We are proud to announce that we have signed agreement with IWA regarding European Championship to be held in Liepaja, Latvia from August 15 – 21. This is planned to be major event not only for European Formula racers,[more] but also windsurfers from other continents, who want to take part in this event. Whole August will have plenty windsurfing events in the Baltics and Scandinavia for those, who want to race or spend summer holidays; just before Europeans, from August 12 – 15, in the same place there will be Neil Pryde Baltic Cup in Formula and and Baltic Sea Cup for Bic, RSX and Raceboard classes. In the following week after Europeans, from August 26 – 28, there will final 2011 Neil Pryde Baltic Cup event in Tallinn, Estonia. Followed by FW Junior, Youth and Master World Championship in Skive, Denmark.


The European Championship events committee, together with Latvian Yachting Union, City of Liepaja Council and sponsors already have started the preparation. The event will take place in main beach in Liepaja, the same place where 2010 Raceboard Championship successfully took place. City Liepaja is 220 km from Riga, capital of Latvia. Official NOR for the Formula European championship will be published later, as well as information for accommodation, travel and airline details.


Looking forward to see you next year in Liepaja, Latvia!


Janis Jekabsons, chairman of 2011 European Championship organization committee.