New Jersey Windsurfing and Watersports Association Newsletter

New Jersey Windsurfing and Watersports Association

Newsletter Vol. 5, Issue 3. Fall 2013

NJWWA club members Brian Rauch (far left) and Jeff Bauer (far right) jibing at Sandy Hook Funfest, September 22nd 2013

Editing and Layout: Alasdair Gilfillan

Contributors: TH Alasdair and Corinne Gilfillan, Kate 4. 5 Annual Fun Fest @ Bayview Park, LBI, th Fishman, Mik Kvitchko, Tom Sunday July 14 th Latham, Jacek Polubiec, Thermal 6. 5 Annual ISS Ladies Paddle Challenge @ Bob th Bayview Park, Friday July 26 th 8. 4 Annual NJWWA Fun Fest @ Lakes Bay, th Photographs and VIdeos: Sunday Aug 4 th Jack Bushko, Alasdair and Corinne 9. 4 Annual NJWWA Fun Fest @ Sandy Gilfillan, Galina Fishman, Mik Hook Sunday Sept 22nd Kvitchko, Jimmy Rivera 11. On the Water Contents: 14. Trip Report: The Gorge 2013 by Mik Kvitchko Page Article 16. Trip Report 2. Gorge Vacation, 1. From the Editor by Kate Fishman. 2. From the President 17. Windsurfing Initiative 3. NJWWA Schedule of Events By Thermal Bob 3. Club News 18. Disclaimer, Past and Future Issues Appointment of new club Event Chair: 19. Sponsors Jacek Polubiec

From the Editor

Tom’s beginners demo at Lakes Bay Fun fest

During July and August, our clubs activities, and windsurfing in general, were featured in several articles in local newspapers. The Fun fest held at LBI was covered in a full page article in the local Ocean County newspaper, “The Sandpaper”. Several weeks later, windsurfing was again

Part of the challenge of getting new blood into the sport of featured, both on the cover and in a center page article, in windsurfing and, indeed, maintaining their enthusiasm and the Islander newspaper on LBI. This article highlighted local interest, is how to get the word out on all that our sport has windsurf instructor Jack Bushko and also included an to offer: the great workout, the thrill of going fast (or even just interview with one of our members (Corinne). Reports on cruising) across the water, the challenge of learning new various SUP events and action photographs of both SUP moves, the camaraderie, and the eco-friendly nature of the and windsurfing also appeared in both publications. sport. Certainly, this has been one of the major goals of our Hopefully this exposure will help to encourage members of club since its inception. By any measure, this past season the general public to check the sports out. has proved to be a great success with regards to this aim.

During the summer months, our club held three successful Fun fests along the New Jersey shore: Brant Beach, LBI in early July (See page 4); Lakes Bay, in late July (See page 8); and Sandy Hook, in mid September (See page 9).

Beginners on the water at Sandy Hook Fun fest

An encouraging trend during the past few months has been the number of “lapsed” sailors turning up at the various Jack Bushko’s Jibing clinic at LBI Fun fest sailing venues, either during the NJWWA Funfests or even at other times during the season. A common theme was a desire to get back into the sport (in one example after being Attendance at each of these events was really encouraging away for more than 20 years) and/or wishing to introduce and, if only a few of these attendees follow through with their teenage kids to windsurfing. We have even heard of further lessons and taking the next step by committing to buy some kiters wishing to return to the sport. Another hopeful suitable beginner equipment, then the efforts of all the sign has been the continued interest from the younger (i.e. volunteers at these events will be rewarded. <30 year old) generation in getting lessons (see page 11). Now the challenge is to keep them going!!

From the President by Tom Latham

Having been benched for the season with a foot injury has given me the perspective as a non-windsurfer at our events.

