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Things are heating up.
Cool off by windsurfing!
Between high temperatures, extreme violence, and politics this summer is hotter than ever! The one thing that seems to always bring things back down and cools us off is windsurfing. Some even say, "a bad day on the water beats a good day on land." That might not ring true for everyone but we certainly like the sound of it around the USW office.
For many of us this is a chance to get out and sail on beautiful sunny days and hone the technical side of our sailing game before the strong winter fronts come back. For others this is the part of the season with the strongest and most reliable winds, and you just came ashore to read this before heading back out for another session on unadulterated fun! This is also the time of year that people start asking for lessons and clinics and many of us find ourselves giving back-yard clinics as we offer tips to the local newbies. This is the spirit of camaraderie and open friendship that draws so many people to windsurfing. Seeing a big welcoming smile from a stranger as you rig your gear is some of the best motivation to dive deeper into our sport. That smile turns into a friendly rigging tip, which makes for a better session, and turns into grabbing dinner as a group after the sun goes down. That's what windsurfing is to most of us, it's being a part of a huge family that is only interested in spreading the stoke.
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Planning a race or clinic don't see yours? Contact us and we'll put in on our events calendar.
Check back often for race and clinic updates. We will update our calendar with links as quickly as we can get our hands on them, but we need your help. So send us links and information!
July
July 20th: Soda Lake Social and Race #7. Lakewood, CO
July 22th: Friday Night FW Series #5. San Fransisco, CA
July 22nd: Clearwater Kona Race Series #2. Clearwater, FL
July 23rd: MRS #3: Meanline Fins Cup. Kahului, HI
July 23rd: Gorge Cup #6. Hood River, OR
July 23rd: 2016 Techno Europeans. Sopot, Poland
July 23rd: SSC Windsurfing Beginner Class. Seabrook, TX
July 29th: Clearwater Kona Race Series #3. Clearwater, FL
July 30th: MRS #4: Neil Pryde Hawaii State Championships. Kahului, HI
July 30th: Baja Desert Showdown. Punta San Carlos, Baja California Mexico
July 30th: Clearwater Windsurfing Social #4. Clearwater, FL
August
August 4th: Junior Olympic Festival at Vineyard Haven. Vineyard Haven, MA
August 5th: US Youth Champs. Coronado, CA
August 5th: Clearwater Kona Race Series #4. Clearwater, FL
August 6th: SSC Windsurfing Beginner Class. Seabrook, TX
August 6th: SF Bay Challenge. San Fransico, CA
August 6th: Gorge Cup #7. Hood River, OR
August 6th: Menominee Festival Regatta. Menominee, MI
August 7th: Aurora Beach Party Windsurf and Paddleboard #8. Aurora, CO
August 8 - 14th: 2016 Olympics. Rio, Brazil
August 11 - 14th: Raceboard North Americans. Kingston, Ontario
August 12th: Friday Night FW Series #6. San Fransisco, CA
August 12th: Clearwater Kona Race Series #5. Clearwater, FL
August 13th: BYC CALCUP #4. Berkeley, CA
August 13 - 14th: Summer Sunset Weekend at Williams Fork #9. William Forks, CO
August 14 - 20th: Pacasmayo Classic. Pacasmayo, Peru
August 19 - 21st: Tour da Croix. Prescott, WI
August 19th: Clearwater Race Series #6. Clearwater, FL
August 25th: Ronstan Bridge to Bridge. San Fransisco, CA
August 26th: Friday Night Slalom Series #4. San Fransisco, CA
August 26th: Clearwater Kona Race Series #7. Clearwater, FL
August 27th: Crissy Field Slalom Series #4. San Fransisco, CA
September
Sept 9th: Friday Night FW Series #7. San Fransisco, CA
Sept 9 - 11th: Toucan Open #10. Lake McConaughy, NE
Sept 10th: BYC CALCUP #5. Berkeley, CA
Sept 10 - 11th: Racine Windsurfing Regatta. Racine, WI
Sept 17 - 18th: East Coast Windsurfing Festival. Hyannis, MA
...and so many more!
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Recent news around the nation!
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2016 USW Nationals
This year the Nationals went back to the old stomping grounds of the US Open, Oleander Point at Corpus Christi, Texas. Strong winds and fierce chop give Corpus Christ an intimidating reputation. In the days before the event that reputation lived up to its name, but as soon as the event started things calmed down enough that everyone got the kind of action they were looking for. From freestyle to Kona, everyone was on the water at some point either free riding or competing, and smiles were had all around.
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Growing Everywhere
Windsurfing is addicting and wonderfully rewarding, we all know this. The big question is, how do we spread this love? Well Out on a lone lake in New Mexico a fellow by the name of Gene is giving us all a lesson in how to do this. Windsurfing can happen anywhere there is wind and water. Sure Hawaii is an obvious choice, but what about those of us living far away from the ocean? Windsurfing is alive and well in all corners of the nation and Gene is a perfect example of the love and passion that this sport inspires.
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Off to the Olympics!
It's almost time to gather together and chant, "USA! USA! USA!" as the Red, White, and Blue march down the track at the opening ceremonies for the Rio Olympics. Our country and our sport have the honor of being represented by two young athletes, Pedro Pascual (USA11) and Marion Lepert (USA-143)! I think USW speaks for everyone when we say that we are not only proud to see team USA at Rio, but even more proud that we are being represented by two very young athletes! It is always great to see the next generation carrying on the sport!
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