In addition to three traditional races (course, speed, marathon) and Quebec Cup in freestyle there will be a
SHORT TRACK SLALOM!
This kind of race is getting more and more popular and becoming the most attractive show of all.
Dare to try?
WISSA 2010 - the 30th year!
It is hard to believe that it has been thirty years already! From the humble beginnings of home made windsurfing sleds sailing on snow and ice, to the multifaceted international organization that has evolved, it has been quite a journey. “Back in the Day” as it is said, the windsurfing rig powered “Open Class” was the only category - a mosaic of international ideas. It has always been a requirement that representatives from at least five countries compete - always ensuring diversity - but the changes brought about by wings and kites were an unexpected delight. Now it is common for kites to out number the other two classes combined.
In retrospect, the more easily transported wings and kites came along just in time. The cost of traveling overseas with a full windsurfing kit plus a sled and winter clothing has become very expensive indeed. To compensate, wissa friends are lending gear to visiting sailors from overseas. Any North American sailors with available windsurfing gear for 2010 are hereby invited to step up.
The increased travel restrictions have cut into everyone - even those traveling with just skis and kites or wings - hence the policy that takes the championships across the Atlantic each year.
This year’s event will also be the final leg of the Coup de Quebec series of kite races. As a result, the Open and Wing Classes are apt to play a diminished role when compared to last year’s event in Riga, Latvia. Furthermore, the Short Track Slalom [STS] portion of the event will be in Europe this year in accordance with what is most practical.
Each year is different. Every event has the flavor of the local culture, and the pride of the host country is always evident. The experience of participating in a WISSA event is hard to describe. It is the Olympics of ice and snow sailing.
The WISSA W.C is the oldest continually run race in the history of windsurfing - a putative water sport. It is the only international racing venue for wings and all types of hand held sails, and until proven otherwise, the oldest international race for kites [ comments are welcome about this].
We hope that you will join us in Saguenay. Race or relax. Come see the beauty of this remarkable region. Celebrate the brilliant majesty of late winter, and taste the distinctive culture of “les bluets” as they are known. The warm hospitality, customs and culture of this region are unlike any other.
Bienvenue
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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