It let me experience what I‟ve only heard about before- that there‟s a constant flow of spectators throughout the day at our Fun Fests. I fielded questions about “where to get Further Events lessons?”; “Where to rent equipment?”; “I‟ve windsurfed 10 years ago, and want to get back into it”. I passed out several NJWWA applications, business cards, and sponsor fliers to ABK Clinic (see http://abkboardsports.com/) bystanders and wetsuit-clad windsurfers alike. Hatteras Oct 14-18, Hatteras Oct 25-27 Aside from our web presence, the Registration Table is the Oct 19: Clean Ocean Action - Beach Sweeps, next best way to promote the NJWWA and the watersports that we support. including locations in Monmouth, Ocean & Atlantic Counties Staying off the water also allowed me to hear Brian‟s spiel to Ally about how „the man‟ constantly brings us down, followed Club News by him busting out with a parking-lot-clearing rap tune. Overall, I‟ve been reminded of how important it is to continue manning the registration table throughout our events. Appointment of new Event Chair

I hope to return to the water real soon. We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new board member, Jacek Polubiec, who will be taking over the NJWWA Schedule of position of Event Chair, formerly held by Brian Rauch. Events

Plans for the final event of the 2013 NJWWA season: “The NJWWA Gala”, are currently being finalized: As you may remember, last year this event was an unfortunate victim of Superstorm Sandy due to it being scheduled the weekend after the storm hit. We hope that you come out to support this event this year.

The tentative date is November 16th at Brant Beach Yacht Club, LBI (see provisional flier below) so SAVE THIS DATE! There will be food, drink, and entertainment following some club formalities. The Toe Jams featuring club members, Brain Rauch, and Barb and Jeff Bauer are scheduled to play. Further details will follow nearer the date.

By way of introduction: Jacek was born and raised in Powisle, a small picturesque neighborhood near downtown Warsaw, Poland. Upon coming to the United States, Jacek started a family and pursued his passion for music. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from City College and M.A. in Jazz Performance from Queens College and held many roles in the music world: jazz guitarist, band leader, composer and teacher. He has worked with the New York City Board of Education. as a music teacher, a Project ARTS Coordinator, and after graduating from the Principals Institute at Bank Street College, a school level administrator, Assistant Principal and Principal, on elementary and middle school level. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Urban School Leadership at Fordham University. He is a proud father of two girls ages 19 and 24.

Jacek is an ASA qualified sailing instructor and has had many years experience in both teaching and on-water sailing. More recently he turned to windsurfing; initially under the instruction of Jack Bushko at LBI. His favorite spots are Sandy Hook, LBI, Lakes Bay on the NJ shore; and Hudson River and Heckscher Park in NY. He currently sails/paddles 2011 Starboard GO 171, 2001 Starboard Start, Surftech Universal 12 SUP boards.

We look forward to working with Jacek in the planning of future events.

TH Marah demonstrating beginner windsurfing 5 Annual Fun Fest @ Bayview th Park, LBI, Sunday July 14 : The Island Surf & Sail team was there first thing in the morning, making their trailer full of SUP‟s, windsurfers, and staff available to us. Marah Shiels and local instructor, Jack by Tom Latham Bushko conducted the introductory windsurfing lessons and photos: A. and C. Gilfillan they were joined by a combination of Eileen Pfafman, Ally Latham, and Kay Chiang.

Jack with early intermediate lessons

The light SW breeze was perfect as our first wave of students hit the water. From pre-teens, to retirees, both ends of the spectrum successfully got a feel for windsurfing. The wind briefly stalled mid-morning, changing around to the SE, and steadily increasing into the afternoon. All in all, fifteen The New Jersey Windsurfing & Watersports Association held beginners took turns sharing the five beginner sailboards we its 5th Annual Fun Fest @ Bayview Park on Sunday, July had rigged up. 14th, 2013. Dubbed the “Windsurfing Fun Fest”, we focused on both beginner and intermediate windsurfing instruction. It‟s amazing how our yearly improvements positively affect the program. Simpler is definitely better. 5

The highlight of the afternoon was the Intermediate Jibe Clinic. Professional instructor Jack Bushko gathered up his 10 students to demonstrate the principles of the jibe. In 10- 15mph winds, it soon became a constant flow of windsurfers following each other in a big oval course. Jack evaluated and coached each windsurfer as they took turns jibing around him. If the sore hands were any indication, I‟d say the clinic was a huge success. The knowledge that they gained will follow them as they progress in the sport.

