Posted On: 15/05/2008 1:22:39 PM New rule, valid from January 1st 2009 till December 31st 2012, as approved in ISAF Submission: 228-07 |
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Posted On: 10/05/2008 11:58:49 PM The International Funboard Class Association (IFCA) introduces a World Ranking System for Freestyle to provide a clear structure for the competitors, organizers, media and sponsors. Current Ranking |
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GP Sines - Final Results Posted On: 10/05/2008 11:33:06 PM The last day of the Grand Prix here in Sines was incredible. We set out in the morning for two formula races, the wind was around 16-20 knots. At 2pm, we started the slalom, the wind started picking up very fast and at first we had around 22 knots, but that soon increased to 30 with gusts going up to 35 knots.
Most sailors had big boards and sails registered for the slalom and some had to do miracles to hang on to them. On the first final, Wojtek who was going really fast took an easy win. On the second Final, Steve took the win and the Slalom title. After the slalom, we all started packing up and at 7pm, we had award ceremony.
To summarize, the event here in Sines was incredible, 11 formula races, 5 rounds of slalom, great venue and superb organization, a special thanks to all from the Overpower club that made this happen.
Wilhelm Schurman
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Posted On: 09/05/2008 12:00:00 AM This morning skippers meeting was at 10am and our special friend showed up, THE WIND. We rigged the formula gear and started the first race at 11am. After the formula races, we started getting ready for slalom. A downwind course was set with 4 jibes and a finish by the beach, which made it really exciting for the sailors and spectators as well. There were 2 semifinals where the top 5 advance to the final and the remainder to the losers final. ......( more ) |  |
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Reminder for National Youth Teams Slalom and Freestyle Posted On: 08/05/2008 9:52:01 AM Don't forget that if you want to register a National team for the Junior, Youth and Masters Slalom Worlds / ProKids Slalom Torbole you have to register before 1st June, and for the Junior, Youth Freestyle Worlds, Bonaire you have to register before 20th June to receive the special entry fee and the free National Team flags! |
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Posted On: 08/05/2008 9:35:35 AM The first event of the Grand Prix World Tour has begun today in Sines, Portugal. With the Northern wind blowing cross-shore, between 10 and 12 knots, the beach of Sao Torpes, Sines became the perfect arena for this competition. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 27/04/2008 10:56:59 AM Less than 2 weeks to the start of the Portugal Windsurfing Grand Prix which begins on 6 May. Sines, a municipality in the Setubal region, will be hosting its first major windsurfing event; and long term IWA partners - Overpower Clube - are to be congratulated for securing the support of the town council and its many business sponsors.
The event is a two discipline racing regatta for Formula Windsurfing and Slalom. The world's top ten ranked formula racers in 2007 are attending, including last year's Portugal Grand Prix winner, Steve Allen (AUS0).......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 20/04/2008 9:18:11 AM Preparations for this amazing happening are going on and soon the area will be ready to welcome the freestyle stars, bands and artists and of course the crowds who are ready to rock and see amazing sailing action on the water |  |
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Posted On: 08/04/2008 8:53:11 AM The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified the Outright World Speed Record of 49.09 knots set by Antoine ALBEAU of France. Antoine ALBEAU (FRA) set the new outright world speed record mark on the purpose built canal in Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, France. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 07/04/2008 8:55:57 PM |
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Posted On: 31/03/2008 9:50:31 AM The Toro Andaluz ends with the Victory of Normen Gunzlein (JP/NP). A amazing start in the new season, in fantastic conditions, a great organization and perfect performances on the water.
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TRENTINO - ISAF - SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - PRESENTED BY JP Posted On: 25/03/2008 5:49:30 PM Pre-Notice of Race has now been published for the 2008 Slalom Junior Championship, ProKids Worlds, and Youth and Masters Championships, to take place from 7-13 July, Italy. |  |
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Posted On: 19/03/2008 10:32:43 AM Yeah, everyone waited for it and now its just another ten days!!! The 2008 EFPT Season is about to begin and we all are looking forward for it - it's gonna be a great one for sure. The tour will go through a lot of countries again and in the end we will announce a European Champion again!!! Follow us and see who will take the prize in the end.......( more ) |  |
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ISAF Approved Series Production Slalom/Speed Board List Posted On: 29/02/2008 6:52:58 PM |
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Posted On: 20/02/2008 10:17:52 AM Counting both for freestyle and slalom ranking -
Watersweets Ocean Festival
June 26th - July 3rd 2008
Vassiliki beach, Lefkada Island, Greece
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Posted On: 14/02/2008 11:39:24 PM
For the third year running Member National Associations are invited to nominate one event, open to all competitors, to count towards the IFCA World Ranking List for Slalom.
