Upcoming Events

Fall Wind
Sporatic Periods Expected
Check the webcam and local weather for details…

KONA ONE DESIGN GROUP PURCHASE

Once again a group purchase deal is being organized in order to continue the growth of Kona One Design racing in Canada. This board is not only for racing but is a board that works in all kinds of conditions and is good for all ages and levels of windsurfers. Listed below is the price of a new Kona and full rig. Unfortunately, we in Canada, have to add HST to the cost (13%). To find out more about Kona go to www.konaone.com.

To help get the Kona class going in Canada, Bruce at Silent Sports has offered a special deal, matching the Kona distributors discount with his own, increasing it to approx. 30% (if 15 boards are ordered) a bit less if only 10 boards are ordered.

Grecian Experience

The New Golden Beach, Tserdakia, Greece, was the home to the World Windsurfing Championships a few years back. Acqua Marina Resort in Paros Island is a hotel located at a windsurfing hot spot immediately where the Worlds were held.

Recently TWC was contacted by Irene Vakirtzi, General Manager, of the Acqua Marina Resort, extending an invitation for members to experience the resort and the best windsurfing Greece has to offer. If anyone is looking to book a roadtrip or windsurfing geta-away, Irene has offered to extend special rates to all TWC Members interested in taking the journey across the pond.

For more information and rates contact Irene Vakirtzi or visit the resort website at www.acquamarina.gr.

On November 12^th, 2011, at the Annual General Meeting of the Toronto Windsurfing Club, the following Directors were elected to the Board:

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the club and enjoy a productive, fun filled evening of chatter and cheers.

TWC 2011 Annual General Meeting

All members are invited to attend the TWC 2011 Annual General Meeting. We intend to provide information on the Board Candidates in advance of the meeting. Members will vote on the reappointment of the auditor, elect Directors, vote on By-law amendments and other current issues regarding the club.

It will be held on November 12th, 2011 at the Keating Channel Pub. Registration of proxy votes will open at 4:00PM with the meeting commencing at 4:30PM. Snacks & soft (non-alcoholic) beverages will be served from 4:00PM-8:30PM. The AGM is a closed meeting for TWC Members only. Invited guests are welcome to join the Aprés AGM Party including dinner, dancing and Live D.J., starting at 8:30PM (approx.).

Click here to view additonal information regarding the TWC 2011 AGM

Wednesday Night Racing
— Notice of Awards Ceremony —
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The Wednesday Night Race Series has concluded for the 2011 Season. Last race was held on September 28th. Thanks to all the new and veteran racers for participating.

WNR Awards Ceremony will be held at the Keating Channel Pub & Grill on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:00P. Dinner + drinks will be available off the menu for those interested.

Please be sure to check the website and keep an eye on your email Inbox for any last minute changes to the event.

TWC Race Commitee

View the LeMans Start to the 29th Mammoth Marathon >>
Video by James McNab

DVP Closure Notice

The DVPis to be closed in both directions from 401 to Gardiner - all Southbound Ramps from 404 and 401 to be closed. Closure will be from Sat, Sept 17 from 2am until Mon, Sept 19, 5am.

Please allow adequate time in your travel schedule to arrive for the Mammoth Race Weekend accordingly.

Alternate routes to TWC include:

1) 401 > Leslie Street South
2) 401 > Bayview Avenue South > Bayview Extension
3) 401 > Leslie Street South >Don Mills Road > O'Connor > to Broadview or Woodbine Avenue
4) 401 > Victoria Park > Woodbine

Alternately you may view the location of TWC by clicking on the following link and mapping your own route:

Click here to view a map of the location

HELP? Call us at 416-461-7078

Wednesday Night Racing

WNR Racers are expected to know and practice The Racing Rules of Sailing. Be sure to read and fimiliarize yourself with them to ensure a safe and fun racing experience.

>> Download The Racing Rules of Sailing >

FREE Mammoth Marathon Race Tips Clinic at TWC
With Dincer Kocalar

Dincer Kocalar - Turkish Windsurf Team Racer offers Mammoth Marathon Race Tips at TWC

From beginner to expert, LTW race course to navigating around the island in record time. Sail improvement and racing tips for everyone, all levels, youth to adults. Q&A to follow clinic.

Clinic Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 12:30pm
Location: TWC Clubhouse – Click here to view a map of the location

9TH PLACE FINISH FOR PHIL SOLTYSIAK

Phil has done it again -- in moutainous waves on the Canaries!