Marah with on-water beginner demo

Mike from Island Surf & Sail supervised the stand-up paddleboard action, with Alasdair & Corinne Gilfillan, and Thermal Bob demonstrating the intricacies of SUP and kayak to all ages.

Participants and onlookers at Jack’s jibe clinic

As we got a chance to re-group, the NJWWA Board of Directors presented the Paul Smith Memorial Award to the stand-out member who “exhibited exceptional volunteerism and sportsmanship”, Alexandra (Ally) Latham.

Mike from ISS helping with SUPers

Both the padded beginner boards, and the advanced Starboard paddleboards were found traversing throughout the cove. Many newcomers were still out on the water when Joey‟s delivered the pizza for our own personal waterfront dining experience. Upon returning to the water after lunch, the increasing SE winds prevented additional stand-up paddleboard activities.

Ally receives 2012-2013 Paul Smith Memorial Award

SUPers, kayakers and windsurfers at the event

5th Annual ISS Ladies Paddle Challenge @ Bayview Park, Friday July 26th:

Windsurfers getting going at Jack’s clinic

By the end of the day, racing was far from the minds as many of the regulars headed out across the bay in search of more consistent winds. What a great day it was!

During late July, two SUP fun events were held at Bayview Park, LBI. Representatives from NJWWA took part in both of these events On Saturday July 20th, South End Surf n Paddle hosted their 1st annual SUP FUN RACE and, on Friday July 26th, Island Surf and Sail hosted the Fifth annual Ladies Paddle Challenge to benefit Piece of the Puzzle, Inc/ Thermal Bob thumbs up the day’s events Autism Awareness & Girls on the Run. NJWWA member Laurie Cox took part in the event on the 20th and Corinne Gilfillan took part of the event held on the 26th. We would like to acknowledge the behind the scenes effort of Terry and AnnMarie from Island Surf & Sail, whose contributions we deeply appreciate; Bayview Park Director Joni Bakum, who served as liaison to Long Beach Township, which manages this gem of a launchsite; and Tom from Joey‟s Pizza & Pasta. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a successful event.

SUP Fun Race contestants

Due to the prevailing southerly breezes, both events proved to be a tad challenging.

Steve introducing the next generation of Acunto’s to watersports

respectively (time: 24:05 minutes). Expert outrigger paddler, Margo Pellegrino (See NJWWA newsletter 4.3, page 13) finished in 2nd place (time: 23:25 minutes).

Laurie (R) taking part in SUP Fun race

NJWWA was a sponsor for the ISS Ladies Paddle event and Margo (L) and Lizzie (R) in 2nd and 1st in Expert Division the contributions of the various sponsors and the entrance fees resulted in several thousand dollars being raised for th charity. The event commenced around 6.00 p.m. with Jack Corinne finished a most respectable 6 out of almost 40 Busko MC‟ing the event. racers in the open division, despite falling twice during the race due to the crowded field, with a time of 13:30 minutes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places were Lauren Rothstein (time: 10:55 minutes), Jennifer Welc (time: 12:40 minutes) and Jamie Baumiller (time: 13:00 minutes) respectively.

