Posted On: 28/08/2010 11:38:50 Alacati Surf Paradise Club play host to round 4 of the new freestyle tour from 15th to 17th October. Alacati has a proud record for hosting memorable freestyle and the upcoming event should be no exception!......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 28/08/2010 09:04:26 All Windsurfers - Grip it and Rip it - September 25/26th at the first Mana Mana East Coast AMSLAM Windsurfing Championships.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 28/08/2010 08:45:40 Here's a short video to get you ready for the forthcoming South American Freestyle Championships in Brasil - a new clip by Morlima about the Brazilian freestyler Joao Henrique training at Icaraizinho, Brazil. "The conditions there were perfect", writes Joao, "with everyday wind between 25 - 30 knots". Unfortunately Joao broke his one and only board in the middle after one hour of filming.
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Posted On: 28/08/2010 08:15:23 Hatteras Wave Jam is a festival celebrating wave sailing on the Outer Banks, of North Carolina. The Jam is geared to wavesailors of all ages and skill levels.......( more ) |  |
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Exciting new event in Denmark Posted On: 25/08/2010 13:12:09 WaterZ event in Hvide Sande 10-12 sept. 2010. A big festival event bringing together many great watersports - including windsurfing of course! One of the main features - a Windsurfing Downwind Race. You can find more detailed information regarding Accommodations, map info, registration etc for the event on www.waterz.dk/ |  |
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Posted On: 22/08/2010 11:46:16 1 year on, we are back on the shores of St Pierre, South West coast of this beautiful and welcoming island lost in Indian Ocean and welcome another great bunch of international waveriders, ready for another awesome team battle ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 14/08/2010 12:56:15 Spoilt for choice, with so many great venues and beaches available to the organizers, Arrow Marketing finally selected Fleixeiras. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/08/2010 21:16:22 Explosive, athletic, simply impressive, these are the words we have in our mind when we think about the dominator of the last two years in the European Freestyle Pro Tour. Steven van Broeckhoven is the man who just won his second European title. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 12/08/2010 09:30:41 The first date of the South American Wavesailing championship July 20-24th "SAPET CUP" was awesome. We had good wind and wave conditions all the days so we completed all the double elimination series competition, with 22 competitors registered from Brasil, Peru, Chile and Colombia.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 10/08/2010 12:19:00 Follow Chris Freeman's blog: "I have 60 days off from work and aim to show readers what Maui has to offer . . . The aim of the 60 Days of Summer Project is a simple one......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 30/07/2010 13:45:19 The 2010 IFCA Pro Kids Junior and Youth Freestyle World Championships in Sorbone, Bonaire, attracted 60 competitors aged between 19 and 9 years,competing to be World Champion Freestyle.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 17/07/2010 07:51:51 This year's National Windsurfing Festival will hit the shores of Hayling Island in the UK, once more, over 4/5th September. Now in its 5th year, its unique agenda is aimed to support the UK free-ride market with its friendly, unintimidating master blaster format.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/07/2010 18:55:01 Day One:
At the PR Windsurfing Slalom Series we had back to back races in slalom windsurfing, both in Pro and Weekend Warriors Divisions. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 30/06/2010 11:41:53 Dear international competitors, we invite you to participate in the final event of the German Championships, the FLENS SURF CUP 2010 in Westerland on Sylt from July 21st to 25th.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 19/06/2010 17:28:41 On the final day, the stewards could not vouch for the safety of surfers and cancelled the last race. The waves were high and, with winds over 20 knots, "extreme" was an understatement! ......( more ) |  |
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Results in at the end of day 4 Posted On: 18/06/2010 17:50:56 Program Saturday: Briefing at 11, start at 12.30 - Only the top 16 men will be on the water, wind forecast 25+ knots together with 4.5 meter waves!
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Posted On: 18/06/2010 11:31:52 The third day of the Slalom Championship was windy again. In the morning the wind shifted direction north, rose to over 20 knots and there was not a cloud in the sky.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 17/06/2010 06:25:28 Julien Quentel (FRA 421) won the second elimination round to consolidate his claim for the Championship title. The conditions were good yet the Frenchman still had waves to contend with which knocked back the speed. Dutchman Peter Volwater (H24) was second and Pierre Mortefon from France third. ......( more ) |  |
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EFPT Milos Beach Lefkada Vassiliki Festival Posted On: 16/06/2010 08:42:13 The top 4 - Yarden Meir (Fanatic/Simmer Style), Nicolas Akgazciyan, Edvan Souza de Pedro (RRD/Simmer Style) and Steven van Broeckhoven (F2/Gaastra) - were given cups and medals as the party started with the result of the first double elimination from Vassiliki. No further heats could be sailed on the second spot of the event as the wind did not last long enough to start the first heat. Read more . . . / Event Gallery / Results |  |
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Posted On: 16/06/2010 06:28:35 11 European countries are represented at the IFCA Championships taking place in Texel, joined by young Ethan Aldert Westera from Aruba and Jesper Orth from Australia. Day one saw the completion of one full slalom for all fleets and heats 1-8 sailed for the men in the second slalom round. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 10/06/2010 19:21:29 Six months since the World Ranking List was last published following the Brazilian Nationals in November 2009, sees the top three - Poltenstein, Doppenberg and Menegatti - remain firmly in place. However, Andy Abendroth has shot up from 15th to 4th. Check out the other movers and shakers |
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Posted On: 10/06/2010 10:38:34 43 competitors from 11 European countries have pre-registered for the Zwitserleven Texel European Championships which kicks off this weekend. Part of the Texel Sailing Week, which includes the "Round Texel" race (since 1978 the biggest catamaran race in the world with about 500 competitors), this is a huge event guaranteed to draw upwards of 25,000 spectators!......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 08/06/2010 07:28:08 Now in its fourth year the Vassiliki Watersports Festival is the biggest Festival of its kind in Greece. The Festival will be broadcast LIVE this year - you can even VOTE for your favourites! The event features the next leg of the EFPT - 11th to 14th June.
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Posted On: 04/06/2010 12:31:04 After 5 days of competition, the International Long Wave championship event finished with great wind and good waves. This event was presented by Cementos Pacasmayo, Starboard, Mormaii, Severne Sails and El Faro Adventure Resort. There were more than 70 competitors registered for the event, most of them coming from Brazil, Chile, France, Argentina, Colombia and Peru. And definitely, it was one of the most competitive events of this continent in recent years.......( more ) |  |
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EFPT Sardinia on Fire! Posted On: 31/05/2010 06:36:26 Prize giving ceremony at the Sardinia Freestyle Grand Prix. Steven van Broeckhoven on 1st, Davy Scheffers on 2nd, Nicolas Akgazciyan on 3rd (he also got a thousand euros for a double loop over the ramp) and Mattia Fabrizi on 4th place. The past days of the Sardinia Freestyle Grand Prix were really eventful - read all about it on efpt.net |  |
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Posted On: 30/05/2010 12:19:43 This year's wave bash at Pistol River State Park, on the south coast of Oregon, is sure to make a huge splash! There are 60 people currently registered. Only 40 spots left, so spread the word.
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Posted On: 30/05/2010 12:03:35 ". . . in accordance with the wishes of the Beverino family, to remember Davide who died last year on 26th of May, we organise 3-4 July, before FW European Festival - FE, FW Youth & FW Masters European Championships, an Event with Formula and Slalom competition. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 30/05/2010 11:08:31 Lefkada, a quintessential Greek island to the south east of Athens, is a magnet for windsurfers world wide who visit it for its beach scene, and quality windsurfing conditions.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 29/05/2010 15:59:39 For the second consecutive year the circuit EFPT - European Freestyle Pro Tour returns to Sardinia, May 30-June 2 2010, the only Italian stop of the tour that brings together the best freestyle windsurfers in the old continent. All the top riders of the league have already confirmed their presence and will have to contend against fierce Italian patrol, led by Italian champion and local rider Stefanino LORIOL.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 29/05/2010 10:21:40 The UK leg of the new kids Freestyle tour, which was to be hosted at Hove Lagoon over the weekend of 5th/6th June, will have to be re-scheduled.......( more ) |  |
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1st Essaouira Wave Classic 2010 Posted On: 27/05/2010 12:19:03 After 3 rounds completed and 12 heats run in various wavesailing conditions, from moderate winds with medium size waves, and from strong winds to pure down the line surfsailing, the organization of this 1st "Essaouira Wave Classic 2010" is happy to announce the Full Results including - best team, best rider, best move, worst wipe out! See latest video clip and Event website for all details. See you for another great event in Morocco in 2011! |  |
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Posted On: 26/05/2010 10:39:11 Starboard, Mormaii, and Severne Sails present the International Long Wave Cup "Cementos Pacasmayo Classic", that will be held in Pacasmayo (PERU) from May 26 to May 30th. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 26/05/2010 10:01:45 The IFCA South American Wavesailing Championship will have this year 3 stops, the first one will be at Lobitos, Piura, Peru from July 20-24th. This spot have great windsurfing conditions with a solid tubular wave and strong winds mostly between 18-28 knots daily, plus great weather conditions. At this moment we have confirmed sailors from Chile, Brasil, Uruguay, Colombia and Peru and hope to see other ones joining soon.......( more ) |  |
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EC Slalom at the Texel Sailing Week Posted On: 24/05/2010 13:49:03 An event you should not miss!!!
The organisers of the Texel Sailing Week, which includes the "Round Texel" race (since 1978 the biggest catamaran race in the world with about 500 competitors from all over the world) decided last year to upgrade the catamaran event to a high performance sailing event which they want to organise annually. Read More . . . | |
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Kids Tour moves on to Hove in the UK Posted On: 23/05/2010 12:28:29 The UK leg of the new kids Freestyle tour will be hosted at Hove Lagoon, near Brighton, over the weekend of 5th/6th June. This will be the third event in the new series - the 2010 European Freestyle Pro Kids Tour. Click here for full details.
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Posted On: 23/05/2010 11:58:22 The second tour stop of the newly founded "European Freestyle ProKids Tour" took place on Fehmarn from 13th to 16th May 2010. Fehmarn offers the perfect spot for freestyle eliminations because of its great flat water area.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 17/05/2010 07:15:38 Out of 1000, there were nearly 600 riders still ready to fight one last time on the water when the race director decided to cancel the sixth leg because of a north wind blowing at more than 50 knots.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 16/05/2010 11:53:59 Last chance to claim your 20 euro discount on entry fees for the IFCA Slalom Europeans in Texel! Register on-line via the IWA website.
