Windsurfer One Design American National Championships
October 16, 2009
Windsurfer One Design American National Championships (aka: The 12th Annual DINO Race) September 26th, 2009
This grass roots event was organized by the fleet of Windsurfer One Design enthusiasts outside of Houston, Texas and attracted 30 sailors.
fleet shot 3 photo by Hauk Wahl
Six races were held in light to moderate winds. The 30 sailors were divided into three classes. Starts were alternated and sailors rotated boards each race so each competitor sailed a different board in each race because there were more sailors than boards. A tight start line, a subtle ebb tidal current and slight wind shifts made for tactical sailing conditions for seasoned competitors and pleasant conditions for the beginner racers. [Read more]