Igor, WISSA 2008, Val Brilliant, Quebec Every organization has its special individuals and WISSA is no exception. In fact, WISSA has more unique individuals than most organizations. Moreover, it is safe to say that the member body of WISSA is comprised of outstanding individuals with a high sense of […]
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WISSA 2008 was the 28th anniversary of the longest running contest in the history of windsurfing, wing sailing and kite sailing. The conditions were epic! With two years to plan, the organizing committee was ready. They had secured funding from the government of Canada, as well as a host of […]
by William Tuthill The BAD news is that YOU NEED ONE! and that will cost you (but it is worth it). The GOOD news is that it is one of Kitewing’s finest creations – more about that later. The BAD news is for racers.This past weekend proved what I had […]
Not bad, eh? from news.gc.ca Val-Brillant, Quebec, January 16, 2008 – Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière–Chutes-de-la-Chaudière and Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced that Corporation Fenêtre Lac Matapédia Inc. will receive $54,000 in non-repayable funding to […]
Subject: WISSA 2008 The club house. Race committee HQ and possible gear storage/ waxing station. This is on the lake. The main lodging. Maybe the architect liked Howard Johnson’s ? But check out the back yard! The WHOLE resort is OURS for the week! Lost on the lake? Head for […]
Notice to competitors and accompanies. Every night activities, meals and social activities of the week (see Schedule) will take place at ” Parc Régional de Val-D’Irène ” ski resort, the main accommodation site located at 8 km from the event. The organizing committee will daily provide a free shuttle from […]
By William TuthilI have much to report. We JUST got in from a LONG drive to Gaspisie and back. It is beautiful out there and WISSA 2008 accoms will be set up for families… More later – much more. For now, here are some fresh pics from Estonia. [8 more […]
By William Tuthill Greetings All Here is a quick report from lasts week’s epic adventure to the race site for WISSA 2008. It is Sunday night, and we have just returned from driving over 2000 km for WISSA. It was a productive trip. The 3 day trip up took place […]
Having missed the WISSA 2007 W.C. in Haapsalu, Estonia, I will do the next best thing. Next week, I plan to meet with the a group of kite sailors at the site of last year’s W.C. in Trois Rivierres, Quebec. The purpose of that visit will be to round up […]
If you happen to have photos, links, newspaper clips, magazines, t-shirts from any of the Championships 1980-2008 please send me the soft-copies, we want to fill out the blanks in our history before the Anniversary event!