With the slalom finals scheduled for the same day as the famous Round Texel Race this is guaranteed to be a huge event. To get a flavour of the type of windsurfing you can expect go and look at the photo galleries from 2009 - awesome!......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/05/2010 14:06:37 The European Freestyle ProKids Tour is a new initiative that starts this year with 6 events spread across Europe. The first stop of the tour was in Holland at the famous zeil en surf centrum Brouwersdam. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/05/2010 11:23:32 Sorobon Beach, Bonaire, in Dutch Antilles, will once again host the IFCA Youth Freestyle World Championship. Scheduled to run from July 28th through to August 1st the event will also feature the IFCA Pro Kids and Junior Freestyle championships. ......( more ) |  |
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Taty Frans wins PWA/EFPT Podersdorf Freestyle Posted On: 10/05/2010 12:47:38 Getting up early paid off this time. The skippers meeting at 5.30 was followed by the First heat at 5.50am. 48 Registered riders fought their ways through the single elimination at the Surf Worldcup Podersdorf. More . . . |  |
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Posted On: 10/05/2010 10:40:17 The Notice of Race for the Texel Slalom Grand Prix has been amended to clarify the status of the European Championships.......( more ) | |
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Five fast questions about Podersorf Posted On: 29/04/2010 13:45:38 Podersdorf prepares itself for the PWA/EFPT Surfworldcup. At the moment the last screws on the food court called "Sonnendeck" get fastened, the windsurfing brands prepare their test gear for the hungry audience and the first PWA/EFPT sailors arrive on the beach. The EFPT asked event organiser Gerhard Polak and local competitor Alex Seyss five fast questions about this outstanding event. Full report- http://efpt.net/newsdetails.php?n_id=370 |  |
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Posted On: 23/04/2010 21:58:28 Following the announcement of the cancellation of the 2010 European Slalom Championship, class president Bruno de Wannemaeker acted quickly to conclude an agreement with the organisers of the Texel Slalom Grand Prix thereby securing a 2010 championships.......( more ) | |
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New look for EFPT Posted On: 23/04/2010 21:44:36 |  |
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Posted On: 23/04/2010 10:34:46 The double elimination had to be stopped halfway because of insufficient wind so the riders who were successful in the single elimination made it straight to the podium. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 19/04/2010 12:09:45 Unfortunately the organisers of the IFCA 2010 Slalom European Championships in Kiel/Schoenberger Strand have had no option but to withdraw their bid to host this event.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 17/04/2010 11:22:25 The innovative Kids Freestyle Tour moves closer to the inaugural event of the series with the publication of the Notice of Race. The European Freestyle Pro KIDS Tour (EFPKT) is the result of a collaboration between the International Funboard Class Association (IFCA) and the European Freestyle ProTour (EKPT). Six events are scheduled for 2010 and the series result will award the IFCA Junior and Youth European Freestyle titles.
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Posted On: 15/04/2010 16:50:53 Race Committee and competitors had become accustomed to the calm mornings, the wind flirting with them until lunchtime - but what a finish to a fantastic championship!......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 14/04/2010 19:55:19 A quiet start but the west wind rises slowly. Although still a bit tight, the race committee is already on the water setting a slalom course in anticipation of a strengthening of the wind that is currently between 8 and 10 knots. On the beach, a sense of optimism as everyone prepares their equipment . . .......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/04/2010 19:22:41 As the first briefing took place the wind was light and the forecast was not very optimistic for the day, although hope is reborn in Hyeres at least since gently flowing west is promised for tomorrow, Wednesday. With the strengthening in heat, this should allow some racing. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 12/04/2010 19:19:12 With a rather pessimistic wind forecast for Tuesday onwards, the Race Committee intended to get in the maximumum amount of racing possible and at the scheduled start time of 11.00 it was looking good - 13 to 16 knots on the water.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 12/04/2010 08:13:14 Serious business today with a wind from south-east expected to rise during the day to 25 knots although after the first briefing at 10am, with riders and organizers on standby for a first possible start at 11am, the wind was well oriented but painfully only 10 knots! ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 10/04/2010 21:21:59 More than 120 competitors from 18 countries around the world have pre-entered for this event. Whilst registration was going on many took the opportunity to test the water, although the wind was light and the water flat, watched by a good crowd enjoying the summer-like weather.......( more ) |  |
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Excitement Builds - Just Two Days to Hyeres!! Posted On: 08/04/2010 11:38:11 Wall to wall sunshine is predicted as competitors register this Saturday for the IFCA Slalom - Championnat Du Monde - in Hyeres. With winds around 25-27 knots forecast for Sunday and Monday no wonder there is a last minute rush to enter! Although 120 have already confirmed their places on the start line, Hyeres Windsurfing have extended their invitation to extra competitors to register on-line NOW! Don't miss this fantastic event!! |  |
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Posted On: 07/04/2010 08:46:48 After 5 days of competition, months of preparation by the organization and the volunteers, the 2010 edition of the Curacao Challenge is over. The event had to deal some tough weather conditions making for some tough decisions throughout the week. But overall it was a great event with some huge talents competing and really showing their skills.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 06/04/2010 08:18:00 After no racing on Sunday the expectations for Monday morning were high. With winds picking up the surfers went out on the water. Unfortunately the wind dropped again and kept shifting direction even during the two heats that actually started but were cancelled shortly after.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 05/04/2010 08:54:17 Bonaire will host the 2010 IFCA Pro Kids, JUNIOR & YOUTH FREESTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP at Sorbone Beach, Bonaire, Netherland Antilles from July 28th till August 1st. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 05/04/2010 08:04:34 The surfers went on the water twice but we had gusty winds with wind holes and a wrong wind direction so we couldn't make sure the buoys could be held in place. Tough decisions for the Race Director but it was just not possible to have an official race.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 04/04/2010 07:37:04 What a day, what a day. Just enough wind to get things started but the long distance race from Sea Aquarium Beach to Marriott Beach was a go. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 03/04/2010 00:00:00 With wind speeds around 17 knots the conditions on the Curacao ocean were pretty nice. A packed beach with spectators watched some close races. Curacao home turf proved decisive on the first day for the Open Class.......( more ) |  |
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Just hours to go until the Curacao Challenge Posted On: 30/03/2010 13:26:16 Racing begins this Friday! Organisers are ready for the biggest extreme sports event on Curacao this year and especially ready to have a lot of fun and excitement! Follow the action on the official event website: http://www.curacaochallenge.com/ |  |
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Posted On: 23/03/2010 14:34:52 In 2010, the Zwitserleven Sailing Week continues last year's high performance formula. This means that the island of Texel is the centre of exhilarating water sports from Monday 14 to Saturday 19 June. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 22/03/2010 13:46:41 We have taken the bold step of getting Britains most radical sailors to the gnarliest conditions by running a fun contest at ANY location and at ANY time. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 14/03/2010 11:39:51 The British Wave Sailing Association has launched their website with all the information you need about the 2010 Wave Tour. ......( more ) |  |
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EFPT Kids Calendar Posted On: 07/03/2010 09:59:06 Dates for the EFPT Kids tour 2010 have now been finalised:
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Brouwersdam |
8-9 May |
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Fehmarn |
13-16 May |
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Hove Lagoon in Brighton |
5-6 June |
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Reggio Calabria Regatta |
16-18 July |
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Alacati |
15-17 October |
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Six Fours |
11-15 November |
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Posted On: 02/03/2010 13:04:53 The 2010 Irish Slalom Series introductory clinics will take place across the country on Saturday March 6th. All four members of the ISS Team will hold clinics in Cork, Donegal, Dublin and Galway. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 18/02/2010 14:53:38 The second edition of the Fuerteventura Wave Classic is coming closer. The event on Fuerteventura was the first ever "Wave Classic" event. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 16/02/2010 21:45:51 Once again, from March 1st to 12th, some of the best windsurfing wave riders in the world will be back on the north shore of Fuerteventura to take part in the 2nd edition of the FWC. ......( more ) |  |
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Women in Windsurfing campaign Posted On: 13/02/2010 14:20:32 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." |  |
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Posted On: 13/02/2010 14:15:07 Blasting back and forth, checking your speed, racing your mates and trying to get round the corners fast, dry and looking cool! Pure windsurfing fun no matter what level of ability you're at or what element of the sport you specialise in. ......( more ) |  |
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Interview with Jimmy Lewis by Erik Loots Posted On: 13/02/2010 14:03:35 "Jimmy I would like to introduce your name to the new speedsurfing generation of the 21th century. I started speedsurfing in 2007 and heard your names a lot of times, so far I know you build some damn fast boards in the past." Read full article and more on Erik's website - Speedsurfingblog where you will find more interviews with speed specialists, gear tests, and much more. |  |
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Posted On: 13/02/2010 13:58:35 Some great stories and photos revolving around the passion for windsurfing and BP sails:......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 09/02/2010 19:56:40 The Curacao Challenge is definitely the windsurfing competition you do not want to miss. Come taste the wind, speed and Caribbean waters with us, you are hereby officially invited to the best windsurfing event of the year! Competition is for surfers all levels - decide to do slalom, freestyle, or both! But: limited entries, so be quick. | |
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Posted On: 03/02/2010 18:02:15 The deep sea crossing between the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique that used to attract riders such as Albeau, Territeheau or Josh Stone until 1996 is coming back under the name Red Bull Masters of the Caribbean! ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 03/02/2010 17:48:29 A cooperation between IFCA and EFPT
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Spread the EFPT freestyle judging and organization systems worldwide so that all MNA's will use the same standard for National and international races.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 03/02/2010 17:37:33 From the 29th until the 30th of January the Vietnam Fun Cup took place at Jibe's Beach Club in Mui Ne, Vietnam. The windsurfers could compete in three different classes: In the men amateur class, the women amateur class and for the first time in a professional class.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 22/01/2010 09:32:56 The UKWA is pleased to announce that after extensive negotiations the UKWA and the BWA are joining forces to keep wave sailing at the cutting edge of extreme windsurfing in the uk.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 22/01/2010 09:23:19 "We commonly know windsurfing wave contests in the individual form where each rider is in competition with another one in a 'man on man' duel. Most of the riders spend more time waiting for their heat on the beach, than being on the water surfing or jumping waves with their friends.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 18/01/2010 10:57:01 The fourth round of the 09/10 WSA Tour kicks off this Thursday, 21 January, through until Sunday 24th. Based at Friday Island Guesthouse, Langebaan, Slalom will be run at Langebaan but Wave will be run wherever the best conditions on the day exist anywhere between Platboom and Swartriet. The Langebaan Downwind Dash is scheduled for Sat 23 Jan and will count towards the slalom event. More on the WSA website |  |
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Posted On: 02/01/2010 12:38:41 We start a Women Windsurfing Campaign to boost the participation in, and promotion of, women's windsurfing! ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 18/12/2009 12:21:24 The 2010 IFCA ProKids, Junior, Youth & Masters Slalom World Championships, organised by Hyeres Windsurf Organisation, will be held from 10th to 15th April in Almanarre, Hyeres, France. Notice of Race has now been published and on-line entry is open.
