Scot Lehigh: Stand up, get mad, and be like Mike! Nov 18, 2009
Not only has my windsurfing idyll receded like a mirage into the distance, but I ve been spending every free hour ripping down paneling and prying up infinite layers of splintery plywood in ceaseless search of an authentic wood floor. So, my frustration at fever pitch, I hung on my congressman s every syllable. (Boston Globe)
Which Hawaii for you? Nov 7, 2009
Hookipa, on the island's north shore near Paia town, is a world-class windsurfing venue where you can see the pros in action ... Hanalei Bay, on Kauai's north shore, has a spectacular beach bordered by the Waipa and Hanalei rivers with access to virtually every ocean activity, from surfing and windsurfing to snorkeling, boating, and kayaking up the Hanalei River. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Alco frolics anonymous Oct 31, 2009
He spent more time windsurfing than riding and, in his modest way, lets you know he was pretty good. When Stephens was 15, his father died after a long illness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Officials seek early uses to promote Riverwalk Oct 22, 2009
Some of the activities city staff and board members are considering include a commercial marina, short-term promotional sales for cars or boats, a ride share commuter lot and concessionaires for non-motorized water activities, such as windsurfing or kayaking. Just about every city in the area is sponsoring a farmer's market, Steinebach said, which are generally well-received and could be a possibility for one of the parcels. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Acton-based AccesSportAmerica brings athletics to disabled Sep 26, 2009
Acton-based AccesSportAmerica has been inspiring for nearly 15 years children and adults of all disabilities to achieve their bests through mostly fitness and non-traditional sports, including windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking ... Since 1983, Lilley has been pioneering the field of adaptive windsurfing, which currently uses seven styles of adaptive activity, including using fixed and swivel seats on boards ... The initiative began when Lilley was a former pastor at the South Acton... (Acton Beacon, MA)
Rugby can't shoot itself in the foot Sep 26, 2009
The four-time world windsurfing champion from Sydney's northern beaches has just competed for six straight days in Santa Pola, Spain, and only narrowly missed winning again, despite sustaining a very deep gash on her shin in the first day of competition, requiring 10 stitches. Bravo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Multi-talented Sep 25, 2009
"I like basketball, I like volleyball and I like windsurfing, and I like so many different sports," he says. "The last time I played basketball was a couple months ago before I went into preparation for the fight.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Walking on water Sep 17, 2009
"There's a big club now in Bend, Ore., that paddleboards on the Deschutes River and nearby lakes. They're paddleboarding in the whitewater park at Glenwood Springs, Colo. And they're even beginning to go off waterfalls. It's like windsurfing and other sports. Once it takes off, people start pushing it to the extremes.". The fiberglass and epoxy paddleboards are thicker, wider and longer than surfboards. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Panama resort has it all for $109/night Sep 16, 2009
This vacation hot spot is ideal for taking eco-tours, windsurfing, hiking or relaxing at the resort spa, or playing in the international-style casino. Book your Breezes Panama getaway by Oct. 25 for stays during October (excluding Oct. 25-29) at rates from just $109 per person, per night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Leisure History Sep 7, 2009
Some of these pastimes, like tennis, have an old history and a newfound popularity; others, like whitewater canoeing, windsurfing, and hang-gliding, are more recent. Most are distinguished from nineteenth-century recreations such as croquet and golf by their relative arduousness and even riskiness. (The Atlantic Online)
Hong Kong holds torch-relay for 2009 EAG Aug 30, 2009
Hong Kong windsurfing queen Lee Lai-shan, who won Hong Kong's first Olympic gold medal in 1996, ended the torch-relay after she arrived at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Donald Tsang, chief executive of Hong Kong SAR, said the torch-relay marked doubly significant. (People's Daily Online, China)
Cape Verde Islands of Boa Vista and... Aug 17, 2009
Operators offer sports activities such as scuba-diving, windsurfing and fishing. The island has a capital which is little more than a village, called Sal-Rei. (Suite101.com)
