News Archive

2007

• The CalCup end of season party is being held on Saturday October 27 at Skates on the Bay, at the Berkeley Marina. Skates have composed a delightful menu for us at $30 plus tax and gratuity (drinks are not included). There is also a stupendous children's menu (under 12 years of age) at $7.00. We will meet in the bar area before 8pm for cocktails, going into our dining area at 8.30 pm. Please RSVP at: info@calcupevents.com , by October 8.
  
• The 2007 CalCup photo gallery section has some new additions.
  
• The 2007 USWA Nationals and Formula North Americans are now complete. Be sure to check the Official National's Blog for all of the results, photos, press coverage, and podcasts.
• NOTICE EVENT POSTPONED: Due to weather difficulties, the 2007 Canadian Windsurfing Slalom Championships will be postponed until a later date.
• The Official Web Site for the 2007 USW Nationals & Formula North American Championships is now live.
• The Official NOR for the 2007 USW Nationals & Formula North American Championships hosted by the St.FYC is now available.
• New race event in SoCal: Cabrillo Beach Windsurf Enduro.
• A new year, a new board... MikesLab has a new formula board: The L7 is a registered production race board with the ISAF.
• Awesome windsurfing videos on MyHuck.com ...plus upload your own!
  
• Excellent Midwinters report from Steve Bodner on his new blog.
  
• The Calema Midwinters results are in, and the Bay Area contingent put up some impressive numbers in their respective divisions: Mike Percey 2nd, Steve Sylvester 3rd, Steve Bodner and Fernando Martinez tied for 3rd.
• Treasure Island access threatened! See how you can help!!!
  
• 2007 HIGHLAND SPRING HIHO ADDS OPEN CLASS RACING New challenge for top level racers with St Maarten start: Press Release.
  

2006

• Check out the Windsurfing Magazine article on the new Hansen HCL™ sails!
• Check out the new History of Hansen Sails article in the latest issue of Bay Crossings Magazine.
• Hansen Sails, LLC is pleased to introduce the new Hansen Compliant Leech technology (HCL™).
• The 2006 CalCup season is now officially over. Thanks to everyone who raced this season! We're looking forward to another great race season next year. The overall standings for the season are posted here:
  2006 CalCup Final Series Standings
• Read the latest CalCup article in the September issue of Bay Crossings magazine. And then read the 2nd CalCup article from the same issue (both with photos...).
• The StFYC has asked CalCup to join them for this year's End of Season Party. So the CalCup Party will be held in conjunction with the StFYC Windsurfing End of Year Party at StFYC on the evening of Saturday 14th October.
• Some photos from the the 2006 Bridge to Bridge Race.
• Mike Percey sailing on the new Hansen Sails at the SF Speed Event.
• Check out the recent article about CalCup in BayCrossings magazine!! ...and Mike Percey made the cover of the July 2006 issue!
• The 2006 US Windsurfing Nationals have come and gone. Click here for results and photos...
• In the great tradition of 24 hour races in other sports (auto racing, Mt. Bike racing, etc.), here is a report from a 24 hour windsurfing race.
• The first ever San Francisco speed event was held June 15-18. Check out the Official Event Web Site, Event Information Flyer, NOR, Some Photos, event report/photos by David Fielder, and Results.
• US Open Regatta Report from Steve Bodner.
• 600 racers at Defi Wind 2006.

2005

• Formula World Championships Regatta Report from Steve Bodner.
• The 2005 Bay Area racing season is now officially over. Click below for some final results:
  October 1 Treasure Island CalCup
  2005 CalCup Final Standings
  2005 StFYC Friday Night Windsurfing Series Final Standings
• Neil Pryde RS:X Pacific Coast Championship:
  - Day one Results. How windy was it?
  - Regatta Final Results.
  - Steve Bodner's Race Report.
  - Bill Weir's Race Report.
  - 3 photographers covered the event:
       Shawn Davis
       Chuck Lantz
       Chris Ray
• 2005 US Windsurfing National Championships Final Results:
  Sorted by Overall Rank
  Sorted by Class
  Slalom
• Some cool video of the slalom races from the Nationals courtesy of Brian MacDougall
  
• Daily updates, interviews, soundbytes, photos, etc. from the 2005 US Windsurfing National Championships.
  
• Did you Slalom Race at StFYC on Saturday 11th June or at BWS on Wednesday 15th June? Whether you raced or not you should check out this amazing video clip made by Brian MacDougall.
  
• Listen to Mike Percey's Radio Interview where he talks about windsurfing, racing, and CalCup.
  
• SFBA End of Season Party Saturday September 24 8pm - 1am at Kelly's Mission Rock. Shark Sandwich will be playing from 9pm - 1am.
  
• Observations From A Slalom Racing Newbie: Check out this interesting report written by David Fielder about his experience of the BWS races from a racing novice's point of view.
  
• From the archives: check out some vintage race results. See anyone you know?
  
• Official web site of the 2005 US Windsurfing National Championships currently being held in Hood River, Oregon.
  
• Check out these 2 pictures from our CalCup Races at Pt. Isabel on June 25. These are just a taste of what is to come so please 'watch this space' :) ! We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Anders for taking the photographs.
  
• A message from Janet Baxter, President of US Sailing, for all of you going to the US Nationals in the Gorge this summer!
  
• Windsurf racing comes back to its roots in Berkeley...
  
• If there is no wind for the BWS Slalom Races, this event will now switch to a Formula Race on the new BWS Formula Course!
  
• The 'Three Berkeley Musketeers' bring home the awards from Texas!
  
• Racing in Brazil with CalCup Racers!
  
• What does a windsurfing race with 456 boards starting look like? Could this be a CalCup race of the future?
  
• The wednesday night Berkeley Windsurfing Race Series starts wednesday 5-25-05!
  
• Changes to the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2005-2008.
  
• Calema Midwinters 2005 Report from Mike Percey.
  

2002

• "Anyone looking to do some well organized, low stress racing I would recommend going to San Fran and checking out the CalCup." - Micah Buzianis