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Posted On: 14/12/2009 17:00:19 2010 will be the 25th Anniversary for the Lancelin Ocean Classic setting it up to be the biggest one in its long history. If you have not entered the world famous marathon before you are missing out on what many have said is a must do at least once in your windsurfing life. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/12/2009 08:49:08 Following on from the success of the 2009 Pro Kids World in Portopollo, Sardinia, IFCA are exploring the possibility of sanctioning a European Tour for 2010. The idea originates from Italy, and is supported by the national windsurfing association.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 08/12/2009 17:18:25 Due to unforseen circumstances the South American Freestyle Championships has been postponed. More details about the rescheduling will be posted as soon as they become available.
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Posted On: 06/12/2009 10:08:49 Alberto Menegatti's participation in the Brazilian Nationals in Canocin has propelled him up the leaderboard to third place. Markus Poltenstein and Dirk Doppenberg still hold first and second. |
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Posted On: 25/11/2009 20:01:39 Markus Poltenstein from Austria heads the current Slalom World Ranking List with Dirk Doppenberg and Teade de Jong, both from the Netherlands, in second and third. |
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Posted On: 20/11/2009 15:52:30 Following discussions with all the ISAF windsurfing classes, it is our pleasure to announce that the Reach-4-The-Top Training Program initiative launched by the RS:X Class at the beginning of this year has evolved. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 15/11/2009 20:17:55
The European Freestyle Pro Tour 2009 was a bold statement. We travelled to new places, brought a lot of new people on the tour, celebrated one of the most dominant and at the same time charismatic sportsmen ever, and did all that in an experienced yet refreshingly new way . . . read more . . . see 2010 calendar |  |
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Posted On: 13/11/2009 13:15:10 For the second consecutive year, the minicipality presents the Brazilian Slalom Championships on 14/15 November at the mouth of the River Coreau.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 29/10/2009 16:34:22 Waves here in Matanzas were good, about 1-2 meters most of the time and the wind going from 10-16 knots mostly. It was really tricky to jump so most of the heats were dedicated to waveriding. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/10/2009 20:34:21 Top PWA and Formula windsurfing pro champion Gonzalo Costa-Hovel (ARG), 2009 IFCA youth world champion Enes Yilmazer (TUR) and Diego Domeniani (USA) took the top three IFCA places ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/10/2009 20:07:40 On the 10th and 11th October at the yacht club Weiden, under supervision of Peter Wimmer and DI Karl Berger and their race crew, the Austrian Slalom and Formula Windsurfing Championships were organized.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/10/2009 17:24:46 Day 4 on Naxos was not only the last day of the Rip Curl Prince of the Wind it was also the last day of the EFPT 2009,......( more ) |  |
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2009 Austrian FW and Slalom Championship Posted On: 21/09/2009 17:26:29 All are invited to come to this IFCA ranking event on 10/11 October at Yacht-Club Weiden, Austria - Notice of Race. Just Eur 30 to pre-enter, or Eur 40 on the day. E-Mail Enquiries |
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Posted On: 18/09/2009 19:25:58 The provisional calendar for 2010 has now been published. If Countries are interested in joining
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Posted On: 08/09/2009 22:33:06 The Torbole Grand Prix, International and Slalom Windsurfing Race will take place the 12th and the 13th of September during the event "SURFESTIVAL TORBOLE 2009" . ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 26/08/2009 11:42:01 Following the AGM decision, slalom world ranking system 2 has now been published along with the latest slalom ranking list. A reminder to all affiliated associations to send us yearly the results of their nominated event or details of upcoming nominated events. |
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Posted On: 16/08/2009 21:06:51 Bernd Flessner and Maciek Rutkowski win Slalom European Master and Youth Champion Titles ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 16/08/2009 20:54:47 International surfers show extraordinary slalom action ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/08/2009 21:41:20 Perfect conditions allow exciting races in slalom ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/08/2009 08:58:37 Bernd Flessner and William Alikiagalelei maintain their lead ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 12/08/2009 10:04:00 Bernd Flessner wins first slalom elimination in the category Master, William Alihiagalelei wins in the Youth category......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 11/08/2009 14:33:11 Today the IFCA Slalom Youth & Master European Championship in Germany/Schoenberger Strand begins. The surfers will start in the categories Youth (under 20) and Master (over 35). Until Sunday the 63 registered surfers will compete for the title "IFCA Slalom European Champion" in the several categories.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 04/08/2009 11:40:17 Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on June 11th in De Koog (Texel), Netherlands have now been published. |
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Posted On: 03/08/2009 17:42:27 This year's "IFCA Slalom Youth & Master European Championship" will be held during the "Windsurf Festival Schoenberger Strand" near Kiel in Germany from August 11th to 16th 2009. More than 80 competitors from all over Europe are expected to take part in the categories Youth (U-20) and Master.......( more ) |  |
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Countdown to IFCA Slalom Y&M Europeans Posted On: 02/08/2009 17:08:14 Just one week to go until the start of the Youth and Masters European Championships in Kiel / Schoenberger Strand, Germany! Click here for Notice of Race Appendices which include the schedule, travel and accommodation information. The German Windsurf Cup kicks off on Friday prior to the European Championship event start on Tuesday 11th. |  |
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Posted On: 18/07/2009 07:57:45 Overall results day 5 (PDF-document)
Today was day 5, the final showdown of the 2009 IFCA Junior, Youth and Masters Slalom World Championships in sunny Bonaire. After a 10 AM skippers meeting the IFCA committee commenced racing at 11 AM sharp. The Masters Division was a highly competitive group of skilled athletes. Markus Poltenstein earned 1st place sailing for Austria. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 17/07/2009 11:41:22 Overall results day 4 (PDF-document)
What a difference a day makes. The sun was shining brightly and the winds were blowing creating a nice day of sailing. Heats were postponed when I left at 4:30, to change the course. The winds kept shifting creating some challenges the marks. Twice today the committee members moved buoys around. Luigi Romano, from Italy and Nicole Van de Velden, from Aruba both expressed frustration on the course. Nicole also had some gear issues impacting her heats. The winds kept squirrelling around making it a challenge for riders and committe members. The IFCA officials did a great job running the heats for day 4.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 17/07/2009 11:33:39 Overall results day 3 (PDF-document)
The weather contrast from yesterday to today is vastly different. The winds are well below the wind minimum for racing so heats were postponed. The riders are taking a break from two days of course racing working on email correspondence, listening to music, catching up on windsurf news and tuning gear. Many are taking to the sea to enjoy the Caribbean blue.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 15/07/2009 20:08:56 Overall results day 2 (PDF-document)
Mother Nature ushered in some heavy duty winds that commenced overnight and continued in to day 2 of the IFCA Bonaire Slalom World Event. The winds were blowing 19-25 mph all day with higher gusts. Everyone rigged down and prepared for an intense day of course racing. The skippers meeting was held at 10 and racing began at 11. In the Masters Division Markus Poltenstein AUT 2 was a driving force along the race course today. On his heels was Thomas Fauster ITA 105 who blasted around the marks sometimes leading the pack. Close behind the tops sailors today was Diego Domenianni USA 05 who tuned his gear to perfection for today’s wind.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 15/07/2009 19:51:05 Overall Results Day 1 (PDF-document)
Today one marked the first day of the premiere IFCA Slalom Event on Bonaire. Windguru, our official weather site predicted winds of about 15 and they were right on. A healthy dose of Caribbean trades kept the sailors happy. Most trained early in the day on 8.0 and higher sails. At the 11 AM skipper’s meeting, all eyes were on Bruno de Wannemaeker, the event director from IFCA. He introduced the international jury of judges and his fellow committee members. Bruno outlined the race format, explained the flag sequences and the course details. As of this morning 84 participants registered with 14 representing an international mix of master sailors.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 07/07/2009 12:46:09 Dear Slalom fans,
We would like to draw your attention to the IFCA Slalom Youth & Master European Championships 2009 which will take place in Kiel/Schoenberger Strand
(GERMANY) on the Baltic Sea from August 11th to 16th.
The event will be one of the major IFCA events of the year and you can be a part of it!......( more ) |
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Posted On: 28/06/2009 10:26:21 The sixth and last day of competition at the Junior and Youth Freestyle Worlds in Porto Pollo/Palau, Sardinia Italy had very good wind conditions since mid-morning when wind blows more than 25 knots. Just after for many hours a range between 30 and 25 knots allowed a fantastic day of racing. In this excellent situation, Junior under 17 and Youth under 20 made their single, whose results will be added to the already raced double in order to decree the championship winners.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 28/06/2009 10:20:02 On day 5 the wind was lighter than in the previous days and so the best conditions for scheduling Trofeo Citta di Palau, a contest dedicated to young people of the host town of Worlds. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 27/06/2009 10:21:49 The wind blew steadily for the whole day, allowing the youngest competitors to race. As a preview a race dedicated to women won by the Belgian Rolin Caers BEL 74, followed by the Danish Olivia Helnersen DEN 993 and the very good Sicilian Alice Cappuzzo. Just after started the second seeding for Under 12. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 25/06/2009 12:46:17 Mythical weather conditions today in Porto Pollo, Sardinia Italy, on Wednesday June 24th, for third competition day of Junior and Youth Freestyle World Championships. Since mid-morning the wind blew as well as possible and the sea was the best for Freestyle contest. More than eight hours of competition with wind over 20-25 knots all day long. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 24/06/2009 17:12:44
Second day of competition for 2009 Junior and Youth Freestyle Worlds in Porto Pollo/Palau Sardinia, Italy. After a waiting time all over morning and good weather forecast for the afternoon, about at 2 o'clock p.m. wind started to blow increasing till 20-25 knots and more strong peaks.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 24/06/2009 16:58:41 At 12.00, the jury was ready for the competition to begin. The under 12's were first on the water and, after a tight competition, the first round was won by the strong Caribbean Aruba (888) Lagaveen Steven Max, second Cappuzzo Alice (ITA) and third Konstantin Smirnov (RUS 111). Next off were the under 15's, and Youp Schmidt (NB12) took the honours, second place went to Steven Lagaveen Max (ARU 888) and third to the Italian Francesco Cappuzzo (ENG 333). ......( more ) |  |
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IFCA ProKids Freestyle World Championships 2009 Posted On: 24/06/2009 16:45:35 |  |
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Posted On: 17/06/2009 19:21:46 High wind freestyle at its best on the final day of the Palekastro Freestyle 2009! Crete delivered excellent conditions throughout the 3 event days with 2 full double eliminations completed and Steven van Broeckhoven (F2) winning the 3rd event in a row . . . more |  |
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Posted On: 15/06/2009 19:31:57 From August 11th to 16th 2009 the eyes of the European windsurf scene will look towards the north of Germany where the IFCA Slalom Youth & Master European Championship 2009 will take place at Schoenberger Strand / Kiel. More than 120 competitors from all over Europe are expected to take part in the categories Youth (U-20) and Master. The event will be one of the biggest windsurf events of the year in Germany. . . more | |
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Welcome soon to Bonaire!! Posted On: 15/06/2009 13:33:00 If you need gear transport from the airport to the event site kindly email me and send me date and flight information. If you are arranging your own transport in your truck that is perfect.
