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Windsurfing Canada – PRESS RELEASE – August 17, 2008


2008 CANADIAN WINDSURFING & KITEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS GOES OFF AT SQUAMISH, B.C.

Downwind Slalom was the feature of the 2008 Canadian Windsurfing Championships hosted by the Squamish Windsports Society at Squamish BC.

Veteran West-Coast competitor and Whistler resident Chris Prior is 2008 Canadian Windsurfing (overall) Champion after a tight tie-breaking win over his U.S. rival from Bellingham WA., Andreas Macke. Prior and Macke tied in both downwind Slalom and Formula results, but Prior took 7 bullets over two disciplines versus Macke’s 3 bullets to win the trophy.

The Freestyle Canadian Champion for 2008, Philip Soltysiak of Markham, ON who also finished 4th in slalom, finished strongly in 2nd place overall.

On the first day, the challenging 5-gybe Slalom course at the incomparable newly expanded Squamish Spit site was set by SWS slalom experts and saw fiercely fought action in 9 heats over the day in 15 to 18 knots, with a fleet of 13 entrants including 3 women.

As mentioned, Macke won first place in Slalom, with Rob Mulder winning 2nd and Prior 3rd. With first Youth Philip Soltysiak (taking a break from the world Freestyle Pro Tour) taking 4th place, Fraser Valley competitor Carey Caronni finished 5th while local sailor Kevin Lutz made a strong entry in the 4 afternoon races to come up to 6th.

Chris Prior’s strong Formula results in 6 races in marginal winds over Saturday and Sunday won him the overall 2008 Trophy, Carey Caronni taking 2nd place in the shifty gusts as the traditional strong Squamish thermal winds labored against overcast skies.

Another highlight was Friday’s high-wind Freestyle duel with PWA tour pro Philip Soltysiak from Markham ON beating out strong opposition from local artists Martin Groetsch, Dan O’Sullivan and Brad Russell – some dazzling moves sending spray up onto spectators on the Spit. Local women Shannon-Collier Groetsch and Tanya Ferguson battled to a tie over third place finisher Tamsyn Morote (local girls except for Tanya, from Collingwood ON.)

John Darling representing Windsurfing Canada had the expert help from RC member Harry who motored the West Van YC boat up Howe Sound to take charge of on-water proceedings. SWS President Gary Smith oversaw the whole project with the participation of RC chair Ed Dubois and wife.

The parallel (and first) 2008 Canadian Kitesurfing Championship took place over the same period under the direction of Jean-Michel Tremblay. The Squamish Spit was truly a two-ring circus with boards to windward and kites to leeward, and spectators getting a real close up experience from two directions often simultaneously, though events were generally staggered.

For a report of the inspiring kites events and spectacular non-stop aerial displays, visit www.squamishwindsports.com Windsurfing Canada welcomed this opportunity to co-host a championship in co-operation with a sister high-performance watersport. Kitesurfing race and freestyle (aerial) events are on custom courses to display and test kiting performance skills.

Windsurfing Canada especially notes the contribution of the registration and shore organizing people under the direction of Sandra Bicego of PacificaBlue Consultants. Many volunteers also participated in the event (while Laurie the event Manager who not only lined up most of the event resources and sponsorships but who also recorded all the slalom heats. Major sponsors included Starboard (Trident), DaKine, Roberts Sailboards and a host of local refreshment suppliers. The local newspaper The Chief published a feature article dated August 17 with results and several photos.

2008 CANADIAN WINDSURFING & KITEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS
AUGUST 8 – 10, 2008 SQUAMISH SPIT, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Yes, it is still happening!

This coming week and weekend will see competitors from around the world descending on the Squamish Spit to show us their freestyle, boarder cross and race abilities.

Specific Events:
Windsurfing: slalom, race and freestyle
Kiteboarding: boardercross, freestyle and best trick/crash/air

Schedule:
Thurs night: Meet and Greet Registration - 6- 8:30 pm
Friday: Registration continues – 9 – 11 am
Race begins – when the wind starts – hopefully 12 pm
Fri night and Saturday night party at the spit
Sunday Closing and Awards Ceremony at the Howe Sound Brew Pub

Cost and what you get:
$25 per competition event. Includes 1 ticket for beer and 1 ticket for BBQ for Saturday.
T-shirts $12 at time of registration, or $15.

Please fill in the attached registration form and email to: casey.armstrong72@gmail.com
You will still need to sign the waiver portion of the form during registration Thursday night (BRew Pub) or Friday morning (at the Spit).

See you at the Spit!!

Registration/Waiver Form

Hi all!



Thanks for responding to our call for volunteers for the upcoming SWS championships! It is going to be a rocking week, starting Thurs night with a Meet and Greet at the Brew Pub, and ending off with a cooelle party at the brew pub on Sunday night. More details on the events to come from Super JM. I attached our poster.



I think there are a few more people who are keen to help, but I don’t have their emails so please send me their contact info or anyone else you know is keen.



The rough break down of help we need is locations crew, race committees (kiteboarding and windsurfing), MC for the competition events, and Thurs night registration. Casey Armstrong is down for this; could use more help here. Laurie may help?



Race committees? Who is keen?



MC/commentator for kiteboarding and MC for windsurfing: who is knowledgable and available? Gary, please again send email out to board and others you may know.



