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NZ Wave Nationals, ISAF World Sailing Cup and Defi Wind: June2015 

We have been very busy supporting sailors and watermen for competitions in the last month!

 

Congratulations to everyone who competed at the NZ Formula & Raceboard Nationals, with very tricky conditions there were some hotly contended races. Here's areport from team rider David Law:

 

      Over the Anzac weekend I took Exocet to the NZ Wave nationals in Taranaki. It was my first time in this amazing part of the country, but I had Keith Stark, another Exocet rider and Chris the Bolt to show me the ropes.
Going with experienced friends was the key as they were able to help ease the nerves on the beach and share the fun of launching over boulders and navigating reefs. It was champagne conditions on day 1 which made com
pOver the ANZAC weekend I took Exocet to the NZ Wave Nationals in Taranak. I was my first time in this amazing part of the country, but I had Keith Stark, another Exocet rider, and Chris the Bolt to show me therope.

Going with experienced friends was the key as they were able to help ease the neres on the beach and share the fun of launching over boulders and navigating reefs.etition wave sailing that bit easier; the sky was blue, the mountain wassnow-capped and the waves were a friendly half-mast height. Off shore DLT riding at Kina Road was spectacular. 
Oh Gear!
Gear choice was a problem, especially for us Northerners. The locals and the Wellingtonians had great experience and skills at wobbling out to the right spot; they wasted little energy and knew how to choose waves. I took the full Exocet range and chose my X-wave 101 and a Shark 4.7. Theywere perfect for getting out back and beating others onto the wave. Most of the pros, however, opted for their low volume slasher boards which allowed them to crank the turns and shred the pocket. I was pleased with my choice; it was a good compromise for my Naki novice wave riderstatus.
Experts
Big ups to the other competitors; they were sensational riders. The Wellingtonians were super skilled and the locals showed sublime riding talents. Read last months WNZ Newsletter for a proper performance report. I learned heaps throughout the event and was honoured to meet some of the bigNZ names of wave-sailing. It made me proud to see our Auckland talent ripping it up.
It's a great place and I can't wait for the Wave Classic later in the year.
Two topics of windsurfing conversation. 
1) Body weight.
In Auckland we are mostly obsessed with holding bigger gear to push through the lulls: big is good! In Down the Line land, though, light weight is your friend. It allows you to ride that beautiful super-tuned wave weapon&the one partners hate when you take it to bed at night. 
2) Vehicles
The second topic concerns the perfect vehicle for making the 5 hour trip to New Plymouth. Some had roof-racked station wagons, others panel vans. Keith Stark seemed unaffected by journeying in his 4.2 turbo Territory. James Dinnis has a Lwb VW diesel, which would be equally swag to driveand cheaper on the gas. All I can say is that my 2-litre town-van is fine for pootling around the Hibiscus coast, but on those hills and bends it felt like I was driving a sewing machine.

 

 

We had a big team down at the Optimist Nationals at Worser Bay Boating Club in Wellington earlier this month with Pat Morgan coming in 7th with brother Sam Morgan not too far behind in 15th, Robbie McCutcheon was placed high up going into the last day but unfortunately got hit by some large waves on the final downwind. He was wearing the Rooster Race Skin for the regatta and with a Northerly breeze it was the perfect warmth. Check out www.optimistnationals.org.nz for the full report.

 

 

The NZL Sailing team had great results at the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma with Jo and Polly in the 470 as well as Pete and Blair in the 49er both took out gold!The NZ Sailing sponsored sailors have been doing very well too with Thomas Saunders placing 18th and Susannah Pyatt place 43rd. Currently the team have just started racing over at Hyeres with sponsored sailors Andrew Murdoch already leading the fleet and Andy Maloney in 7th with Thomassitting in 24th. We wish the whole team luck in their build up to 2016!

 

 

Our windsurfing school Flying Forwards has been running windsurf slalom training sessions over the summer and has the next session coming up this ANZAC weekend.Instructor Georgia Schofield will be running short figure-8 courses and will have her camera (if it's sunny) and GoPro (if it's not) on board to get photos of everybody. All skill levels are welcome and there are a few boards and sails available to rent for those withoutkit. It is a $10 entry fee and usually a get together on the beach afterwards. Keep an eye on the Facebook page or give Georgia a call on 021781315 to find out the details.

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Featured Products this month!

 

Gul Viper wetsuit with Boltdry
The Winter 2015 new genreation Viper features less panels and more stretch than ever before! The Viper uses our Quadrate horizontal chest zip entry system keeping the zip off your back leaving your shoulders and back free to more. Features BOLTDRY and X-FLEX super stretch neoprene on themain body panels gives an incredible 100% plus stretch, making the Viper the perfect high performance suit. Blind stitch with new thinner NEONSEAM liquid seam technology provide 100% water seal keep the winter chill out.
In the shop now we have the 2015 Viper 3/2 black and Viper 5/3 black (with boltdry) available as well as the 2013 Viper 3/2 red and Viper 5/3 black/ red (without boltdry).

 

 

 

If you are on the water rather than in this winter then check out our range of drysuits from GUL:

 

Gul Scapa U-Zip Drysuit

A new and exciting development from the Gul designers for Winter, the Scapa U-Zip Drysuit combines advanced GCX4fabric technology with style and functionality. Breathable, waterproof, hardwearing four layer fabric combined with 100%waterproof seams, and tough YKK Aquaseal HORSESHOE EAZY ON zip system opening gives this drysuit the edge. Glideskin neck and cuff seals, plus neoprene outankles and webbing straps provide function and supreme comfort.  The picture below of the Scapa shows a customer at the bottom ofNZ for a 2 week mission.  He took a heap of gear but didn't need it as the Drysuit was so good and he lent it out to his freinds who didn't have the Scapa and were cold and wet.

 

and the Gul Ballistic Semi-Drysuit

The Ballistic semi-drysuit combines a GCX2 Breathable, waterproof and hardwearing upper body with 4mm neoprene lower body and legs for ultimate warmth whilst on the water. With TIZIP back opening waterproof zip and comfortable Glideskin neckand cuff seals.

GK0147 - Gul Scapa U-Zip Kayaking Drysuit GM0355 - GUL Ballistic Semi-Dry Suit

 

 

And finally this month's staff favourite:

Rooster Waterproof Case for Smartphones Small/ Large

"It's fantastic for using my phone out on the water, I use it when teaching windsurfing and running sailing races so I can take photos and receive calls whilst off the beach. After 5 months of heavy use in and on the water this hasbeen the most durable case I've come across." -Georgia Schofield, Flying Forwards Instructor.

 

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Total Donations: $433,183.00

 

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