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Posted On: 14/06/2009 14:33:55 Second event on the tour was started just 3 days after Sardegna which means that all riders that have been in Sardegna took off straight after the prizegiving to catch the ferry to the Italian mainland, had to go across Italy to catch the next ferry to Greece.
Believe it or not, but all of them made it on time to the registration in Milos beach.......( more ) |  |
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IFCA Slalom Worlds Finished Posted On: 13/06/2009 13:21:25 The 2009 IFCA Slalom World Championships, part of the Zwitserleven Zeilweek on the Island of Texel, was a resounding success. We have the following top 10:
- Bernd Flessner (GER 16), F2 Neil Pryde, 2.1 points
- Jacques van der Hout (NED 35), JP Neil Pryde, 4.7 points
- Antoine Questel (FRA 99), Mistral The Loft, 6.7 points
- Jossin Ludovic (ESP 12), F2 The Loft, 8 points
- Adriaan van Rijsselberghe (NED 2), JP Neil Pryde, 13 points
- Bora Kozanoglu, (TUR 11), Starboard Severne, 16 points
- Nicolas Warembourg ( FRA 531), Starboard Severne, 18 points
- Adri Keet (NED 34), F2 North Sails, 19 points
- Aurelien Le Metayer (FRA 105), Fanatic North Sails, 20 points
- Dennis Littel (NED 13), F2 Maui Sails, 20 points
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Posted On: 12/06/2009 19:29:27
With an onshore northwest wind and a hard break it was a hard day for the windsurfers. Due to the upcoming wind the waves got bigger and made it more difficult for the sailors. Still the contest directors managed to complete two complete eliminations. They started a third one, but they couldn't complete it due to the dying winds.......( more ) |  |
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No races! Posted On: 12/06/2009 19:26:38
It looked like it would happen today (day two). The wind increased and the organizers set a course. All windsurfers were prepared to go out on the water, but the organizers had difficulties setting the right course. After the wind switched 40 degrees they had to change the course which again took some time. At the moment they were ready a local fishtrawler passed by and caught one of the bouys in their nets. A great catch but not for the organizers, the wind dropped and racing was over. |  |
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Posted On: 10/06/2009 06:51:54 Round 3 of the 2009 European Freestyle Pro Tour, IFCA European Championships, took place over 5th-7th June off Milos Beach, Lefkada. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 09/06/2009 23:42:12 The Zwitserleven Sailing Week started with the Slalom World Championships today. The German surfer Bernd Flessner took the lead under ideal conditions with about 20 knots of wind. Forty participants from eleven nations completed three elimination rounds. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 08/06/2009 14:00:53 Sun, a brilliant wind forecast, what more can competitors hope for on Registration Day. See the first images from www.clairematches.com as registration gets under way and competitors prepare for an exciting few days ahead. Stay tuned for more from Texel . . . |  |
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Wind for Texel!! Posted On: 06/06/2009 17:04:36 A nice depression with 20+ knots wind predicted next week for Texel Slalom Worlds by Windguru
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Posted On: 23/05/2009 11:19:55 The Notice of Race (Spanish) has now been published for the 2009 Championship. Here is an introduction from Ricardo Guglielmin ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 15/05/2009 12:41:58 Baltic Cup and Estonian Championship first stage in slalom series was held on last weekend, May 9th-10th. The competition was won by Erno Kaasik EST 2 (Starboard/Neilpryde). ......( more ) |
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Pre-Entry Deadline for IFCA Slalom Worlds Fast Approaching! Posted On: 10/05/2009 20:47:49 |
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Nico wins Podersdorf - round 1 of the 2009 EFPT Posted On: 03/05/2009 17:50:29 Nicolas Akgaczyan did it again, winning first the single and then the double elimination at the opening event of the 2009 European Fresstyle Pro Tour in Podersdorf on Neusiedler See, Austria. The event formed the opening act of the DWARF8 Surfworldcup; and of the 2009 IFCA European Freestyle Championship. Full report, photos and elimination ladders via EFPT website: |  |
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Posted On: 29/04/2009 22:40:40 The Annual General Meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday 9th June 2009 in the Competitor Lounge, World Championship Race Site, Texel, Netherlands. Note: the exact time will depend on the competition schedule on the day.
An updated Agenda will be published no later than the 19th May. The update will include any unfinished links and supporting papers not yet available, plus a voting paper for members wishing to vote by post. |
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Zwitserleven World Championships - Entries Posted On: 04/04/2009 07:48:47 A reminder that countries who wish to have more then 3 men or 2 women participating at the Texel Worlds need to make a formal request to IFCA by e-mail before 1st May. Additional places (2.3.3) will then be granted according to the IFCA Championship Rule 2.3.
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Posted On: 29/03/2009 17:52:13 The European Freestyle Pro Tour (EFPT) have announced a new event in the Freestyle mecca of North Sardinia, the Toshiba Freestyle Grand Prix. It will happen in the natural bay of Porto Liscia - Santa Teresa di Gallura / Sardinia - Italy from the 30th of May till the 2nd of June 2009. 5000 money should attract motivated freestylers to battle it out.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 29/03/2009 16:08:53 Bonaire is preparing for a fantastic week of freestyle and slalom racing. Bonaire is proud to welcome the IFCA slalom Pro Kids Junior Worlds and Youth and Masters World Championships. The event will be held on Sorobon Beach, Bonaire from 12th to 19th July 2009. ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 26/03/2009 12:41:58 As of 2009, the Round Texel Race is to be continued as Zwitserleven Sailing Week. This high-performance event unites spectacular activities that raise the adrenalin. For decades the main focus was on the Round Texel Race itself, whereas the new program becomes more extensive, challenging and longer. Not only for the competitive and recreational sailors, but also for the spectators. The first considerable addition is the 2009 Slalom World Championship that will attract the world's best windsurfers.
The organisers have now announced a prize fund of (minimum) 10,000 euro for these championships.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 25/03/2009 19:27:25 With Star Guest 3 x Wave World Campion Kauli Seadi BRA253! JP Young Gun Classic (YGC) is an annual youth windsurfing camp running in October in the Danish North Sea spot Klitmoller - also known as The Cold Hawaii. The camp is organized by JP-Australia and NeilPryde in Denmark with great help from Danish Young Guns and their parents. ......( more ) |  |
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Schonberg to host the Youth & Master Slalom Europeans Posted On: 19/03/2009 22:13:47 The Notice of Race has now been published for the IFCA Slalom Youth and Master European Championship. The event will take place on Schoenberger Strand , Kiel, Germany. The Baltic coast resort of Schoenberg is a popular holiday desination, boasting 6 km of smooth sand beach and water suitable for wide range of sailing activity, especially windsurfing!
Attached to the notice of race you will find useful information regarding accommodation and travel. E-mail for more information. |  |
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Posted On: 12/03/2009 21:39:35 More than 30 participated in the 27th Micronesian Open Windsurfing Cup held over the weekend at the beginning of March on the shores of Micro Beach. Read the report on Surfer Today:
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Posted On: 12/03/2009 21:13:26 "Awesome! Epic! ! Incredible, these guys are crazy! Great show!" are some of the words from local people and tourists who gathered to watch on Puertito's beach! The world's best wave riders spent more than 2 weeks on the beautiful North Shore. With 3 days of intense waveriding in different conditions, and especially on day 6 in Puertito in more than mast high powerful waves, the list of broken equipment included 2 destroyed boards, 2 twisted booms, 4 ripped sails and 6 broken masts! Read more on the Fuerte Wave Classic Website |  |
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Posted On: 24/02/2009 23:07:04 Notice is hereby given of the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the IFCA Council, that will take place during the forthcoming Slalom Worlds in Texel, Netherlands. The exact date, time and venue will be published on the 11th April 2009 with the Agenda and proposals to be voted upon (Constitution Art.# 8.7)......( more ) |
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Posted On: 24/02/2009 20:16:42 The 10th Vietnam Fun Cup - a windsurf Slalom race was again dedicated to children in need. The competition took place at the Jibe's Beach Club in Mui Ne, Vietnam. 34 competitors from different countries took part. All the profits during the two days are donated to an orphanage in Binh Thuan province. Thanks to Chris Pressler for the report: http://www.continentseven.com/windsurfnews527.html |  |
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IFCA JYM Slalom Worlds Posted On: 22/02/2009 20:45:53 Notice of Race has now been published for the 2009 IFCA SLALOM Pro Kids/JUNIOR WORLDS & YOUTH/MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP to be held on Sorobon Beach, Bonaire from 12th to 18th July 2009. "An average wind of 10-20 knots, water temperatures of 20-25oC and air temperature of 30oC . . ." - paradise awaits!! |  |
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Pre-Notice of Race for Zwitserleven Slalom Worlds 2009 now published! Posted On: 16/02/2009 20:55:39 The 2009 Switserleven Slalom World Championships will be held Paal 17, Texel, The Netherlands from June 8th to 13th 2009, organised by Stichting Ronde van Texel in co-operation with a local organisational group of windsurfers and also aided by the Texel Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Club.
Texel is the largest "Wadden-island" of the Netherlands, ca. 25 km long and 9 km wide, with about 14,500 inhabitants. There is a large offering of accommodation, ranging from luxury hotels to camping sites and the diverse landscape of Texel always looks beautiful with its picturesque villages, friendly cafes and restaurants, nature, fresh air and space.
The 32nd Zwitserleven Round Texel Race. with over 500 catamarans expected on the beach, will run on the final Championship day, 13 June which will provide a spectacular finale to what promises to be a fantastic mega event.
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Posted On: 09/02/2009 21:44:08 . . aimed at getting the UK's top freestylers to the best freestyle locations on the best forecast.
