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# WISSA : World Ice and Snow Sailing Association

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## Posts

- [News](https://wissa.org/blog/)
- [And the World Champions of 2026 are...](https://wissa.org/and-the-world-champions-of-2026-are/) - KITES COURSE RACING Overall Ranno Rumm EST Frank Kronert SWE Andreas Gustafsson SWE Grand Masters Ranno Rumm EST Frank Kronert SWE Steve Cohan USA Masters Andreas Gustafsson SWE Martin Lafek CZE Taho Jaan Truus EST MARATHON Kites Andreas Gustavsson SWE Frank Kronert Gunnar Smith Wings Men Erik Karelfelt SWE Wilhem Eriksson SWE Idan Shubin NOR
- [WISSA World Championships – Friday](https://wissa.org/wissa-world-championships-friday/) - Friday finally brought enough wind for racing. Conditions were still uneven in the morning on the STS course, but they gradually improved as the day went on. Sled and wing classes completed their qualification rounds, followed by five races for wings and three races for sleds. Kite classes ran course racing throughout the day and
- [World Championships 2026 - Mid-Week Update](https://wissa.org/world-championships-2026-mid-week-update/) - Wednesday brought a full day of calm weather, and unfortunately no races could be completed. With the wind entirely absent, all classes remained on standby throughout the day. In the evening, participants had the option to join a relaxed social gathering at a local sports pub. — a welcome chance to unwind and connect while
- [WISSA World Championships – Thursday](https://wissa.org/wissa-world-championships-thursday/) - Thursday brought another windless day. The race committee attempted to run STS, but the wind was too unstable — shifting, uneven and never strong enough to complete any valid races. In the late afernoon, WISSA held its Annual General Meeting. The meeting minutes will be published on the website within the next couple of weeks.
- [World Championships 2026 - Early Week Update](https://wissa.org/world-championships-2026-early-week-update/) - Monday marked the official start of the WISSA World Championships with athlete registration and an impressive opening ceremony featuring a fire show. It was one of the most striking openings we’ve had in recent years and set a great tone for the week ahead. Tuesday brought the first day of racing. Winds were light, but
- [Invitation to the WISSA Annual General Meeting](https://wissa.org/invitation-to-the-wissa-annual-general-meeting/) - Each country is invited to appoint ONE official delegate to participate in the WISSA AGM during the 2026 World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships in Västerås.
- [2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships](https://wissa.org/2026-ice-and-snow-sailing-world-championships/) - The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA), in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), is proud to announce the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships, a thrilling celebration of wind-propelled sport on ice, hosted in the stunning lakeside city of Västerås, Sweden. This landmark event brings together the world’s fastest and most
- [The 2026 WISSA World Championship: Ice, Wind & Glory Await](https://wissa.org/the-2026-wissa-world-championship-ice-wind-glory-await/) - If your idea of a perfect February involves sub-zero temperatures, wind that bites harder than espresso, and the sound of blades screaming across a frozen lake at highway speeds — your winter plans just got sorted. Just as you were wondering how to fill those long, dark days, we’re here to save your sanity.Pack your
- [WISSA 2025: Official documents repository, results](https://wissa.org/wissa-2025-official-documents-repository-results/) - The NOR, Local sailing instructions and results can be found HERE.
- [An Important Message for the WISSA Community: Charting Our Course for the Future](https://wissa.org/an-important-message-for-the-wissa-community-charting-our-course-for-the-future/) - Dear Valued Members and Friends of WISSA, For an incredible 45 years, the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association has thrived as a global hub for our unique and exhilarating sport. This journey has been fueled by the unwavering dedication, passion, and entirely voluntary contributions of countless individuals within our community. We owe a tremendous
- [La Babouche, Le catamaran des glaces](https://wissa.org/la-babouche-le-catamaran-des-glaces/) - La Babouche - the ice catamaran arrives to Montreal in 2006. This catamaran is designed and built by Sebastien Roubinet in the south of France to be able to sail on water and the ice. More information at:http://www.babouche-nw.com
- [Big group of mountain sailors in the Colorado area.](https://wissa.org/big-group-of-mountain-sailors-in-the-colorado-area/) - Pretty cool eh?--by Clive ArmitageStill one of my favorite shots, my friend Tim, from Idaho Falls with a 6.0 in about 10-12 mph the snow was mid thigh deep, the 2006 has more float than this 2003 model.
- [Kite Skiing in Antarctica](https://wissa.org/kite-skiing-in-antarctica/) - Apparently Antarctica becomes a tourist attraction. The notorious Luminous Landscape is offering a photo-tour for several years in a row (sorry, the 2009 tour is sold out). Another example is the White Desert company which actually promises "more adrenalin" with "kite-skiing across the frozen horizon"... Something to dream about.
- [WISSA 2008](https://wissa.org/wissa-2008/) - 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 the lodging center to the
- [Kite Yukon](https://wissa.org/kite-yukon/) - By Michael Meandering I know many people who disdain winter, and I've noticed that these people tend to live in parts of Canada where there is little, if any, snow, or where getting out of the city to enjoy the snow consumes the better part of the day. I feel very sorry for those people.
- [Today's Rally](https://wissa.org/todays-rally/) - by William Tuthill Hello & BRRRRR! Today was the 3rd edition of the Archipelago Rally - an event that is supposed to be fun, easy and a sort of wrap up to the summer sailing season. The first year we did it on the 2nd week of December [too cold], the second year we moved
- [Today on Saguenay](https://wissa.org/today-on-saguenay/) - This is our friend Benoit Tremblay scamming fresh black glass on the tributaries to the Saguenay Fjiord just behind his house.Today! This cold snap is money in the bank. Will p.s. Ben has a proposal to host WISSA 2010 in Saguenay with $ from the govt. of Quebec
- [Registration for WISSA2009 is open](https://wissa.org/registration-for-wissa2009-is-open/) - Registration for WISSA 2009 is open, participants are starting to register already! Other good news:1) We've got winter here already - its snowing hardly for 2nd day already2) We've got excellent hotel deal for WISSA - DBL room for EUR 51 incl taxes and breakfast. For 2 people in room it means around EUR
- [Plymouth Pond Monday 08DEC08](https://wissa.org/plymouth-pond-monday-08dec08/) - From richardsaltonstall Really nice black ice with a smattering of snow drifts you could easily steer around. Very blustery NW winds too much for big wings today on this unfamiliar ice sheet. Used 3.8 to check out and explore with Jory Squibb. Some obvious open water; mostly ice is around 4 inches thick, plenty
- [Plymouth Pond Monday 08DEC08: Update](https://wissa.org/plymouth-pond-monday-08dec08-update/) - PICS by Dicky Saltonstall, Ella Saltonstall, and Jory Squibb. FOLLOWING POSTED BY JORY SQUIBB 22NOV08 Yesterday's first skate of the season was real Magic. Lloyd and I, wondering why we were bothering, traveled to Howe Hill Swamp to find the 10 acre beaver pond open in the middle, but with 1.5-2.25 inches
- [WISSA 2010: Conditions in Quebec](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-conditions-in-quebec/) - October 12th, Mt. Valin
- [2010: Conditions in Alberta](https://wissa.org/2010-conditions-in-alberta/) - Lacdesarc, Oct.11th
- [WISSA 2010: Coditions at La Baie](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-coditions-at-la-baie/) - William Walseth said...Check out wind and snow conditions for this spot at
- [WISSA 2010: Poster](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-poster/) - Found here
- [US Team Will Train on Lake Sunapee for WISSA Championships](https://wissa.org/us-team-will-train-on-lake-sunapee-for-wissa-championships/) - Posted on January 28, 2010 by Sunapee News Sailing Lake Sunapee at a speed of 50 mph.Photo and Post by William Tuthill The rain on Monday has resurfaced the big NH lakes, and fast ice will be the rule of the day this weekend on Sunapee. As we train for the Ice and
- [Sunapee Squeeze](https://wissa.org/sunapee-squeeze/) - It is a squeeze when ice access is across a pool of slop and open water is all around. Normally this is the best time of the year on Sunapee, but last Saturday was +20°C [or near the accepted "room temperature" of 70 degrees F] air temperature, and of course - the water was.......COLD! Poor
- [Snow Sailing in April](https://wissa.org/snow-sailing-in-april/) - This past Saturday, Marcel Bradette, Jocelyn Marceau, and Langis Caron scored some sweet ice on Lac Jacques Cartier located in the Reserve Faunique de les Laurentides just along the route 175 that connects the Saguenay, Lac Saint Jean region to Quebec City and the outside world. The park (and lake) are about 1.5 hours north
- [Simon Gill wins World Champion title in Kite Class](https://wissa.org/simon-gill-wins-world-champion-title-in-kite-class/) - Simon Gill Simon Gill of Montreal has clenched the title of World Champion in the Kite Class for a second time! In addition, he is also the winner of the Coupe de Quebec - North America's most advanced snow kite racing venue. This is also Gill’s second time winning the prestigious Coupe de Quebec.
- [WISSA 2011 Web Site is Up!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2011-web-site-is-up/) - Just got this link in the Google news feed. Slava Maltsev (Murmansk, Russia) looks terrific on the title page! The site is still mostly empty so check it out again soon. The Finnish part of it has some info, you may try automated translation tools... I like the logo of the event: Finns managed
- [What are you planning for your next holiday?](https://wissa.org/what-are-you-planning-for-your-next-holiday/) - Do something different this season: Why not join us in Iceland for a week long snowkiting adventure next May? We’ll be staying in luxury timber cabins and spending every-day snowkiting at the Langjokull Glacier, exploring over 1000km2 of perfect powder snow in a land where the sun never sets. Think geothermal hot pots, huge superjeeps,
- [WISSA 2011 - Random Photos](https://wissa.org/wissa-2011-random-photos/) - Courtesy of William Tuthill Snow start for the wings Pierre-Alain [Switzerland] et Christelle [Finland] Simon Gill [Montreal] Team Quebecois 2011 Side trip to the amazing Savonlinna Castle Finnish trains are excellent! Dr. Tiuja Salo [Finland] repairs the chin of Annie Tuthill [USA] Ouch! Short Track Slalom [STS] Rainer Salo [Finland] Juha Mannermaa
- [Preparation to the Championship of the Europe has Started!](https://wissa.org/preparation-to-the-championship-of-the-europe-has-started/) - On December 3-4 Russian National team in Ice and Snow Sailing had a training session on Senezh Lake, Solnechnogorsk in line with preparation to the European Championship. View Larger Map The European Championship will be in Finland, March 15-18, 2012. For the first time the National team had run an organized test-drive on sails, skis
- [The Snowkite European Championship heads to Reschensee](https://wissa.org/the-snowkite-european-championship-heads-to-reschensee/) - The Snowkite European Championship 2012 will kick off on the 20th January, at Reschensee, in Germany. This is the first European contest in snowkiting ever held in the old continent and it will be sanctioned by the International Snowkiting Association. Snowkiting or snow kiteboarding is new variant of kiteboarding in winter and snowy spots.
