*Island Style Classic – Saturday & Sunday, Feb 25&26 – The Island Style Classic is a great low key event in Sarasota, FL that welcomes all levels of racers. Typical classes include Formula, Kona and a longboard or open class. [more]More information is available at http://sarasotasailingsquadron.org/calendar/island-style-classic-windsurfing-regatta-2012/ and you can register on-line at http://www.mswindsurfing.com/


*Calema Mid-Winters – Thu, Mar, 1, 2012 – Sun, Mar, 4, 2012


Midwinters is back at Kelly Park in Merritt Island, FL this year. Racing will likely include Formula, Techno 293 (and is the North American Championships for Techno 293) and Kona. More details will be available soon at http://calema.com/events/calema-midwinters-2012/


Jacksonville Windfest – Sat, Apr, 28, 2012 – Sun, Apr, 29, 2012


The first year for this event which will be held in Jacksonville, Fl at SailLaser, located at Fleming Island Marina. SailLaser is providing race and organizational support, and Fleming Island Club & Marina has graciously agreed to host the event. The venue is the St. Johns River, which is over 2 miles wide at this location. April is a great month for sailing on the River, with the potential for both frontal passages as well as late afternoon sea breezes.


Classes will be Kona, Intercollegiate Kona, Formula and Open. Registration is only $40 ($25 for students) and includes lunch Saturday and Sunday and refreshments Saturday evening. Notice of Race will be available soon.


Ron Kern
US Windsurfing SE Region
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1318


(954) 565-4154


ron@ronkern.com