Summer Regatta Series #4

Original Windsurfer Summer Series Regatta #4  July 30, 2011

The regatta site has a large grassy area for rigging and a beautiful sandy beach.

Original Windsurfers were supplied for all sailors along with regatta t-shirt, lunch provided by the Boathouse Restaurant, a BBQ dinner and wine supplied by J Henry Vineyards.

Randy returning to beach.

Stephen watches a sea plane take off.

The morning was calm so several people went SUPing on Original Windsurfer boards.

No harnesses, not even with 18 knot gusts.

After lunch the wind picked up to 6-9 knots and then increased to 15 knots with gusts to 18 knots!



Of course no one was taking pictures when the wind picked up because everyone was having too much fun sailing!

Randy having some fun mastering the agile Windsurfer and entering a power jibe.

The first 2 races were moderate wind and once the wind really picked up the guys in the group declined to use harnesses and decided to hang tight and go “iron-man”.

The race committee counted down to the start so everyone could improve their timing at the starts and boat handling.

Six races were held on a triangle course; a long upwind to the weather mark and 2 reaches back to start/finish line. There were some excellent swells and chop to surf on. The light weight sail makes it easy for steering to catch a wave. And the maneuverable board also helps positioning on a run or reach to catch swells.

Alison hanging on, big smile.

Leading the fleet.

By the sixth race all sailors had improved their start, upwind boat speed, tacks, jibes and mark rounding ability.

Alison at start mark

For some it was their first time on an Original Windsurfer or was their first time in 15 years. No one missed a beat. I guess it's like riding a bicycle, you never forget.

Stephen at finish line.

After the races, we had a BBQ on the beach and trophies were awarded.

Standing left to right: Randy Bass 1st place medium weights; Alison Rowe 1st place light weight; Paul Sandstrom 1st place heavy weights. Below: Dave Dalquist 3rd place medium weights; "Roscoe" and Ted Schweitzer 2nd place medium weights. Not pictured: Gary Kosch 3rd place heavy weights; Stephen Wiele 1st place B fleet/Sport fleet.

Original Windsurfer Regatta #2

The June 25th regatta attracted a group of beginner and seasoned sailors at beautiful Bowers Harbor in Traverse City, Northern Michigan.

Complete regatta results are listed at MOWIND.

Bill and Ted rigging up in the morning.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Mike Richmond ran race committee and after he lowered the start flag, he then provided on-the-water-commentary and lots of spirit. Thanks Mike we loved your enthusiasm!

Kathleen off to a great start!
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Six races were held on a triangle course. And the 7 sailors sailed Original Windsurfers that were provided as charter boards.

16-year-old Ellis catching the wind after jibing around the leeward mark.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

I believe it was Beverly's first time on an Original Windsurfer, she was all smiles.

Beverly approaching the finish line.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Peter and Kathleen, upwind leg.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

After lunch provided by the Boathouse restaurant, sailors head out for more races.

Photo: Dave Dalquist.

The sun was warm and the water was refreshing; there's always time for some freestyle or a power jibe to cool off your feet......

Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Bill and Ellis on a broad reach.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Textbook form: Hiking out, raking sail back
to point up towards windward mark.....
and no harness needed!
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

After Six starts & races everyone showed improvement on the course and at the starts...

Peter, Ellis and Bill on the start line.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

Heading back to the beach after the races for a BBQ and trophy presentation.

Kathleen and Beverly coming ashore.
Photo: Dave Dalquist.

And the top 3 place winners....

Left to right: Ellis 3rd place, Peter 1st place, Ted 2nd place.

Thank you to our sponsors: Boathouse restaurant, Sailsport Marine and J Henry Vineyards!

Come join us! 

The next Original Windsurfer Series is July 30th. 

Download a flyer at OriginalWindsurfer.com

Windsurfer One Design Slalom & Freestyle Cup, Miami Beach, Nov 2010

The Windsurfer One Design International Slalom & Freestyle Cup was held at the Miami Yacht Club in conjunction with the 2010 Kona Windsurf World Championships.

Racing to jibe mark

The wind was light to moderate on a fast slalom course which meant the start, each tack, and each jibe were critical.

The competitors did a good job of maintaining their boat speed while rounding the jibe marks downwind.  One slip up and the competitor behind you was sure to overtake you! 

Slalom races maneuvering through slalom course with skill

Several sailors passed their competitors while rounding the marks.  It was very exciting to be in the competition and exciting to watch the competition!


Greg Johns from Australia ran the Slalom races, he started and recorded the finishes of all the Slalom heats.  THANKS GREG!!!

Slalom Results (top 5 out of 16):
1st place: Peter Jacobson, S. Africa/USA
2nd place: Bjorn Holm, Denmark
3rd place: Andrew Divola, Australia
4th place: Ted Schweitzer, USA
5th place: Stuart Gilbert, Australia


I didn't have an opportunity to take any Freestyle pictures because Greg Johns and myself were judging the Freestyle competition.... there are Freestyle photos from the event that you can view that have been posted on the Original Windsurfer FaceBook page.


Freestyle Results:
1st place: Dennis Winstanley, Australia
2nd place: Stuart Gilbert, Australia
3rd place: Taun Masterson, S. Africa/USA
4th place: Pierre Coupal, Canada
5th place: Denis Dagenais, Canada

Here's a picture of the event shirt, designed by Florencia Barletta from Miami Yacht Club. Thanks Flor for ALL your help!

And there's now a new Windsurfer One Design in Miami thanks to Tomas --who runs the Junior Program at the yacht club -- who bought a Windsurfer One Design.

I hope to make it back to Miami again!