> Click here to read the full story and check out the pics and video >>

Never Too Old
Founding Member, John Darling - CTV Interview

Founding member, John Darling offers a few words of his introduction to windsurfing and involvment over the years.

> Click here to view the interview >>

Notice to TWC Wednesday Night Racers

Over the last several weeks there have been numerous people who are racing on Wednesday's either using sails with numbers other than their regular sail number or are racing with no numbers at all. This makes the job of entering the results increasingly difficult for the Race Committee and especially Nick Cox who tabulates the racing data. If you are one of these people then it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to notify the Race Committee as you cross the finish line as to who you are or what your correct sail number is.

For those people new to racing I don't want to discourage you from coming out and enjoying the racing. If you have no sail number on your sail, please yell out your name to the R.C. as you finish. Experienced racers, if you choose to race using another number then I'm not responsible for any errors that may show up in your results.

Race committee volunteers, please make sure that you accurately record all sail numbers, names and the start, finish times for the races.

Thanks,
Nick Cox

Neil Pryde Canadian Masters Windsurfing Championships 2011
OSA Windsurf Race #4
July 29- August 1, 2011

Race Date: Friday, July 29 - Monday, August 1, 2011
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Britannia Yacht Club, 2777 Cassels Street, Ottawa, ON – Click here to view a map of the location
Contact: Suzanne Roberge for more information, 613-225-4216

> Click here to download the Notice of Race poster <

TMCC's Regatta – July 9-10
Free Meals and Good Times

The Toronto Multihull Cruising Club's Regatta is next weekend (July 9-10) and volunteers are needed to assist on the Race Committee front. We have some help from within, but would love some more help. Full meal coverage is extended to anyone who volunteers for both days – a TMCC hat and promise of a darn good time.

Some of you may know that it is a decidedly low key affair so Olympic experience is not a prerequisite. Start line is just off the clubhouse so trips to shore are easy and although we run 3 divisions, only Beach Cats and Open class run more than one race per day (max. 3).

If you're interested please contact Scott Brown at the Toronto Multihull Cruising Club

As seen in NOW Magazine June 23-29, 2011 >> Read the full story >>

OHSF SAILPAST IS COMING…
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2011

The outer habour Commodores  aboard the TMCC boat will sail past all the sailing clubs and will come past the TWC around 11.15 am . The TWC will welcome the sailpast with paddle boarders and windsurfers on the water near the club.

Please bring your largest water gun and have some fun in getting the commodores wet in welcoming them to the club.

Afterwards please join us in the clubhouse with light snacks and drinks.

Event Itinerary

9:00AM – 10:30AM'sh:  Tea, Coffee, juice, bagels and muffins at TMCC for all Commodores, OHSF reps, Club social/sailpast coordinators etc.  A chance for a meet and greet for the big brass from each club and a small 'thank you' to everyone for their hard work on the OHSF board and for helping to organize this event.

10:45AM:  Commodores piped (ABS or PVC) aboard the TMCC work (in progress) boat - anchored off the Rat Spit - or if anyone has something that will hold 7 folks more comfortably, please speak up.

11:00: Sail/Rowpast begins – Starting with Hanlan's and then proceeding with clubs from west to east in approx 10-15 minute intervals.

11:00: Hanlan's Rowing Club fleet
11:15: Toronto Windsurfing Club
11:30: Water Rats
11:45: Mooredale
12:00: JTown
12:15: Westwood
12:30: OHCC
12:45: TMCC

FILMING NOTIFICATION

GEP Productions Inc. is currently in production on a television series entitled “Alphas” which will be shown on the SYFY Network later this year.  We are planning on filming a portion of this project on Regatta Road on Monday May 30th, 2011 between the hours of approximately 5:00pm until approximately 9:00pm.

We will be filming a portion of a stunt sequence in which a tanker truck drives through a security fence and gate.  We will need to hold traffic intermittently on Regatta Road between the dead end and Unwin Avenue through the assistance of Toronto Police Services.

We will need to construct this gate and booth on Sunday May 29th, 2011 during the day.  Location Support Personnel will be on the street with pylons on Monday May 30th, 2011 with pylons to ensure the safe arrival of the trucks the following morning.

Most of our larger trucks will stay at a distant location, but we will have smaller vehicles that will need to park at the south end of Regatta Road.

Toronto’s film industry relies heavily upon the Portlands area, and we appreciate your support and patience in advance.  If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to call me directly at any of the numbers listed below.  Alternatively, you can speak with my assistant, Keith Park on our filming day.