This system, which provides a clear structure for the competitors, organizers, media and sponsors, is proving to be very successful so this year, for the first time, Member National Associations are also invited to nominate an additional event to count towards the new IFCA World Ranking List for Freestyle.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 09/02/2008 6:34:11 PM Torbole is prepared for insane slalom action as the count down begins for the opening of the 2008 Garda Lake Slalom powered by F2. This international race is organized by the Circolo Surf Torbole and takes place from Thursday 28 June till Sunday 01 July. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 03/02/2008 9:55:23 PM Last week IFCA President, Bruno de Wannemaeker, took up the offer of Elvis Martinus and the team of Bonaire Windsurf Place to visit them to prepare for future events. (see pic)......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 14/01/2008 10:25:09 AM We are thrilled to announce a live GPS connection to the video timed "Driven by Wind" attempt in Southend, GBR, which is organised and set up by Dave White. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 07/01/2008 10:28:55 AM |
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Australian Slalom Nationals Posted On: 17/12/2007 11:31:20 AM Congratulations to Sam Parker on winning the Australian Slalom Nationals 2007-08 held at Botany Bay, Sydney 14-16 Dec 07. Results, photos on www.storm-riders.com.au and www.windsurfingnsw.com
Also, thanks to all the people who helped make Sunday's "Celebration" event such a success. Over 70 kids participated in the "learn to windsurf" program alone. Happy days for the sport!
Next event is the NSW Formula States 12-13 Jan 08, then the big one for the season, the Formula Oceanics 22-25 Jan 08 http://www.fw-australia.com/2008/ |  |
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Posted On: 10/12/2007 10:31:10 AM |
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Posted On: 22/11/2007 10:02:58 AM The Canal in Saintes Maries delivered two solid days of Southeast wind that was an excellent start to the 5 month period in the chase for the 50 knot barrier, national records and individual personal bests. ......( more ) |
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2008 Events Posted On: 21/11/2007 12:23:13 PM |
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Posted On: 09/10/2007 12:02:14 PM Men's and Women's Ranking Lists have been up-dated to include IFCA Slalom Worlds 2007, France. |
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Dan Ellis and Valerie Ghibaudo are the Slalom World Champions 2007 Posted On: 08/10/2007 10:08:11 AM
After five days the 23rd IFCA Slalom World Championships 2007 in Hyeres ended today. Dispite not so promising forecasts it was possible to have spectacular windsurfing competition on all but the last days. Dan Ellis (GBR 52, Fanatic, Naish Sails) from Great Britain and Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA 444, Tabou, Loft Sails) from France are the Slalom World Champions 2007.
The level of the top racers of the IFCA Slalom World Championships was very balanced which is confirmed by five different winners in the five slalom eliminations. So in the end stability was a key factor to win the title. Dan Ellis had a disappointing start into the regatta but then improved from race to race to win the final elimination and jump on the top. But he had to share this position with Bora Kozanoglu (TUR 11, Starboard, Neil Pryde). The Turkish Slalom Champion presented an excellent performance over the whole regatta. So in the end both riders ended up with even 6,7 points in the final result. So the tie break had to decide who is the Slalom World Champion 2007. To solve the tie the discards are taken into account and there the British slalom expert wins against Kozanoglu with a seventh place against a ninth. So perhaps Bora Kozanoglu can be proud of being one of the closest Vice World Champions in the 23 year long history of the IFCA Class.
Hubert Mokrzyki (POL 25, Tabou, Gaastra) presented an excellent performance and was leading the event after the second day but then he pushed a little bit too much and was caught twice being over early. This cost him the title. Nonetheless he defends the third place with a total of 11,0 points. The Italian Slalom Champion Andrea Cucchi (ITA 1, Starboard, POINT-7) presented himself again in excellent form and is only one point behind Mokrzyki with 12,0 points. The Italian hotshot Alberto Menegatti (ITA 456, F2, North Sails) accumulates 15,7 points and completes the top 5.
In the women's fleet Valerie Ghibaudo from France was the dominating force of the World Championships in her home waters. She won ten out of twelve slalom eliminations and rightly deserved the title "IFCA Slalom World Champion 2007". Verena Fauster (ITA 31, F2, Gaastra) from Italy was satisfied with her second place but disappointed about the results in the individual slaloms. In the end she easily defends the second place. The third place on the podium was won by Marion Raisi (FRA 213, Exocet, Gaastra) who was the most solid competitor of the other girls in the fleet. 39,2 points ensure a slight lead in front of the local youngster Fanny Aubet (FRA 808, Fanatic, Neil Pryde) and the current Formula Windsurfing European Champion Agnieszka Pietrasik (POL 19, Starboard, Naish Sails).
The IFCA Class can be proud about its 23rd Slalom World Championship. With over 70 competitors from 14 different countries it was a major event for the windsurfing. In the top 6 of the men six different board brands and five different sail manufacturers are present. Almost the same variety can be found in the women's fleet. This shows that the IFCA Slalom World Championships are also an attractive platform for the windsurfing industry.