Team Advil: age not slowing them down Aug 14, 2009
- Old McDonald has a windsurfing board ... Team Advil is a loose group of a dozen-plus skiing and windsurfing enthusiasts from Portland to Carmel, Calif ... "And then when windsurfing started to take off, the Eugene folks kind of got into it a little earlier than I did, because I thought they were too old.". (OregonLive, OR -- News)
• A night of surf-inspired music on Saturday Aug 14, 2009
After school in Canada and a stint representing Bermuda in the world windsurfing championships, Mishka focused on making music professionally. During a performance one evening in the Caribbean, actor Matthew McConaughey heard Mishka's music and the next day set out to find who had performed the night before. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Father, daughter form perfect tandem Aug 10, 2009
Not only is she quick on the pedals, but she also enjoys figure skating, downhill skiing, swimming, kayaking, gymnastics and windsurfing ... When it comes to the windsurfing, Heather is not happy just sitting and enjoying the waves ... Kevin said when they finished a day out windsurfing he knew that she would try and find a way to be independent about that as well. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Loudmouths gather for Thai screaming contest Aug 2, 2009
Windsurfing a breeze ... - A lifetime on the water, 55-year-old Jeff Davis has a favorite sailing pastime and it doesn't even seem close: Windsurfing ... and oversees summer classes - including windsurfing - offered to local youth as part of the WWU junior sailing camp. (Fresno Bee)
14-year-old from Maui makes paddling history Aug 1, 2009
Baxter, a sophomore-to-be at King Kekaulike High on Maui, already has an impressive list of accomplishments in ocean sports that includes national and world championships in windsurfing ... Karen is a former world champion in windsurfing ... When not practicing SUP, Baxter is either surfing or windsurfing. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Phils: Please pass on Pedro Jul 10, 2009
Windsurfing, off-road racing and miniature golf. Of all the varied news items that floated about Thursday like decoration from a birthday party bubble machine, there wasn't a single one that indicated any other team had interest in a fragile guy who had a 5. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Islamorada » Jul 9, 2009
Beyond that, visitors can capitalize on the supreme weather with parasailing, windsurfing, kayaking or kite boarding. And for the hardcore diver, Islamorada is the home of the History of Diving Museum. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Pennsylvania Offers a Host Of 'You Will Only Find it Here' Opportunities This Summer Jul 3, 2009
This three-day outdoor event in Presque Isle State Park with live music and various activities including sand sculpture contest, stone skipping, and windsurfing. Discover Presque Isle attracts more than 100,000 attendees each summer. (PR Newswire)
Fleet of boats planned for Delta Doo Dah rally Jun 27, 2009
"This is a family thing. The delta is such an easy place to take your family without going offshore, with a thousand miles of waterways. There will be swimming, windsurfing, kayaking and fishing. It's warm water, it's fresh water. Once you get past the fog and wind, you get into the tules and heat, and it's another world.". More information can be found at Deltadoodah. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Yarmouth Port man lauded as hero in windsurfing rescue Jun 25, 2009
Wed Jun 24, 2009, 02:43 PM EDT. June 22 was not a typical summer day on Cape Cod. (Cape Codder, MA)
Designer reinvents the classic surfboard Jun 20, 2009
" But Meyerhoffer rarely plays it safe. The Stockholm-born designer, schooled on multiple continents, isn't interested in improving products as much as revolutionizing them. He's worked for Bay Area companies Ideo and Apple and developed innovations in both sports and technology, from wraparound ski goggles to windsurfing sails to the eMate, an Apple product that was the first to use a translucent plastic case. Inspired by the novel and with a growing passion for surfing, he left Apple in 1998... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Emerald City Tops in Fun Jun 18, 2009
In San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley, 400 hiking trails, high levels of spending on sporting events, movies, recreation lessons and bicycles; and nearby windsurfing, water surfing and snow sports makes it a hit for fun seekers ... And San Diego year-round mild temperatures and dry weather make it tough to stay indoors and easy to spend the day surfing, windsurfing, biking, and running, according to the study. (RealtyTimes)
