US Windsurfer Class Association

10/25/2026

Mike Gebhardt Silver and Bronze Olympic Medalist will be coaching the clinic with Lanee....
Spots limited
Please email [email protected] to secure a place.

10/25/2026

Great practice before your flight ✈️ out

There is still time to register for the ABYC Halloween Regatta next Saturday (10/31). Costumes are strongly encouraged!

10/21/2026

🔥 70 🔥
70 SAILORS REGISTERED — 2 WEEKS TO GO! 🎉

📅 November 6–8, 2026
📍 Clearwater Beach, FL
❄️ Escape the cold. 🌴 Race in paradise.

The 48th Annual Windsurfer LT US Nationals is shaping up to be one of the biggest LT fleets in years, with sailors coming in from all over the country and around the world. If you're still on the fence, now's the time.

⚖️ 4 weight divisions, 7 age divisions, plus Women's and Cruiser classes
🏁 Racing formats: Course Racing • Long Distance • Freestyle • Slalom

🏆 PERPETUAL TROPHIES
Three new perpetual trophies will be awarded for the first time:
🏆 The Garner Cup — Women's Overall Champion
🏆 The LT Board — Overall Top Youth
🏆 The Dagger Award — Women's Top Freestyle

🔥 What to expect:
• 2 days of clinics before the event
• 3 days of competitive racing
• 3 nights of parties
• Hosted by Clearwater Community Sailing Center, who are rolling out the red carpet for us, and lunch at One Tree Island is not to be missed

🗳️ USWCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
We'll hold the AGM during Nationals weekend. Board nominations are open, including Member At Large seats. Want to help steer the class? Reach out!

📋 REGISTER:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/31076

🏄 CHARTER A BOARD (new LTs, book before they're gone!):
Progressive Sports (Steve): https://progressivesports.com/products/windsurfer-lt-charter-for-2026-nationals
North Beach Windsurfing (Britt): https://www.nbwindsurfing.com/shop/c/p/Windsurfer-LT-Charter-for-2026-Nationals-x99494833.htm

🛏️ LODGING
Our group rate blocks at the Marriott and Sheraton are now sold out. There are still plenty of options on Clearwater Beach, so book your room soon!

See you on the water! 🌊

10/18/2026

Awards are in.
Gotta be in it to win it.

10/15/2026

Charter Deadline for World's, Oct. 31st

Langebaan Worlds Charters deadline of Oct. 31st is looming. Book yours below:

https://sbycacademy.co.za/product/2027-windsurfer-world-championships-charter-board-rental/⁠

10/14/2026

🎉 3 WEEKS TO GO — WINDSURFER LT US NATIONALS 2026 🎉

📅 November 6–8, 2026
📍 Clearwater Beach, FL
❄️ Escape the cold.
🌴 Race in paradise.

We’re down to the final three weeks, with 4 weight divisions, 7 age divisions, plus Women’s and Cruiser classes on the line. If you haven’t registered yet, get a move on — we’ve had 8 new registrants since October alone.

📊 FUN FACT: 18 states and 3 countries represented, and counting!

Florida – 20
California – 13
Maryland – 5
Pennsylvania – 4
Washington – 3
Illinois – 3
New Jersey – 2
New York – 2
Minnesota – 2
New South Wales, Australia – 2
Texas, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Michigan, Georgia – 1 each
Gifu, Japan – 1
Mombasa, Kenya – 1

🏄 New LTs have arrived — book your charter before it’s too late!
Charter LTs are available through Progressive Sports (Steve) and North Beach Windsurfing (Britt).

🏆 PERPETUAL TROPHIES
We’re proud to announce three new perpetual trophies:
🏆 The Garner Cup — Women’s Overall Champion
🏆 The LT Board — Overall Top Youth
🏆 The Dagger Award — Women’s Top Freestyle

🔥 What to expect:
• 2 days of clinics before the event
• 3 days of competitive racing
• 3 nights of parties
• Special Marriott room rates
• Hosted by Clearwater Community Sailing Center, who are putting out the red carpet for us — and if you haven’t had lunch at One Tree Island before, you’re in for a treat

🏁 Racing formats: Course Racing • Long Distance • Freestyle • Slalom

📋 REGISTER:
https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/31076

🏄 CHARTER A BOARD:
Progressive Sports (Steve): https://progressivesports.com/products/windsurfer-lt-charter-for-2026-nationals
North Beach Windsurfing (Britt): https://www.nbwindsurfing.com/shop/c/p/Windsurfer-LT-Charter-for-2026-Nationals-x99494833.htm

🛏️ LODGING — GROUP RATES — BOOK NOW!
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort (next door): https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5ubG5mYW5gbG5kYFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1vflJmTqqqkUFwYlpiUSYAIL05YmkAAAA%3D&id=1773768713720&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1565807478569107984&inventoryMissing=true

Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort (across the street): https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uYmJibGxqaGZkZFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1vflJmTqqqkUFwYlpiUSYA6EHJxmkAAAA%3D&id=1774443351622&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1565807478569107984

See you on the water! 🌊

10/09/2026

2027 WINDSURFER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, 6 - 12 March in South Africa
More ⬇️ Information in link.

https://sbycacademy.co.za/

10/06/2026

Top USA🇺🇸 Windsurfer Coaching at 2026 Windsurfer National Championships.

10/05/2026

🎉 September Hat Drawing Winners, Our Final Drawing! 🎉

Congratulations to:
🧢 Kaz Sanada
🧢 Peter Jacobson

Thanks to everyone who registered early and made these monthly drawings so much fun.

We’re just 4 weeks away from the Windsurfer Class returning to Clearwater for the 48th Annual Windsurfer LT US Nationals, November 6–8! 🌊

If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time. Charter boards and group lodging are still available, but don’t wait.

We hope to see you on the water in Clearwater!