- [Impressive Pictures from Italy](https://wissa.org/impressive-pictures-from-italy/) - The snow season has started. Italy has some beautiful snowkite spots. They are spacious and offer lots of touring posibilities. Because they are so spaces kiting with a normal tube kite is possible. Offcourse nice snowkite from Ozone is easier. You can launch and land more independent. But also with the tube kites you
- [MUST - the New Winter Sailing Device](https://wissa.org/must-the-new-winter-sailing-device/) - This has actually happened! After 30 years of winter sailing and racing in variety of venues and conditions our group of enthusiasts and champions have finally decided to combine our knowledge and skills to design and build a universal and affordable device suitable to anyone. MUST is designed for speed: it is stable and
- [Event Puts St. Ignace on World Stage](https://wissa.org/event-puts-st-ignace-on-world-stage/) - Brainstorming Session Tuesday: How To Meet Hospitality Demands of Ice Sailing Championship By Mary Petrides With more than 100 athletes expected to compete on the ice of Moran Bay in the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association’s world championship in February — and national and international media reporters and a crowd of spectators coming
- [Merry X-Mas from KiteWing!](https://wissa.org/merry-x-mas-from-kitewing/) - Martin FinellCEOOy Kitewing Sports Ab Mobile: +358 40 3576490Fax: +358 9 4551717e-mail: martin.finell(at)kitewing.comSkype: martinfinell
- [Ayyyup!](https://wissa.org/ayyyup/) - Ayyyup! (as they say in"Nam-sha" - aka New Hampshire)No one in this group was too fussed about the Republican primaries. We were more concerned with carving up clear ice while rocking the "wind in our fingers". Wing sailing is like no other kind of sailing. It is not windsurfing, it is not flying. It is
- [A little gem from the WISSA 1997 Championship](https://wissa.org/a-little-gem-from-the-wissa-1997-championship/) - Courtesy Rob Evans
- [WISSA Has a Mobile App Now!](https://wissa.org/wissa-has-a-mobile-app-now/) - Please check out this link from your mobile device: http://wissa.mobapp.at
- [WISSA President William Tuthill Might be Insane](https://wissa.org/wissa-president-william-tuthill-might-be-insane/) - We all love ice and snow, but maybe this is taking it a bit too far? After seeing an unfortunate XC skier fall thru the ice, an idea wasborn. Once the skier was safe and dry, Tuthill thought that it might besmart to take advantage of the open water for a swim. "Hvad fan
- [Kite skiing lifting off in Yellowknife](https://wissa.org/kite-skiing-lifting-off-in-yellowknife/) - Local instructor looks to start racing circuit Jesse WinterNorthern News ServicesPublished Tuesday, April 10, 2012 SOMBA K'E/YELLOWKNIFE Hanging from a 20-meter kite while it rockets you across the waves on a sun-drenched lake sounds like a pitch from a Caribbean vacation company, but in Yellowknife there is one key difference. These waves are frozen.
- [Kiteskiing History](https://wissa.org/kiteskiing-history/) - 1979, Russian magazine for teen mechanics:
- [Snow kiters target 13000-foot peak in Alaska](https://wissa.org/snow-kiters-target-13000-foot-peak-in-alaska/) - A group of eight athletes are preparing to be the first people on the planet to ever snow kite mountaineer to the top of a 13.000-foot plus peak. Project Ataraxia 2012 involves a two and a half month trip and expedition across Alaska. The crew will be snow kiting, speed flying, paragliding, ski
- [Jack Lake Kodiak AK 1NOV12](https://wissa.org/jack-lake-kodiak-ak-1nov12/) - Richard Saltonstall sails his Kitewing on fresh black ice - on Halloween!! Light snow showers and solid winds make for a great session. With its treeless snow covered high peaks, and ice covered ponds at different altitudes, Kodiak Island, Alaska is proving to be a fantastic venue for ice & snow sailing. Photos by
- [Lake Kodiak, AK Ice Report](https://wissa.org/lake-kodiak-ak-ice-report/) - Here are pix from a few hours ago. Devils Walk is compressed pan of peaks behind town where I went hiking today. Found a pond which will be great skating but too small for wings. The rain which recently fell has exerted enough hydraulic pressure to pump warm ground water into shallow spring
- [Summer Inspiration](https://wissa.org/summer-inspiration/) - With this photo, we begin a series that will run each week for the entire summer season. Over the course of this series, we will feature images and stories of different riders, equipment, and group shots - all captured at WISSA 2013 in Kalajoki, Finland.Please spread the word about this new series, and please
- [Little Leonard Elfstrom  is waiting for WISSA 2013](https://wissa.org/little-leonard-elfstrom-is-waiting-for-wissa-2013/)
- [Memoire of WISSA 2012](https://wissa.org/memoire-of-wissa-2012/) - The community of Saint Ignace Michigan welcomed WISSA participants. Elementary school students made a poster for each letter of the alphabet . All together it was quite a presentation. The view of the iconic Mackinaw Bridge from the driver's perspective
- [Kitewing is coming to America](https://wissa.org/kitewing-is-coming-to-america/) - Martin Finell CEO of Kitewing arrived in the US last night to discuss plans for a North American product rollout. Today is a "lay day" for sight seeing and jet lag elimination. Meetings commence tomorrow. We will keep you posted.
- [Inspiration Series - 2](https://wissa.org/inspiration-series-2/) - Jarno Rautio - the lead organizer of WISSA 2013 meets us at the train station in Ylevieska. Nice to see after countless hours of travel.
- [Finell in Newport](https://wissa.org/finell-in-newport/) - Kitewing CEO Martin Finell recently visited Newport, Rhode Island and Lake Sunapee New Hampshire for meetings and plans regarding the coming year at Kitewing. Look for a fully revamped web site, new products, more dealers and a major campaign to get more people out sailing on ice & snow in the coming year.
- [2009 Lineup](https://wissa.org/2009-lineup/) - For those who say that the sport of windsurfing is on the decline - take a look at the starting line at WISSA 2009 in Riga, Latvia
- [Special Individuals](https://wissa.org/special-individuals/) - 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 adventure and above average intelligence.
- [STS Wings](https://wissa.org/sts-wings/) - These are from Sweden Team Rider Jenny Back.This is what you get when you mix the Short Track Slalom [STS] with wings :-)
- [Over the Line and Down](https://wissa.org/over-the-line-and-down/) - PLACE: Chain Lake St. Ignace Michigan EVENT: 2012 WISSA Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships DATE: February 2012 RIDER: Klaus Faisst- Canada Pushing hard to cross the upwind finish line Klaus did a stylistic lay down for the cameras. He then got up and out of the way very quickly.
- [Oravi 2011](https://wissa.org/oravi-2011/) - It is said that the WISSA Ice & Snow Sailing World Championships is the longest running continuously held international racing event in the history of windsurfing - ironic given that windsurfing started as a liquid water sport. The irony goes away fast when you see how well the windsurf rig works when adapted to ice
- [Just a photo](https://wissa.org/just-a-photo/) - Patrick Blom lays a nice turn in March ice in Helsinki after WISSA 2013 in Kalajoki.
- [](https://wissa.org/198-2/) - Wing Sailor Annie Tuthill looking "fly" in her new Smith Optics goggles /helmet combo in Kalajoki, Finland
- [Ice reports & photos from Kodiak](https://wissa.org/ice-reports-photos-from-kodiak/) - I returned from warmer latitudes yesterday. Today we did a few drive bys and checked potential pit areas at local hot spots. Buskin is still open. Lake Lee has about two and a half inches of pretty nice stable strong black ice with about an inch of slush. At 3PM this afternoon about half to three quarters
- [WISSA 2014: Final Results](https://wissa.org/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'
- [WISSA 2014: Show Must Go On!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-show-must-go-on/) - Awaiting for WISSA 2015 information.
- [WISSA Geniuses](https://wissa.org/wissa-geniuses/) - Kalev, Juha
- [One-hour Drive](https://wissa.org/one-hour-drive/) - It is a short drive from Milwaukee to Fond du Lac! [about an hour's drive] For that matter it is only about another 1.5 hours drive to get to Fond du Lac from the great city of Chicago. There are direct flights from Helsinki to Chicago. The organizing team for WISSA 2015 http://www.wissa2015.com/ has
- ["Formula" sled](https://wissa.org/formula-sled/) - Feodor Gurvits sailing his amazing hand made "Formula" sled on LAND! Feodor is a very active snow, and ice sailor, and the organizer of WISSA 2011 in Oravi, Finland. Wife Anna is also an accomplished making the Gurvits family a true winter sailing family. Here's hoping to see all of them in Fond du Lac!
- [Carve a turn anyone?](https://wissa.org/carve-a-turn-anyone/) - Carve a turn anyone? Kite sailors- do not feel left out- we are searching iphoto for vintage kite carve turns...standby- RETURN to wissa.org.
- [Who - where - when?](https://wissa.org/who-where-when/) - Who can tell me where and when??? Anyone who knows wissa knows this person. They call him "the fastest leg in the east"
- [STS - Saint Petersburg- YES!](https://wissa.org/sts-saint-petersburg-yes/) - Execellent photos from WISSA 2014 in Saint Petersburg, Russia Loading up for a gybe WISSA 2015 is in Fond du Lac Wisconsin http://www.wissa2015.com/ SEE YOU THERE!!!!
- [Which WISSA?](https://wissa.org/which-wissa/) - Those who were there will know....
- [Juha Mannermaa at Val Brilliant 2008](https://wissa.org/juha-mannermaa-at-val-brilliant-2008/) - Juha Mannermaa at Val Brilliant ~ Lac Matapedia, Quebec WISSA 2008 HEAD'S UP! The organizers of WISSA 2015 have offered one free night of accommodation and breakfast to a few folks to register now on http://www.wissa2015.com/ The offer was for "the next 10 registrants" but that was 3 days ago, and I know one who
- [2011 Oravi, Fi](https://wissa.org/2011-oravi-fi/) - The sun shines over winter windsurfing at WISSA 2011 - Oravi, Finland
- [Lake Winnebago is snow kite paradise!](https://wissa.org/lake-winnebago-is-snow-kite-paradise/) - Why do they call it the "Sturgeon Stampede"? Lake Winnebago is snow kite paradise! http://www.wissa2015.com/
- [WISSA 1991](https://wissa.org/145-2/) - Few readers can identify this! Thank you for the excellent video link. I still have that original video tape from Sami Tuurna. Back in the day, when folks "in the west" were getting started sailing on snow & ice using windsurfing rigs, there was a parallel universe "in the east". I will never forget
- [](https://wissa.org/144-2/) - Feodor Gurvits on a Hiberna Board BREAKING NEWS: Fish Lake Iceboards http://www.fishlakeiceboards.com/will have 12 Hiberna Boards http://www.hiberna.lv/Site/Hi.html available for rent at WISSA 2015. http://www.wissa2015.com/If you are traveling from a long distance and do not want to carry your own Hiberna Board, you can still compete on the Short Track Slalom. You might still want to have your own
- [](https://wissa.org/143-2/) - 17 November 2014- Lake Winnebago NOW! MORE BREAKING NEWS: This is a photo of Lake Winnebago today! Lake Winnebago http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Winnebago is so big that you can not see across it! And now it is frozen!! Let the games begin
- [2014/2015 season](https://wissa.org/142-2/) - 22 November- Plymouth Pond. Maine- Cam Lewis, Kitewing FIRST ICE!!!! Well not really. There is always ice somewhere, but this ice is first ice for New England. The organizers of http://www.wissa2015.com/ reported smooth ice 10-12 cm thick last week on Lake Winnebago in Winsconsin. The time is fast approaching!Here's hoping to see lots of folks in
- [2015 promo video](https://wissa.org/140-2/) - Oxanna carves a beautiful turn on smooth Russian ice last season But watch this short [46 second] video taken yesterday in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin- site of WISSA 2015https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OuTlej4mZpQ See you on the ice! Will
- [Preparing for 2015](https://wissa.org/139-2/) - The gang at Kalajoki, Finland, 2013 Hello WISSA Friends At this time of year you are most likely hoping for reliable ice and good winds. It soon will happen. In fact, the WISSA-competition site for 2015 in Wisconsin, USA is already frozen. William Tuthill and a few other WISSA-members (including myself) have been working
- [THE ICE IS NICE IN WISCONSIN!!!!](https://wissa.org/138-2/) - http://wilakeweather.com/rec-park-webcam-1/ Only 65 days left until http://www.wissa2015.com/
- [2015 promo video](https://wissa.org/137-2/) - GREETING WISSA FRIENDS! Here is a promo video produced by a member of the organizing team at Fond du Lac.Not much time left, so please make your plans, and don't forget to register now Cheers Will https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BrxuhxRo6PY
- [Ready to Compete!](https://wissa.org/ready-to-compete/) - Igor Renkas - the veteran of the sport had just completed his third set of racing ski rig and is now fully ready to compete at 2015 WISSA Championship. He is based at Toronto Windsurfing Club where he freelances as repair man and coach. Igor is very serious and is training hard to
- [Team Sweden takes the plunge!](https://wissa.org/team-sweden-takes-the-plunge/) - photo taken at Kalajoki, Finland, WISSA 2013 BREAKING NEWS!!!! It is official: Sweden will be sending a team to WISSA 2015!Here is the list:Team members 2015 is:Jenny Back (Kitewing)Åke Olsson (Kitewing)Carl James (Kitewing)Lars Fromell (Kitewing)Alexander Larsson (Kitewing)Stefan Söderlund (Winterwindsurf)Med vänliga hälsningar Alex Get ready people. This is going to be an amazing event. It
- [BREAKING NEWS!](https://wissa.org/134-2/) - We have confirmation from Estonia. Please see the letter from Kalev Alikveer Dear WISSA family! Thank You for trust and for offering of arrangement WISSA 2016 World Championships. With the event we celebrate 40th anniversary of birth of this sport (Purisuusk ) Start of Purisuusk in 1976 at Lake of Harku , Tallinn -
- [Tolyatti 2017: Preparations are at full speed!](https://wissa.org/tolyatti-2017-preparations-are-at-full-speed/) - It is never too early to start planning your trip to Tolyatti! Consider arriving at the international airport Kurumoch (KUF) which is only 1-hour drive away from the race site. We checked, the tickets are really cheap at the moment! The Organizing Committee is formed and started working. The sponsor's representatives are part of the
- [WISSA 2017 Registration is Open!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2017-registration-is-open/) - Dear Friends! This year WISSA-2017 takes place in Togliatti which has been my hometown for 10 years! The victory in WISSA is much more important for our kiters than in any other championship. I believe, the region of the Volga river and the Zhiguli Sea will become the best ground for your races, victories,
- [WISSA 2017 Venue is Set!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2017-venue-is-set/) - Attention all enthusiasts of winter sailing and kiting! The World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships of 2017 will take place in the city of Tolyatti, Samara Region of Russia. The program will be united with the traditional International Marathon "Zhigulevskoe Sea 2017". The event will be happening on February 20...27, 2017. The preliminary race program
- [Oravi- were you there?](https://wissa.org/oravi-were-you-there/) - Talented sailors! Snow sled start Skin repair by an experienced doctor. Kiitos! Everyone loves Team Quebec!