Learn to Windsurf for Only $20
Holiday Monday May 23 – SPECIAL OFFER

This holiday Monday, May 23 the Toronto Windsufing Club is offering a special holiday rate of only $20 for an introductory class to windsurfing. If you've been thinking about learning to windsurf – Now's the time!

Course Date: Monday, May 23
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: TWC Clubhouse – Click here to view a map of the location

PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY as space is limited.

To reserve a spot or for additional details please email Tom Mae  or call (647) 267-2401, with your name, email and phone number.

Great deal for this pre season kickoff.
Everything needed is provided, from wetsuit/steamer to booties, board and sail.
Space is limited so reserve early.

> Click here to REGISTER NOW >>

2011 Canadian Masters Windsurfing Association Windsurfing Clinics

The Toronto Windsurfing Club will be hosting a Life Saving Society SFA - CPR Course which will take place over 2 midweek evenings TBD.

CMWA Hosts 3 clinics for all ages – Beginner to advanced windsurfers held over the weekends in Port Bolster at the Burgess Enclave on Lake Simcoe. The enclave includes accommodations in two cottages and two boat houses with a large grassy area for rigging with sailing in shallow warm waters near shore. All clinics include Friday night social and lunch on Saturday as well as a pot luck dinner on Saturday night. Lunch on Sunday is left-over’s from the Saturday night dinner.
 
Clinic 1 -  May 27-29 is an Adult and Youth Spring Get-Together Clinic with coaches Jeff Borgmeyer from Tropical North and Geoff Mitchinson both Canadian Champions.
> Click here to download the registration form >>

Clinic 2 – June17-19 is for Women & Youth only Clinic with Dan Thomson and Andree Gauthier
> Click here to download the registration form >>

Clinic 3 – September 9-11 is for everyone with Women & Youth Clinic on the Saturday Sept 11 with coaches, Andree Gauthier, Ian Matthews and possibly another Canadian Champion coach.
> Click here to download the registration form >>
 
There will be special guests at each event.

For additional information and to register visit www.windsurf.ca/events/

Registration for the Annual CMWA Championships is also available by dowloading the folloiwng Registration Form

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TWC Hosts Life Saving Society SFA - CPR Course
June 27/28, 2011

The Toronto Windsurfing Club will be hosting a Life Saving Society SFA - CPR Course which will take place over 2 midweek evenings TBD

Course Date: Monday, June 27 and Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Time: 6-10pm
Location: TWC Clubhouse – Click here to view a map of the location

>> Register Now - Click here to download the Course Registration Form >

For more information please contact Stephanie Todd.

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Wednesday Night Racing
>> First Race - May 4th <<
Race begins on the water at 6PM sharp.

Click here to view the 2011 Wednesday Night Racing Fleet Designations
Click here to view the 2011 Race Committee Boat Schedule

Windsurfing's Olympic Future Facing Rough Waters

Part of the Olympic Games since 1984 – The sport of windsurfing is under consideration
for elimination from the 2016 Olympic Games.

MARCH 21, 2011 – Neilpryde.com

Vote for Windsurfing 2016

The men's windsurfing event has been a part of the Olympic Sailing Regatta since 1984. The women joined them in 1992. Now it's time for ISAF to select the events for the 2016 Olympic Regatta and windsurfing has to fight to retain it's two sets of medals. As always there are more bidders than there are places. With your help, we can hook in and hold on.

Click here to vote for Windsurfing

New this year at TWC
– Team TWC –

TWC has organized a racing team for youth who have an interest in racing at Wednesday Night Races, local OSA races and possibly National and International races.

This opportunity is open to all enthusiastic youth.  

Only basic windsurfing experience is required. The focus will be on fun, skill improvement and meeting other youth.  We will travel and train as a group.

Please contact Andree Gauthier for further information.

TWC 2011 Season Membership Registration
– NOW OPEN –

Membership registration for the 2011 Season is now officially open. New this year you can now apply for membership ONLINE. YES, you read it right! TWC has finally answered the call and is now offering the convenience and ease of ONLINE MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION.

Register by April 15 and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount
– RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE –

With those savings you'll have enough money to gas up the car and make it to Boardfest!

TWC 2011 Season Membership Registration
– NOW OPEN –

Membership registration for the 2011 Season is now officially open. New this year you can now apply for membership ONLINE. YES, you read it right! TWC has finally answered the call and is now offering the convenience and ease of ONLINE MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION.

