Windsurfing Resources

WET website:www.sailwet.comWeather information:www.iWindsurf.comwww.wunderground.comLocal launches:www.windvision.com/launches.htmlWET videos:http://vimeo.com/wetRegional clubs:www.windsurfbaba.orgLocal windsurfing supplies:Beach Sports (Pete Wells)ph: 757-851-3224

WET Contacts

Officers:President: John Quinn 478-8582Vice President: Nick Datyner 226-9011Treasurer: Yvette Pearson 285-7920

Members at large:Bob Rowland 482-5402Billy McKendree 478-7291Chad Perkins 617-2920Yiannis Papelis 638-6560

Committee members:Lotto Chair: Chad Perkins 617-2920Race Chair: Marcy Kennedy 618-5708Race Co-Chair: John Quinn 478-8582Intro & Sunday Sailing: Nick Datyner 226-9011 & Dave Trumpoldt 846-1056Beach Access: Glenn Woodell 478-WINDWeb site: Nick Datyner 226-9011Community liaison: Bruce Powers 593-2159Photos/web resources: Glenn Woodell 478-WINDJapanese Ambassador to WET: Chris Zeitvogel

The Windsurfing Enthusiasts of Tidewater group promotes wind-surfing activities in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Surrounded by water this area has many locations that are suitable for both beginners and veteran windsurfers. WET sponsors several races during the year including the annual Lotto race in the summer which is just for fun. To introduce lo-cal residents to the sport, WET has two Intros to Windsurfing in the summer. WET meets once a month at local restaurants to discuss any current busi-ness and socialize.

Windsurfing in Hampton Roads

Windsurfing Calendar

WET application

Intro to Windsurfing

While many be-ginner windsurf-ers start out at Ft Monroe because it is an enclosed area there are many places on the north side such as Buckroe Beach, Fac-tory Point and on the southside, Willoughby Bay, Ocean View, East Beach, Chick's Beach, etc. The variety of launch areas al-lows beginners to graduate to more challeng-ing conditions as their skills develop. Exten-sive information on launch sites is at www.sailwet.com/Nsail.htm. WET is actively involved in maintaining access to these areas for windsurfers and the public.

WET in conjunc-tion with Beach Sports sponsors two Intros to Windsurfing at Ft Monroe 11th June and 9th July, 2011. After brief on-land instructions participants spend the afternoon on the water in small groups with an experienced instruc-tor learning the basics of windsurfing. To hone their skills participants can get more practice time on Sat or Sundays at Ft Monroe with help from WET members who loan their equipment and time. For info email sailwet1@gmail.com.

Windfest-Frisco Woods 28-30Apr, 2011

WET Spring Regatta 13-15May, 2011

Aydlett Windsurf Festival 21-22May, 2011

Intro to Windsurf #1 11Jun, 2011

Mistral board Weekend sailing #1 19Jun, 2011

Intro to Windsurf #2 9July, 2011

Mistral board Weekend sailing #2 17July, 2011

Lotto Regatta 13Aug, 2011

(For complete calendar see http://www.sailwet.com/Ncalendar.html)

Monthly meetings (first Thurs of month at 7pm): January 13 - 6:00 at John Quinn's' house. Contact John Quinn for directions.

February 3 - Captain Groovy's, Norfolk

March 3 - Marker 20, downtown Hampton

April 7 - Cogan's Pizza, Norfolk

May 5 - Mona Lisa's Pizza, at Buckroe Beach in Hampton

June 2 - Surf Rider, at Taylor's Landing Marina near East Beach in Norfolk

July 7 - Joe's Crabshack, Hampton

August 4 - Ocean View Fishing Pier, along the bay front in Norfolk

September 1 - Taphouse Grill, Hampton

October 7 - Azar's Market & Cafe, Norfolk

November 3 - TBD