Locations Crew is the main area where we need help; we’ll need a good crew and a leader to oversee the crew. Tasks include:

- Set up barricades

- Create and put up directional signs

- Assign stops to catering

- Fence off areas for spectators, Kiteboarding, windsurfing

- Check on washroom facilities

- Ensure road to spit is clear of traffic; ensure round-about is kept clear

- Garbage – ensure area is kept clean

- Other set up tasks to be discussed

- Take down/clean up of site after event.



All for now!



Any questions, please press ‘reply all’…..



We’ll check in next week with an update.



Super JM may send out another email to this group as I’m away today until July 28th.



Cheers!

Sandra

PacificaBlue Consulting
Sandra Bicego, LLB, MA

Principal

A103 - 40100 Willow Crescent

Squamish, British Columbia,
Canada, V8B 0L8

ph: 604-288-7735

email: Sandra@pacificablue.net

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Click here for the full Press Release

Harrison Windsports Society
Notice of Race

Name: Bear Creek Blowout

Location: Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Date: July 19/20,2008

Entry Fee: $40.00

On Saturday July 19th the Harrison Windsports Society is presenting the return of the Bear Creek Blowout. This will be a twelve-mile downwind open class race, unlimited sail and board size. The race begins at Breakwater Beach in Harrison Hot Springs, and ends at Bear Creek Recreation and Windsurfing Park. There will be a BBQ following the race on Saturday.

On Sunday July 20th slalom/ course races will be held offshore at Breakwater Beach in Harrison Hot Springs with the awards presentation following.

We also hope to have a raffle style prize draw, open to all participants.

If you require any further information please contact the following HWS Executive member:

Carey Caronni (Race Director) (PH) 604-794-7490, 604-991-0633
e-mail: cjcaronni@shaw.ca (Fax: 604-792-9614)


Registration form for July 19/20 Bear Creek Blowout

(your registration fee of $40.00 entitles you to participate in both days’ events)

(Please print clearly)

Name:
_____________________________________

Address:
________________________________________________________________

House #
Street
City
Province/State
Country
Postal Code

Phone number:
_____-______-____________


Mail completed registration forms and cheque to:

Carey Caronni

Make cheque payable to:

52575 Yale Road, R.R. 1
The Harrison Windsports Society
Rosedale, B.C.
Canada, V0X 1X0

Beach Party with Vancouver Favs, Said The Whale Saturday July 12th

Come shake it to Said the Whale’s new hit album, “Howe Sounds/Taking Abalonia”, as they play it live at the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Plus two local DJ’s will keep the party going into the wee hours.

Tickets for only $12. Refreshments and tasty BBQ Sizzlers from $3! Get your tickets through UBC Sailing, Zulu, Red Cat or Scratch Records or reserve online at www.ubcsailing.org

Doors open at 8pm at the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Said the Whale might show up in costume http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xppTQ6xPnik

Or they might bring their tugboat to the beach

http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/CBC-Radio-3-Video-Podcast/videos/Episode-42-Whale-Watching

Check out Said the Whale: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=58155290

Beach Party- Saturday June 7th with The Neins Circa!

Kick off the summer at one of the best and hottest beach parties of the year. The Neins Circa and two local DJ’s will make you rock, jump and shake that thang all night long.

Tickets for only $12 with a drink included before 9:30pm. Beer, Cider and Sangria from $3 and tasty BBQ Sizzlers! Get your tickets through UBC Sailing, Zulu, Red Cat or Scratch Records.

Come thirsty and ready to shake it! Doors open at 8pm at the Jericho Sailing Centre. Bring ID!!! Visit http://www.ubcsailing.org for more details.

Victory!

San Francisco Intl Airport almost killed windsurfing and kiting in south San Francisco Bay. We were windsurfers at heart, but we spoke out as scientists, lawyers, airline pilots, government regulators, real estate developers, frequent flyers, and commuters to fight SFO's colossal 10 billion dollar project.

Big news on SFO airport's attempt to construct unnecessary new runways into SF Bay -- which would have wiped out Coyote Point and most likely 3rd Avenue too*.

A decade of blood, sweat, and tears.

http://forums.iwindsurf.com/viewtopic.php?t=14538

*The popular Third Avenue launch would most likely have been wiped out as well due to massive silting of the shoreline, and a likely 20 year ban on watersports due to constantly moving construction barges throughout the entire area and the massive dredging up of toxic elements from deep in the Bay mud.

George
Board Member, SFBA

Notice of Race

http://thewindsurfer.com/files/squamish/cnwkc2008/squamish%20champs%2008.pdf

Volunteers are desperately needed. If you are available in any way please contact Gary Smith at garygsmith@telus.net .

Further information: http://thewindsurfer.com/files/squamish/cnwkc2008/SWS Race Event Meeting-7July.doc



Newsletter
Sponsorship Information

With the warm summer days approaching, UBC Sailing is gearing up for another great season! We are Vancouver’s largest water sport club, located in Kitisilano at Jericho Beach.

UBC Sailing offers:
• Unlimited access to sailboats, catamarans, kayaks, trainer kites and windsurfers all year round
• Affordable lessons (Sailing, windsurfing and kayaking)
• Fun environment located at Jericho beach

Our new season begins April 1st. See attachment for details on our club and our affordable membership and lessons.

Don’t get left on the beach! Visit http://www.ubcsailing.org to learn how you can get on the water this summer.

Brochure

Sarah
vice-commodore@ubcsailing.org