The next IFCA Slalom World Championships will be staged in September 2008 in Portugal. |  |
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Posted On: 07/10/2007 11:29:46 AM
Incredible! Although the forecasts were not positive at all, for the IFCA Slalom World Championships we have been able to get spectacular windsurfing competition every day so far. Today we saw another Slalom for the men's fleet and even two for the women. Dan Ellis (GBR 52, Fanatic, Naish Sails) was the man of the day and won the final while Valerie Ghibaudo (FRA 444, Tabou, Loft Sails) showed weaknesses for the first time and had to accept a second place in one slalom.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 06/10/2007 9:50:29 AM On Day three of the IFCA Slalom World Championships the forecasts predicted good wind only in the morning. So the skippers meeting was set as early as 7:30 with the first start at 8:00. So the organization and the competitors arrived at the beach of Almanarre when it was still fully dark. But the efforts paid off! Just as planned the competition could be started in perfect slalom conditions. A total of 3 eliminations for the mens fleet and even 7 Slaloms for the womens fleet were sailed today.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 05/10/2007 10:48:13 AM
Michal Polanowski and Valerie Ghibaudo take the lead......( more ) |
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Posted On: 04/10/2007 9:53:57 AM Over 70 competitors from all over the World representing fourteen different countries made their registration for the highlight of the IFCA Slalom season 2007. Click here for the entry list. No less then 16 women registered which shows the positive development of the IFCA Class in this area.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 11/09/2007 1:22:32 PM Pre-entry has now closed for the World Slalom Championships taking place in Hyeres from 2-7 October.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 06/09/2007 10:24:55 AM The agenda for the 2007 IFCA AGM to be held on 4 October in Almanarre, France at 20.00 hours has now been published. |
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Posted On: 04/09/2007 9:05:29 AM Not much change at the top of the men's list but Turkish girls Cagla Kublat and Lena-Aylin Erdil have jumped into the second and third slots in the ladies behind leader Karin Jaggi. |
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Posted On: 07/08/2007 10:54:55 AM |
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Posted On: 06/08/2007 12:12:28 PM
Not much to say about the contest. As no wind came up at all not even one board or sail touched the water.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 06/08/2007 11:57:38 AM Brit Ross Williams moves up to fourth place with his second at Leba; Arnon Dagan (ISR) remains at 7th but his first at Leba has reduced the points difference by 9 and Ozzie Steve Allen moves up one place to 8th.
Marta Hlavaty's Leba victory means she leaps in at 14th position with fellow Poles, Zofia Klepacka and Agnieska Pietrasik, just one point behind. |
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Posted On: 06/08/2007 11:36:17 AM After four great days the ALLEGRO.PL CUP in Leba (Poland) finally comes to an end. 30.000,00 EUR prize money made the event to one of the most important stops on the Euro-Cup tour 2007. With 87 competitors from 20 different countries representing four continents the interest from the competitors was overwhelming. Final Results Racing / Final Results Slalom |  |
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Posted On: 03/08/2007 9:53:15 AM Notice of Race has now been published for the 2007 World Slalom Championships - Men and Women - to be held from 2nd to 7th October 2007 at Almanarre Plage, Hyeres, France. |  |
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Slalom Ranking Update Posted On: 31/07/2007 11:58:36 AM Both men's and women's slalom ranking lists have been updated after PWA Fuerte. Karen Jaggi heads up the women's with Sarah Hebert close behind. Antoine Albeau is at the top of the men's but he needs to watch his back! Kevin Pritchard and Micah Buzianis in second and third are separated by just one point and hungry for that top position! |
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Samsung European Championships Bredene Posted On: 31/07/2007 11:45:05 AM
The Twins Club Bredene will be the host of this competition and the wonderful beachhouse will be the place to be from 1st till the 4th of August.
Not only is this a stop of the EFPT but at the same time the competitors will fight for the title of the IFCA European Champion. So stay tuned and follow the news on the EFPT website. |  |
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ISWC - Fuerteventura Grand Prix 2007 Posted On: 31/07/2007 11:30:59 AM The "who's who" of speed windsurfing have endured blistering heat and windless days but on day 4 it is looking promising! Racing continues until 4 August so stay tuned to www.speedsurfing.org/ for the live ticker and more. |  |
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Posted On: 15/07/2007 12:29:53 PM
Again this morning 25 knots gusting up to 30 knots and the Race committee managed to start promptly at 10h00. It looks as thought they had resolved the problems from the previous day and in no time 3 more eliminations were sailed. The traditional weather pattern occurred with a drop in the wind around noon to 15-18 knots and a shift to the left. More on the event page.
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Posted On: 14/07/2007 9:58:48 AM The promised wind materialized in a solid 25 knots in the morning, sometimes gusting up to 30 knots. With these challenging conditions everybody looked for the smallest sails in their registered equipment. [more] |  |
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Posted On: 13/07/2007 8:30:51 PM 2 engines stopped working, 1 anchorline broke, 1 boat sunk, 1 engine did not start but in the end we have a valid championship with 3 eliminations in every fleet! ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 12/07/2007 7:44:27 PM
The wind materialized from the North around 19h00 and we started one race for the masters.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 12/07/2007 10:20:36 AM |
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Posted On: 12/07/2007 9:33:12 AM As competitors chill out and wait for the wind we explore Alacati Beach Resort, the "Windsurfer's Paradise" and host of this prestigious event. |  |
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Posted On: 10/07/2007 10:36:36 AM
Registration day at the first ever Junior, Youth and Masters World Championships Slalom 2007.......( more ) |  |
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European Freestyle Championships 2007 Posted On: 06/07/2007 9:35:52 AM Notice of Race for the Samsung European Freestyle Championships powered by Landrover & Quiksilver is now available. |
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Posted On: 29/06/2007 12:08:24 PM The 1st round of the ISA speed world cup kicked of on the idyllic island of Karpathos in Greece. The event was run last year for the 1st time and proved to be very popular with the racers for being the most welcoming on the tour.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 27/06/2007 9:47:34 PM Just in time for the kick-off event in Karpathos, the International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC) presents its new website, based on a powerful new content management system, to bring you the latest news as fast as possible.......( more ) |  |
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Quiksilver Alacati Surf Festival - Accommodation and Transfers Posted On: 27/06/2007 11:49:44 AM
For everyone, we recommend that the front desk manager at the Suzer is contacted via email or by phone at +90-232-7169777. The price for B&B is 150 YTL per person in a twin room.
