Windsurfing NZ Freestyle Nationals 2011
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When:
| Sat 19 Nov ’11, 9:00am–5:00pm |
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| Sun 20 Nov ’11, 9:00am–5:00pm |
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Where: Waitemata Harbour, Auckland CBD Show map
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
- Admission: Free
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The most acrobatic and versatile windsurfing discipline. It is the “youth blood” and has been responsible for much of the new talent that has come into the sport in recent years. The winner is the sailor who does the most exciting and skilful manoeuvres. The conditions are from flat water in a lake and a slight breeze to stormy winds.
The complicated turns, jumps and rotations which are shown in a freestyle competition make this exciting to watch and it inspires young people into the sport. Windsurfing is developing through freestyle. Years ago, only a hand full of windsurfers were able to do some kinds of manoeuvres. Today it is standard for the freestylers to know them and to constantly come up with new moves and combinations.
Normally two to four sailors compete in the knock-out system in heats (certain period of time) in which the judges count the best action on the water.
This is probably the most spectator-friendly form of windsurfing, with the action taking place close to the shore in a specified area.
Like many windsurfing events, the venue will be dependent on wind conditions on the day. More details on the event will be published on the website.
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Windsurfing New Zealand 6 months ago