"Here in the UK we have trouble in running successful events because we rely on low pressure weather systems rather than consistent thermal winds . . . therefore sometimes when an event is organised the wind doesn't show up . . . (more) |  |
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Posted On: 05/02/2009 18:24:35 For the past two years the small village of Vassiliki on the idyllic Greek island of Lefkas has been host to a Festival of freestyle and slalom windsurfing competitions, sailing regattas for all types of boats, BMX and skateboard displays, drinks parties, beach barbeques, Greek cultural evenings, UK rock bands, and, of course, the famous Vassiliki Miss Bikini competition. ......( more ) |  |
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Wavejam UK Posted On: 04/02/2009 14:22:50 Wavejam is the exciting new British wavesailing event format. We have taken the bold step of getting Britain's most radical sailors to the gnarliest conditions by running a fun contest at ANY location and at ANY time. We wait for only the biggest storms before calling an event. A team of camera men follow us to record the action and see who's ripping! The results will be shown on here and in the magazines: http://www.wavejam.co.uk/ | |
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PALAU STARBOARD PRO KIDS IFCA FREESTYLE WORLDS Posted On: 29/01/2009 20:22:47 |
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Posted On: 27/01/2009 22:48:36 Over 300 entries were recorded for the 2009 Resolution Downwind Dash. The world's biggest kite and windsurf race kicked off on Saturday 17th January from main beach, Langebaan, nr Capetown, South Africa. The favorably strong wind, as forecast, ensured a close battle between the kiters and windsurfers but windsurfer Ross Williams (GBR 83) was the winner. ......( more ) |  |
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2008 Slalom Ranking List - final Posted On: 16/01/2009 19:20:37 Ross Williams (GBR 83) is at the top, beating Frenchman Antoine Albeau into second place and the Worlds winner, Ben van der Steen (NED 57), has to be content with third. Current Ranking Men - updated 31 December 2008 - (after 2008 World Championships)
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Posted On: 14/01/2009 21:38:50 Pics and commentary from continentsseven.com |  |
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Posted On: 11/01/2009 18:36:51 This morning the competitors learned that we would start with one or two slaloms and then finalise the Wave event. Wind was predicted to be the 'normal' south-easterly growing during the day up to 35 knots with 2.5 metre swell. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 09/01/2009 17:53:29 Witsand again, with still the unusual North West wind (sideshore from right) blowing Olaf decided to go back to Witsand where this wind could work. And it did. Initially the first heat wave started at 10h30 but had to be cancelled due to lack of wind but the sun came and with it the wind. 2 waverides were scored and the waves were up to mast high. I specially remember the waves in heat 4 where Phil Horrocks attacked the highest wave of the day (over mast high) as if they were only 3 feet high - incredible.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 08/01/2009 18:37:05 Today, finally, the wind was there and it looks promising for the next 2 days. 3 Slaloms were sailed in 15-20 knots of wind. Most sailors were on 7 and 7.6 sails fully powered. For the first time ever a slalom event was held at Witsands and it was a spectacle. Every 20 minutes a wave set up to 3 meters high rolled in the bay causing some problems for the sailors at the inside gibing mark (ask Klaas Voget in slalom 1!). Surf Slalom is the right word. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 07/01/2009 22:14:37
Day Two - The weather forecast did not predict enough winds so the competitors were on standby the whole day. Markus Poltenstein and Elon Wong were teased by the 8-9 knots onshore wind and went out for a test-drive. Unfortunately the wind did not fill in to the required 11 knots. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 06/01/2009 20:45:24 Today over 40 competitors registered for the IFCA Slalom Worlds and Open African Wave worlds.
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Posted On: 03/01/2009 11:24:44 With just days to go till the 2009 OXBOW Big Bay Classic, things are really hotting up for one of the biggest and most diverse windsurfing contests we have ever staged in South Africa. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 28/12/2008 15:27:59 A reminder for MNA's that have not sent in their National results to do so asap so they will be included in the 2008 end report. |
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Posted On: 22/12/2008 15:41:52 Shortly before Christmas we bring you our plan for the next European freestyle year. The upcoming season promises again to have the usual highlights as well as a new spot which all of us are looking forward to visit. As seen in the last years some events can drop out during the season but there is the same chance that something new comes up as well. We will keep you posted for sure. We are so looking forward for another exiting freestyle season, a travelling season where again we will be allowed to go to great windsurf places to promote our sport and find out who will stand on top at the end, as the best freestyler in Europe!!! |  |
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Locals win the Wind Brasil Freestyle Championships 08 Posted On: 12/12/2008 17:15:18 From 20 till 23 December the first National and International Brazilian freestyle event was held in Icarai de Amontada (Z 3o 1'28.41", W 39o 39'23.50"), a beautiful little town 185 km East of Fortaleza.With 30.000 Reais (10.000 Euro) prize money the event was well attended with no less than 4 surfers from the top 30 Freestyle World Ranking. 2 double eliminations and 1 single elimination were organised in both the men's and the women's fleet . . . (more) |  |
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An Equipment Question Regarding the IFCA Slalom Worlds 2008 Posted On: 12/12/2008 14:03:42 Due to the late scheduling of the World Championship in South Africa, IFCA have agreed that the 2009 Fanatic Ray may be used in the competition in January. The boards have been in production and sold since September 2008 and the paperwork is currently with ISAF undergoing the proper registration process. |
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Slalom Rankings - Deadline approaches! Posted On: 30/11/2008 16:10:27
The Men and Women slalom rankings will be finalised for 2008 after the Worlds in South Africa. We are still missing some National results. MNA's are reminded that the deadline for the 2008 slalom (and freestyle) rankings is 31 December! |
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Big Bay Slalom Worlds Posted On: 30/11/2008 14:48:53
A lot of racers are enquiring if they can participate in both the wave and slalom event?
The answer is yes, it will be possible. The organisers will not run both disciplines at the same time. However, they will probably run both disciplines on the same day - slalom around midday and wave in the afternoon - if the conditions are good.
So you can enter both! Two prize funds - R20k for Wave and R20k for Slalom! To enter the wave event go direct to Windsurfing Africa |  |
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Posted On: 26/11/2008 13:27:56
With just 3 weeks to the closing date for entries to the IFCA Slalom Worlds, competitors are reminded the entry is limited to 64 men and 32 women.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 11/11/2008 12:43:25
To whom it may concern:
Sailing should have the nerve to say: these conditions are not suitable to showcase our sport. Let's wait for better (often this is more?) wind. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 06/11/2008 16:51:37 To whom it may concern:
After the Qingdao event I have some second thoughts about the live television coverage of sailing on the Olympics.......( more ) |
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IFCA Slalom Worlds Posted On: 30/10/2008 18:44:34 Notice of Race has now been published for the "Oxbow Big Bay Classic" to be held in Cape Town, South Africa 5-10 January 2009. More info on the IFCA event page |  |
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Posted On: 20/10/2008 22:55:01 This is it, TWC is on this weekend! Forecasts are still changing but it looks like we'll be in for some action.
The Taranaki Wave Classic is New Zealand's premiere windsurfing event. This is a multi-day Expression Session event held over NZ's Labour weekend. The event will sample some of New Zealand's best wind and wave conditions, and will be held at 4 possible locations around the legendary Taranaki peninsula coastline. |  |
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Posted On: 11/10/2008 12:32:45 4-10 January 2009, Big Bay Capetown South Africa
After the cancellation of the Slalom Worlds originally scheduled for Portugal, the IFCA executive worked hard to find a substitute. We are now finalising an agreement with the organisers of the "Big Bay Classic Slalom and Wave" event in Capetown to recognise the slalom part of the event as the 2008 IFCA Slalom World Championships. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 09/10/2008 10:33:50 Competitors are reminded of the new requirements for sail numbering which will apply from January 1st 2009: ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 05/10/2008 12:53:02 Come in join us for slalom practice at VIRGINIA KEY, October 18-19 , 2008. Two divisions (A) and (sport fleet) - downwind slalom - show your skills and meet national champions (FERNANDO MARTINEZ 42, RON KERN K) and see major manufacturer demos. |  |
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Posted On: 31/08/2008 09:17:06 EFPT Tour ends a bit earlier than expected with a rider on top who was leading the tour through the whole season till the end! Antxon Otaegui (JP/NP) takes the title for the first time to Spain and is the new European Champion in Freestyle Windsurfing - European Results. ......( more ) |  |
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Starboard IFCA Freestyle Worlds & Pro Kids Worlds Posted On: 05/08/2008 12:50:47 Two winners were crowned. Bonaire's Kiri Thode was crowned U 20 World Champion. Kiri's daily training schedule proves that practice does make perfect and this top honor is well deserved. A wonderful win was earned by Team Estonia's Christofer Kalke who was crowed U 17 World Champion. Chris won the qualifier in his home and flew all the way to Bonaire to compete. Chris trains several months a year in the Baltic Sea. He arrived early to train and his hard work paid off. Congratulations to both winners.
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Neil Pryde Canadian Windsurfing Championships 2008 Posted On: 20/07/2008 10:48:51 1-4 August 2008 - a ranking event for slalom - more info on the event website
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Posted On: 20/07/2008 10:23:45 Unfortunately the wind in Porto Pollo dropped in the last days of the competition but thanks to the good three first days we still got a complete list, both in double and single. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 14/07/2008 12:10:20 An extraordinary edition of Trentino ISAF Slalom World Championship for junior, youth and master, concluded after 5 days of regattas - the best that Garda Trentino and Torbole could give. On the water were 55 masters - aged over 35 years - 46 juniors between twelve and sixteen years and 46 youths between seventeen and twenty, from nineteen nations along with their trainers and companions. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 12/07/2008 11:48:51 Day 4 - Light conditions today
Today the conditions in Torbole were between 12 and 15 knots. We had to abandon some races due to wind holes and shifts, 4 restarts for the Master final and the day ended with an incredible thunderstorm. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 12/07/2008 11:41:40 Day Three - 52 starts on one day.
Today the conditions in Torbole were between 12 and 18 knots. Most of the surfers took out big sails. Some got caught 2 times over early and are now desperately hoping for 5 slaloms so the second discard can help. Others are sailing more consistently and taking no risks at the starting line, securing their places in the top of the rankings.......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 10/07/2008 09:29:04 Day 2 - The Torbole wind machine started.
After a first day of racing we are looking forward to Day 2. Can the winners of day one consolidate their positions or were there some unlucky competitors who will have a new shot at the title?......( more ) |  |
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Trentino - ISAF - Slalom World Championship, Torbole Garda Lake - Presented by JP Posted On: 09/07/2008 10:04:44 |  |
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Posted On: 06/07/2008 21:55:07 Bonaire has the reputation of being one of the world's favorite training grounds for freestyle windsurfing. Hawaii resident Karen Baxter, one of the first foreign windsurfers to "discover" this windsurf paradise returns with Team Hawaii July 16th. Karen, a pro windsurf Mom to superstar Connor arrives with another famous kid, Zane Schweitzer. Zane's grandfather, Hoyle was one of the founders of the sport, windsurfing. The two making up Team Hawaii arrive in Bonaire to train in freestyle. Both skilled wave and slalom riders, they hope to hone their skills in Bonaire's near perfect freestyle conditions. Zane and Connor are presently with Team Bonaire in Torbole Italy at the Slalom Worlds Championships in Lake Garda. This is one of the most exciting surf events this Summer in Europe.......( more ) |  |
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TRENTINO-ISAF SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Posted On: 01/07/2008 10:04:41 A reminder that, in accordance with Italian law, every competitor must produce a medical certificate, or equivalent document qualifying for regattas, at Registration. |
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Slalom Ranking Lists Update Posted On: 18/06/2008 11:13:18 Both the Men's and Women's Ranking Lists have been updated after Costa Brava. |
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Posted On: 15/06/2008 21:41:02 Everyone who saw these last heats will leave the place stoked like hell. The double on Saturday brought amazing action to Milos Beach. EFPT leaves Greece with 2 results. |  |
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TRENTINO-ISAF SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Posted On: 11/06/2008 20:43:38
Dear Competitors
We have just been informed by The Circolo Surf Torbole President, Gianfranco de Bertolini, that, according to the rules in force, kids who are less than 12 years old, may not take part in the Trentino-ISAF Slalom World Championship - Junior, Youth, Master presented by JP, which will take place in Torbole, Italy from the 7th to the 13th of July.