For transfers at cost price, send requests direct to: e-mail or e-mail at least 2 to 3 days in advance so that there will be enough time for arrangements.
Alternative to Suzer people can also stay at ABR but this may be over their budget limits. |  |
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Posted On: 22/06/2007 11:58:21 AM The One Hour Classic was a hot success in Torbole along Lake Garda this past weekend. A historical, classic event famous in the early 1990's, it's now back with strong support from the slalom discipline, the hottest, most popular discipline around. |  |
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Euro-Cup Alacati Postponed Posted On: 22/06/2007 9:35:10 AM Regrettably Euro-Cup has had to pull out of the Alacati Surf Festival for reasons out of their control. However, this does not affect the IFCA Junior, Youth and Masters Championship which is still going ahead as planned. Alacati has such a good reputation that Euro-Cup hope to re-schedule a tour stop there later in the year. | |
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Alacati Surf Festival Website now live Posted On: 07/06/2007 1:23:36 PM The event website is now online for the 2007 Alacati Surf Festival. The event features the IFCA Youth and Masters Slalom World Championships and, new for this year, the Junior "ProKids" Slalom Championship. Don't forget: National Teams, with a National coach, can pay a one-off fee for the whole Junior and Youth team of 200 euro and bring as many Junior and Youth competitors as they like for this fee. (more)
CESME SUZER HOTEL is the Official Hotel for the Championship and offers special rates for the competitors.
Alacati is also a stop on the EuroCup Slalom Tour - the series result determining the IFCA European Championship.
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Posted On: 02/06/2007 1:35:14 PM Seven is the number separating the leaders from their challengers in both the men's and women's ranking lists just published by IFCA. EC Leucate 2006 drops off and the Mondial Du Vent, Leucate and PWA Korea events are the latest events to be included for 2007 which has made quite a difference to the order right down the board.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 28/05/2007 10:20:05 AM And again the EFPT will have to leave one of the nicest places. Anyway, it feels good to go back on tour after having a great time in Lefkada and with the third result in the pocket. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 24/05/2007 2:09:01 PM The sport of Speedsailing has taken another leap forward with the news that it has been approved by ISAF (International Sailing Federation) as an international class. Primarily this will enable this exciting discipline, to achieve a greater profile and credibility on the world stage. ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 24/05/2007 10:43:44 AM You are invited to attend the 2007 CANADIAN WINDSURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS which will be held from Monday, July 16 through Saturday, July 21 2007 in beautiful Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. ......( more ) |  |
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Surfworldcup Podersdorf 2007 Posted On: 28/04/2007 9:46:44 AM The EFPT hit Podersdorf and had the warmest welcome!! French Rider Nicolas Akgaczyan stands on top in Austria. Go to EFPT website for results, reports and photos. |  |
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Posted On: 08/04/2007 12:00:00 AM A beautiful shallow, flat water bay where the air temperature is somewhere between 24 and 32 degrees C, crystal clear waters of 20 to 24, perfect side-shore winds almost guaranteed to be between 15 and 20 knots every afternoon . . . too good to be true?......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 04/04/2007 2:10:04 PM All entries have been accepted so far, this means that every interested sailor can book his flight now through our partner surf & action. Booking shall be done until 11th of April, as there are only 60 seats reserved for us. First come first served base. |  |
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2007 Alacati Surf Festival Posted On: 16/03/2007 1:59:24 PM The Alacati Surf Festival, which includes the World Championships for Slalom Junior - the "Junior Pro-Kids Slalom" - Youth and Masters, and a Slalom Eurocup, will be held from 9th to 15th July at the Alacati Beach Resort, near Alacati town in Cesme Peninsula, Izmir, Turkey. The Pre Notice of Race has now been published.
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Registration for Walvis Bay 2007 open! Posted On: 13/03/2007 10:19:26 AM |  |
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Posted On: 06/03/2007 5:35:14 PM Weymouth Speed Week (WSW) 2007 is to be the host of the British Speedsailing Championships. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 01/03/2007 5:55:13 PM Two months before the kick-off of the season Choppy Water presents the tour calendar of the German Windsurf Cup |  |
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Euro-Cup kicks off at the Mondial du Vent in France Posted On: 14/02/2007 11:28:01 AM
The kick off event of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2007 will again take place in Leucate in the South of France from April 5th to 11th. The famous MONDIAL DU VENT invites the best windsurfers of the World for the first benchmark of the season in slalom competition and offers a total of 15.000,00 EUR prize money.