Driving From Tucson To San Carlos, ... May 29, 2009
Outdoor enthusiasts find San Carlos ideal for hiking, mountain biking, birding and a wide variety of water sports including sailing, fishing, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving and. Driving from Tucson, Arizona, to San Carlos, Mexico: an Overview. (Suite101.com)
Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here May 27, 2009
Han Solo Star Wars plate donated by Edye and Bob Baker, $110 Windsurfing lesson (90 minutes, equipment included), donated by Buck Harris, $150 C&L Package Store gift card for people 21 and over, $25 Painting No Man s Land donated by Rayna Nunes, $30 Sales and Business Development training workshop by Sandler Training, $500 Dental bleaching by Drs. Rogers and Rogers, $550 Wind and Waves Hair Salon, haircut, color treatment or foil highlight, $35 to $125 One-of-a-kind Bolt coco bag by Couture... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Phyllis Jen, 60, physicians group leader devoted to community service, patients May 24, 2009
She also liked to go windsurfing and bicycling with her husband. Because she worked so many hours, he said, "my project was to get her to goof off.". (Boston Globe)
Cayman Island escapes from $79/night May 23, 2009
The deal: The Cayman Islands boast long stretches of fine golden beach and superior conditions for scuba diving and windsurfing in warm, reef-protected waters. Consider an upscale getaway on Grand Cayman, or head a bit further a field for a secluded retreat on Little Cayman. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Make a splash at Lake Lanier May 22, 2009
Gene Mathis, a 20-year windsurfing vet, helps wannabe windsurfers make their water-cutting dreams come true. Mathis owns and operates WindSense Windsurfing in Flowery Branch where he sells beginner s windsurfing equipment, kayaks, kites, surfboards and more ... Mathis shares his windsurfing smarts with lessons on Lake Lanier. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obituary: Howard Margolis May 15, 2009
Howard Margolis brought joy to every activity he undertook, whether it was his scholarship (trying out his reasoning and decision puzzles on all), his political philosophy (for me, it was a pleasure to find a kindred spirit), his swimming (off the Point and in Michigan), or his windsurfing (I recall watching him disappear over the horizon in what seemed a high wind in New Buffalo just a couple of years ago). I know few others who sought after knowledge so enthusiastically and who were so keen to... (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Passion for sculpture inspires an ambitious landscape May 9, 2009
A windsurfing sail is now a piece of tree art, hanging above a memory garden they created for their departed friend Frank Wicker. "He was everybody's best friend, and his widow gave us his sail," LeRoy said. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
An intimate disaster Apr 28, 2009
The secret (which boiled down to the preferences of the man who released their first album and took over five minutes to explain) ended with her and Shaw reminiscing about playing an all-women's windsurfing show in the south of France. "That was the worst gig we ever played," giggled Shaw. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
For family vacations, you'll find fire sales aplenty Apr 15, 2009
The package includes accommodations in a standard gardenview room, all meals and beverages, beach activities and water sports (including windsurfing and sailing lessons), plus all taxes and gratuities. To take advantage of this promotion, book by April 20 and travel by December 20. (MSNBC -- Travel)
No comments posted. Apr 14, 2009
Sandy Beach located on the north side of the Sacramento River is the most popular windsurfing site. For lessons, contact Windsurf Diablo (3841 Willow Road, Bethel Island; ) or Delta Windsurf Company (3729 Sherman Island Road, Isleton; ). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Marine adventures Apr 14, 2009
Walvis Bay provides windsurfing and boating while Swakopmund is also great for surfing and yachting. With its fresh southwesterly breezes, the Walvis Bay Lagoon attracts board sailing enthusiasts, while the latest craze in water sports is kite surfing. (iAfrica.com)
No boys allowed great girlfriend getaways Apr 14, 2009
Plus, resort guests can opt for windsurfing and scuba diving lessons, two-for-one island excursions with Chukka Caribbean Adventures, and personalized golf coaching. Grand Lido Bracos Super-Inclusive plan covers all hotel taxes, airport transfers and tips. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* Hundreds to race in Dapeng Bay windsurfing event Apr 11, 2009
