Kalev, Juha
Friday, March 21, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
WISSA 2014: President's Memorandum
WISSA 2014 was one for the record books. As the longest running international competition in the history of Windsurfing, Wing and Kite sailing, WISSA has seen its share of difficulties. All along we have maintained the following principles:
The WISSA Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships have witnessed many things:
The organizer in Quebec pulled out unexpectedly,leaving WISSA without a venue for 2014.
Then came our loyal friends from Russia with an offer to host an event in Pereslavl. They had their own set of troubles, but managed not just to recover, but to create a hugely successful event which was relocated to Saint Petersburg.
The success of WISSA, the fact that it (WE!) have outlasted all other international competitions in each of the disciplines stands testament to our commitment, flexibility, and respect for one another.
May the WISSA family continue and prosper!
William Tuthill, Rhode Island, March 2014
- Be open and welcoming to all competitors and new technologies.
- Maintain the highest possible standard of racing
- Racing takes place on prevailing conditions. Snow, or ice, skis or blades - it is the competitor's choice.
- At least 5 countries are required to make a World Championships
- Course racing is top priority, speed trials, and marathon are secondary (in case of no wind)
- Encourage innovation in design, sportsmanship in competition, and friendship over all
The WISSA Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships have witnessed many things:
- The first international competition for ice and snow sailing sleds powered by windsurfing rigs
- The earliest communication between "Eastern" and "Western" countries on the subject of snow sailing
- In 1991, at Kabli, Estonia, "Western" sailors from Europe and North America met "Eastern" sailors from Russia, Estonia, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania for the first time in history
- In 1992 the Hand Held Sail Class [later to become wing] was accepted into WISSA. "Eastern" sailors made the improbable trip to Canada.
- In 1993 in Choinice, Poland, Kites were on the start line for the first time. U.S and Canadian teams came to Poland.
- In 1995, the USA hosted the WC in Madison, Wisconsin. Russian mono skis dominated course racing in the sled class. Kite and Wing Classes had large numbers. A team from New Zealand took part.
- In 2002, sleds, wings, and kites were present in equal numbers on black ice on Lago de Recia in Italy
- In 2005 WISSA celebrated 25 years of racing at Sakyla, Finland. Russian kite sailors dominated. Polish sled sailors shared the podium with the Finns.
- In 2008 a proposal to incorporate Short Track Slalom [STS] into the Sled Class was accepted at Val Brilliant, Quebec
- In 2013 at Kalajoki, Finland, - one of the best WISSA races ever - a proposal to host WISSA 2014 in Temmascouatta, Quebec, was accepted.
The organizer in Quebec pulled out unexpectedly,leaving WISSA without a venue for 2014.
Then came our loyal friends from Russia with an offer to host an event in Pereslavl. They had their own set of troubles, but managed not just to recover, but to create a hugely successful event which was relocated to Saint Petersburg.
Congratulations to:
- The organizers and sponsors
- All competitors who took part
- The champions, and their sponsors
The success of WISSA, the fact that it (WE!) have outlasted all other international competitions in each of the disciplines stands testament to our commitment, flexibility, and respect for one another.
May the WISSA family continue and prosper!
William Tuthill, Rhode Island, March 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Sunday, March 09, 2014
WISSA 2014: Final Results
Registered racers counts:
Champions 2014
Course Race Kite Boards
- Overall: Ryazanov Ilya, Miass
- Youth: Garashchenko Artem, Ekaterinburg
- Veterans: Zyrin Pavel, Ekaterinburg
- Women: Sysoeva Tatiana, Chelyabinsk
- B15: Sokolov Nikita, St.Petersburg
Course Race Open Class
- Overall: Leontev Aleksandrs, Latvia
- Women: Moiseeva Anastasiya, Mytishi
- Veterans: Ilukhin Vasiliy, Solnechnogorsk
- Youth: Vostryakov Roman, Arhangelsk
- Junior: Morozov Daniil, Monchegorsk
Course Race Kite Skis
- Overall: Shaidakov Maksim, Yaroslavl'
- Women: Kalinina Elena, St.Petersburg
- Grand Masters: Lezinov Igor, Yaroslavl'
- D8: Gladyshev Victor, Moscow
- Veterans: Raynal Pierre-Alain, Switzerland Lausanne
- B15: Kodanev Nikita, St.Petersburg
Course Race Wings
- Salo Rainer, Finland
Freesyle Kite Boards
- Overall: Garashchenko Artem, Ekaterinburg
- Women: Ponomaryva Natali, Orenburg
- Masters: Shelyganov Gena, Kolomna
- Juniors: Sokolov Nikita, St.Petersburg
Freesyle Kite Skis
- Overall: Kosolapov Lev, Moscow
- Women: Nabieva Elena
- Junior: Zhukov Andrey, Zapolarny
Short Trek Open Class
- Overall: Leontev Aleksandrs, Latvia
- Women: Zubkova Elena
- Grand Master: Allikveer Kalev, Estonia
- Junior: Zhilin Egor
Short Trek Wings
- Salo Rainer, Finland
Final Protocols
- Course-board
- Course-open
- Course-ski
- Course-wing
- Freestyle-board
- Freesyle-ski
- ShortTreck-open
- ShortTreck-wing
Congratulations to all Champions and the whole WISSA community with successful event that happened despite all odds!
