2010 AWA Gaastra/Tabou NZ Auckland Freestyle Windsurfing event

by Bruce Spedding on 26 Apr 2010
2010 AWA Gaastra/Tabou NZ Auckland Freestyle Windsurfing event is a competition designed to promote freestyle in the Auckland area and nationwide in a fun environment.

The event is run on a standby mode to get the best possible conditions. This year the standby period is set for the whole month of May with Sat/Sun being possible competition days.

Everyone is welcome and you don't have to be an expert to participate. If a jibe is the most radical maneuver you can do, that's fine as long as you do it with a big smile on your face! You might get inspired by tricks that other riders perform and try one yourself.

There is no pressure or other competition hassle, it's still a 'fun' event!

Sailing conditions
We are looking for the best conditions possible. The event location depends on wind direction, tides and access, so to get the best out of all factors we decide on a location only the night before the event. For regular updates go to www.deepfried.tv or give me a call on 021 14 22 830.

Format
The format is kept really simple to make it fun for everyone. We will run expression sessions in a flagged off area to select the finalists for an A and B final.

The format caters for all levels and we will give out an overall ranking in two categories. 'Hotshots' and 'Experts'

Depending on the conditions we will run looser rounds/finals so everyone get's a good share of sailing in the comp.

There will be one overall winner 'The Auckland Freestyle Champ', but this year we decided to also crown the best 'hotshot' of the comp and reward her/him with an awesome prize!

Please note, every participant will qualify for great spot prizes given out at the 'after-comp-BBQ'.

For guidelines on Freestyle scoring, please refer to the attached PWA rules in the attached pdf http://windsurfingnz.org/sites/default/files/AKFreeStyle2010The_event.pdf

Locations
Any spot in Auckland depending on conditions on event day, but most likely Pt.Chev. or Takapuna

Notification of location and time
On event day the spot will be announced on www.deepfried.tv. / forum at 9.00am or contact Alexander on 021 14 22 830

The event is scheduled to start at 11.00am and run for about 3 hours.

'After-Event BBQ'
After the event is finished we'll get together for a BBQ, beers and the prize giving.

WHEN:
Standby period starts 01. May 2010 (Sat/Sun possible event
days, except Sun 16)
WHERE:
possible locations are Pt. Chev, Takapuna, Shoal Bay, Bucklands,
Spot TBA on the comp day
PRIZES:
Auckland Freestyle Champ Trophy plus spotprizes by sponsors
Registration on event day, or online
Entry fee (incl. BBQ and drinks) NZ$ 25.00 for members of the AWA or any affiliated organization or
NZ$ 35.00 for non-members
Spot notification: On event day at 9.00am on www.deepfried.tv or contact Alexander on 021 14 22
830
For more Info about the comp go to www.gaastra.co.nz or www.awa.org.nz and click on
events
For more events go to www.windsurfingnz.org