- [Jacques Sotty to return after 32 years](https://wissa.org/jacques-sotty-to-return-after-32-years/) - October 9, 2019 Jacques Sotty, WISSA winner at 1988, is making return to event after 32 years! We asked couple of questions from Sotty to get to know him and his icesurfing history.What year did you start winter surfing?I used to practice “Speed Sailing” ( Windsurfing on wheels) and hold the Speed World Record (77,88
- [ICE in Fond du Lac!](https://wissa.org/ice-in-fond-du-lac/) - In the words of WISSA 2015 Race Master Kevin Gratton OUR SEASON IS ON!!!! Have a look at these links. Perfect forecast for ice building and smoothing. http://wilakeweather.com/rec-park-webcam-1/ http://www.windpowerwindsurfing.com/http://forecast.weather.gov
- [WISSA 2025: The Ultimate Winter Wind Sports Event](https://wissa.org/wissa-2025-the-ultimate-winter-wind-sports-event/) - The excitement is building as we approach the WISSA 2025 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships, set to take place February 3–8, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin.This iconic event combines the thrill of Windsurfing, Wing Sails, and Kites, pushing these water sports to their limits on snow and ice. With speeds that surpass their summer counterparts,
- [WISSA 2025](https://wissa.org/wissa-2025/) - The longest running and most prestigious international competition for three individual sports is taking place in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A. 3-8 February 2025.The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association [ WISSA] Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships is the frozen water version for 3 well known wind sports. Windsurfing - since 1980Wing Sails - since 1991Kites -
- [It is Official!](https://wissa.org/it-is-official/) - The IKA https://www.kiteclasses.org/ has decided to join forces with WISSA and make the WISSA WC the World Championships of record for snow kite.WISSA 2025 Snow Freestyle and Big Air Notice of Race is available here!WISSA 2025 Snow and Ice Notice of Race is available here!
- [WISSA 2024 - Details update](https://wissa.org/wissa-2024-details-update/) - The website for WISSA 2024 is: https://kainuunliikunta.fi/wissa-2024-kajaani-finland-12-16-3-2024/Official Notice Board is: https://www.manage2sail.com/en-US/event/wissa2024#!/onbResults will be at: https://www.manage2sail.com/en-US/event/wissa2024#!/results
- [WISSA 2024](https://wissa.org/wissa-2024/) - This is official!WISSA 2024 will take place on March, 12-16 of 2024 in Kajaani municipality in Finland.More info coming.
- [2023 Information](https://wissa.org/2023-information/) - 2023 WISSA Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships will take place in Lithuania 30th January to 5th February.As of Nov.7 2022 the following information is available:1. NoR is up at https://bit.ly/3Uyyl9a2. By NoR, the possible locations are Kaunas reservoir, lake Rekyva (Šiauliai district), or Elektrėnai reservoir3. Registration is open at https://lt.regattas.eu/regatta/wissa the payment information can
- [2022 dates are Feb 14-19, 2022, Estonia!](https://wissa.org/2022-dates-are-feb-14-19-2022-estonia/) - Hi,The WISSA 2022 dates are Feb 14-19, 2022, Estonia. Main organizer slaalom.ee.Event site: wissa2022.slaalom.ee (not ready yet)The results and Notice Board will be in M2S.World Champ classes: sled, kite, wing--Tõnis Kask
- [Moving North, after Santa!](https://wissa.org/moving-north-after-santa/) - WISSA 2020 is relocated to the north, to Lestijärvi, Finland, as in Estonia and southern Finland the winter has not arrived yet.Lestijärvi has very good conditions, 30-40cm of smooth ice, at moment covered with some snow. The forecast shows more colds and some snow. The lake is big enough (64,7 km²) to accommodate course race
- [Discount Registration for WISSA 2020 is Closing Soon!](https://wissa.org/discount-registration-for-wissa-2020-is-closing-soon/) - A friendly reminder: the discount price for the WISSA 2020 entry fee is valid until the end of 2019. This applies also to cash payments.Starting January 1, 2020, the entry fee will be 200 EUR and the junior/youth entry fee will be 125 EUR. (NoR p.7).Register Here
- [WISSA 2020 registration is open!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2020-registration-is-open/) - October 20, 2019 WISSA 2020 registration is now open at the registration page. Until the end of 2019, you can register with a discounted fee. Kind reminder: registration is not confirmed before the payment is received. If you need an invitation for a visa, please contact us, providing us with your full name, passport number, birthday, official
- [WISSA 2020 event is welcoming you in Pärnu, Estonia](https://wissa.org/wissa-2020-event-is-welcoming-you-in-parnu-estonia/) - Pärnu is hosting WISSA at it's 40th event, from 10th to 15th of February 2020. The competition is organized by the same committee who was responsible for WISSA 2016 and Winter Surf Europeans 2019. The organizing authority is Estonian Yachting Union. We are happy to welcome all winter surfers from all around the world: kites, wings, sleds. There will
- [2019 Championships are in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin!](https://wissa.org/2019-championships-are-in-fond-du-lac-wisconsin/) - Making a rare return to the United States, Fond du Lac is proud to host once again, The 2019 World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships in our beautiful lakefront community. This is the longest running international competition in the sport of windsurfing - ironic given that windsurfing is a water sport. Racing will be held
- [WISSA 2018 - LAHTI, Finland!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2018-lahti-finland/) - On 26.2.-4.3.2018 lake Vesijärvi in Lahti Finland will turn into a World Championship scenery for winter kiters, windsurfers and wing sailors – it is time for WISSA 2018! These web pages will be updated along this autumn as details are being confirmed. WISSA has grown over the years and become a marvellous meeting of friends
- [WISSA 2017 - Mission Accomplished!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2017-mission-accomplished/) - Hello Friends,back home again from Russia feels sooo good. Having been there feels even better! Conversely, not having gone there would probably have haunted me for the rest of my life ... with nagging regrets.WISSA-2017 in combination with the Russian National Festival of Outdoor Activities in Tolyatti turned out to be a highly successful event,
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- [Come to Tolyatti in 2017!](https://wissa.org/come-to-tolyatti-in-2017/) - Here is the film about Tolyatti Marathon run in 2011. Check out conditions and organization!
- [WISSA 2016 Site is up!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2016-site-is-up/) - Hey, http://WISSA2016.ee site is up! Registration open and clock is ticking!! The sooner you register - the cheaper!!!
- [2016 Estonia is happening!](https://wissa.org/2016-estonia-is-happening/) - Called Kalev yesterday. He was apologizing and assured that the information will be published on the WISSA2016.ee site in the matter of days. In the mean time the official information is as follows: WISSA 2016 Championships Dates: 2016-02-08 ... 2016-02-13 Location: Haapsalu, Estonia Accommodation: Promenaadi Inn Information: WISSA2016.ee Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/822719857826662/
- [1984 by Södertörns Surfklubb](https://wissa.org/1984-by-sodertorns-surfklubb/) - Truly unique footage. Enjoy!
- [The WISSA 2015 the site is UP!](https://wissa.org/the-wissa-2015-the-site-is-up/) - Check it out! http://www.wissa2015.com/
- [Kiting in Ontario](https://wissa.org/kiting-in-ontario/)
- [WISSA 2014: President's Memorandum](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-presidents-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: Be open and welcoming to all competitors and new technologies. Maintain the highest possible standard of racing
- [WISSA 2014: STS is Exciting!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-sts-is-exciting/)
- [WISSA 2014: POV Video](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-pov-video/) - )
- [WISSA 2014: The Final Day](https://wissa.org/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:
- [WISSA 2014: Faces 8](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-faces-8/) - Nikulichev Dmitriy Photo by Kirill Korabelnikov
- [WISSA 2014: Faces 6](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-faces-6/) - Kulagin Evgeny Photo by Kirill Korabelnikov
- [WISSA 2014: Faces 7](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-faces-7/) - Polyakova Lydmila Photo by Kirill Korabelnikov
- [WISSA 2014: Faces 5](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-faces-5/) - Shevelev Alexey and Raynal Pierre-Alain Photo by Kirill Korabelnikov
- [WISSA 2014: Faces 4](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-faces-4/) - Elena Kalinina Photo by Kirill Korabelnikov
- [WISSA 2014: Faces 3](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-faces-3/) - Feudoroff Max Photo by Kirill Korabelnikov
- [WISSA 2014: Faces 2](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-faces-2/) - Sayfulin Farid and Lyubimtsev Roman Photo by Kirill Korabelnikov
- [WISSA 2014: Faces 1](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-faces-1/) - Minaev AntonPhoto by Kirill Korabelnikov
- [WISSA 2014: Particulars](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-particulars/) - Photos by Inna Klementievs RUS-22
- [WISSA 2014: Freestyle](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-freestyle/) - The ice is hard... to fall :)
- [WISSA 2014: Short Track](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-short-track/) - Watch how ideal are conditions for these guys!
- [WISSA 2014: Wings](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-wings/)
- [WISSA 2014 Day 4: Sun, Wind, Competition](https://wissa.org/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
- [WISSA 2014 Day 2: Short Video](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-day-2-short-video/) - Two minutes at the start of the race.
- [WISSA 2014 Day 3 Update: Wind is Light](https://wissa.org/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. «Kites with snowboards, Course Race» 1. Shelyganov Gena 5,75.2. 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. «Windsurfing rigs, Short Track Slalom»
- [WISSA 2014 Day 2 Update: Leader is unclear](https://wissa.org/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
- [WISSA 2014 Update: Day 2 - Short Video](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-update-day-2-short-video/) - Video by Beach Games SPb
- [WISSA 2014: Day 0 Photos](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-day-0-photos/) - By and with permission of Nikita Nikryt. KALEV! SLAVA! KIRILL!!!