Great thanks to organizers, judges and sponsors of the Championship. We are awaiting on the results of the vote for the next venue of WISSA 2015.
WISSA 2014: The Final Day
On the final day there was so much wind that the ice shield had shifted and multiple cracks made it unsafe. Representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations forbid to sail, no races were run. Here is the clip showing wind conditions on that day:
Saturday, March 08, 2014
WISSA 2014 Day 4: Sun, Wind, Competition
Today the wind had increase, the sky is clear, everyone is up for a good fight."It is going to be fun!" says the kite-skiing course-race leader Dmitriy Nikulichev of Petrozavodsk. He is looking forward to competing with the top five - anyone has a chance to win at this moment.
Iliya Ryazanov from Miass is a leader in kite snowboards course race. His luck is challenged by Igor Danilov, Gennadiy Shelyganov and Alexander Melkozerov.
The leader of Open class is Arthur Gross from Estonia. His adversaries are Alexander Leontiev from Latvia, Vadim Volotskiy from Arkhangelsk and Slava Maltsev of Murmansk. "I shall try winning but with higher wind I need to watch out and not end up somewhere unexpected" - laughs Artur.
«Kites with ski, Course Race».
1. Nikulichev Dmitriy 8,50.
2. Shaidakov Maksim 9,25.
3. Ignatov Maksim 12,75.
«Kites with snowboards, Course Race».
1. Ryazanov Ilya 5,5.
2. Shelyganov Gena 7,75.
3. Danilov Igor 9,5.
«Windsurfing rigs, Course Race».
1. Gross Artur 5,5.
2. Maltsev Viacheslav 9,00.
3. Volotskoy Vadim 12,00.
«Windsurfing rigs, Short Track Slalom».
1. Leontev Aleksandrs 3,75.
2. Gurvits Feodor 12,00.
3. Korzhikov Vladamir 17,00.
Friday, March 07, 2014
Thursday, March 06, 2014
WISSA 2014 Day 3 Update: Wind is Light
Preliminary results after as of 2014.03.05:
«Kites with ski, Course Race»
1. Shaidakov Maksim 9,50.
2. Nikulichev Dmitriy 11,75.
3. Lezinov Igor 12,75.
2. Nikulichev Dmitriy 11,75.
3. Lezinov Igor 12,75.
«Kites with snowboards, Course Race»
1. Shelyganov Gena 5,75.
2. Ryazanov Ilya 6,75.
3. Danilov Igor 8,75.
2. Ryazanov Ilya 6,75.
3. Danilov Igor 8,75.
«Windsurfing rigs, Course Race»
1. Leontev Aleksandrs 0,75.
2. Volotskoy Vadim 2,00.
3. Maltsev Viacheslav 3,00.
2. Volotskoy Vadim 2,00.
3. Maltsev Viacheslav 3,00.
«Windsurfing rigs, Short Track Slalom»
1. Leontev Aleksandrs 2,25.
2. Gurvits Feodor 6,00.
3. Korzhikov Vladamir 10,00.
2. Gurvits Feodor 6,00.
3. Korzhikov Vladamir 10,00.
Photos by Nikita Nikryt
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
WISSA 2014 Day 2 Update: Leader is unclear
Nikolai Nikolaev (Murmansk, Russia) reports:
"
We had 4 races, the wind was 1.5-3m/s. Could have more runs but judges are slow.
There is no clear advantage of any kite model seen yet. The leader is changing from Elf to Paraavis, Maks Ignatov is always near by with his Sergeant, Farid wth Chrono-18 also looks very good. The most popular kite is Elf-10.
I must say that we need to exercise more and come to compete fresh few days in advance but not tired and just an hour before start.
Leaders are playing leapfrog game, who wins is unknown at the moment. I have not seen any results protocols yet. Tomorrow they forecast better wind, we shall see.
"
Photo by @dinamur
"
We had 4 races, the wind was 1.5-3m/s. Could have more runs but judges are slow.
There is no clear advantage of any kite model seen yet. The leader is changing from Elf to Paraavis, Maks Ignatov is always near by with his Sergeant, Farid wth Chrono-18 also looks very good. The most popular kite is Elf-10.
I must say that we need to exercise more and come to compete fresh few days in advance but not tired and just an hour before start.
Leaders are playing leapfrog game, who wins is unknown at the moment. I have not seen any results protocols yet. Tomorrow they forecast better wind, we shall see.
"
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
WISSA 2014 Update: Day 1 Photos
Photos from Day 1 by and with permission of Nikita Nikryt.
No wind - there is something about those balls...
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