The place – Lake Sunapee, N.H. 1102 feet (335 meters) above sea level and a climactic world away from nearby locations in New England. The background scenery. That is Burkehaven Lighthouse. There are only 5 lighthouses in the State of New Hampshire, and only 2 are on the Seacoast where […]
Monthly Archives: March 2009
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By Klaus Faisst – Canada The winds during our 2009 World Championships in Riga, Latvia were only light to moderate, hence, no speed records were broken on Lake Kisezers. However, just about all attendance records were broken, including: 111 – registered competitors (most ever) 14 – countries (most ever) 57 […]
Here is a close up shot of “The Leg” from Murmansk. Slava Maltsev is a talented monoski sailor. In light winds, Slava keeps motion with his legendary leg – hence the name “The Leg from Murmansk” Will p.s. by DibutilAlthough seldom but history knows cases when Slava was beaten by […]
By Alexei Nozdrin 01 – Ancient Interlock near Coliseum 02 – Coliseum 03 – Pigeons 04 – Bridge across Tiber 05 – St. Peter’s Basilica 06 – Main Alttar of St. Peter’s Basilica 07 – Saint Peter’s Square 08 – Village on the Resia Lake 09 – Resia Lake Ice […]
Hi All Tour du Lac NOR Skippers meeting at 1PM vicin Soonipi Park 14MAR SAT. 3 races constitute regatta, after five races throw out high scores. Tour Sun 15MAR TBA by local sailors. Bring your own prize. You bring something for the prize table; winners get first pick. Beer, picks, […]
RACE NOTICE! TO: All potential WING (and other) sailorsTIME: All weekend Saturday & Sunday 14-15 March 2009PLACE: Lake Sunapee, N.H. Launch point at Soonipi Poad. Exit 11 Interstate 89. Go west on King Ridge Road to the end.SCHEDULE: TBA We will try for course races and a tour of the […]
by William Tuthill Greetings WISSA Friends Here is a post from our friends in Saguenay – the site of WISSA2010. They have been running an annual event at this site – Baie des HA HA! Seriously – that is the name- Bay of HA HA!. It includes the (!) in […]
WISSA 2009 was a record breaker! 101 competitors from 14 countries. Racing held on hard ice covered with light snow – perfect. Three classes: Open Class: any sled powered by a windsurfing rig Wing Class: all hand held sails – kitewing Kite Class: all kites welcome Perhaps what was most […]