2027 WINDSURFER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Langebaan, South Africa | 6–12 March 2027 Dear Fellow Windsurfers, On behalf of the International Windsurfer Class Association (IWCA), I am delighted to officially announce the opening of entries for the 2027 Windsurfer World Championships , which will be held in Langebaan, South Africa, from 6 to 12 March 2027 . The Organizing Authority is the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club Sailing Academy and has published the official Event Website Page (EWP) a

We're sending out new Digital Membership Cards. This is the first time the WCAA has had membership cards available. You may see 2 sail numbers on the card. The AUS- number is allocated to you by the Australian Windsurfing Association, when you take up Third Party Liability Cover. The fact that you have an AWA number shows you are covered which is important for event organisers to know. The other number you may see is the one you registered on you Clubspot profile. You ca

Here's former WCAA President and ex Windsurfer World Champion, Nick Bez talking about the power of the LT to build new generations of sailors at established sailing clubs. It's a no brainer! And congratulations for everyone at Parkdale for working so hard over the years to build a recruitment engine for sailing that works! https://youtu.be/xm4jqCnbPJ8

You can go FULL TROPPO this winter!! Want another tropical regatta this winter? This one is already a firm favourite and this year it's going to be bigger and better than ever. Here are the details from Lisa Philp Event Details: 6–9 June 2026 Musket Cove Resort & Marina, Fiji - https://www.musketcovefiji.com/ Windsurfer LT Class We’ve had a positive start with registrations, but are now working hard to build stronger regional participation, particularly: Youth sailors Women i

Please see the letter from the IWCA below.

Here's a really useful resource from St John's Ambulance that is worth going through. You never know when you might be called on to offer one of your mates assistance, on or off the water. https://apps.apple.com/app/id1174762431

The 2026 Windsurfer LT NZ Interdominion on Waiheke Island has been hailed as one of the most memorable regattas in recent years, combining tactical racing, spectacular scenery, light-wind patience, close battles and the kind of off-water camaraderie that makes the LT class unique. Hosted around Oneroa and Onetangi on Waiheke Island, the regatta drew strong support from both New Zealand and Australian sailors, with competitors and supporters praising not just the racing, but t

CLASS UPDATE: 5.0m Sail Option – 12 Month Trial The Windsurfer Class Association of Australia has introduced a new sail option designed to make racing more accessible and enjoyable for more sailors. For the next 12 months, sailors will be able to choose to race with the new, Class legal 5.0m sail with no restrictions. This initiative is being introduced by the WCAA as a trial period, allowing the class to gather feedback and racing data before deciding whether the 5.0m sail s