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On January 30th 2010,
at the Annual General Meeting of the Toronto Windsurfing Club,
the following Directors were elected to the Board:
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TWC's Igor demos Ice Windsurfing at Keswick
Ice Windsurfing Demos at Keswick
From TWC to Gold Fleet RS:X Worlds
TWC member, David Hayes (20), is one of five Canadians currently competing in the RS:X
World Championships in Weymouth England. Videos and results at
http://www.theresults.org/earth/rsxworlds/center.jsp#
http://http://www.theresults.org/earth/rsxworlds/center.jsp How did a kid from Toronto who enjoyed
playing hockey, skateboarding and hanging out with friends end up racing Gold Fleet (top half of the competitors) at the
Worlds? When he was about kid's camp age, he began competing in the TWC weekly races and the Mammoth. He kept
trying to get closer to the other TWC racers so he could figure out what they were doing to beat him. TWC racers make it
easy to figure out by sharing their secrets. While international competitors don't share their secrets as easily, they do share
a passion for windsurfing, enjoy good times together and help each other out. How else could Dave get his gear around
when he?s away from the family car? After the Worlds, Dave will be back at Queen?s University where he is studying
engineering. He is looking forward to competing in TWC's 27th Mammoth Marathon race.
New for 8-12 year olds "Windsurfer in Training Program" - Sundays 12-2pm
Please call Tom Mae 647 267-2401 to arrange an orientation time and day with a volunteer
instructor (dependant on availability). Parents and their children participating in this program
must sign in and out with the CYA Instructor each session. Practice is self administered by
families that have had their orientation. You need to register/pay, check in and out with the
onduty windsurf instructor. Families participating in this grassroots program are responsible
for rigging/unrigging. launching and putting thei gear away. They must sail within the
"Windsurfer in Training" sailing area, which is same as for the LTW program, defined approx.
by the white buoy in front of the club and west to the "point" between TWC and Cherry beach
lifeguard station. (There is a map on the LTW trailer door.)
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Toronto Star - June 19th 2009
Article about windsurfing by Paola Loriggio (fitness writer at Toronto Star) written with the
help of our Ivan Dimic (LTW program): http://www.thestar.com/article/652509
Mandatory PFD Wear Survey CSBC Safe Boating Awareness - "Wear It!"
Ontario Sailing is a member of the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and works
with Transport Canada, the Recreational Boating Advisory Council (RBAC), and the
Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) on behalf of its members.
The CSBC PFD Task Force created a "Best Practices" position as follows:
"The CSBC believes that all operators of all sizes and types of kayaks, canoes and self
propelled vessels and all types of other craft that are 6 metres or less in length, while
passengers are on deck and while the boat is underway, should wear lifejackets or
PFDs."
Lifejackets and PFDs come in many various styles and types and some of these include
inflatable PFDs.
Please go to our Mandatory PFD Wear Survey and take a moment to answer whether or not
you agree with the above statement. Thank you!
First Youth Olympics, Singapore 2010
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Recommended Windsurfing Book — TRICKTIONARY 2
Christopher Hope’s research has found that — Tricktionary 2 is the best all round learn to
windsurf book on the market. It covers the basics right up to advanced tricks and wave
sailing. Chris has confirmed that he will provide a prize of $100.00 to the first TWC member to
learn and demonstrate the Diablo while a member of TWC. This freestyle competition offer is
currently open till October 31 2010. Tricktionary makes an ideal present for beginner and
advanced sailor alike. Depending on the value of the Canadian dollar it will cost about $60 +/plus shipping. There are also two DVD’s available (Chris has not seen these) for about $80+/plus shipping. Canadians used to have to order Tricktionary 2 from Europe — however it is
now available in North America — call Don at Worldwinds Windsurfing, Inc: say you were
referred by Chris at TWC and ask Don for the special shipping rate for Canadians—call (800)
793-7471 — (361) 949-7472 — or email Don at www.worldwinds.net .
Here is your 2010 Board of Directors:
Alan Backlund; John Black; Andrea Calver; Dave Combaluzier; John Darling; Andrew Lazsadi;
Barb McKercher; James McNab; Jason Mednick; Joey Schooley; Jeff Templeton
TWC Policies and By-Laws: click here for more information