- [WISSA 2014 Update: Day 1 Photos](https://wissa.org/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...
- [WISSA 2014 Update: Day 1 - No Wind](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-update-day-1-no-wind/) - So, the long anticipated WISSA Championship in Russia has started! Registration counts: Kite Calss: 75 Open Class: 29 Free Sail: 3 Total: 107 Registered countries: 6 - that means that: The Championship qualifies as World event! WISSA 2015 location will be decided by vote at WISSA 2014! While there was no wind on the first
- [At WISSA 2014 Registration](https://wissa.org/at-wissa-2014-registration/) - By Andrew Kornilov
- [WISSA 2014: Preceded by the Championship of Russia](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-preceded-by-the-championship-of-russia/) - The first day of spring had successfully begun! The 2014 Russian National Kiting Championship is undergo. Tomorrow we start WISSA 2014! By Natalia Sergeeva
- [To the organizers of WISSA 2014](https://wissa.org/to-the-organizers-of-wissa-2014/) - Greetings Friends First and Foremost, THANK YOU! We all know about how the organizer in Quebec pulled out, and what happened after that. By hosting WISSA 2014, you have kept alive the longest running international competition in the sports of : Windsurfing Wing Sailing Kite Sailing Thank you for that. But now for a personal
- [Zhigmore Marathon - Togliatti, Russia 2014 - photos](https://wissa.org/zhigmore-marathon-togliatti-russia-2014-photos/) - https://plus.google.com/photos/111122330992901013120/albums/5977967157489369713
- [Zhigmore Marathon - Togliatti, Russia 2014 - video](https://wissa.org/zhigmore-marathon-togliatti-russia-2014-video/) - Nice going, guys!
- [WISSA 2014 - the Testimony of the President](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-the-testimony-of-the-president/) - WISSA was supposed to be in Quebec this year. We had a written proposal from a qualified organizer, but for some reason, they had to back out. We had a potential back up with http://www.fishlakeiceboards.com/2014-sturgeon-stampede/ but they were not ready to do it on short notice.Picking up the short notice mantle, out steadfast friends from
- [WISSA 2014: Registration is open!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-registration-is-open/) - Please follow directly to the registration page and see your friends ahead of you! Please read WISSA RULES and ISAF RULES before proceeding with registration. More information is coming. Do not forget to SUBSCRIBE to wissa.org to get official invitations.
- [WISSA 2014: First time in Russia!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-first-time-in-russia/) - The time frame is defined, the information package will be published here once we have it. Location: Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Port Hercules Accommodation: Citytel Olgino Preliminary program is as follows. WISSA 2014 Winter Surfing World Championships Monday, 2014-03-03 Preparations and practicing Opening Ceremony Tuesday, 2014-03-04 8:00 – 11:00 Registration 12:00 Skippers’ meeting 13:00 First possible warning
- [High Sierra Report - Sierra SnowKite Center](https://wissa.org/high-sierra-report-sierra-snowkite-center/)
- [Murmansk Already Got Winter!](https://wissa.org/murmansk-already-got-winter/) - Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=551684774907290
- [WISSA 2014 is in Russia!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2014-is-in-russia/) - Please be prepared, more information will follow.
- [Hiberna in USA](https://wissa.org/hiberna-in-usa/) - Duane Waltz of The U.S.A's only authorized dealer of Hiberna's fleet of hi-tech Iceboards | Fish Lake Iceboards paid a brief visit to Rhode Island last week. He was on his way to Bic Sport North America in West Wareham, Massachusetts to pick up some Stand Up Paddleboards for Fish Lake Iceboards and for our friend
- [2002 in Italy](https://wissa.org/2002-in-italy/) - Most would agree (at least those who were there) that WISSA 2002 in Italy was one of the best. Lago de Resia was spectacular, the mountains surrounding it were magnificent, and the location made for easy access for everyone coming from Europe. There were several North American competitors there as well. The food was spectacular, but the
- [Starstruck!](https://wissa.org/starstruck/) - I walked into Island Sports (Island Surf & Sport - 86 Aquidneck Avenue Middletown, RI 02842, 401-846-4421) today. For many years it was the largest and most prestigious windsurfing (and other) store in the northeast. With the decline of windsurfing (BTW that is apocryphal) and the sale of the store to new owners more focused
- [Anton Cherkashin at Wissa 2013](https://wissa.org/anton-cherkashin-at-wissa-2013/) - Wissa 2013 (Finland). Anton Cherkashin from Svetlana Romantsova on Vimeo.
- [Notice the trend?](https://wissa.org/notice-the-trend/)
- [2013 World Championship in Long Distance Kiting](https://wissa.org/2013-world-championship-in-long-distance-kiting/) - Register at vake.no!
- [Kodiak Alaska Ice Report 25OCT12 - Early Season Check Up](https://wissa.org/kodiak-alaska-ice-report-25oct12-early-season-check-up/) - I stood on the ice today and chopped a test hole to review the freezing history. The temps were in the high 30s. The one and a half inch black ice sheet was shooting cracks from under my feet. Ice was layered, showing 5-6 freeze and thaw cycles. Not ice for responsible recreation yet. However,
- [2.3-10.3.2013 KALAJOKI – FINLAND](https://wissa.org/2-3-10-3-2013-kalajoki-finland/) - We have the dates, we have the site! Please check out on wissa2013.fi on further details. The Facebook group for the Championship is here: Wissa2013
- [Sihteeri/ PWR](https://wissa.org/sihteeri-pwr/) - Dear all, I hope you all have enjoyed a great surfing summer! The summer season is almost over here in Finland and we're heading our minds towards the coming winter season and WISSA 2013 in Kalajoki. The arrangements have begun and we're in schedule. The official web pages, www.wissa2013.fi will be published in the end of September.
- [History](https://wissa.org/history/)
- [Season is Over, Season is Open!](https://wissa.org/season-is-over-season-is-open/)
- [St. Ignace News - WISSA 2012 articles](https://wissa.org/st-ignace-news-wissa-2012-articles/) - Just wanted to let you know that the WISSA articles in The St. Ignace News are now paywall-free. (We paywall our stories for the first four weeks.) William Acosta donates his trophy to school Klaus Faisst's experiences (with an error in age) Overall, kind of general story Spectators' perspective, with a sweet picture of Peter
- [Yet Another Way of Having Fun with Snow and Wind](https://wissa.org/yet-another-way-of-having-fun-with-snow-and-wind/) - Just watch. And then wait till they build a half-pipe for themselves! Lazy Snowsurfers from Māris Minkevics on Vimeo.
- [This is Us!](https://wissa.org/this-is-us/) - Well not exactly, but WISSA is in line to be the officially recognized World Championships for ice and snow kiting starting in 2013. Representatives from IKA will be there to confirm that the organizers are capable - and we know that they are! :-)The talks already underway MUST have had something to do with the
- [Best race o the year!](https://wissa.org/best-race-o-the-year/) - Amazing video, amazing conditions, great fun!
- [Pond Hockey, WISSA and the winter of 2012](https://wissa.org/pond-hockey-wissa-and-the-winter-of-2012/) - Well, February has passed and all the craziness of gearing up for the winters main events is over… (read on) Cheryl Schlehuber, Life in the Great Waters Region of Mackinac
- [GPS Icesailing](https://wissa.org/gps-icesailing/) - I have been promoting GPS Icesailing for many years now. This site and official GPS World Record organization uses very scientific means of gathering and reviewing GPS data to establish both World Record claims and regular rankings for participants all around the globe. Two sister sites, GPS Kitesailing and GPS Speedsurfing serve the water aspects
- [WISSA 2012: Video and Notes](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-video-and-notes/) - Hello again-the previous post mentions topics I wanted to expand upon. It's too bad that the video doesn't show the race where Annie Tuthill came really close to beating both of the best Swedish racers, Peter Klingvall and Lars Frommell (the one with the big skate sail). The course was a downwind "zig-zag" layout with
- [WISSA 2012: Wrap-up](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-wrap-up/) - The 2012 WISSA Ice & Snow Sailing World Championships wrapped up last week in St. Ignace Michigan - huge props to the organizers for being agile and flexible. The Straits of Mackinac – recognized by some sailors as the last stretch of the iconic Chicago-Mackinac Race - are also known as the International Ice Bridge
- [Ice Sailing in Ternopil, Ukraine](https://wissa.org/ice-sailing-in-ternopil-ukraine/)
- [WISSA 2012: Closing Day](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-closing-day/) - Our final day of racing took place on Saturday with another inch of new snow and a stiff northwesterly, a bit spotty on little Chain Lake. Kite Class had finished for the week and we were able to run six course races all toild, two with an upwind/downwind course and four on a crosswind course
- [WISSA 2012: Day 4 - Team USA Holding Its Own](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-day-4-team-usa-holding-its-own/) - We were only able to run three slalom races on the cleared ice today due to light wind that didn't kick up until late afternoon. But I did see some results yesterday and of the results so far and am pleased to report that the U.S. wing team has some contenders among the top ten
- [World championships held on ice of Chain Lake](https://wissa.org/world-championships-held-on-ice-of-chain-lake/) - By Scott Brand Sault Ste. Marie Evening News Mother Nature was unable to shut down the 2012 World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA) Championships in St. Ignace this week, but she sure made a lot of work for event organizers. “Our community stepped up to the plate big time,” said Executive Director Janet
- [WISSA 2012: Day 3](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-day-3/) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nasaskimbat/message/2030 This morning brought a trace of new snow and stronger wind than yesterday. Wings and sleds ran 3 course races successfully before breaking for lunch.The new snow was on the sticky side and the wind never really filled in and since these conditions favor lighter riders I was once again fast among slow. By
- [WISSA 2012: Days 1 and 2](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-days-1-and-2/) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nasaskimbat/message/2029 I didn't post yesterday as planned - after the skipper's meeting it took some time to get our gear to the lake and set up. Then we spent the early afternoon sailing on the cleared ice practicing for the short track slalom before heading out onto the main lake with skis for course racing.
- [WISSA 2012: The Road To St. Igmace, Opeming Ceremony](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-the-road-to-st-igmace-opeming-ceremony/) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nasaskimbat/message/2028 My perhaps dangerously overladen Forester performed magnificently on the long drive here, 20 hours all told with the planned overnight stop in Cleveland. Morning found us back on the highway and we gobbled up the miles, did the RuShip and I, the way a hungry Pac-Man chomps down the ghosts. The highlight of the
- [Snowkiting weekend on Rice Lake from Jan. 27-29 at Elmhirst Resort](https://wissa.org/snowkiting-weekend-on-rice-lake-from-jan-27-29-at-elmhirst-resort/) - By Brendan Wedley, The Peterborough Examiner Put on skis, skates or a snowboard. Launch a kite. And start tacking up wind on Rice Lake during the fifth annual Snowkite weekend at Elmhirst Resort on Jan. 27 to 29. "It's an up-and-coming sport," said Steve Elmhirst, with Elmhirst Resort near Keene, who organizes the annual event.
- [The Coolest Kite..boat!](https://wissa.org/the-coolest-kite-boat/)
- [Kiting Terminology](https://wissa.org/kiting-terminology/) - Taken from popeyethewelder 1/2 Axel (Axle): (kite trick) a 2 line stunt kite trick that is a neat way of changing direction rather than a carved turn. At the edge of the window, having done a ground pass, release the top wing and then pop the same side. The kite will make a half turn
- [Some Mug Shots from Will's Archives](https://wissa.org/some-mug-shots-from-wills-archives/) - William Tuthill
- [Hiberna Slalom: First Trials of the Season in Arkhangelsk!](https://wissa.org/hiberna-slalom-first-trials-of-the-season-in-arkhangelsk/) - The first slalom races of the season happened on December 13, 2011 in Arkhangelsk, Russia. The participants cleaned up a spot and engaged. For the most of us this is the new kind of sport since there is no real windsurfing at this latitude and it was hard to expect much. However, HIBERNA surprised everyone
- [Snowmobiles Added To Festival](https://wissa.org/snowmobiles-added-to-festival/) - Vintage and antique snowmobiles will be added to this year’s winter festival at St. Ignace, which will span about 10 days and include pond hockey and the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA) world championship. The St.Ignace News
- [Festival “Zhigulyovskoe Sea-2012”](https://wissa.org/festival-zhigulyovskoe-sea-2012/) - Press-release №1 The 7th international marathon “Zhigulyovskoe Sea 2012” will take place in Togliatty from 1st to 5th of February. This time our project is named “International Festival Marathon “Zhigulyovskoe Sea 2011” because the our previous events proved to be more than just sport events. We did our best to set up a pleasurable, interesting,
- [Kiteskiing in Russia, Zhiguli Sea](https://wissa.org/kiteskiing-in-russia-zhiguli-sea/)
- [Better to see it once...](https://wissa.org/better-to-see-it-once/) - Dan Hill giving a tour of the WISSA 2012 event location in beautiful St. Ignace, Michigan USA to share a little about the area where the competition will be held.
