Please select your home edition
Edition
Vaikobi 2024 December

2022 Australian Windsurfing Championships at Parkdale Yacht Club - Day 2

by Caitlin Baxter 22 Jan 2022 02:54 GMT 20-23 January 2022

The second day of the Australian Windsurfing Championships began with clear skies, light winds and 25 degree-heat - and while some riders were warming up still sore from the previous day of racing, the flat water was the perfect set up for freestyle action.

Riders were briefed in the morning and told to get prepared for the freestyle event - a unique and renowned element of Windsurfing events where riders perform choreographed routines in front of a panel of judges.

Each rider has three minutes to execute their best manoeuvrers with the freestyle course set right out front of the Parkdale Yacht Club so spectators can get the best vantage points.

The oldest rider in the event at 77 years old was first up, bringing some style to the arena, while many others participated in the morning event, however, some watched with a smile from the sidelines.

We also saw a father-son duo and a double women's duo taking on the tandem riding with some impressive stunts, while there were also a number of creative costumes brought in by contestants that added extra points for style.

A great way to kick off the second day, complete with loads of spectators eagerly watching from the beach.

By noon, riders were preparing for afternoon racing with a south-westerly sea breeze filling in and providing near perfect conditions for the fleet.

Competitor Sam Duncan said: "it's good conditions, not too windy just yet and hopefully my body's not too sore".

The cruiser division, another great initiative for the class, successfully completed their one lap races, while the remainder of the fleet continue on for the second lap.

The event is proudly sponsored by Vaikobi, SurfLogic, ivadore, Mobium Group and Windgenuity, as well as significant support from the Victorian State Government.

For more information, head to the Class website.

Related Articles

Freestyle Pro Tour Sardinia day 3
Tow-in time in Porto Pollo Day 3 marked the start of the tow-in action at the 2025 Freestyle Pro Tour stop in Porto Pollo, with two qualification rounds splitting the 12 riders into two groups of six, each providing the top 3 riders with a ticket to the finals at sundown. Posted on 7 Jun
Freestyle Pro Tour Sardinia day 1 and 2
Foilstyle, flowstye and tow-in at Porto Pollo Day 1 at the Freestyle Pro Tour (FPT) in Porto Pollo started slow, with the forecast showing light winds - riders completed registration and attended the initial skipper's meeting in the morning. Posted on 7 Jun
RYA Scotland Impact Award for Feri Szincsak
Dedicated Clyde Windsurfing Club volunteer celebrated Feri Szincsak, a dedicated volunteer at Clyde Windsurfing and SUP Club, has been recognised with an RYA Scotland Impact Award, celebrating his exceptional commitment and contribution to the Scottish windsurfing community. Posted on 13 May
PWA Windsurf Youth World Cup registration open
Join the future of windsurfing in Bonaire It's official: registration for the PWA Windsurf Youth World Cup Bonaire 2025 is now open! Posted on 4 May
MFC Maui Pro Am delivers
Heroes rise in stacked finals day at Ho'okipa The first springtime World Cup at Ho'okipa in over 20 years exploded back to life today as the 2025 MFC Maui Pro Am crowned two incredible champions in Marcilio Browne (BRA) and Marine Hunter (FRA). Posted on 15 Apr
2025 Chile World Cup Masters Overall
Masters finalists deliver explosive showdown The Masters division lit up the lineup today at the 5 Star World Cup, as four legends of wave riding battled it out in a fiercely contested final under the Chilean sun at the legendary Topocalma. Posted on 3 Apr
2025 Chile World Cup Overall
Emotions ran high as finalists were crowned in Chile The 2025 Chile World Cup concluded in spectacular fashion on Finals Day at Topocalma, where perfect lines, offshore wind, and high drama combined for one of the most memorable days in World Wave Tour history. Posted on 2 Apr
2025 Chile World Cup day 5
Emotions ran high as finalists were crowned in Chile The Chile World Cup saw emotional scenes on the beach as exhausted but elated riders returned to shore, having just secured their places in the finals of one of the most iconic events on the World Wave Tour calendar. Posted on 1 Apr
The most important job in sailing
How Nick Scott is delivering radical change to competitive sailing pathways in the UK I am putting forward that falls to Nick Scott and his team. Namely to secure its competitive future by addressing challenges and delivering radical change while bringing people on that journey with him. Posted on 31 Mar
2025 Chile World Cup day 4
Chile delivers again! Mast-high waves ignite champion rounds The Chile World Cup exploded into action today with mast-high surf and perfect down-the-line conditions, setting the stage for the opening rounds of the Champions Bracket in both the men's and women's divisions. Posted on 31 Mar