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Posted On: 06/02/2007 9:42:59 AM
Today the Windsurfing Office has presented the calendar of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2007. Currently the tour of the only racing and slalom series consists out of ten events. The prize money of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2007 sums up to a total of 180.000,00 EUR. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 03/02/2007 9:58:46 AM The Centre Haut Niveau Funboard Team (Ecole Nationale de Voile) will be starting their 2007 training season on 19 March. Their training programme covers formula, slalom and long distance and goes right through to November ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 01/02/2007 11:59:44 AM
Harry Schaffrian is handing over the reins this month. We would like to thank Harry for all his good work in IFCA's name, particularly over the last three years. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 30/01/2007 9:55:30 PM Speed windsurfers have taken the next step forward in the development of their class. The Speed Class becomes the 7th member class of the International Windsurfing Association, a move that founder member Jan-Cas Smit, from the Netherlands, described as "significant and challenging". ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 16/01/2007 12:03:27 PM The International Speedsurfing Association have announced their 2007 grand prix tour:
| Location |
Dates |
total pricemoney |
included Bonus |
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Status |
| Karpathos |
22.06-29.06 |
50.000 Eur |
25.000 Eur |
TBC |
confirmed |
| Fuerteventura |
27.07-04.08 |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
confirmed |
| Walvis Bay |
01.09-10.09 |
25.000 Eur |
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TBC |
confirmed |
More events are still in the pipeline. There are some possibilities for additional Grand Prixs in other locations, and some national championships will be also added to the Tour Ranking. Details about these rule changes will be posted in the next days, as well as information about the 2007 licenses. |
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Seasons greetings to all "funboard" sailors and supporters Posted On: 22/12/2006 11:22:43 AM
2006 has been a significant year for the class - with progress on all fronts - slalom racing, freestyle and speed.
2007 looks set to be another busy year - with IFCA once again at the forefront of the development of pro-am competition.
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Posted On: 19/12/2006 9:31:41 AM WindsurfingAfrica.org is a community-created website serving the needs of windsurfers in South Africa, Namibia, and the rest of Africa's beautiful coastline and inland waterways. |  |
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Posted On: 13/12/2006 12:21:05 PM
In a tie break the current Speed World Record holder Finian Maynard (KV-11, F2, Neil Pryde) was able to defeat his major opponent the French dominator Antoine Albeau (FRA-192, Starboard, Neil Pryde) to repeat his EC Slalom victory from 2005. |
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IFCA and the development of freestyle Posted On: 13/12/2006 12:07:39 PM
From 2007 IFCA will focus the European Championships and Title on a single event, with next years championship already scheduled for Bredene, Belgium from 1st to 4th August. The venue has been a part of the EFPT since 2004, and a popular stop on the tour.
The decision by IFCA to sanction the EFPT from 2004 to 2006 clearly impacted favourably upon the development of the discipline and the tour: from awarding the European title to the tour winner and introducing new venues to the tour such as Alacati, Turkey.
Many countries now support national freestyle tours; re-introducing a stand alone continental championships will further encourage this development, offering national riders and event organisers a focal point in the international calendar.
The Championships will bring together the top pro and top amateur riders at the pinnacle event of the European freestyle calendar.
Winners of the European Championship 2006
01 Paskowski Andre GER 1193 G-2 F2 North Sails
02 Guazzoni Matteo ITA 1088 I-711 RRD Simmer Style
03 Olandersson Andreas SWE 983 S-66 JP Neil Pryde
Full results here:
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Posted On: 06/12/2006 5:29:34 PM After three years we are able to look back to the most successful EFPT tour since the tour was founded in 2004. More events, more riders, more prize money . . . a few words to explain the success of the last 3 years. |
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Posted On: 15/11/2006 9:48:12 AM
For its second year of existence, the season was rich in results for the TEAM of the Training Funboard Center of the French National Sailing School. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 14/11/2006 8:20:36 PM
At the culmination of the week long ISAF Conference in Helsinki, the Council rejected the application from the International Seedsailing Association for "International" Class status.
To read detailed Reports from this year's Conference, together with Ceri Williams report to the IWA Executive, go to the IWA website . ......( more ) |
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"Board width" rule for slalom boards Posted On: 10/11/2006 11:17:40 AM Dear Slalom Friends,
After consulting PWA and the IFCA Executive the decision was taken NOT to change the "Board width" rule for slalom boards from 2007 onwards. Contrary to the notice of 24/09/2005 we will NOT change the class rules.
In 2005 the descision was taken to align with the 80 cm rule of the PWA. Recently PWA decided to change their rules from 80 to 85 cm board width. Since they align with our class rules there is no need for us to align with them. For IFCA everything stays the same and from 2007 onwards we will have the same board width as PWA for all slalom races: 85 cm.