We very much regret the disappointment caused for our youngest competitors. IFCA tried to get a special exception for the Worlds but in the end and after 3 months discussion the Italian Law makers refused permission.
Any payments made on behalf of these competitors already will of course be refunded in full. |
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Posted On: 10/06/2008 13:04:39 The Freestyle Ranking List has been updated after Vassiliki |
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STARBOARD PRO KIDS IFCA FREESTYLE WORLDS Posted On: 07/06/2008 14:14:50 Bonaire has built up a reputation for its incredible windsurfing. This is no surprise to us natives, because we knew that if one has a place with consistent warm trade winds, blowing on-shore every day, in an area with waist deep crystal clear water and a white sandy bottom, a beautiful beach in a natural protective lagoon, it would inevitably become one of the best places in the world to go windsurfing, not just for you, but also with the entire family. Bonaire welcomes all to the island for the Starboard ProKids IFCA Freestyle Worlds from 27 July to 3 August 2008. Along with freestyle competition there will now be slalom racing and there will be a Beach Culture Week with music, food, dance and more. Windsurfing is Bonaire's unofficial national sport so come to the island that celebrates the wind and sea and come to Starboard Pro Kids Worlds. Bon Boni (welcome).
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South American Wavesailing Championships 2008 Posted On: 20/05/2008 18:08:04 This Championship takes place from 27-31 July in Pacasmay, Peru - one of the most beautiful windsurfing spots in South America. Pre-Notice of Race |  |
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Posted On: 15/05/2008 13:22:39 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 23:58:49 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 23:33:06 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 00:00:00 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 09:52:01 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 09:35:35 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 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 09:18:11 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 08:53:11 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: 31/03/2008 09:50:31 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 17:49:30 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 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 18:52:58 |
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Posted On: 20/02/2008 10:17:52 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 23:39:24
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 18:34:11 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 21:55:23 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 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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Australian Slalom Nationals Posted On: 17/12/2007 11:31:20 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: 22/11/2007 10:02:58 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 |
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Posted On: 09/10/2007 12:02:14 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
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
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 09:50:29 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
Michal Polanowski and Valerie Ghibaudo take the lead......( more ) |
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Posted On: 04/10/2007 09:53:57 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 13:22:32 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 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 09:05:29 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 |
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Posted On: 06/08/2007 12:12:28
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 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 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 09:53:15 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 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
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 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
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 09:58:48 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 20:30:51 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 19:44:27
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 |
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Posted On: 12/07/2007 09:33:12 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
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 09:35:52 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 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 21:47:34 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
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 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 09:35:10 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 13:23:36 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 13:35:14 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 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 14:09:01 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 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 09:46:44 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 00:00:00 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 14:10:04 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 13:59:24 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 |  |
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Posted On: 06/03/2007 17:35:14 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 17:55:13 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
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 09:42:59
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 09:58:46 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
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 21:55:30 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 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
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.
Good winds, Bruno |  |
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Posted On: 19/12/2006 09:31:41 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
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
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 17:29:34 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 09:48:12
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 20:20:36
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 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
President IFCA |
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Speed Sailing World Record Attempt Posted On: 10/11/2006 11:16:35 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: 08/11/2006 13:22:30 |
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Posted On: 05/11/2006 09:01:20
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 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 09:51:47
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 09:14:28 |
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IFCA EVENTS 2007 Posted On: 21/10/2006 08:54:18 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 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 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 13:25:39 Men - amended 2 October 2006 (after PWA Sylt)
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Windsurfing in the Dark! Posted On: 20/09/2006 12:46:42 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 17:11:40 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 13:44:24 |
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Posted On: 01/09/2006 09:53:30
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 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 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 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 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
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 09:17:13 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 18:33:39 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 00:00:00 They were legends to us locals of Alacati. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 12/08/2006 11:29:58
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 08:32:21 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 08:18:38 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 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 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 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 09:29:35 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 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
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: 09/07/2006 11:01:42 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 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 15:53:05 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 09:36:44 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 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 13:43:30 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 09:49:41 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 13:12:28
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 19:59:36 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 05:50:31
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 15:59:44
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 09:13:52 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 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
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 |
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Posted On: 30/04/2006 09:27:19 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 09:22:48 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 09:26:32 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 06:33:49 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 07:08:27 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 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 21:20:38 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 |
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Posted On: 14/04/2006 10:10:48 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 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 18:07:45
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.
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Posted On: 22/03/2006 18:47:23 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 09:09:11 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 ) | |
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Posted On: 19/03/2006 10:17:42
From the 21.07.-29.07.2006 the ISA returns to the famous Sotavento Beach on the island of Fuerteventura for the kick-off event of the 2006 tour.
The Notice of Race as well as the Registration forms are now available for download at www.speedsurfing.org.......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 16/03/2006 10:24:19
For all of you who plan to compete in Podersdorf please do your pre-registration on the efpt website as well as using the PWA entry form below, to be sent to the PWA office.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 07/03/2006 18:45:14 We have pleasure in presenting our Associate Membership proposal for 2006 |
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General Secretary of ISA is a father! Posted On: 04/03/2006 08:27:11 Congratulations to Andrea and Markus Schwendtner on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Elisa Viktoria |
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Slalom Worlds NoR now published Posted On: 02/03/2006 22:39:57
The Notice of Race for the 2006 Slalom World Championships is now published.
The event will be hosted by the Sportworks Group, with the support of theTurkish Sailing Federation, in Alacati, near Cesme, Izmir from 31st July to 5th August.
As IFCA enters its third year of focusing on the discipline of 'slalom' for its racing titles, Alacati has been selected as the ideal 'showpiece' venue.
Those competitors who attended the 2005 Europeans in Alacati can testify to the qualities of the location!
Entry is limited - see Championship Rule #2 - competitors are advised to register their interest by completing an online Pre Entry as soon as possible; the IWA Office will send confirmation of acceptence of entry to competitors, and a reminder of how to pay. |
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Posted On: 22/02/2006 11:36:02 Today the Windsurfing Office has presented the calendar of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2006. This season the tour of the most important racing and slalom series will consist out of eight events. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 07/02/2006 17:25:17 The kick off event of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2006 takes place in Leucate in the South of France from April 22nd to 27th. | |
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Posted On: 05/02/2006 11:51:53
Following on from the huge success of the 2005 IFCA European Slalom Championships, IFCA is pleased to announce the 2006 WORLD SLALOM CHAMPIONSHIPS will be held at the same venue - Alacati, Cesme (Turkey) from 1st to 6th August 2006.......( more ) |  |
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Travel arrangements to Argentina for SA Championships Posted On: 01/02/2006 09:51:51 If you are travelling to the forthcoming South American Windsurfing Championships in the Province of Chubut, ARG, please contact Claudia Cordi, in the Department of Tourism, who is waiting to help you finalise your arrangements. Claudia is co-ordinating with the official airline - Aerolinus Argentinas |
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Posted On: 31/01/2006 10:40:20 The International Speedsurfing Association (ISA) has just initiated a new World Speed Sailing Record Attempt in October 2006. The venue chosen is situated in Namibia, known for its strong and consistent southwesterly winds. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 09/01/2006 11:35:21 Dear friends,
I want to invite you all to probably one of the best events in the last five years of South America. The South American Championships will be held in the Patagonia Argentina, well known as one of the most beautiful places in earth. The event will take part from the 10th to the 19th of March. ......( more ) |
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2006 SOUTH-AMERICAN CONTINENTAL WINDSURFING CHAMPIONSHIP Posted On: 06/01/2006 20:42:34 Friday March 10 to Sunday March 19 in Puerto Madryn, Province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina - RSX; Formula Windsurfing, & Race board, Slalom, Freestyle - Notice of Race |
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ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour 2005 Posted On: 26/12/2005 08:56:15 | |
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Posted On: 23/12/2005 09:55:14 After 56 days on standby, the Saintes Maries speed canal goes into hibernation practically unused during this autumn 2005 session.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 07/12/2005 09:40:26 Dear Freestyle Riders! The new events are already online and there are still some new events to come. Please take the chance to register already! | |
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Posted On: 29/11/2005 13:12:48
The World Speed Sailing Record Council ratified two new world records over the course of one nautical mile, both set during the ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Final in Walvis Bay, Namibia |
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Posted On: 20/11/2005 16:36:51 Pending WSSRC ratification, Allison Shreeve (AUS 911, F2/Pryde) has reached a new world record speed of 27.70 knots for sail areas between 10 and 15 sq. meters. |  |
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Posted On: 13/11/2005 17:08:40
The 2005 season is history. After 10 events in 6 countries, we have a new European Champion. Kevin Mevissen (JP/NP NED79) stands (again) on the highest step of the podium!!!