Register by April 15 and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount
– RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE –

With those savings you'll have enough money to gas up the car and make it to Boardfest!

TWC HOSTS 2011 WINDSURFING INSTRUCTORS COURSE

TWC is hosting the 2011 Windsurfing Instructor Course this year, as in previuos years. If you are passionate about windsurfing and would like to become a Certified Instructor this is the first step.

Participants who've successfuly completed the course and would like to volunteer with The Toronto Windsurfing Club will have their course fees re-embursed.

For more information on the 2011 Windsurfing instructors Course, click here.
For more information on volunteering as an instructor with TWC, contact Andrew.

TWC WELCOMES A KONA FLEET

All orders went in for the Kona group purchase. People should be aware that Silent Sports is a dealer of Kona’s if needed. Andree will be sending out an update on the order status once the boards arrive.

TWC is going to have a fleet!

KONA WINDSURFING

Come learn, race or just sail on a Kona. Help add Canada to the Kona Community by Andree Gauthie: I have attended 2 Kona races over the past year and am convinced that this is a great board for racing, learning, and all around fun. I am attempting to establish a fleet of people within the Toronto area to race or sail on a Kona board. If you would like to be involved in a group purchase of a Kona kit… >> + Read the full story >

Full Kona rigs NOW AVAILABLE at sell-off prices!>> Click here for details >

2011 NORTH AMERICAN
KONA WINDSURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
February 28th – March 6th

This is your chance to come and try
Kona OneDesign Racing

>> Full event details >

Air Canada Refuses to Carry Windsurfing Gear as Luggage

Air Canada does not allow people to travel with windsurfing gear!

Typically a traveling windsurfer will have two bags. One for the board and one for the mast, boom and sails. Why does Air Canada not allow it? The airline does allow surfboards, kiteboards but appears to draw the line at windsurfing gear, which is prohibited from all flights. In comparison, direct competitors such as American Airlines and many charter airlines do allow windsurfing gear on board, some for free, and some for a reasonable charge.

>> Read the full story & sign the petition >

TWC Racing Awards Ceremony

After weeks of results tabulation (and a little waiting for the awards to be produced) we are pleased to announce that the official ceremony for the 2010 TWC Race Season will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at the Keating Channel.  The awards presentation ceremony will begin at 6PM. Soft beverages and snacks will be served. All members are welcome to attend. Invited guests are welcome as well.

Kona North American Championship March 3-6, 2011 at the Midwinters.

It is a good opportunity to try out One Design racing on Kona.  There will be boards available to lease and I plan on going. More information on this event may be found at: calema.com/events/calema-midwinters-2010

TWC 2011 AGM Results

Thank you to all members who came out to attend and partcipate in the 2011 AGM hosted at the Keating Channel Pub Saturday night. We had a great evening with a wonderfully relaxing, civilized and positive atmosphere. Approximately 25% of the membership was in attendance to enjoy a delicious dinner complimented by an even MORE delicious desert table - Wow! and elect our new 2011 Season Board of Directors.

The new Board of Directors leading us in to the 2011 Season consists of:

Alan Backlund	John Darling	Jason Mednick
John Black	Bartek Lapinski	Rob Mew
Andrea Calver	Andrew Lazsadi	Joey Schooley
David Combaluzier	Jeff Martin

Thank you to everyone who came out and we look forward to another wind filled season.

THE KONA CONCEPT
by Andree Gauthier

I had the opportunity to attend the Kona Worlds in Miami from November 2 to 7, 2010. This was a race where everyone is on the same board with the same sail design. It is considered one design racing and is well established in Sweden. The competitors ranged in ability from expert racers to entry level first time competitors. People of all ages raced together on the same equipment. Joachim Larsson of Sweden who is the driving force of Kona One Design boardsailing was kind enough to share his experiences and views with me.

What Kona signifies is Fun, Family and Fair racing. This was very evident during the event. Siblings were racing against other siblings and their parents. After the races people had great discussions about the race itself and not about the equipment or poor choice of equipment. The heavy weight competitors were just as competitive against the lighter competitors because of the allowance for larger sail size based on a person’s weight. The equipment is non complicated. There is no adjustable mast track, no cambered sails, no downhaul or outhaul systems and competitors are not allowed to pump. The racing was all about making no mistakes and was based on pure strategy and tactics.     Read the full story…