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ABOUT 9.1 ON 9.11

By John Chao

On the morning of September 11th, I was in New York City not far from the doomed World Trade Center. I was there visiting an aging friend in a hospital and to have lunch with a potential sponsor who was interested in the formation of a windsurfing tour.

Air Mail

Pathetic Attention on WindSister

My husband just got your Women’s issue of American Windsurfer but he for once, was not the first person who got to read it. Previous issues didn’t really have much for me—

Air Mail

Can you hear the drums Fernando?

Fernando Coronel is the co-owner of Velauno, the largest windsurfing shop in the Caribbean.

Makin’ Waves

Kids Rock

By Christopher Ford

We were young windsurfers and we remember what it was like to be ignored, so we are going to include a junior category and offer prizes to the winners to encourage young people to compete. After all, you remember what happened to the Shaker’s, right? No children, no future!"

Makin’ Waves

Dakine of Art

By John Chao

He took a low-paying job as a stock boy in the basement. Eight years later, he is credited to be the force behind the biggest selling harness—

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Formula for Success

By Jamie Torres

In a record short time it has become so well established that it just narrowly missed becoming the racing format for the windsurfing event at the 2008 Olympics

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Wojtek Brzozowski POL10

By John Chao

Out of nowhere WOJTEK BRZOZOWSKI has come out of Poland and dominated the new Formula Racing Class. His wins seem effortless and often by long distances from the fleet which are now quite populated with PWA racers.

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Dorota Staszewska

By John Chao

It may be surprising that both the male and female world champion Formula racers come from Poland. But once you meet DOROTA STASZEWSKA and realize that beneath her petite exterior, there is a determined competitor—

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Jimmy Diaz VI-11

By John Chao

One racer that has made the distinction as the most improved sailor on the PWA tour is Jimmy Diaz. ThoUgh his achievements have been AT times overshadowed by other americans rabbits in the professional circuit, Diaz has come of age.

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Micah Buzianis US-34

By John Chao

The accolades and rewards that came his way were all prizes he fought hard to gain. These were simple things that he raced to earn. But winning a sportsmanship award, caught the mild-mannered giant from Utah off-guard.

WindMills

Windsurfing’s MVP

By Al Simmons

The Corpus Christy Bay Trophy is awarded to someone who excels in both sailing and sportsmanship at the US Windsurfing nationals. It is a perpetual trophy that was deeded to USWA—

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Journey of Discovery

By Tristan Boxford

The idea was Scott’s. A regular visitor to Fiji, he has become quite attached to the area grasping any opportunity he can to return.