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: Dave Trumpoldt 846-1056Vice President: Billy McKendree 478-7291Treasurer: Yvette Pearson 285-7920

Members at large:Bob Rowland 482-5402John Contos 472-5830Chris Lewis 625-6325

Committee members:Lotto Chair: Chad Perkins 617-2920Race Chair: Marcy Kennedy 618-5708Race Co-Chair: John Quinn 478-8582Intros: Dave Trumpoldt 846-1056 & Nick DatynerBeach Access: Glenn Woodell 478-WINDWeb site/secretary: 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 sponsors two Intros to Windsurfing at Ft Monroe 18th June and 25th June, 2016. After brief on-land in-structions participants spend the afternoon on the water in small groups with an experienced instructor 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 WETIntros@gmail.com.

Kashy/WET Regatta race 29Apr-1May, 2016

Intro to Windsurf #1 18 June, 2016

Intro to Windsurf #2 25 June, 2016

Mistral board Weekend sailing 9 Jul, 2016

Lotto Regatta 20 Aug, 2016

Fall Aydlett Windsurf Festival TBA

Fall WET Regatta TBA

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

Monthly meetings (@ 7pm): (Please check website for changes) January - no meeting

February 2 - Chow in Norfolk

March 1 - Taphouse Grill in Hampton

April 5 - Cogans North in Norfolk

May 3 - 80/20 Burger Bar in Norfolk

June 7 - Ocean View Fishing Pier in Norfolk

July - no meeting

August 2 - Ocean View Fishing Pier in Norfolk

September 1 - Taphouse Grill, Hampton

October 4 - Chow in Norfolk

November 1 - Reginella's Italian Restaurant, VB