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: Chris CoyneVice President: Dave Trumpoldt 846-1056Treasurer: Yvette Pearson 285-7920Secretary: Nick Datyner 226-9011

Members at large:Steve VachaBruce Powers 593-2159

Committee members:Lotto Chair: Yvette Pearson 285-7920 Chad Perkins 617-2920 Pete WellsRace Committee: John Contos 472-5830 John Quinn 478-8582 Ute WellsFestival Committee: Steve NewingIntros: Nick Datyner 226-9011 Dave Trumpoldt 846-1056Beach 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 23rd June and 30th June, 2017. 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.

Windsurfing Festival 25-29 April, 2018

Intro to Windsurf #1 23 June, 2018

Intro to Windsurf #2 30 June, 2018

Mistral board Weekend sailing 9 Jul, 2018

Lotto Regatta TBD (Aug, 2018)

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 10 - Green Turtle in Hampton

February 6- Pelon's in Norfolk

March 6 - The Deadrise in Hampton

April 3 - Cogans North in Norfolk

May 1 - The Barking Dog Hampton

June 5 - Oceanview Pier in Norfolk

July 3 - no meeting

August 7 - 80/20 Burger Bar in Norfolk

September 4 - TBA

October 2 - Jessy's Taco Bistro in Norfolk

November 6 - TBA

Dec - WET Christmas Party TBA