- [St.Ignace: Wind Analytics](https://wissa.org/st-ignace-wind-analytics/) - We keep getting questions about winds at St.Ignace, MI. Although rumor is that a funnel between two Great Lakes has to be a really windy place which has to be true by all laws of meteorology and common sense, although the bridge from the land to the Mackinac Island has a dedicated site to warn
- [Macinac Bridge at St.Ignace :: 2012 Venue](https://wissa.org/macinac-bridge-at-st-ignace-2012-venue/) - Built in 1957, the Macinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere, and the 3rd longest in the world. Connecting lower Michigan - the "boxing glove" to the Upper Peninsula ["Finnmerica"] the bridge is subjected to some pretty awful conditions. It is always windy, and often frozen. Looking at this webcam will
- [WISSA 2012 Accommodation](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-accommodation/) - Please explore the interactive map below to choose your option. View WISSA 2012 in a larger map The following is a recommended list of suites at St.Ignace by WISSA 2012 organizers: Bear Cove Inn - 906-643-8910 Birchwood Motel - 906-984-2184 Boardwalk Inn - 800-254-5408 Budget Host Inn & Suites - 800-872-7057 Colonial House Inn -
- [‘I probably won’t hit you, but just in case . . . ‘ – Photographing snowkiting for a magazine](https://wissa.org/i-probably-wont-hit-you-but-just-in-case-photographing-snowkiting-for-a-magazine/) - By David Moore A piece I wrote and photographed for New Mexico Magazine has appeared in the December issue – and getting the shots was a bit more intrepid than the work I normally do. Back in March, I went up to a snowy field beside the Brazos Pass in northern New Mexico to talk
- [Snowkiting in Luleå](https://wissa.org/snowkiting-in-lulea/) - Snowkiting in Luleå from John Johansson on Vimeo.A snowkiting video I made this winter 2011. Shot with a Canon 550D/T2i (Samyang 8 mm Fisheye and Sigma 70-300 with IS) and a GoPro Hero HD.
- [The International Kiteboarding Association | ISAF conference finall ...](https://wissa.org/the-international-kiteboarding-association-isaf-conference-finall/) - The International Kiteboarding Association | ISAF conference finall: Day 2 of the ISAF council meeting here in San Juan, Puerto Rico, came to an end with a couple of more inportant decisions regarding kiteboarding. First of all, Kiteboarding will have an own rules appendix for the course ...
- [Kite Shapes & Kite Aspect Ratio « Desert Wind Kiteboarding](https://wissa.org/kite-shapes-kite-aspect-ratio-desert-wind-kiteboarding/) - Kite Shapes & Kite Aspect Ratio « Desert Wind Kiteboarding: Many kiters do use LEI kites for snowkiting or land kiting. I do. One of the reasons some kiters choose to use ram air kites is that they do not require a pump (one more thing to carry, may not work well in cold conditions),
- [2012 Ozone Access Snowkiting Snowkite New Safety Feature ...](https://wissa.org/2012-ozone-access-snowkiting-snowkite-new-safety-feature/) - 2012 Ozone Access Snowkiting Snowkite New Safety Feature : ... gusts and is also very Stable. Now available in 12m. 4m-6m-8m-10m-12m Available at www.PBKiteboarding.com Sales - Support - Pro Repairs - Lessons Kiteboarding Snowkiting Landboarding Kitewing “We Know KItes”… ...
- [The World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships 2012 visit St. Ignace - SurferToday](https://wissa.org/the-world-ice-and-snow-sailing-championships-2012-visit-st-ignace-surfertoday/) - The World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships 2012 visit St. Ignace - SurferToday: SurferTodaySurferTodayIn addition to racing, champions and beginners alike will be able to interact in a variety of WISSA activities, including skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowbowling and snow golf. The World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships 2012 are sponsored ...
- [iPhone kiteboarding game features 20 kite spots - SurferToday](https://wissa.org/iphone-kiteboarding-game-features-20-kite-spots-surfertoday/) - iPhone kiteboarding game features 20 kite spots - SurferToday: SurferToday SurferToday "Kiteboard - The Ultimate Kitesurfing Simulation Game" is the newest kiteboarding game for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The new HD app is also a great guide for beginners and advanced kitesurfers. The sport that is taking the world by storm, ...
- [Speedsailors Tear it up on Martha’s Vineyard | BoatingLocal.com](https://wissa.org/speedsailors-tear-it-up-on-marthas-vineyard-boatinglocal-com/) - Here's hoping that this takes off as an annual event. The conditions on the Vineyard are WORLD CLASS!All kiters in North America should stand by this event. We have what it takes to be a world class kiting destination- now lets go out and promote this!William TuthillSpeedsailors Tear it up on Martha’s Vineyard | BoatingLocal.com:
- [The World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships 2012 visit St. Ignace](https://wissa.org/the-world-ice-and-snow-sailing-championships-2012-visit-st-ignace/) - The World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships 2012 visit St. Ignace: The only world event where wings, kites and sails all compete together on snow or ice, slalom and course.
- [Sweden at WISSA 2012](https://wissa.org/sweden-at-wissa-2012/) - It is official. Sweden will be sending a team to WISSA 2012 in St. Ignace, Michigan USA. The event - WISSA 2012, will be held 20-26 February 2012 on the bay directly in front of the town situated at the site of one of the oldest settlements of the Great Lakes in North America. The
- [STS is coming to the USA in 2012](https://wissa.org/sts-is-coming-to-the-usa-in-2012/) - A cool wind is blowing thru the world of windsurfing, and with it comes a fresh new way of racing. Developed in Latvia, the Short Track Slalom (STS) takes place on plowed ice. It packs more action into a tight space than any other form of wind powered competition. A system of quick starts, rapid
- [Wissa 2012 :: The Official Website](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-the-official-website/) - Please continue to the official home of WISSA 2012:http://www.wissa2012.com/
- [WISSA 2012 :: the Place and the Time](https://wissa.org/wissa-2012-the-place-and-the-time/) - According to Dan Hill of Action Sports Enterprises the place and time of WISSA 2012 are official: St.Ignace, Michigan, February 20-26, 2012 The draft of the City Chamber of Commerce invitation is available here. Dan Hill is the Chief Organizer of the event. He collects sponsorship proposals, suggestions and advise in regards to the event.
- [Kite Skiing: 636 km in 24 Hours](https://wissa.org/kite-skiing-636-km-in-24-hours/) - Eduard from Omsk, Russia has done it: I have no words to say. If you have - show me the proof like one above. The previous record was 595 km in 24 hours. Details will follow. My respect is beyond the limits.
- [Another Source of Photos, 2011](https://wissa.org/another-source-of-photos-2011/) - Here is the Facebook link to WISSA 2011 gallery of photos, definitely worth checking out!
- [2011 Photos by Tommi Sareskivi](https://wissa.org/2011-photos-by-tommi-sareskivi/) - Ystävällisin terveisin / with best regards, Tommi Sareskivi HALKEAMA | www.halkeama.com MyCashflow eCommerce Professional Pakkaustarvikkeet helposti verkkokaupasta - www.pakkaustarvikkeita.fi Kasvata yrityksesi myyntiä tulospohjaisesti - www.myyntia.fi
- [XII Saint Petersburg Open](https://wissa.org/xii-saint-petersburg-open/) - April 2..3, 2011, St.Petersburg, Russia Race Notice Organizer: Kiting Federation of St.Petersburg, Baltiets Yacht Club Class: kite Race Dates: April 2..3, 2011 Reserved dates: April 26..27, 2011 Race site: Baltiets Yacht Club, St.Petersburg, Petergofskoye shosse 75, k.2 Driving directions View Baltiets Yacht Club in a larger map Race Program: course race, minimum 3 races, maximum
- [Swedish Team at WISSA 2011](https://wissa.org/swedish-team-at-wissa-2011/) - Sweden sent a team of wonderful sportsmen and women. Not only were they expert sailors, they were friendly and open to all of the other competitors. It was a joy to share the racecourse with these fine folks. p.s. notice the bread slicers high skates William Tuthill
- [WISSA 2011](https://wissa.org/wissa-2011/) - The winds of change and new energy blew across the WISSA 2011 race courses in Oravi, Finland last week. The 31st annual WISSA Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships was blessed in many ways. Good winds, great people, an excellent organizing team, and a wonderful venue all came together at Oravi in the beautiful Saimaa
- [Test of the "Best": Taboo-17, snow trials from Siberia](https://wissa.org/test-of-the-best-taboo-17-snow-trials-from-siberia/) - Last autumn a very interesting annotation was found on the Best Kiteboarding site: "For course racing and light-wind conditions, the largest Taboos are the most aerodynamically refined kites we've ever made. Every gram of spare has been trimmed back to deliver maximum light-wind performance and racing advantage." Later some blurb from Andrei Fishinsky the official
- [Lithuania is in the Game](https://wissa.org/lithuania-is-in-the-game/) - For years, we have heard about it, known about it, but now here is some visual proof that Lithuania is in the game. The city of Kaunas goes back to the 12th century and is worth learning about http://www.randburg.com/li/kaunasci.html Here is some video of WWRR2011 which was held in Kaunas: Looking forward to meeting our
- [ISKA 2011 Results](https://wissa.org/iska-2011-results/) - http://www.snowkite-meisterschaft.de/results_2011.php In the course race Russians are unbeatable!
- [WISSA 2011 Notice of Race - Final](https://wissa.org/wissa-2011-notice-of-race-final/) - Hello! Here's the Notice of the Race for WISSA event. Please have it published with highest possible visibility and forwarded to necessary parties not in my list. Racing Rules are published on WinterWindsurf.com, but we are still in process of finalizing Wing and Kite versions. Best regards! Feodor Gurvits
- [WISSA 2011 Preliminary Notice of Race](https://wissa.org/wissa-2011-preliminary-notice-of-race/) - Here is the WISSA 2011 Preliminary Notice of Race. It may change at any time before it becomes final. Use it for evaluation only. Via: William Tuthill and wissa2011.org
- [Kitewing Goes Viral](https://wissa.org/kitewing-goes-viral/) - I do not know what this means but hope Will gets some money for this shot =) D.
- [New Kitewing Distributor in North America](https://wissa.org/new-kitewing-distributor-in-north-america/) - New NA Distributor Dan Hill in an interview with NBC reporter Harry Cicma. Snow on the roof of Wingmaster Richard Saltonstall Thanks to all who attended our "gathering of the wings" on Lake Sunapee this past weekend. We had a great BBQ under large falling snowflakes with no wind on Saturday, and good old rip
- [Snow Kiting Distance World Record Smashed](https://wissa.org/snow-kiting-distance-world-record-smashed/) - Sebastian Copeland, and his partner Eric McNair-Landry (pictured right) have just smashed the Snow Kiting world record by traveling over 595 kilometers in 24 hours. The two are currently on trek across Greenland to raise awareness for global warming. The team had experienced some bad weather that saw them pinned down in their tent for
- [Sailing on Sunapee](https://wissa.org/sailing-on-sunapee/)
- [Annie Skiing Video](https://wissa.org/annie-skiing-video/) - Annie Tuthill presents: Nice operator's work and skiing too!