In 2nd and 3rd position: Andre Pakowski (F2/North Sails GER2) and Normen Guenzlein (JP/NP GER186) |  |
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Posted On: 13/11/2005 17:02:00 The 2005 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards were held on Tuesday 8 November in the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore. Sadly Finian did not win.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 03/11/2005 09:49:03 The first ISA Speed World Championship saw a great final. During the Walvis Bay Speedweek not only 21 speedsailing records were broken, but also the first official Speed World Champions were crowned. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 22/10/2005 10:31:01
After two years of individual world record attempts, multiple world champion Bjorn Dunkerbeck (North Sails) and current world record holder Finian Maynard (F2/ Naish Sails) will finally clash for the coveted sailing barrier of 50-knots at the world's premier speedsailing location in Saintes Maries de la Mer, France.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 16/10/2005 12:58:53 Walvis Bay Speedweek Racing Day 6 Update 2 - 16 Speedsailing Records have been broken today ! ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/10/2005 10:58:54 October 15th 2005 - NeilPryde today announces the temporary suspension of the production and sale of X9 Racing Masts and RS5 Racing sails in sizes of 10.7 and upwards |
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Posted On: 13/10/2005 09:43:40 Dunkerbeck after 4 rounds in front of Maynard, Albeau, Diethelm, Fiorentini and Karin Jaggi leads the womens fleet in front of Valerie Ghibaudo.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 13/10/2005 09:04:20 ISAF has announced the male and female sailors shortlisted for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2005. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 12/10/2005 17:13:14 This event was the first speed windsurfing event in the world and the oldest in Africa. |
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Posted On: 10/10/2005 09:22:16 The Asian Windsurfing Tour, Presented by Neil Pryde, is proud to announce the return of the Penghu Pro-Am - November 10-14, 2005 |  |
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Posted On: 24/09/2005 12:21:19
At its AGM in Silvaplana IFCA decided not change the IFCA Class Rules for slalom 2006. This means that next year we will still be using our 2003 rule: maximum 10 square meter sails, maximum 85 cm width for the boards. ......( more ) |
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2005 IFCA AGM Posted On: 08/09/2005 11:09:30 |
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Posted On: 07/09/2005 10:05:10
Bringdal still on top as the Navman Maui Speed Challenge Series returns in a fury......( more ) |
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Posted On: 01/09/2005 16:26:24 Wojtek Brzozowski wins Racing - Finian Maynard takes victory in Slalom ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 22/08/2005 14:29:00 Normen Gunzlein GER is celebrated as new Freestyle World Champion and winner of the European Freestyle Pro Tour Stop in the Engadine. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 20/08/2005 10:59:00
Karin Jaggi new Freestyle Women's World Champion! 15th World Champion title and at the same time the first World Champion title in her own country for Karin Jaggi SUI. Laure Treboux SUI is celebrated as Vice World Champion. Alex Humpel AUT wins the Freestyle World Championship in the master's category. The tension increases - who will win in the men's category of the IFCA Freestyle World Championships?......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 20/08/2005 10:57:39
Kevin Mevissen NED, Normen Gunzlein GER, Andre Paskowski GER and Andreas Olandersson SWE as well as Karin Jaggi SUI and Laure Treboux SUI positioned themselves today as big candidates for the total victory - Who will win the title of Freestyle World Champion? ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 20/08/2005 00:00:00 On the final day of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup Silvaplana the Maloja wind finally blew in its famous way. Two more races were run in front of the eyes of the numerous spectators. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 16/08/2005 09:55:49
Andrea Cucchi wins the first race and sets new record for the Marathon Race......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 14/08/2005 08:56:57
August 13th to 21st in Silvaplana, St. Moritz (Switzerland)
Record Fleet at the Windsurfing Euro-Cup Silvaplana......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 03/08/2005 08:48:28
Karin Jaggi World Champion in Slalom - will she win her next World Championship title at the Stimorol Engadinwind in Silvaplana?......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 01/08/2005 09:48:07
Buzianis snatches victory from the jaws of defeat in the final meters of the final race, whilst Jaggi sinks Ghibaudo's battleship for once and for all.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 29/07/2005 23:53:25 Please note revised submissions to ISAF under agenda item 6. |
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Posted On: 29/07/2005 22:53:08
Buzianis wins the battle of nerves whilst Jaggi shows Ghibaudo how it's done.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 28/07/2005 21:26:51
Shreeve finds her form whilst Dunkerbeck bows to ballistic Buzianis ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 28/07/2005 10:09:54
Tantalizing breeze eases the heat, but not enough to race.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 27/07/2005 10:43:42
Women triumphant again as the men are left close but no cigar!......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 25/07/2005 22:12:54
Winds drop and temperatures soar leaving competitors to sweat it out on the beach.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 25/07/2005 14:40:37 Go to the official event website for all the up-to-date news, results, photos and video streaming for the IFCA Slalom Worlds now on in Fuerteventura. Info here too for the ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix |  |
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Posted On: 24/07/2005 19:43:02 In lighter conditions than the previous day, a four gybe course, finishing with a downwind speed leg was set. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 24/07/2005 19:33:15
Dunkerbeck back on top in strong Sotavento winds as Karin Jaggi dominates the women's fleet.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 24/07/2005 19:29:35
The wind howls as the big guns square up to do battle in Fuerteventura.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 19/07/2005 09:55:52 The agenda for the 2005 IFCA AGM to be held on 16 August in Silvaplana at 20.00 hours has now been posted. |
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Posted On: 16/07/2005 08:44:11
The Professional Windsurfers Association has announced today that it has reached agreement for the joint sanctioning of the upcoming Slalom event at Sotavento, Fuerteventura.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 13/07/2005 10:48:00
The second stop of the ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour starts end of next week on the island of Fuerteventura.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 10/07/2005 18:18:37 |
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Posted On: 08/07/2005 19:39:51
We are pleased to inform you that there will be a first small secure tent for material storage from the 15.07.2005 on!......( more ) |
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Posted On: 08/07/2005 11:01:41
About 300 (!) competitors will participate. The list of competitors reads much like a "Who's Who" of Windsurfing and Kiteboarding. |
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Posted On: 08/07/2005 10:09:50
Following the colossal success of the European Slalom Championships 2005 in Alacati - an event which saw perfect winds ranging from 15 to 30 knots bringing on spectacular slalom action - the best competitors in the world are now gearing up for the 2005 IFCA SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Sotavento, Fuerteventura. |  |
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IFCA Slalom Worlds Posted On: 07/07/2005 12:30:58 |
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Posted On: 07/07/2005 11:35:46
La semaine derniere avait lieu la premiere etape du championnat de France de funboard a Hourtin. Une epreuve de formula windsurfing etait au programme. 3 manches ont pu etre validees dans un vent tres leger pendant les trois jours de competition.......( more ) |  |
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IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 - Turkey Posted On: 27/06/2005 11:30:06
Slalom is back!! After four days a great event comes to its end. Everyday we had spectacular slalom action at the IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 in Alacati. Some fantastic pictures are available to view on www.euro-cup.org/ and SurfnSound. Also RESULTS are posted on this website. |  |
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Posted On: 26/06/2005 21:09:47
After four tremendous competition days the IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 in Alacati, Cesme (Turkey) ended today. The venue has left an excellent impression on the competitors, the class and the Euro-Cup organization. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 25/06/2005 20:54:32
On the third day the wind got stronger than on the two days before. Gusts up to over 30 knots provided perfect conditions for the high wind experts at the IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 in Alacati, Cesme (Turkey). ......( more ) |  |
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IFCA AGM Posted On: 25/06/2005 08:43:45
The 2005 IFCA AGM will be held on 16 August in Silvaplana at 20.00 hours, during the Freestyle World Championships. National Associations are invited to submit proposals for the meeting by Friday 15th July. Full details of the Agenda and proposals submitted will be circulated to members and posted on the class website by Monday 18th July. |
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Posted On: 25/06/2005 08:31:38
The second day brought again perfect conditions for the IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 in Alacati, Cesme (Turkey). In the afternoon the breeze picked up to over 20 knots.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 23/06/2005 21:47:09 The IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 had a perfect kick off in Alacati, Cesme (Turkey). With perfect sideshore wind ranging from 15 to over 20 knots the race committee was able to run two full eliminations for the men's fleet and even three eliminations for the master and women's fleet. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 22/06/2005 18:10:36 Tomorrow the IFCA European Slalom Championships 2005 will kick off in Alacati, Cesme (Turkey). The windsurfing regatta is one of the highlights of the SURF'N SOUND SPORT and MUSIC FESTIVAL which is Turkey's most wide ranged sport and music festival. ......( more ) | |
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IFCA Slalom Worlds - Fuerteventura - 22-30 July 2005 Posted On: 16/06/2005 09:36:01 Some "big names" are starting to appear on the entry list for the IFCA Slalom Worlds. Rene Egli have a deserved reputation for producing outstanding competition events and are gearing up to make this year's IFCA Slalom Worlds the best ever. Prize money now stands at 35.000 euro instead of 25.000 euro! Click here for event info. |  |
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Posted On: 15/06/2005 10:42:01 After four days of none compete able winds, the meltemi starts blowing on the last day of the competition. This morning the riders got a warm welcome of 16 knots blowing winds when they arrived at the skippers meeting at 10.00 am on the beautiful golden beach in front of the Sunwindcenter of Theo Fisilanis.......( more ) |  |
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STIMOROL ENGADINWIND 2005 IFCA FREESTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Posted On: 14/06/2005 11:17:05 Silvaplana, Switzerland - Wednesday, 17th August to Sunday, 21st August 2005.
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Posted On: 07/06/2005 12:58:40
EFPT advance to the most important freestyle windsurfing tour world wide
In only three years, the EFPT has evolved into the most popular Freestyle Windsurfing Tour worldwide. There is 255 riders altogether from 31 countries. After only three events there is 60 riders active and until the end of the year 130 are to be expected.......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 07/06/2005 12:49:00
Notice of Race now posted |
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Posted On: 06/06/2005 10:37:25 The windsurfing regatta is one of the highlights of the SURF'N SOUND SPORT and MUSIC FESTIVAL which is Turkey's most wide ranged sport and music festival | |
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Posted On: 06/06/2005 10:15:12 Tonky (F2/Gaastra) took the Victory in the "Prasonisi Freestyle Battle" with his amazing, sort of "I don't care at all" style |  |
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Posted On: 22/05/2005 19:15:20 Despite a very positive forecast, the thermical wind did not show up at the Swiss Funboard Cup at Urnersee, which represented the 3rd stop of the EFPT 2005.......( more ) |  |
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ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Sailors also take note!! Posted On: 22/05/2005 08:41:07
The ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix takes place alongside the IFCA Slalom Worlds - Flights and hotels for Fuerte are filling up very fast. Make your travel arrangements now! |
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Posted On: 21/05/2005 12:14:43
Book your hotel and flights for the IFCA Slalom Worlds Fuerteventura NOW
I just had a phone call from Rene Egli, the organizer of the event and the owner of the Pro Center at Playa Sotavento, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.
He warned me that flights and hotels for Fuerte are filling up very fast and if you want to be part of the Slalom Worlds (as Amateur or as Pro) you should not hesitate and contact your travel agent TODAY. The Slalom World Championships starts on Friday 22nd July with registration and Racing starts on Saturday July 23rd. Last possible start is 16h00 on Saturday the 30th. ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 20/05/2005 10:57:10 It is with mixed feelings we bid farewell to Rory from the post of Executive Secretary of IWA - we will miss his guiding hand on the tiller, but at the same time recognise our loss is someone else's gain. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 15/05/2005 11:17:01 The 2005 NORTH AMERICAN WINDSURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS will be held from
Wednesday July 20th to Saturday July 24th, 2005 in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada.
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Posted On: 15/05/2005 08:06:51 Since 1985 (Lake Garda, Italy) the WSMA started organising "Production Board" events. At these events the idea of racing only on production boards with the mark "IYRU Production Board" was introduced. The professionals on the World Cup were competing on prototype and custom boards. |
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Posted On: 09/05/2005 22:19:40 Strong Winds and very motivated riders turned the lake into the freestyle meka !......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 07/05/2005 09:38:32 Kevin Mevissen (JP/NP) wins first double elimination!
After a very hard fight against Andre Paskowski (F2/North Sails), dutch rider Kevin Mevissen (JP/NP) defeated his title from the single elimination. It was a very close decision as Andre (F2/North Sails) won the first final heat of the double elimination. So another heat was necessary to crown the winner of the first double elimination in Podersdorf. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 06/05/2005 19:42:33 The first day of one of the most important events of the tour 05, gave the riders a very windy welcome. The starting field again showed all the European top riders in freestyle windsurfing, and it was again the young talented dutch rider Kevin Mevissen (JP/NP) who took the victory in the first single elimination. ......( more ) | |
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16 slalom boards already registered for 2005 Posted On: 02/05/2005 08:49:18 Exocet Warp S 50; Fanatic Falcon Slalom 90 / 105 / 120; F2 Missile / SX 91 / SX 106 / SX131; JP AUS Slalom 94 / 114 / 134; Ricci Spitfire 90 / 102 / 116 / 129 / 149.