5th annual ISS Ladies Paddle Race contestants

Approximately 70 registrants took part in the four race categories held over different distances: 1. Junior Division; 2. Expert division; 3. Open Division, and 4. Tandem division. Corinne (center) racing to the finish in Open Division

The junior division was won by Jordan Frangipani (time: 2:59 minutes), with Brooke Ingram (time: 3:14 minutes) and Megan Lucas (time: 3:23 minutes) coming in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Ladies Paddlers in action

The expert division was dominated by the ISS “twins” Jackie and Lizzie Sikkema (who were also first in the tandem Jack with Junior Division winners division) who finished 1st (time: 22:44 minutes) and 3rd

4th Annual NJWWA Fun Fest @ th breeze made it easy for them to sail, turn around, and come Lakes Bay, Sunday Aug 4 : back. Even faced with getting blown a little downwind, they were all able to get back to shore – no problem. Tracey eventually prepared another wave of students for their first by Tom Latham venture out on a windsurfer, with Brian instructing as well. photos: A. and C. Gilfillan and J. Rivera

Jacek with on-water instruction windsurfer The light winds also made it easy for Alasdair to introduce beginners to Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Several SUP boards were kept busy throughout the day, paddling upwind and back along the shoreline. Our seven NJWWA volunteers were busy non-stop alternating between teaching windsurfing, paddleboarding, and registering new students. Eileen even got roped in to help rig a sail just before providing a family of four their first SUP lessons.

Sunday Aug. 4th found the Comfort Inn guests in W. Atlantic City arising to the various watersports industry flags blowing wildly. As the Extreme Windsurfing shop opened, NW winds of 12-15mph greeted the first wave of students. After their formal introduction to the wind and basic moves on the land simulator, the first four made it to the water with Eileen, Jacek, Corinne & Tom instructing.

Corinne with progressing beginners

By afternoon, Jo Jo‟s Italian Grill delivered more than just pizza, as the wind began to build while our appetites were satisfied. By 2pm the increasing 15-20mph WNW winds proved challenging for all as boards moved a little faster, sails finessed a little harder, and smaller sails were rigged in advance of the Jibe Clinic. Intermediate windsurfers looked on as the drag board was used to demonstrate the set-up, Tom with beginner windsurfer foot placement, and rig handling- hopefully leading to a fully powered, planing jibe. With the primarily side-shore winds letting up a little, beginners would repeatedly head out and back, making it as far as the (little used) boat channel. As some of the trainees got the hang of it, they were released from the tethers, and allowed to venture out a little further. The lighter 8-12mph 9

4th Annual NJWWA Fun Fest @ Sandy Hook, Sunday Sept 22nd:

by Tom Latham photos: A. and C. Gilfillan and J. Rivera

Brian (R) with beginner windsurfer and SUPer

Overall we had eighteen registrants, with seven beginner windsurfers, twelve beginner SUP demos, and six intermediate jibers.

Alasdair (L) and Eileen (R) keeping a close eye on beginner

Special thanks to Jim Karabasz at Extreme Windsurfing for promoting this event and supplying the equipment used throughout the day. Coupons for discount lessons and purchases were also circulated, along with instructional materials and WindSport Magazines. Thanks also to the Comfort Inn & Suites for not only their hospitality, but also for their discount windsurfer‟s rate.

Tom and Ally at the registration desk

While I try not to give much credence to the long range forecast, the weather turned in our favor as a cold front brought some heavy rains the night previous to the NJWWA‟s 4th Annual Fun Fest @ Sandy Hook on Sunday, September 22nd. The iWindsurf forecast of post frontal NW winds of 18 mph prevailed throughout the day. Eileen (L) teaching the finer points of SUPing

By afternoon, Chiafullo‟s Navesink Pizza delivered the finest cheese pizza this side of the Navesink River.

Eileen H (center) with on-land simulator

Combined with a high tide, these can be challenging conditions for beginners. Ken & Eileen Hoff from H2Windsurfing began the day with an extensive on-land lesson for our 6 beginners. Vadim from Green Hat Kiteboarding was on hand to answer any kiteboarding questions. Interested parties were invited to Lot "B" to see him rig up and launch. Bill DeS and student windsurfer

With afternoon NW winds 19 gusting to 22 mph, it was hard to stay off the water as 2 land boards were assembled for the Jibe Clinic. Many of our NJWWA members – all windsurfers of various degrees- paid close attention to the various intricacies of the jibe. Extra attention was paid to the sail flip, and the duck jibe. (Aflac) Students were able to try out their newfound knowledge on the land simulators before heading out on the water again.

