North Texas Wind Riders

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We hope you will find some useful information on club activities and windsurfing in the North Texas area. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, suggestions, or anything else you can think of related to the Club or windsurfing. Better yet, if you're not a member, come join us!


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Windsurf Bay Cleanup This Sunday Feb 3rd, 10:00 am

The NTWR will be cleaning up Windsurf Bay Park this Sunday, Feb 3rd at 10:00. Please help if you can. The job goes quickly if we get enough volunteers. All you need to bring is a pair of gloves, we provide everything else plus refreshments. The forecast is for temperatures in the upper sixties and It may be windy enough to sail by noon so bring your gear.


Win a $100 gift certificate from Mariner Sails!!!

Attend the first 2008 NTWR Club Meeting for a chance to win...

Details:

When:  Tues., March 18th
Time:  7:00pm
Where:  Mariner Sails - map
Cost:  free

Remember, food will be provided - come hungry!

Agenda:
  • We will have some important issues to discuss and plans to make regarding 2008. Food will be provided and we will have a drawing for a $100 gift certificate from Mariner Sails.

  • Planning the Texas State Championships and Windsurf Festival.
  • Please come prepared to renew your membership for 2008.
  • Drawing for Mariner Sails gift certificate (must be current NTWR member to be eligible)


Texas State Championships and Windsurfing Festival

Join us for some fun in the sun and wind - enjoy windsurfing Texas style!

When: Sat-Sun, May 17 and 18

Registration: Saturday, 8:30am - 10:00am
Skipper's Meeting: Saturday, 10:00am

Where: McCown Valley Park, Lake Whitney - map
Cost: Varies

Register early to save money and to secure your custom event t-shirt (limited quantities so signup early). Print the form and mail today!

All pre-entries must be post marked by May 3rd to qualify for the pre-registration discount.

Freestyle Pro, Wyatt Miller, will be on hand for questions, autographs or just talking about his adventures as a professional windsurfer. He will be teaching in some of the clinics and he has lots of infomation to help your windsurfing.

More about Wyatt: Berkeley Boys, Gorge Freestyle Frenzy, Blog

Our Event Sponsors - Thank you for your support!!!

Events:

  • Kids Camp for children 10 years and younger.
  • Windsurf clinics

  • Races - Multiple classes - Beginners welcome

  • Demo gear
  • Manufacturer reps to answer your gear questions

  • Lunch from Subway will be provided Saturday
  • BBQ dinner Saturday night

  • Prize drawings Sunday after the trophy presentation (good stuff!!!)

  • The club has several tent campsites reserved on the loop next to the event headquarters. Spaces can be reserved by participants for $10 for the weekend on a first come first served basis. To reserve a camp site, fill out a registration form, check the "camp site" box and add the extra $10 to your registration fee.
    If you have a camping trailer or motorhome be sure to reserve an RV spot. Don't hesitate, the park will fill up fast.

See more photos from last years event

For the latest information about this event, please visit our forum


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Let's Scare Up Some Fun At The Pumpkin Cup!

It's time again for one of the most fun events of the year, the much awaited and enjoyed Pumpkin Cup! That's right, windy fall weather is expected and will be perfect for camping!

When:  Sat-Sun, October 13 and 14 - Skipper's meeting at 10:00am Saturday
Where:  Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club, Lake Lewisville - map
Cost:  Varies

Register early to save money and to secure your custom event t-shirt. Print the form and mail today!

  • Besides the joy of sailing, we will enjoy a great BBQ dinner on Saturday night from Rudy's and a movie night.
  • A scavenger hunt and Pumpkin carving for the kids on Saturday. All kids (young and old) are encouraged to test out their costumes ahead of time
  • Custom Event T-Shirt (limited quantities so signup early)
  • Camping on Fri. and Sat. is encouraged and is free
  • We will have plenty of prize giveaways for our drawing on Sunday afternoon.



NTWR Swap Meet

Clean out your garage and turn that unused gear into cash or more gear

When: March 22 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where:  Mariner Sails 972-241-1498
Cost:  Free

 

  • Boards, masts, booms, sails, kayaks, paddles, misc
  • New and Used gear
  • Rain or shine
Equipment pre-check in required to sell your gear
Wed, March 19th 9-6
Thurs, Sept. 20th 9-6
Fri, Sept. 21th 9-7
No Saturday check-ins


Come one, Come All, We'll have a Ball

Learn to Windsurf – it's probably the most fun you'll ever have!!!!!

Details:

What:  Intro To Windsurfing
When:  Sat., August 11
Time:  Noon until 3:00pm
Where:  Windsurf Bay Park, Lake Ray Hubbard - map
Cost:  $20.00 - includes club membership

What you'll get:
  • Basic Training on Windsurfing
  • A Love for the Sport
  • Follow Up Training Available
  • Enjoy a Different type of Lake Sport

Renew your Membership for 2008 (membership form)

and sign up for Texas State Championships (registration form)

 

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North Texas Wind Riders
c/o Mariner Sails
10903 Indian Trail, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75229

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