- [Purple Panic](https://wissa.org/purple-panic/) - Purple Panic is a 10M JoJo with 70 meters of line. EVERY time it comes out - it makes drama! Charlie Meding shot this on Lake Sunapee in almost NO wind. Still there was drama. He sent the kite north while still skiing south and got ripped several meters off the ice! He landed backwards
- [Kiting in Alaska](https://wissa.org/kiting-in-alaska/) - This kind of kiting is to dream about!
- [New Racing Category](https://wissa.org/new-racing-category/) - This is 10 year old Nathaniel Montminy of St. Fulgence, Quebec. Lots of people prefer to kite with Snowboards, hence the new rating category for WISSA.
- [New Kite Racing Category](https://wissa.org/new-kite-racing-category/) - As of WISSA 2010 a new category of kite racing is formed. KITE CLASS Snowboards will now officially be scored in a separate category from skis. The starts will remain the same until snowboard start numbers reach an equal or greater amount. WISSA is always looking forward, and we want to be the premier destination
- [Snow Kiting in Turkey](https://wissa.org/snow-kiting-in-turkey/) - Just pulled this from a search agent. ERCIYES in Turkey. from Boulgakow on Vimeo.A snowkiting session in Erciyes, near Kayseri, in the turkish mountains, with Chasta and the friendly turkish snowkiters.
- [Rainer Salo in Lapland NOW!](https://wissa.org/rainer-salo-in-lapland-now/) - Got to LOVE sailing on land. "here comes a tree- do I go above or below this tree?" Will
- [Dave Turner Kite Skiing in Patagonia](https://wissa.org/dave-turner-kite-skiing-in-patagonia/) - This is one of the few places where I really want to be... Dibutil Click on the image to read the article: Black Diamond Equipment
- [Lac Matapedia 2010](https://wissa.org/lac-matapedia-2010/) - If you thought that 2010 is over.. Think again! Because Quebec still has winter and ice and wind. Click on the banner to proceed to the event. I wish I was there... Dibutil
- [Four Guys Fall Through The Ice At Keswick, Ontario](https://wissa.org/four-guys-fall-through-the-ice-at-keswick-ontario/) - Recent news at TheChickenLoop with some interesting discussion on the publicity of such events for the sport.
- [Kitewing in Stockholm](https://wissa.org/kitewing-in-stockholm/)
- [The beat goes on](https://wissa.org/the-beat-goes-on/) - Congratulations to Kite Class winners in the Coupe de Quebec! The results from WISSA 2010 were quite similar in the final results for the Coupe de Quebec. Big props to the organizers and participants in the CdQ- it is truly an extraordinary organization. Congratulations to - not just the winners- but ALL who took part.
- [2010: Aftermath: 2](https://wissa.org/2010-aftermath-2/) - The first in a series of images from WISSA 2010: This is next year's organizer Feodor Gurvits with friend Anna Arosilta sailing at sunset on the very beautiful Lac Saint Jean. photo by Charles Meding [USA] William Tuthill
- [2010: Aftermath: 1](https://wissa.org/2010-aftermath-1/) - Here is a photo by Joho Salo of Rauma, Finland. It shows how some people [namely light weight, strong, and expert teen-aged windsurfers from Poland] can sail in almost no wind. They are on sleds with jumping skis using top quality sails. Now that the maximum sail size for WISSA competition has been raised from
- [WISSA 2010: add on: RACING](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-add-on-racing/) - by William Tuthill “Ain’t it always the way?” Plan an event and everything will go wrong. Not only were we forced to relocate an event that was two years in the making because of ice conditions that no one had ever encountered before, but, when we did relocate, the wind chose not to blow! The
- [2010: Results](https://wissa.org/2010-results/) - Wings - Sailboards Kite - Overall Kite - Divisions
- [Government of Canada Invests $60,958 in 30th Ice and Snow Sailing World Championship](https://wissa.org/government-of-canada-invests-60958-in-30th-ice-and-snow-sailing-world-championship/) - Not bad, eh? SAINT-GÉDÉON, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 2, 2010) − The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $60,958 in non-repayable funding to Zone Turbulence for the 30th edition of the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association's (WISSA) Ice and Snow Sailing World Championship in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. Granted
- [WISSA 2010: Photo and Video Coverage](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-photo-and-video-coverage/) - Hey, I just found this link... http://www.fotofocus.ca/kite/ Do not expect much from the photos because copyright is important.
- [Baie Des Ha!Ha! Closed.](https://wissa.org/baie-des-haha-closed/) - Here is what I found: To all the participants of the Québec cup or the 30th WISSA competition that will take place in Saguenay from the 26th of February to the 7th of March 2010. On Friday February 19th, municipal and governmental authorities closed the Baie des Ha! Ha! for various considerations . All activity
- [WISSA 2010 at Lac St.Jean!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-at-lac-st-jean/) - I do not know what happened but apparently the Championship location has changed. Please update your travel and accommodation plans! Infolette received today:
- [Zhigulevskoe More 010 Marathon and Championship of Russia Feb 8th](https://wissa.org/zhigulevskoe-more-010-marathon-and-championship-of-russia-feb-8th/) - Press release by Aleksey Razhev and Elena Kocheva Our contests came to a close on the 6th of February. Sunday’s forecast was rather poor, so the organizers decided to carry out only marathon and freestyle, because there wasn’t enough wind for slalom. The second marathon race in “kite skis” and “kite snowboard” classes (for windsurfers
- [WISSA Rules comment](https://wissa.org/wissa-rules-comment/) - Normand said... The WISSA racing rules are certainly simple, but also rather thin. The IKA, the Kite Class branch of the ISAF, have published the Experimental Kiteboard Competition Rules. They apply quite well to snowkite races, with one or two minor modifications. Have you guys contemplated to use those?
- [Scalr - Sponsored Post](https://wissa.org/scalr-sponsored-post/) - Scalr - scalr.comCloud computing is the way of the nearest future. Need to investigate: Sclar.comsponsored likeDibutil Ftalat's profile on MyLikes
- [WISSA 2010: Fresh information!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-fresh-information/) - 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: Q&A](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-qa/) - I have recently received some questions at kiteforum.com about up coming competition. Here they are with the answers from Will and Ben in my interpretation. The rules indicate all events are stand up True, this is stated to forbid any kinds of ice boats in the competition. They are generally faster and very unsafe when
- [WISSA 2010: Official invitation](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-official-invitation/) - You can download the official Invitation to 2010 World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship following this link. You can download the official Notice of Race for 2010 World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship following this link.
- [WISSA2010 Notice of Race](https://wissa.org/wissa2010-notice-of-race/) - AVIS DE COURSE (AdC)30e CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE DE VOILE SUR NEIGE & GLACE28 février/ 6 mars 2010Ville Saguenay (La Baie), Québec, CanadaNOTICE OF RACE (NoR)30th ICE & SNOW SAILINGWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP28 of February/ 6 march, 2010Saguenay city (La Baie), Québec, Canada 1.ÉVÈNEMENTEVENT 1.1Le 30e Championnat du monde se tiendra dans le cadre de l’évènement Freestyle At’Traction
- [WISSA 2010: Program of the Event](https://wissa.org/wissa-2010-program-of-the-event/) - Place Place the 30th city to be WISSA Saguenay (Baie des Ha Ha!), Quebec, Canada. It is certain that the final version of the programming will be translated into Français. Briefly: Friday, February 26: Opening of the kite park, friendly race track groomed (all day) and free trials. In the evening, cocktail and music under
- [ZHIGMORE 2010 Invites!](https://wissa.org/zhigmore-2010-invites/) - Dear Snow Kiters! You are invited to take part in the biggest snow kiting marathon event in the world on Zhiguli Sea, Russia, from Feb.1 to Feb.7, 2010. The recent "Zhiguli Sea 2009" marathon was the battle field of more than 100 competitors representing 26 regions of Russia, Estonia and Ukraine. The race runs on
- [2010: Conditions in Finland](https://wissa.org/2010-conditions-in-finland/) - Hi dudes. This is something new from this season. Sorry its rather big, but smaller resolutions would have been bad. Julli the icesurfer
- [A video from 2009](https://wissa.org/a-video-from-2009/) - Ice and Snow Sailing World Championship 2009 from grolix on Vimeo.
- [Some news from Anapa](https://wissa.org/some-news-from-anapa/) - By V.Zakharov Translated by Dibutil SOURCE The Black Sea Cup has started its kiting program. Today we had course races and freestyle competition. The major news is: There is WIND here! And what a wind! Yesterday while training a Kahoona-7 in zenith was lifting a not-so-small fella couple meters up by just pulling the bar.
- [Black Sea Cup 2009](https://wissa.org/black-sea-cup-2009/) - Russian Championship in kite boarding "Black Sea Cup 2009" is taking place in Anapa on September 21-27, 2009.As usually the awards will be given to the best of professional racers, amateurs and women. For the first time in Russia kiting Course Race and Slalom competitions will run on the Black Sea Cup. If weather permits
- [Yukon kite-skiers tired, happy from Greenland trek](https://wissa.org/yukon-kite-skiers-tired-happy-from-greenland-trek/) - Yukon kite-skiers tired, happy from Greenland trekShared via AddThis
- [High Arctic Ride](https://wissa.org/high-arctic-ride/) - Parasking between Bylot Island and Mont Herodier- nice.
- [Some Real kite-SKIING](https://wissa.org/some-real-kite-skiing/) - These guys fear nothing...Find more reactive videos at coull.com
- [The Evolution of Ice Sailing](https://wissa.org/the-evolution-of-ice-sailing/) - Very funny IMO.
- [Lac Saint-Jean](https://wissa.org/lac-saint-jean/) - by William Tuthill19 April on Lac Staint-Jean near Chicoutimi, Quebec - near the site of WISSA 2010. This area has a very different climate from other parts of Quebec such as Montreal and Quebec City. Winters are long, and spring offers lots of sailing in warmer temperatures and steady winds.This is Kite designer and builder
- [Lake Minnewanka in Banff, Alberta](https://wissa.org/lake-minnewanka-in-banff-alberta/) - by William TuthillThis is 18 April on Lake Minnewanka in Banff, Alberta.24 inches [60 cm] of ice so hard that it is buckled like an alligator's back. There is so much cold stored in this slab that even above freezing temperatures have barely etched the surface. The lake is drained and that causes banked edges.
- [Wing posse sailing at Veranger, Norway last week](https://wissa.org/wing-posse-sailing-at-veranger-norway-last-week/) - by William TuthillThe whole place is like a terrain park. Low sun angles & kilometers of sailing.
- [Tour du Phare](https://wissa.org/tour-du-phare/) - 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 you would expect to find them. The
- [Impressions from WISSA 2009](https://wissa.org/impressions-from-wissa-2009/) - By Klaus Faisst - CanadaThe 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 -Sailboards (most ever)18 -Wings (most ever) and best of all:14 -Women (most ever)20
- [RUS54](https://wissa.org/rus54/) - 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"Willp.s. by DibutilAlthough seldom but history knows cases when Slava was beaten by the other leg... At least once, from
- [WISSA 2002: pictures](https://wissa.org/wissa-2002-pictures/) - 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 10 - Drowned Bell Tower
- [WING Surfing: Lake Sunapee, 14-15 March 2009 update](https://wissa.org/wing-surfing-lake-sunapee-14-15-march-2009-update/) - Hi AllTour du Lac NORSkippers 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, spare tips, rip stop repair tape, wax, etc.
- [WING Surfing: Lake Sunapee, 14-15 March 2009](https://wissa.org/wing-surfing-lake-sunapee-14-15-march-2009/) - 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 lake.INFORMATION:Not windsurfing, and not kite surfing,
- [Quebec Cup](https://wissa.org/quebec-cup/) - by William TuthillGreetings WISSA FriendsHere 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 the name - check the map. It
- [WISSA 2009 Wrap Up](https://wissa.org/wissa-2009-wrap-up/) - 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 welcomePerhaps what was most remarkable was the incredibly warm and sophisticated way
- [Finland 2005 Memorabilia](https://wissa.org/finland-2005-memorabilia/) - by Alex NozdrinMore images under the cut.