Marah (L) and Eileen H (R center) teaching technique

Side-onshore winds soon found our own volunteer instructors joining in as beginners began their trek back and forth within the confines of a 100‟ tether. The small sails and wide beginner boards helped level out the playing field against the strong winds and chop.

Marah and Jeff discussing the finer points of jibing

By 3:00 those who ventured in from the water only did so because of exhaustion. We did manage to lasso up a few racers- 1 veteran windsurfer and overall sailor, and 2 rookie windsurf racers. Our experiment with a new race format was a success. A LeMans style start (on your mark, get set, go!), windsurf ¾ of the way out on a beam reach, the leader jibes, and everyone else jibes around him (or her). Return back on a beam reach, leader jibes, followers jibe around him. A pre- determined number of 3 jibes then finish was chosen.

Ken, Eileen and Carl (L to R in water) with their students

Ken’s jibing clinic

Chris Forenbaher was clearly ahead at the first jibe- until he blew his turn and fell. Carl Buchbinder set up for his jibe, but I guess he wasn‟t counting on the floundering windsurfer Fun on the water at Sandy Hook ahead of him to wind up in the drink. Two down, one to go- as Daniil Zeleznov carved a nice wide arc around the mess- See “On the Water” below for more on-water action shots but it wasn‟t his lucky day either. Three up, three down, taken at this event bottom of the first jibe. The racers second jibe close to shore was a little more respectable. I guess having an audience brings out your best performance. We lost track of the racers as they headed back out among about 20 other windsurfers On the Water on the water. What happened at the last jibe? Nobody‟s talking! Carl arrived on shore with an impressive lead, photos: A. and C. Gilfillan and J. Rivera gaining him a first place medal. Daniil came barreling in as close as his fin would let him, and proceeded to perform a forward body flip dismount into the waters edge. Chris took advantage of the hilarity and tagged in a half- second early for a second place finish.

Jack teaching a new generation of windsurfers at Brant Beach

Summer really seems to have zoomed past this year. After some really hot days earlier in the season, an endless series of fronts going through the region resulted in somewhat Tom presenting Carl with winner’s medal cooler and, all too often, damper days during July and August. Although these conditions may not have been optimal for the tourist season at the Jersey shore, they Special thanks goes out to our sponsor, H2Windsurfing, who produced some terrific windsurfing days, especially during provided all of the instructional equipment used throughout early September. The nice winds during this time even the day. Ken and Eileen Hoff, Tom, Ally, Marah, Bill, Carl, tempted our ex-club president, Wallace, back onto the water! Brian, Jeff, Barb, Jacek, Jean Luc. Vadim from Green Hat The light-wind days were ideal for beginners taking Kiteboarding was on hand to answer any kiteboarding windsurfing lesson and for the ever increasing numbers of questions. Interested parties were invited to Lot "B" to see SUPers. him rig up and launch. - Thank you all for your volunteerism and overall enthusiasm.

The only downside with the summer sailing this year has been the necessity to wear shorties at times due to the cooler than normal air temperatures.

Jack teaching Olga Kvitchko harness technique

The prevailing winds until recently were from the south which Corinne freestyling: back-winded sailing generally favored the southern NJ sites at Lakes Bay and

LBI. As is typical, these thermally-boosted winds generally During the past couple of weeks, the prevailing winds have peaked in the afternoons. A bonus was that the winds often switched more to the north which tend to be more variable coincided with low tides making for stellar flat water sailing and short live as they generally drop off by mid to late and great conditions for working on perfecting jibes and afternoon. Nevertheless, some great sailing was to be had other maneuvers. for those managing to get out for the “dawn Patrol” on the water early during these days.

Corinne heading out on a light southerly breeze Olga enjoying the southerly breeze During mid September we also experienced a nice run of days with strong southerly breezes, however these days By some miracle of nature, this year, we had nice winds for coincided with high tides resulting in quite significant chop at least part of days on which our Fun Fests were held, allowing for more bump and jump type of sailing. allowing planable conditions for the more advanced

attendees.