Good winds,
Bruno De Wannemaeker
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Speed Sailing World Record Attempt Posted On: 10/11/2006 11:16:35 AM Records are tumbling at Walvis Bay in Namibia. Outright World Record Nautical Mile Men: Bjorn Dunkerbeck, ESP, at 41.14 knots and Outright World Record Nautical Mile Women: Zara Davis, GBR, at 34.74 knots - subject to World Sailing Speed Record Council ratification. View Speeds to Beat and Already Beaten The event continues until November - up-dates on http://www.50-knots.com/ |
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Posted On: 05/11/2006 9:01:20 AM
After a awesome windsurf season, which was sometimes unlucky with wind but always funny and relaxed, we are proud to introduce to you the new champ: meet Andre Paskowski (F2/North Sails) 24 Year old from Hamburg. | |
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Posted On: 29/10/2006 10:51:01 AM ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour World Championship Finals
Finian Maynard (BVI, F2) and Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) are crowned the men's and women's speed windsurfing world champions respectively. Both dominated the final event held in Walvis Bay during the last week as well as the whole tour with its previous stops in Fuerteventura and Karpathos. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 21/10/2006 9:51:47 AM
In around 25 knots of wind one round was completed today, with Finian Maynard (BVI, F2) snatching the victory with a top speed of 41.88 knots ahead of Patrik Diethelm (ITA, F2, North) and Bjorn Dunkerbeck (AND, T1, North). ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 21/10/2006 9:14:28 AM |
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IFCA EVENTS 2007 Posted On: 21/10/2006 8:54:18 AM Slalom:
European Championships
Eurocup Slalom Tour 2007 organised by Choppy Water
American Championships
26-31 August 2007 - Magdalen Islands, Canada
World Championships Junior Youth and Master (combined with Eurocup)
10-14 July 2007 - Alacati Beach Resort, Turkey
World Championships Men and Women
2-7 October 2007 - HW, Almanarre, France
Freestyle:
European Championships
1-4 August 2007 - Twins Bredene, Belgium
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Posted On: 10/10/2006 10:51:05 AM The Aloha Classic Wave Championships is one of the longest running wave sailing events in the world. Since its creation in 1984, the Aloha Classic has been the traditional final event of the Pro World tour. The top ranking international competitors are invited to the Aloha Classic along with top Hawaii athletes to compete side by side. |  |
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Posted On: 04/10/2006 11:55:46 AM The famous Penghu ProAm with its spectactular wind conditions will mark the beginning of the Asian Windsurfing Tour in November. ......( more ) |  |
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IFCA World Slalom Rankings Men Posted On: 02/10/2006 1:25:39 PM Men - amended 2 October 2006 (after PWA Sylt)
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Windsurfing in the Dark! Posted On: 20/09/2006 12:46:42 PM Film footage of the UKWA Fat Face Night Windsurf Festival held on 2/3 September, Hayling Island, UK available on Boardseeker.com. This festival exceeded all expectations: it was for everyone and anyone to do with windsurfing. Over 350 took to the water and the Pro windsurfers were there in force. |  |
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Posted On: 12/09/2006 5:11:40 PM Word of the president
Hello National Member of IFCA,
The IFCA World Slalom Rankings Men and Women that was started earlier this year is a huge success. More than 300 slalom competitors are on it and we have now 7 events included: the IFCA Worlds, The PWA Slalom 42 events, the Eurocup Slalom events and 2 national slalom events (Germany, Turkey). ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 04/09/2006 1:44:24 PM |
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Posted On: 01/09/2006 9:53:30 AM
Bjorn Dunkerbeck (AND, T1, North) and Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) are the winners of the Karpathos ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix 2006. Bjorn Dunkerbeck was also able to clock the fastest speed of this year's season so far with 40.01 knots. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 30/08/2006 12:17:51 PM Day 5 - The wind was again not strong enough for official racing, but a fun slalom race was run in the afternoon to excite the crowds. Cedric Burel was able to win all three races clearly.
Day 6 - Finian Maynard (BVI, F2) shot his first bullet now in the third leg of the gold fleet. ......( more ) |  |
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ISA - Karpathos 2006 - Day 4 Posted On: 28/08/2006 12:36:58 PM No racing today. It was a warm and relaxed day on the beach for all competitors and visitors. The forecast for the next days is looking a little bit better now, and probably tomorrow is a chance to see some racing action again. |
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Posted On: 27/08/2006 10:47:42 AM Not enough wind today for racing, only half an hour allowed for some training runs. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 27/08/2006 10:41:28 AM Racing continued today with a complete second leg and the first half of the third leg. Bjorn Dunkerbeck (AND, North) and Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) both shot their second bullet and are leading the competition clearly.......( more ) |  |
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Windsurfing Euro-Cup Silvaplana Posted On: 25/08/2006 10:03:57 AM
After four spectacular competition days, t he final day of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup Silvaplana brought the event to a thrilling climax. Arnon Dagan won the marathon race and took the triumph in Racing whilst Ross Williams won the slalom.