- [2nd Swedish Cup class 3 (Kitewing)](https://wissa.org/2nd-swedish-cup-class-3-kitewing/) - by Magnus NordströmThe 18th of January we had a magnificent race at a small place called Kvicksund, 200 km west of Stockholm. Very good hard ice and really nice wind 5-7 m/s (10-15 knots). During these conditions we sail as fast as up to approx. 70 km/h.The first race in the Swedish Cup was held
- [WISSA Rules in Russian](https://wissa.org/wissa-rules-in-russian/) - Thanks to Alex Nozdrin, the rules were translated into Russian:WINDSURF.RU
- [Welcome to the 29th Ice and Snow Sailing World Championship!](https://wissa.org/welcome-to-the-29th-ice-and-snow-sailing-world-championship/) - February 16-21, 2009, Riga, Latviahttp://www.wissa2009.org/competitors.htmlWord has it that there are over 120 competitors for WISSA 2009!
- [Welcome to the 29th Ice and Snow Sailing World Championship!](https://wissa.org/welcome-to-the-29th-ice-and-snow-sailing-world-championship-2/) - Riga, February 16-21, 2009The event is the longest running international competition in the history of windsurfing and the most prestigious winter sailing event in the world. It is held since 1980 each year alternating between Europe and North America.There are 3 classes in WISSA World Championship:• Sled Class: Any sled powered by windsurfing rig where
- [2009 in Latvia!](https://wissa.org/2009-in-latvia/) - Greetings WISSA Web site visitor.The 2009 WISSA Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships will be held in Latvia. To help get you excited, here is a link with information about this fascinating and exotic destination: www.youwontbelieveit.euOf interest to ice only sailors, the organizers plan to host a special "short track" race course for ice boards.
- [ХОЛОД means COLD!](https://wissa.org/холод-means-cold/) - SIBHOLOD - Siberian Cold, the company producing chillers is proud to announce that in order to prove that they are the biggest cold factory in the world the Guinnes World Record will be established. In the middle of the summer 2008 SibHolod is going to freeze a big part of the man-made Ob' Sea. The
- [Cams Leap](https://wissa.org/cams-leap/) - Famous sailor Cameron Lewis of Maine USA is out enjoying "the ultimate form of sailing" on a lake near his home in Maine, U.S.A. Cam has sailed across the Atlantic several times and around the world two times - breaking records each time.www.teamadventure.orgThis is Cam's nephew Davis flying with the Kitewing
- [Renowned Explorer Will Steger Leads Youth on Arctic Expedition to Examine Global Warming Impact](https://wissa.org/renowned-explorer-will-steger-leads-youth-on-arctic-expedition-to-examine-global-warming-impact/) - from The Earth TimesIn March, Steger will lead six young explorers from four different countries -- Norway, Great Britain, Canada and the United States -- to document the impact of and inspire solutions to global warming. The team includes two National Geographic grantees, two kite-skiing international record holders, the 2007 Iditarod "Rookie of the Year,"
- [Parry Sound Kite Sport Festival 2008](https://wissa.org/parry-sound-kite-sport-festival-2008/) - The Parry Sound Kite Sport Festival 2008 was held on Georgian Bay March 1st, 2008. Organized by Chris Hess, this event gave people a chance to experience kite skiing and everything surrounding the sport.
- [Annie](https://wissa.org/annie/) - By William TuthillHere comes the new generation!
- [RFC#001](https://wissa.org/rfc001/) - Here comes the first Request for Change of the WISSA RULES published on this site.Although there were many before we would like to start tracking and discussing those requests and will be updating the rules after each WISSA event.Please post your comments and questions below.By: Richard SaltonstallMaine Ice and Snow Sailing Association28 Pine Brae LnRockport,
- [2008 Wrap-up](https://wissa.org/2008-wrap-up/) - 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 local sponsors in advance of our
- [Kite skiing in 1958](https://wissa.org/kite-skiing-in-1958/) - Let's see what was around just 50 years ago. I wonder, why did this sport not boom at that time?
- [Kite to pull ship across Atlantic (photo update)](https://wissa.org/kite-to-pull-ship-across-atlantic-photo-update/) - Photo update to this articlePhoto © Reuters/Scanpix(more below)
- [59.9 miles!](https://wissa.org/59-9-miles/) - by William TuthillWing sailing on Lake Sunapee this past week end was world class!SO much wind that only a 4.8 meter wing was neededThe scenery was so nice that I went 59.9 miles ( 96.4 kilometers) in robust winds on a crusty snow surface between 1:30 pm and dark. I would have walked the extra
- [What inspires fashion designers?](https://wissa.org/what-inspires-fashion-designers/) - Nautica: "We are very inspired by ice sailing. Ice sailing is an amazing winter sport that synergizes with our heritage, while creating a modern edge through innovation and technology. We have watched the Athlete, the Spectator and the Sponsor at ice sailing events and love the hybrid dressing that naturally happens. Suits and windbreakers, performance
- [Kitewing on Ice](https://wissa.org/kitewing-on-ice/) - Exceptionally nice video!
- [Ice Sailing on Clinton Lake](https://wissa.org/ice-sailing-on-clinton-lake/)
- [Kite to pull ship across Atlantic](https://wissa.org/kite-to-pull-ship-across-atlantic/) - Story from BBC NEWSThe world's first commercial cargo ship partially powered by a giant kite is setting sail from Germany to Venezuela.The designers of the MS Beluga Skysails say the computer-controlled kite, measuring 160sq m (1,722sq ft), could cut fuel consumption by as much as 20%.They also hope the state-of-the-art kite will help reduce carbon
- [Good news - Bad news](https://wissa.org/good-news-bad-news/) - by William TuthillThe 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 always suspected - that the all new
- [Government of Canada Awards $54,000 in Funding to Corporation Fenêtre Lac Matapédia Inc.](https://wissa.org/government-of-canada-awards-54000-in-funding-to-corporation-fentre-lac-matapdia-inc/) - Not bad, eh?from news.gc.caVal-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 build the facilities needed to host the
- [Kajaani](https://wissa.org/kajaani/) - by William TuthillThe sun is low this close to the Arctic Circle this time of year, butthe sailing surface is sweet. Juha Mannermaa is training for WISSA2008. Open Class sailors, get ready, he is fast.One month to go: This should be an excellent event.
- [Winter Sailing](https://wissa.org/winter-sailing/) - by William TuthillGreetings AllI should be preparing for WISSA 2008, but today- this WHOLE week is unseasonably warm. It is global warming ;-(( We needed to move a boat from Newport, Rhode Island to New Bedford, Massachusetts. It is only about 40 nautical miles, but it involves going out into waters that are usually dangerous
- [Happy New Year!](https://wissa.org/happy-new-year/) - Something incredible is happening in Massachussets right now...Part two:The ice of dream!
- [WISSA 2008: Report from the Spot](https://wissa.org/wissa-2008-report-from-the-spot/) - Subject: WISSA 2008The 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 the twin steeples.This is where meals, ceremonies, the Trade
- [Some pictures from Kajaani](https://wissa.org/some-pictures-from-kajaani/) - 2X world Champion [Open Class] Juha Mannermaa did his first session on Oulujarvi [Lake Oulu]. The lake is HUGE! With a surface area of 930 square kilometers and a location at 64 degrees north ICE is not the problem-but daylight? That can be troublesome at this time of year. Cheers to Juha for getting his
- [Not exactly kiting...](https://wissa.org/not-exactly-kiting/) - ... but definitely skiing!
- [Ice Sailing Starts  Nov 25 07 in South Keswick](https://wissa.org/ice-sailing-starts-nov-25-07-in-south-keswick/) - Yup, I’m wearing my wet suit, red life jacket and red ski boots. Don’t know if this ice will last till next weekend, as a strong NW wind could break it all up. Most of it is already refrozen broken ice. Nonetheless, it was fine and we had about 10 guys out today. Joe Albert
- [Health and fitness: Top 10 winter sports](https://wissa.org/health-and-fitness-top-10-winter-sports/) - ICE SAILINGLowdown: This is the most exhilarating sport on the planet. Sail on ice and reach speeds of 70mph.Would suit: Speedsters, adrenaline junkies and yachties bored with the pace of water sailing.Do: Wear a helmet.Don't: Sail over thin ice.Where: Sweden and Poland.How much: A course costs about £140 a day including accommodation at the Ice
- [Season started!](https://wissa.org/season-started/) - We can't call this sailing yet. Just checking the ski angle and edge sharpness.Julli the winter sailor.
- [Do not repeat this!](https://wissa.org/do-not-repeat-this/) - The guy has already done it, you will not be original trying it again.I hate this idiot!
- [The Wild Sports You’ve Got To Try](https://wissa.org/the-wild-sports-youve-got-to-try/) - Pretty funny post on BlueZeal News which puts Winter Kiting and Space Travel together as extreme sports worth trying.
- [Snow Kiting: Go skiing and flying](https://wissa.org/snow-kiting-go-skiing-and-flying/) - Snow kiting in the mountains
- [Reminder.](https://wissa.org/reminder/) - Originally uploaded by MGL The winter is coming and the 2008 WISSA World Championship organizing Committee is starting to prepare invitations. Please, send me your request if you need one.
- [The Wing](https://wissa.org/the-wing/) - Greetings.Hope that you are having a great summer! Here is a sneak preview of the Wave Warrior 7.5 m wing. It is designed for water but also works in light winds and/or sticky snow. There are some very cool new features. Set up/tear down is faster than ever. It is stable, powerful and well mannered.
- [Alert!](https://wissa.org/alert/) - Due to the failure of the WISSA host the content of the site was reset 6 months back without notice or warning. All updates were lost, I am in the process of recovery. So much for the 999 availability..The name of the provider is ipower.com
- [Dolzhanka. Day 1.](https://wissa.org/dolzhanka-day-1/) - By Vladimir ZakharovThere is really something to `love` about this darn `Global Warming`. We need to stop measuring wind speed in knots but measure it in `girls`!So, 4300 km and two and a half days our world was shrunk to the size of the steel box called `Isuzu Midi` (we called it `Mitjok` of course),
- [Rustler Ice](https://wissa.org/rustler-ice/) - Here is the picture to illustrate the kind of ice described by Barney Kenney in the previous post. We call it "Rustler" in Novosibirsk. The photo is recent by Vladimir Travnikov. Enjoy the sound of thin ice needles crumbling.By the way, the ice on the Ob' Sea of Novosibirsk is gone now and Vladimir Zakharov
- [Still ice in Alberta!](https://wissa.org/still-ice-in-alberta/) - By William TuthillHey guys!This is a report from Alberta where the spring ice sailing season is still going strong. It often stays good until Victoria Day weekend [that would be Memorial Day in the U.S.]!What I like about this report is that it shows an in depth understanding of the factors that influence sailing conditions.We
- [Photos from WISSA 2007 updated](https://wissa.org/photos-from-wissa-2007-updated/) - 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 images]Do you need text?Estonia 2007. Kalev Allikveer
- [This is some sweet April-May ice!](https://wissa.org/this-is-some-sweet-april-may-ice/) - By William TuthillAs we watch the grass turn green, Barney Kenney [organizer on WISSA2001 Saskatchewan, Canada] is tuning and refining his amazing footsteering sled. Barney has created several clever inventions, but thissled is closer to short board sailing than any ski sled that I haveever sailed. Everything from the steering mechanism to the custombuilt skis
- [Report from Gaspe](https://wissa.org/report-from-gaspe/) - By William TuthillGreetings AllHere 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 during a record breaking storm that dumped 10-
- [PSYCHO-3 Part II.](https://wissa.org/psycho-3-part-ii/) - Review by ZakharovFirst tests on the snow... well, on the ice, really.There is almost no wind at the ground level this morning! Even race "tens" could be launched with some serious running effort. On the height it is 3-4 m/s (6-8 knots). I was unfolding the new Psycho on the beach without complete confidence that
- [Novosibirsk kiters close winter season 2006-2007](https://wissa.org/novosibirsk-kiters-close-winter-season-2006-2007/)
- [PSYCHO-3 Part I.](https://wissa.org/psycho-3-part-i/) - Review by ZakharovJust a while ago I was really stunned by this american pronounciation of the word "Psycho" - , as in the old joke: Writing `Liverpool` reading `Manchester`And today this very "Psycho-3" is covering 13 square meters of freshly thawed sand near Neokom. Blue star on the black-and-white, as seen on TV!For those who
- [splash splash session](https://wissa.org/splash-splash-session/) - Christelle SelenI know WISSA is under reconstruction... or beautychanges.... as William told me.The video is made a month ago here in Finland when the icewas still strong but covered of water, we called itsplash splash session....otherwise you can always visit my blog to view morekiting sessions or pictures... some of the WISSA 2007too !