Jack freestyling: fin-first duck jibe SUP at Lakes Bay Fun fest

Sandy Hook Fun Fest on-water action:

Barb and Jeff enjoying the nice winds at Sandy Hook Bill DeS heading out

Ally perfecting her tack Jeff mid duck

Alasdair (L) and Brian (R) about to jibe Barb heading round a jibe

Trip Report: The Gorge 2013 by Mik Kvitchko Photos/videos: Galina Fishman

Jacek (R) heading out on the water

SUP has continued to be a popular summer pastime, especially during the light wind days. There have been multiple SUP races and events held on the Jersey shore during the past few months (e.g. see page 6). SUPers have also regularly seen at the popular ocean surfing spots and also on days when the ocean was calm enough to allow non- experts to enjoy the work-out that this sport offers.

Last time I wrote about the Gorge in our fall 2011 newsletter. This time we stayed there for three weeks, from July 27 to August 17, and as always – this vacation was great. Judge by our statistics: Total vacation days: 22; Total sailing days: 18, including 2 days on 3.7, 3 days on 4.2, 2 days on 4.5, 4 days on 4.7, and 7 days on 5.0.

SUPer catching a wave at Holgate, LBI

In the last newsletter, we discussed the use of the GoPro video camera system for recording all the action on the water. This small video camera can be mounted on the board, mast, boom, or on the sailor using head or chest mounts. During one of the perfect early September windsurfing days (warm, nice winds, shallow water) a number of us (Jack, Alasdair, Corinne, and Thermal Bob) took a GoPro out of the water. Footage was taken by a head mounted camera and from the sandbar in the middle of the Mik riding the waves of the Columbia River bay at Brant Beach. This footage was edited and put to music by Jack.

The resulting short video can be seen at: Most of the time we were sailing at Hatchery, a couple of times at Doug‟s Beach, and once at The Wall. All my notes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJMnSD-rNEU about the Gorge windsurfing specifics still hold true (if you want details – read the Fall 2011 Newsletter If anyone is planning on taking any windsurfing trips over the (http://windsurfnj.org/news/NJWWA%20Fall%202011.pdf) next few months, and you have access to a GoPro, why not try to put together a video so we can include the link in our next newsletter. 15

The next step for me is to become more proficient in riding waves. The way they do in Gorge is different from the wave- sailing: you just try to stay on the slope of the same wave for as long as you can, possibly making some slight turns along the way, with or without flipping your sail. Here is one of my attempts: http://youtu.be/-1aWsOyV65s.

A much better role models can be found in this video by Mike Godsey‟s clip “The Wall”

(http://windnotes.phanfare.com/4743675_582587#imageID= 104836160)

Galina watching the action – check, for example, the sequence from 0:40 to 1:00, or 2:35 to 2:55, there are many more nice samples of this (and I can only add a few words about personal achievements. other cool moves) in the clip. This year I finally managed stable turns and jibes in waves. It took 3 seasons, I think, to nail it down. Persistence is the key.

Mik and Vadim at Doug’s Beach Vadim tackling the waves

I try to push myself to do every jibe in a challenging condition, using the biggest wave I can find and this season We also visited the famous Gorge Swap - and it was a very the persistence paid off. Somehow I started understanding successful visit, we found a very good 3.5 SuperFreak sail, the water better, finding the right place where to start the almost new, for a ridiculous price. turn, matching the speed to the speed of the wave, and falling a lot less. I also analyzed my past year mistakes by watching the video where I collected a lot of 2011 failed jibes :) (http://youtu.be/kWdudICpXlU).