Reports, results and photos can be found on the official event website and Euro-Cup.org |  |
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ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Karpathos 2006 Posted On: 25/08/2006 9:17:13 AM The first Karpathian Speedsurfing Grand Prix saw a perfect kickoff yesterday with four divisions racing for the victory. Racing continues until the 31st of August. Follow the action on the official event website |  |
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Posted On: 16/08/2006 6:33:39 PM The Minutes of the IFCA Annual General Meeting held on 3 August 2006 in Alacati, Turkey have now been published |
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Posted On: 16/08/2006 12:00:00 AM They were legends to us locals of Alacati. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 12/08/2006 11:29:58 AM
For all of you who plan to compete at the Black Sea Cup, at Anapa Russia ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 06/08/2006 8:32:21 AM The International Funboard Class Association (IFCA) has introduced a World Ranking System for Slalom to provide a clear structure for the competitors, organizers, media and sponsors. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 06/08/2006 8:18:38 AM Once again, the sunrise spilled out across the oily, flat surface of a windless ocean, as the final day began, bringing both disappointment and hope depending on the individual perspective of competitors. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 04/08/2006 10:52:11 AM After two days of perfect wind and spectacular slalom action the wind finally granted a break for the competitors at the Jim Beam IFCA Slalom World Championships in Alacati (Turkey). |  |
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Posted On: 04/08/2006 10:42:17 AM After a very heavy storm during the night the wind did not reach sailable conditions till 4.00 pm. After a heavy rain the wind kicked in with 45 knots from North/West. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 03/08/2006 10:00:01 AM After the very hot July summer period all over Europe a big depression system brought pumping winds up to 30 knots on the first day of the Samsung European Freestyle Jam at Twins Club Bredene.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 03/08/2006 9:29:35 AM The second day brought again perfect conditions for the competitors at the Jim Beam IFCA Slalom World Championships in Alacati (Turkey). Another full elimination was run for the men and Master and even two for women and youth. Today some of the favourites stumbled which gave the French dominator Antoine Albeau (FRA-192, Starboard, Neil Pryde) the chance to attack the lead. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 02/08/2006 12:33:40 PM The Jim Beam IFCA Slalom World Championships in Alacati (Turkey) had a perfect kick off today. In perfect Slalom conditions not less the two full eliminations for the men and three for women youth and master were run. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 27/07/2006 11:33:37 AM
Finian Maynard (BVI, F2) and Karin Jaggi (SUI, F2, North) win the Fuerteventura ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix 2006.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/07/2006 6:26:56 PM |
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Posted On: 09/07/2006 11:01:42 AM The victory of the 2006 Red Bull King of the Bay Alacati goes to Antxon Otaegui (JP/NP) who beat Andre Paskowski (F2/North) in the final of the double elimination. |  |
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Posted On: 07/07/2006 12:41:02 PM We are trying to organize an equipment pick up service from the ferry ports and airport on Fuerteventura. The service will not be free, but we expect the cost to be around Eur 30 per sailor, depending on the number of trips that the trucks have to make.
If you are interested in using this service, ......( more ) |
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20.000,00 Euro prize money at the EC Silvaplana Posted On: 26/06/2006 3:53:05 PM Attention, competitors! The Notice of Race (NoR) for the ENGADINWIND.COM Windsurfing Euro-Cup in Silvaplana (Switzerland) is online. The event will take place right after the ALLEGRO.PL CUP in Poland from August 16th to 20th 2006. The event is a combined Racing (Formula Windsurfing) and Slalom (IFCA) event with a total prize money of 20.000,00 Euro. MAKE YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION NOW ON www.euro-cup.org/ |
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Posted On: 26/06/2006 9:36:44 AM Perfect conditions at the beach of Prasonisi allowed the jury to run a complete double elimination which brought up a new winner on the EFPT. |
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ALLEGRO.PL CUP Leba 2006 Posted On: 22/06/2006 10:11:47 AM The Notice of Race (NoR) for the ALLEGRO.PL CUP Leba 2006 is published. The event will take place right after the IFCA Slalom World Championships Alacati (Turkey) from August 9th to 13th 2006. The event is a combined Racing (Formula Windsurfing) and Slalom (IFCA) event with a total prize money of 30.000,00 Euro. MAKE YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION NOW ON http://www.euro-cup.org/
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2006 IFCA AGM Posted On: 19/06/2006 1:43:30 PM The 2006 IFCA AGM will be held on 3 August in Alacati - Turkey at 20.00 hours. The exact location will be announced on the official Notice Board of the IFCA World Slalom Championships. AGENDA |
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EFPT - Norman Gunzlein wins on Mykonos Posted On: 19/06/2006 9:49:41 AM That's why we love to come to Greece - you always get Results!!! |  |
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2006 IFCA Slalom Worlds, 1-6 August 2006 Posted On: 17/06/2006 1:12:28 PM
A reminder to competitors that the closing date for pre-entries is only 2 weeks away - 3rd July!