- [](https://wissa.org/406-2/) - The spirit of the wind lives here. This is a place where individuals from all walks of life, and all parts of the world, join together to celebrate their passion for sailing on snow or ice. There are no restrictions or judgments - only enthusiasm and accommodation.The history of this extraordinary sport flourishes in the
- [IceSurfing in Finlad](https://wissa.org/icesurfing-in-finlad/) - Still excellent conditions in Northern part of Finland although guys have started summer surfing "down in south"
- [Saturday & Easter](https://wissa.org/saturday-easter/) - What a weekend!Lake Sunapee ROCKS! The nearly 1100 foot elevation makes for a different climactic designation for this unusual body of water. Everything south and down has melted, but Sunapee still has 12-14 inches of ice! Better still, the forecast is for more cold and a 10 inch dump on Thursday! This means that NEXT
- [DVD of the WISSA 2007 is now available](https://wissa.org/dvd-of-the-wissa-2007-is-now-available/) - Best moments from 27th Ice & Snow Sailing World Championship in Haapsalu are gathered on DVD and available to everybody.DVD includes best footages of the event and extra picture gallery from all days, starting with opening event and ending with prize giving ceremony.DVD is available at price 10 EUR plus postage fees. Information about ordering
- [William Tuthill writes...](https://wissa.org/william-tuthill-writes/) - 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 competitors for WISSA 2008 which
- [Letters from Estonia](https://wissa.org/letters-from-estonia/) - Hi William, great to have news of you and happy to see you next week. Up here, the ice conditions are fast but there are no much wind. Yesterday we held 4 races in 8 to 12 km/h. My bigger kite is 8 m2 and everybody run with 10 and 12 m2 so I follow
- [Letters from Estonia](https://wissa.org/letters-from-estonia-2/) - Mein lieber Freund William,more than once did I (and a few others) wish you and your family were with us here in Estonia.The opening ceremony on Monday was a most impressive celebration of nordic Winter, starting with an evening procession over the ice with flickering flame torches, country signs and country flags.We walked for about
- [27th WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007](https://wissa.org/27th-world-championship-2007/) - ICE & SNOW SAILING12-18 of February 2007, Haapsalu, ESTONIARead on for the Race NoticeClick here for REGISTRATION[original site]NOTICE OF RACE (NoR)1. EVENT1.1. The 27th World Championship 2007 will be held from Monday February 12th to Sunday February 18th 2007, on Gulf of Haapsalu, Haapsalu, Estonia.2. ORGANISER2.1. The Championships will be organised by Estonian Windsurfing Union
- [2006 Race Notice](https://wissa.org/2006-race-notice/) - You can download the WISSA 2006 Race Notice in PDF format hereNOTICE OF RACE26th Ice and Snow Sailing World ChampionshipFebruary 6-12, 2006Le centre Plen-Air Ville-Joie, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, CanadaORGANIZATIONWorld Ice Snow Sailing Association (WISSA)PURPOSE OF THE EVENTThe purpose of the World Ice& Snow Sailing Championship is to define the World Champion in each of the defined
- [Congratulations!](https://wissa.org/congratulations/) - Best wishes to Benoit Tremblay of Concept Air. He will be turning 50 at the end of this month. Anyone wishing to send regards can do so by emailing him!
- [WISA 2006 Official information!](https://wissa.org/wisa-2006-official-information/) - From: Febuary 06 to Febuary 12 2006Where: Plein Air Ville-Joie, 11441, W Notre-Dame, Trois-Riviere (Pointe du Lac sector) QC, G9B 6W5Access to the site: 5$ per person or 10$ per familyPrice for a week from Monday to Sunday: 468 $CDN + taxes per person double occupancy. Includes access to the site, 3 meals per day
- [WISSA 2007 Notice!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2007-notice/) - At this time we do NOT have any firm proposals from Europe for 2007! If you have been wanting to get the WISSA World Championships to come to your country, the time to apply is now. We will be accepting suggestions by email in advance of the 2006 WC in Trois Rivieres, but it is
- [WISSA 2006 INFORMATION](https://wissa.org/wissa-2006-information/) - William Tuthill informs:There has been a change of venue for the WISSA 2006 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships. The event has been moved to Trois Rivieres, Quebec, about 60 km east of Montreal. The accommodations are situated directly on the lake - meals are included. Stand by for information with more details.Lac St. Pierre
- [WISSA 2006 Preliminary Information!](https://wissa.org/wissa-2006-preliminary-information/) - William Tuthill informs:"We have returned from Montreal, and things are well under control. I will write some sort of official race notice for the web site, but it would already be safe to post the dates for wissa 2006. They are 6-12 February 2006 at St. Placid just west of Montreal. The lake is Lac
- [Jubilee Report](https://wissa.org/jubilee-report/) - The W.I.S.S.A. 25th Anniversary Jubilee was one of the greatest events in W.I.S.S.A. history! Never before have we had fireworks, outdoor music, a light show, and a hot air balloon on opening night. The head of the Finnish Parliament gave a speech at the opening ceremony as did the mayor and other dignitaries. Organized by
- [-=: WISSA 2005 RESULTS :=-](https://wissa.org/wissa-2005-results/) - Finally, the results are published!Rumors are that the next Championship will occur in Quebec. We shall wait for the report that Klaus has promised to prepare.ICE & SNOW SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 11.-16.03.2005FINLAND LOMA-SakylaFREE SAIL COURSEPositionSail #FirstLastDate of birthClassM/FCountrypositionPtspositionPtspositionPtspositionPtspositionPtsTotal PtsDrop Final Pts1129LeskinenVesa29-03-1967GMFinland10101010100002119SaloRainer09-10-1954GMMFinland21.621.621.621.66612.466.43118HokkanenYrjo30-05-1955MMFinland32.832.832.832.85516.2511.24123UddstromErik09-02-1945GGMMFinland5544556632.822.8616.85112SanttilaJuha29-05-1976GMFinland7755884421.625.6817.66124Faisst Klaus27-06-1943GGMMCanada2121664477444221217125SaastamoinenJanne14-06-1941GGMMFinland6677665588328248122LaukkanenVeli Pekka05-06-1945GMMFinland44887788773482697AkelievSergei05-07-1953GMMRussia9999101010109947103710132TuthillWilliam31-10-1957MMUsa21211010991212111163214211111SalonenTommi10-11-1987JMFinland10101717111199212168214712121HannulaTeuvo25-06-1947GMMFinland1212141416161111101063164713116SarenJukka14-04-1967GMFinland2121111113131414212180215914133PoutanenHelge08-06-1931GGMMFinland2121161612121313212183216215127KokkalaHeidi 13-06-1956MFFinland1313181815151717212184216316128KetolainenTaisto27-03-1943GGMMFinland2121202014141515212191217017126KaijaHeimo26-10-1946GMMFinland2121151517171818212192217118135HolmgrenKlas24-04-1943GGMMSweden1111212121212121212195217419134KuuselaKari29-01-1940GGMMFinland2121191918181616212195217420114LiDmitry24-10-1968GMRussia212121212121212121211052184OPEN CLASS COURSEPositionSail #FirstLastDate of birthClassM/FCountrypositionPtspositionPtspositionPtspositionPtspositionPtspositionPtsTotal PtsDrop Final Pts1100GraczykRobert26206GMPoland101010108821.69.681.6286LaitalaVille28156GMFinland32.821.632.832.821.61011.62.88.8376MajewskiMichal31642JMPoland444421.621.610106627.21017.2464AlexeiNozdrin23018MMRussia21.632.8554429284445.42817.4593MaltsevViacheslav22255MMRussia7755885532.85532.8824.8695BackmanRainer19066GMMFinland55771313884432.839.81326.8783RavanderArto-Sakari 22020MMFinland1010161644665599501634863VadimVolotskoi26057GMRussia2020996612121077542034985OjalaAnssi22081MMFinland1313669977161611116216461082MannermaaJuha23095MMFinland88881111991212272775274811103RiihimakiAntti18406GMMFinland9911112828151566887728491290PaakkonenOskari27872GMFinland12121313771010111127278027531389RonnebergBenn20558MMFinland661010101011112828272792286414102GajewskiWieslaw32103JMPoland1111121212121313181816168218641565MaslovAndrei22624MMRussia14141414151514141414131384156916101PrzybytekMichal32164JMPoland18181717161618189915159318751770VishniakovaMaria25636GFRussia16162020202020201515101010120811877MaszkiewiczJan 33463JMPoland19191515171717171717171710219831998AllikverKalev18306GMMEstonia17171818181821212020121210621852080PrzybyszKarol32640JMPoland15152121141416162121272711427872197KallioJouko21168MMFinland22222323212122221313141411523922284MakelaKari19088GMMFinland212119191919191928282727133281052379SkurzynskaAlicja32821JFPoland232322222222232328282727145281172475SmektalaKamila34091JFPoland252524242323252523232727147271202599HyvonenTapani18701GMMFinland242428282525262619192727149281212673HobbsFrederick21483MMUSA282825252424242422222727150281222792BuchallaEgon12574GGMMSwitzerland28282828282828282828272716728139KITE COURSEPositionSail
- [BLOWIN' in the Wind](https://wissa.org/blowin-in-the-wind/) - Snow kiting is one hell of a ride. Jenn Weede finds it can also be one hell of a fall...[page 1...]and[page 2...]article found by Grant Fitz
- [Winter Kiting: Top Destinations](https://wissa.org/winter-kiting-top-destinations/) - Adventure hounds have always pursued the free ride. Waves don't charge. Backcountry ski runs don't either. But few natural forces—except gravity perhaps—dole out free adrenaline shots as potent as the wind.[more...]by Tim Neville, Outside Online
- [WISSA Rules](https://wissa.org/wissa-rules/) - A perfect gift for the annivesary of wissa.og: we have got the WISSA rules on line! Please take a note of the Rule A1: "Every sailor shall behave and act to avoid accidents" (A)GENERAL RULES A1. Avoid accidents: Every sailor shall behave and act to avoid accidents. A2. Obligation to be informed: It is the
- [Welcome to WISSA!](https://wissa.org/welcome-to-wissa/) - After 20++ years of existence WISSA finally has its own web site!It is really easy to calculate the age of WISSA: in 2004 the World Championships will be run for the TWENTY FOURTH thime!By the way, this site is a good place to store our chronology, any articles, notes and memories. You are welcome to
- [Estonia 2003 - thoughts outloud](https://wissa.org/estonia-2003-thoughts-outloud/) - COMPETITORS - I can not hide my disappointment...KITES - Almost all of the races...RACES - The first three races proved...MARATHON - The marathon was all...CHAMPIONSHIPS - Besides the races the participants were...COMPETITORSI can not hide my disappointment with Canadian, German and Swiss teams that did not come to the Championships - they had a real
- [WISSA History](https://wissa.org/wissa-history/) - 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!
- [WISSA History](https://wissa.org/wissa-history-2/) - 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!
- [WISSA History](https://wissa.org/wissa-history-3/) - 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!

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