Vadim and Galina at Mt. Adams Mik jibing over a wave

Trip Report 2: for learning compared to my experience the day before at Gorge Vacation Doug's beach (perhaps it was the wind conditions that day). Nevertheless, I learned a bunch of neat tricks to set up for by Kate Fishman success in the future and ultimately it was a grand time. But we didn't stop there. Watching us take lessons (and Photos: Galina Fishman taking ample number of photos), my mom Galina also wanted to learn something cool and new... so the three of us (boyfriend, mom, and I) decided to take a downwind SUP lesson... which turned out to be so much fun!

I have been lucky to have had the opportunity to travel to Dmitry venturing out on the Columbia River many beautiful windsurfing spots with my family over the years, among them the Columbia River George. This year has been especially memorable because it was the first time The instructor seemed doubtful of our abilities at first and I ventured to windsurf the Gorge myself - and absolutely asked us several times whether we're really up for loved it! Doug's beach provided the perfect location to it, emphasizing how difficult it will be to paddle out into the practice my waterstarts and shimmying into straps, as well wind at first. We almost believed him, but still insisted we as beginning to pretend that I know how to initiate a jibe. wish to try, and so after all the prep we finally set out... and Moreover, this year my boyfriend, Dmitry, traveled with us had absolutely no problem with it! Riding the waves of the and he was motivated enough to take three windsurfing Columbia River felt a tad bit more unsteady than SUPing lessons there! around the bay on LBI during no wind (if there's wind we're windsurfing, of course), but that made it even more tantalizingly fun!

Kate initiating a jibe at the Gorge

Dmitry and Kate: white water rafting Although there were a few hiccups with the company's scheduling and class coordination, overall the lessons were Aside from water sports (which also included a romantic trip quite helpful and he was able to get the hang of 3-step tacks, in a 3-person raft down a few waterfalls and cascades of jibes, and even began to learn beach starting - all this in just White Salmon river), we also enjoyed hiking and horseback 3 days. Granted, he has already taken two lessons from riding. Every time we are in Oregon/Washington we've Jack here on LBI, so he was ahead of the game, but really enjoyed riding with the Northwest Lake Stables. The owners he is an absolute beginner. Inspired by his bravery and are the sweetest people you'll ever meet and they really ambition, I also took a windsurfing lesson in the hopes of know their business, and the horses are beautiful, gentle, learning planing jibe. I can't say I was very successful and and calm... and you cannot beat the magnificent views on Event Site proved to be a much less friendly environment these trails! 17

This initiative is intended to be a go to source of useful information and tips for our sport based on the collective acquired knowledge of our membership. In the example below, I have discussed a problem that all of us have experienced at one time or another: Two piece masts stuck with sand. This would be indexed under Masts with the subcategory being Mast Problems. These categories sub-categories and topics would be listed alphabetically for easy reference.

Example:

Kate and Galina: Yoga at The Gorge Category: Masts

Overall - great fun, on and off the windsurfer! Sub Category: Mast Problems

Topic: Avoiding mast stuck Windsurfing Initiative with sand.

Information source for Only a few grains of sand can cause the problem. Clean both parts with water thoroughly before NJWWA members connecting. Always be sure the mast stays fit securely while running it through the sail. Electrical tape can accomplish this if the mast is cleaned first. by Thermal Bob Solutions:

(i) Have two people on either side pulling slowly and patiently. Twist and pull in alternating directions while pulling and changing directions of twist; (ii) Twist while tapping the upper half of the mast; (iii) Use two booms attached to either half and twist and pull; (iv) Use a pipe wrench attached to either half and twist and pull; (v) Use WD-40.

This is just the beginning of the library. We would like to encourage all members to contribute anything that will be helpful. The goal is to have an evolving library of information. We would like to invite everyone to contribute to this very useful endeavor. Initially, we would like to include the useful hints in future newsletters. Our ultimate plan is to have a data base akin to a Wiki site on our web page and hope to

begin to work on this during the winter months. Please send I would like to share my thoughts on what I am calling "The your thoughts and or contributions to [email protected]. Library." The name 'Library" and everything that follows is designed to get further input and suggestions for what can be considered as a work in progress. 18

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