Just to clarify for PWA sailors competing at both Fuerte and Alacati, PWA slalom in Fuerte finishes on the 26th July, speed finishes on the 29th. Just freestyle continues to 31st so it is only Freestyle sailors that have to "move fast" to get from one event to the next. |
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IFCA Slalom Worlds, Alacati - Accommodation Details Posted On: 15/06/2006 7:59:36 PM ONE Resort Ephesus is the Official Hotel of the Championship and offers special rates for the competitors. Details have been published on the official event website. |
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Posted On: 10/06/2006 11:42:24 AM |
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Posted On: 10/06/2006 5:50:31 AM
2006 IFCA Slalom World Championships / PWA Slalom 42 World Cup
Alacati, Turkey. July 31st to August 5th 2006
The Professional Windsurfers Association today proudly announces an agreement for joint sanctioning for an exciting Slalom Windsurfing event at Alacati, Turkey.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 31/05/2006 3:59:44 PM
Dear all, it seems to be a little bit tricky to go to Karpathos... The charter flights seem to be fully booked already.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 30/05/2006 9:13:52 AM The bad luck somehow continues, so despite of very promising wind forecasts for this weekend for the beautiful aerea of Formio di Vindicio the wind never reached a reasonable force so that the jury could not run the competition.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 21/05/2006 10:40:50 AM Nice region, perfect infrastructure, good organisation but a lot of rain and no wind ......( more ) |
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ISA Fuerteventura Posted On: 14/05/2006 11:07:16 AM
Dear all, this is just a friendly reminder that the registration for the Fuerteventura ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix ends in 4 days. If you have not registered yet, please do so as soon as possible. This is the only possibility to directly enter the gold fleet. All late registrations will be automatically sent to the silver fleet for qualification.
The registration form can be downloaded here: http://www.speedsurfing.org/docs/regforms/regformfuerte2006.doc |
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Posted On: 11/05/2006 11:06:35 AM |
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Posted On: 30/04/2006 9:27:19 AM From Saturday, May 20th to Monday, May 22nd the season of the German Windsurf Cup (Deutscher Windsurf Cup - DWC) kicks off with the DWC Dranske/Rugen. Competitors from foreign countries are not only allowed but very welcome at the events of the German Windsurf Cup. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 30/04/2006 9:22:48 AM The pre-registration for the 2006 Namibia Record Attempt has been closed. As we have more entries than we can serve, we had to choose. The Seeding will be published very soon on the event website http://www.50-knots.com/ ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 28/04/2006 9:26:32 AM The final day brought again great conditions for the Windsurfing Euro-Cup MONDIAL DU VENT in Leucate. The terrifying Tramontana wind was even a little bit stronger then on the day before gusting up to almost 45 knots |  |
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Posted On: 27/04/2006 6:33:49 AM Today Leucate went off in its famous way. The Tramontana wind kicked in overnight and got nuclear over the day. With gusts reaching up to 42 knots the racers were partially pushed to their limit. No less then four full slalom eliminations for the men and additional six for the women were run today |  |
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Posted On: 26/04/2006 7:08:27 AM The wind kept teasing the competitors at the Windsurfing Euro-Cup MONDIAL DU VENT Leucate. After three days of waiting for the wind it finally looked very promising this morning. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 24/04/2006 10:15:58 AM Also on the second day of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup MONDIAL DU VENT Leucate the wind refused to co-operate. The whole day the flags barely moved and the sea remained glassy. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 22/04/2006 9:20:38 PM Today the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2006 kicks off with the MONDIAL DU VENT in Leucate in the south of France. No less then 52 competitors from 14 different countries made their way to the first big event of the season. Among the competitors you can find the "who is who" of windsurfing. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 16/04/2006 11:34:55 AM |
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Posted On: 14/04/2006 10:10:48 AM We already have 20 pre-registrations for the upcoming record attempt in Namibia October/November 2006. Registrations include e.g. Speed World Champion Bjorn Dunkerbeck, Production Board Record Holder Dave White and Kitespeed-Record Holder Olaf Marting. ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 06/04/2006 12:19:06 PM The EFPT "Torro Andaluz" is done with a quite unusual end. Because of the missing Wind, 4 Heats left undone. This brings guys in the Place where they not only have to share the First Position but also the prize money. |  |
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Egypt ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix postponed Posted On: 02/04/2006 6:07:45 PM
Dear speed sailors!
Preparations are running well, but at the moment we will not be able to finish everything in time until June. Thus we decided to postpone the event in Egypt to September, which also promises excellent conditions. Mid of May will see a final meeting between the organizers and the Egypt government, which fully supports the event. Final details will be available directly after this meeting.
Cheers, Markus |
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Posted On: 22/03/2006 6:47:23 PM The kick off event of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2006 receives a strong interest of participants. Already 55 competitors from 13 different nations made their pre registration for the MONDIAL DU VENT which will take place in Leucate in the South of France from April 22nd to 27th. The pre registration period ends on April 8th and there are only 25 starting slots left! |
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Posted On: 21/03/2006 9:09:11 AM Dear speed sailors !
We are happy to announce that the Registration for the ISA Speed Sailing World Record Attempt is open now. Every interested rider is invited to apply for a starting place.
Entry is strictly limited to a maximum of 20 competitors. Please register in time !
All information as well as registration form can be found at www.50-knots.com ......( more ) |