Hundreds to race in Dapeng Bay windsurfing event ... Hundreds of athletes will flock to Dapeng Bay tomorrow for this years Dapeng Cup National Windsurfing Championship. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Travel pros pick the best cruises available Apr 1, 2009
When it comes to offering the Best Excursions, food and travel writer Janice Wald Henderson, among others, says Crystal Cruises leaves "its competitors in the dust." Before and during the cruise, Crystal's agents can arrange trips for passengers of every persuasion from sedentary voyagers who want simple walking tours to more adventurous travelers who may want to "overnight on a glacier" or go "windsurfing in Turkey.". Indeed, adventure cruises are gaining in popularity, and may range from... (MSNBC -- Travel)
And then there were three ... (2) Mar 15, 2009
They've always had a boat of some shape or size, she said, adding that when they lived in Northern California the watersport of choice was lake windsurfing. Former Ventura City Manager Donna Landeros, who is one of three finalists for the same position in Lodi, appears relaxed after resigning earlier this year. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Spend a Weekend on Waiheke Island, ... Mar 12, 2009
Kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and simply playing in the waves are all good options. Another possibility is to charter a fishing boat and finish a perfect day with a dinner of freshly caught New Zealand snapper. (Suite101.com)
New director for Stoningtons sailing foundation Mar 11, 2009
Part of that includes starting new programs such as windsurfing. Said Littlefield, If you have two hours, you can learn to windsurf this summer at the Sailing Foundation. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Cruise Lines Private Islands Mar 4, 2009
Or guests can rent snorkel gear, windsurfing equipment, kayaks, or beach floats. Princess Cays. (Suite101.com)
Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces Best-Ever Early Booking Savings Program for Extraordinary 2010 Itineraries Through Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific Feb 27, 2009
Here, explorers-at-heart can choose from complimentary windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing or optional scuba diving - and because of its size, the m/s Paul Gauguin brings the mystic beauty of the crystalline South Pacific waters closer to her guests than most any other cruise ship. "Due to the intimate capacity of the vessel, we encourage guests to book early for the best values - and 2010 presents some of the best offers ever available aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin," said Giersdorf. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Conquering London with intelligent design Feb 22, 2009
Saro: When I was younger it was snowboarding and windsurfing that most interested me. I didn't really become aware of fashion until I was in my mid- to late teens and spending a lot of time in Zurich. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
John Meitzen Feb 22, 2009
From gardening and exercising to kayaking and windsurfing, nothing slows him down, except maybe his car ... The beauty of South Texas weather is that most water activities like windsurfing can be done year around with proper attire ... Meitzen said he has seen and experienced some very interesting things while windsurfing and was even once ticketed for not having a life preserver while windsurfing. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Cold Lake Provincial Park Feb 13, 2009
RV Camping in Eastern Alberta (Edmonton Area). Originally named Coldwater Lake, its present name is still appropriate. (Suite101.com)
Great deals on escapes to Aruba Feb 11, 2009
Located on Arubas lively Palm Beach, the Westin Aruba offers guided scuba diving tours, sunset sailing and windsurfing adventures, along with exciting casino nightlife and a world-class spa. For a wallet-friendly stay, consider booking the resorts all-inclusive package, which covers all meals at select resort restaurants (or room service), premium alcoholic beverages, kids activities, snorkeling and sports equipment rental, free access to both the tennis court and the fitness club, and... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Everything Under the Sun Feb 8, 2009
Duxbury Bay Maritime School Kids 8 to 18 can learn sailing, windsurfing, and rowing (some age restrictions apply), from beginner to advanced. There are also hands-on marine ecology classes for kids ages 3 to 10. (Boston Globe)
