids must be worn at all times when afloat.
It was also agreed at the 2009 AGM, and reported many times, that sail identification must comply with the ISAF Windsurfing Competition Rules at major championships from 2010 onwards
Finally, if you still have to confirm your accommodation requirements contact Claudia at the nominated agency where she can advise on some good deals for shared room with breakfast.
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2010 FW Ranking after South Americans (corrected:16.03.2010)
March 11, 2010
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25th Calema Midwinters coming up ....
March 3, 2010
From 5th to 7th March Tinho & Susie Dornellas will host the 25th edition of the Calema Midwinters festival of windsurfing. Once again a strong formula fleet will be competing ; many top riders have committed to being there.
Wojtek Brzozowski (POL10) showed up on Feb. 27th after a 5 year absence from the Calema Midwinters.The multi-time champion saw the very promising forecast, packed his gear and got on the plane.
Wojtek: ” This is a very important event for us. With the world championships coming up in Argentina, this is our chance to tune up and find out what is working. The Calema Midwinters is a great event and I am looking forward to meeting all the best guys here next week".
The Midwinters Festival will continue its tradition of bringing together World Cup Pros, Olympic Class Competitors, Beginner sailors and all other levels in between.
For further news go to:
CALEMA
Reminder for competitors entering the worlds
February 22, 2010
the closing date for discounted entry fee for the Formula Worlds is March 1st. Enter online via IWA website.
Portimao Trophy - NoR now published.....
February 20, 2010
The 2010 edition of the Portimao Trophy will take place in the Praia da Roche from 1st to 4th April. It is the POR leg of the 2010 Iberian Cup, and is a Level 2 Formula World Ranking event.
This years event will be bigger and better (than before) and offers many benefits to competitors from outside of the Iberian peninsula !
NoR
Entry Form
Travel/Accommodation
Last day of the South Americans report.
February 16, 2010
First race… well, guess what, it wasn’t for lack of wind that we did not do the races, but the other way around.
Report 3rd day
February 15, 2010
A moderate 10-15 knots wind filled in today to make it a beautiful racing day. Most sailors set out on 11’s, Paulo dos Reis was the only one who chose 12.0.
Interview with Schurminator
February 15, 2010
Sean O'Brien recorded this interview with Wilhelm Schurmann "down under" during the recent Oceanic Championships.
Women in Windsurfing campaign
February 14, 2010
IWA has now put in place a Women's section on the IWA website. Help us to make this section grow by sending us your articles, photos and info to contribute to this area - e-mail - "To encourage, support and motivate women in windsurfing, improve their status and boost the participation of women (competing) in windsurfing worldwide."
Report Second day - perfect conditions for Paulo ! .......
February 14, 2010
The cold front that arrived at night, brought some awesome conditions for today.
Most of the sailors went out on 10's since the wind was around 15-18 knots, if this was a normal spot, you could easily go out with 11's, but here in Montevideo, the South wind is onshore and you get a crazy choppy sea, that if its over 25 knots, all the harbors close and it's impossible to go out. So with the 15-18 knots we had today, it was already impossible not to hit some head hight chop and get air lifted.
The course for the day was a windward leeward course with 2 upwinds and we set out to do 3 back to back races.
Day one and registration......
February 14, 2010
A frustrating start to the 2010 South American Championship hosted at Puerto del Buceo , Montevideo, by the Uruguay Yacht Club.
Pre race day gave the opportunity for early arrivals to train on the water - but come day one of racing and the wind did not show !
However it is looking good for today with strong winds forecast - up to 25 knots!
Willhelm Schurmann (BRA999) will be hoping to maintain the form that brought him maximum ranking points from the Oceanics and sees him heading the World Ranking.
Weather - http://www.ycu.org.uy/meteorologia.php