Full list of boards can be viewed on the ISAF website
To make it easy for the competitors we read the rules (see http://ifca.internationalwindsurfing.com/) for you. Competitors at the IFCA Slalom European and World Championships have the following material limitations:
- Maximum 2 boards from the ISAF production board list dated 1 month before the first day of the event
- Maximum boardwidth 85 cm, maximum fin length 60 cm
- Maximum 4 sails
- Maximum sailarea 10 m2
- Minimum windspeed 11 knots
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IFCA SLALOM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005 Posted On: 02/05/2005 08:39:47 Sotavento, Fuerteventura - 22-30 July - Notice of Race has now been published. |
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European Championships Slalom 2005 - 22-26 June 2005 - Cesme/Alacati Posted On: 28/04/2005 18:14:32 |  |
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Posted On: 26/04/2005 19:08:29 On the first event of the EFPT 2005, the Swiss Funboard Cup at Hyeres, we show the best starter field ever. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 25/04/2005 16:16:17
IFCA have confirmed two major championships in 2005 for Slalom: the Europeans in Izmir, Turkey from 22-26 June; and the Worlds in Fuerteventura from 22-30 July.
If you have not already registered your 'series' of slalom boards with ISAF, but intend to do so, this is a friendly reminder that the deadline is fast approaching for registrations to be processed in time for sailors wishing to participate in the Europeans.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 20/04/2005 17:27:27 Attention competitors, manufacturers and organizers! The General Rules for the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2005 have been published.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 18/04/2005 20:02:59 The WSSRC has ratified the Outright World Sailing Speed Record of Finian MAYNARD (IVB) and the Outright World Women's Sailing Speed Record of Karin YAGGI (SUI). ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 11/04/2005 11:59:34 Unbelievable conditions today (Saturday) in PSL, after a short technical breakdown we had to stop the race in the evening due to security reasons. A lot of flying rigs, boards, broken noses... ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 08/04/2005 17:12:31
- Possible World Record Conditions!
The organisers of the Port St. Louis ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix just received a hurricane warning for Saturday afternoon. The wind will pick up during the day to 75 knots and more. This means perfect conditions to break one or more national records tomorrow. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 07/04/2005 22:51:53 Check out the Surf & Sound website, now live and full of information for the forthcoming Slalom European Championships, 22-26 June 2005. |  |
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Posted On: 07/04/2005 15:15:10 The start of this event with more than 100 competitors in the South of France saw good conditions for both qualifiers and professionals. Since then, "waiting days", but the forecast for the weekend is getting better hour by hour, at the moment we have the chance to get force 8-10 on Saturday! ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 04/04/2005 20:48:26 The kick-off event of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2005 takes place in Portimao/Algarve (Portugal) from May 4th to 8th. The regatta has both disciplines Racing and Slalom and EUR 20.000,00 prize money. Several of the Worlds best windsurfers are expected at the first major international racing and slalom event of the season. ......( more ) |
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2005 IFCA Slalom World Championships confirmed for Fuerteventura Posted On: 30/03/2005 11:58:51
IFCA have confirmed a bid fom Fuerteventura to host the 2005 Slalom World Championships as part of the 2005 Fuerteventura Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Cup.
IFCA President ,Bruno de Wannemaeker: "We are proud to be associated with such a world renowned and respected event organisation; sailors can look forward to a memorable first - a dedicated slalom World Championship."
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2005 IFCA SLALOM EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Posted On: 25/03/2005 21:32:01 The final Notice of Race for the IFCA Slalom European Championships, to be held 22-26 June in Turkey, has now been posted. |
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Posted On: 25/03/2005 11:01:04 The probably most thrilling duel of the year takes place from 02.04.-10.04.2005 in Port St. Louis in the south of France. ......( more ) |
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Posted On: 24/03/2005 20:05:22 The registration for the second stop of the ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour is open now. The ProAm format of this events allows engaged amateurs to compete with the best windsurfers in the world, e.g. Bjorn Dunkerbeck and Finian Maynard, the current Speed Sailing World Record holder. ......( more ) |
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THE RACING RULES OF SAILING for 2005-2008 - WINDSURFING COMPETITION RULES Posted On: 18/03/2005 18:50:05 |
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Posted On: 18/03/2005 18:26:15 Today (17 March) the Windsurfing Office has presented the calendar of the Windsurfing Euro-Cup 2005. This season the tour of the most important racing and slalom series will consist out of five events. ......( more ) | |
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The History of Speed Posted On: 15/03/2005 19:54:49 |
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Posted On: 14/03/2005 12:21:21 All member national windsurfing associations or authorities that want to register sailors for the 15,000 Euro IFCA 2005 European Slalom Championships should, according to the IFCA Championship Rules 2.3, apply for places to the IWA office as soon as possible using the form supplied.
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2005 IFCA European Championships - Slalom - Cesme/Alacati Posted On: 08/03/2005 10:48:57 |  |
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ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Port St. Louis, France Posted On: 25/02/2005 12:02:52 The Notice of Race for the first stop of the 2005 ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour has been published. More than 100 competitors registered to compete in this ProAm event, including multiple time world champion Bjorn Dunkerbeck and world record holder Finian Maynard. The event starts on 02.04.2005 and runs until 10.04.2005. Entries to the amateurs fleet are still accepted, while the pro fleet is closed now. More info on: http://www.speedsurfing.org/
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2005 IFCA Slalom European Championships Posted On: 21/02/2005 10:44:50 provisional Notice of Race for the 2005 IFCA Slalom European Championships has been published. IFCA President, Bruno de Wannemaeker, will be attending a Championship press launch in Istanbul at the beginning of March, the full Notice of Race will be published by 15th March, latest.
IFCA wish to remind industry and sailors of the revised ISAF Production Board Rules -which have been introduced to encourage industry participation, and increase the opportunity for sailors to compete in the slalom discipline. |
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Posted On: 18/02/2005 14:47:45 IWA has launched an Associate Membership scheme aiming to unite the windsurfing industry and associated professions behind a central, focal point for competitive windsurfing - the IWA. Read the President's introduction and view the document.
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Posted On: 10/02/2005 09:59:52 The minutes of the IFCA Annual General Meeting held on 23rd January 05 in Dusseldorf, Germany have been posted
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Posted On: 03/02/2005 09:55:19 |
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Posted On: 02/02/2005 17:19:30 New instructions have been published by ISAF for Production Board Registrations.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 02/02/2005 10:53:10 British windsurfers, Dan Ellis and Lucy Horwood, recently set off to Asia for the 2005 Asian Windsurfing Tour (AWT). At present they are competing in round 2 of the tour on the beautiful Indonesian Island, Bintan following a very successful opening to the tour in Kuantan Malaysia. Read their report on the UKWA website. |  |
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The exact time and place for our AGM in Dussledorf will be: Posted On: 07/01/2005 22:22:23
The restaurant "Schnellenburg"
The meeting will start at 17:00.
The restaurant "Schnellenburg" is located exactly in front of the entrance south of the "Messe Dusseldorf" where the "BOOT"exhibition takes place.
See map |
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Posted On: 07/01/2005 19:51:22
The IFCA executive is launching a competition to create a new IFCA logo......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 05/01/2005 12:24:05 Greg Johns (AUS) is elected IWA President for 2005 and joins the Board of Directors. Greg brings a wealth of windsurfing experience to the Association, and we welcome him on board. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 27/12/2004 10:47:32 |
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Revised date for IFCA AGM Posted On: 24/12/2004 10:08:12
Date: 23 januari 2005
Time: 14 hours
Place: Boot Exhibition Dusseldorf Germany
Location: to be announced through our website
Absentees please send your remaks by e-mail to the president |
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Posted On: 24/12/2004 10:07:36 |
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2005 New Zealand Formula & Slalom Windsurfing Nationals Posted On: 16/12/2004 21:50:02 |
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Posted On: 28/11/2004 11:12:45 |
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Class Report to ISAF 2004 Posted On: 19/11/2004 22:14:17 |
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Posted On: 19/11/2004 21:52:30 The selection by ISAF of the RS-X as the equipment for use at the Olympic Games in 2008 has caused a great deal of excitement but at the same time, a lot of questions have been raised about the future structure of the sport. |
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Posted On: 14/11/2004 16:47:22 Today was the fourth and final day of the 19th Aloha Classic at Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 14/11/2004 16:43:48 Today was the third day of competition for the 19th Aloha Classic at Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui. ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 14/11/2004 16:15:18 Subject to WSSRC ratification, Finian Maynard (BVI) set a speed of 46.82 knots on November, 13th 2004 on the "trench" in St. Maries de la Mer. ......( more ) |  |
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Australian National Slalom Titles Posted On: 11/11/2004 17:21:41 1st to 3rd January 2005 - South Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia. For more info, contact Kevin Netto |
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Posted On: 11/11/2004 17:13:53 The second day of the Aloha Classic had the sailors waking to more wind in the 15kt range, but the surf had backed off a bit with only 3 foot faces at Ho'okipa Beach Park.......( more ) |
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Posted On: 10/11/2004 12:43:29 Today was the first day of competition for the 19th Aloha Classic at Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui. ......( more ) | |
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2005 North American Championships - Squamish, BC, Canada Posted On: 07/11/2004 12:08:06 Formula Class and IFCA Slalom North American Titles - July 19-24 2005 (followed by Gorge US Nationals 25-30 July) |  |
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Posted On: 07/11/2004 10:45:59 With the pending return of the trade winds and swell on Tuesday the organizing committee has decided to push the Aloha Classic Wave Championships back a day and start the competition on Tuesday, November 9. ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 04/11/2004 13:45:36 What a close decision at the last event of the EFPT.......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 04/11/2004 13:28:01 The latest gathering of speed demons at the "Canal" in Southern France has begun, with the sailors expecting to stay through until at least December 14, in search of a new outright sailing speed record and perhaps the elusive 50 knot barrier. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 26/10/2004 11:04:47 The 'Windsurf Magazine' Slalom Challenge UK 2004 concluded at the weekend during the Whiteair Extreme Sports Festival on the Isle of Wight. ......( more ) |  |
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Posted On: 19/10/2004 09:56:36 The 19th Annual Aloha Classic Wave Championship is coming back to Hookipa, Maui with unheralded community and windsurfing industry support. ......( more ) | |
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Posted On: 18/10/2004 18:11:24 Ok guys and girls this is it!
Its all on this weekend 22-25 October 2004 and the weather is looking great. ......( more ) |  |
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