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Flags start to fly, we look to the west
Ripples on the water, waves start to crest
The hustle begins; it’s time for the test
Outhaul, downhaul, lets rig our rig best

We wade to our knees, some to our waist
Tilt our mast to the wind; find a puff to our taste
We pull and we step, for this moment we raced
Feet in straps, hook in, time to make haste

We fly on the wind, like an eagle does soar
We tack and jibe, we always want more
Playing this way all day, we smile galore
It’s the fun in the sun we’ve been searching for

Daniel Copper 03/10/07

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	Attention Wind Junkies! Did you know you have your own website, www.WindJunkie.net ? Wind Junkie has been supporting the SDWA for some time now, and "Spennie" (Spencer Thompson, with his wife, Debi) continue to support the entire windsurfing community with their advertisement-free website.
			Wind Junkie comics have been featured in Wind Surfing magazine (on & off) for 3 years, and many of them can be seen on the site, along with lots of photos & stories, event listings and stuff for sale. Great for a quick windsurf fix at work, check it out when the boss isn't looking!

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Don and Amy vacation in Bonaire
(and meet up with some local hotshots)

By, Don Ezernack

Bonaire Feb 17-26, 2007

Wow, Bonaire is a slice of heaven for windsurfers, snorkeling and divers. This is an island that can still offer an uncultured, unspoiled, adventure. The windsurfing has all levels but the shallow waters seem to attract everyone. Our winds ranged from 18-20mph one day but when a rainstorm came in we were on 4.5’s for 30mph + winds. Amy mostly used a 4.5 and I a 6.0-speed was the need for me. Jibe City is the name of the windsurf rental company and I know why. It is a perfect place for learning Jibes and freestyle sailing since the water is so shallow, it is easy to get back on the board. For more information on Jibe City you can find them at www.jibecity.com . Amy really worked hard everyday on making the carving jibe. Bonaire does not have the rolling swell, but is more like our Bahia on a 6.0 day for me. We were fortunate to meet a local champion named Tonky. The three brothers: Tonky, Taty, and Choco are talented windsurfers bringing home multitudes of medals. The trio paved the way as windsurf ambassadors for Bonaire.

Bonaire accommodations are excellent. This Island offers the deluxe resort accommodations like the Plaza resort. But most windsurfers stay in private homes or apartments like Happy Holiday Homes. We found this property to be warm, friendly, and very, very clean. You can check them out on their website at www.happyholidayhomes.com.

Dining is fantastic. We had one of the best sunset dinners ever at the “Lions Den Restaurant”. Open air on a wood deck over the waters of Bonaire.
	Entertainment could be found in the large hotels, however the downtown Harbor area is filled with live music, Restaurants and local entertainment.

For more information check out the Bonaire Windsurf cam http://www.bonairewindsurfplace.com/webcam.html or contact Amy at amybianchi1@yahoo.com

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Dinner at La Piñata – by Dan Copper

We had an informal club gathering at La Piñata Restaurant in Old Town on March 10^th. La Piñata is a quaint Mexican restaurant with many separate dining areas, small ones and smaller ones, and one room, upstairs, that was large enough for almost 50 people. I would guess that we had close to thirty people show up, some paid memberships, thank you.

It was a fun event; it’s nice to see friends that don’t see so much of each other during the winter season. Many sailors continue to sail through the winter, but many wait until springtime with warmer weather and water. It’s great to be around people where windsurfing topics take predominance and smiles and sailing stories abound.

The dinner was dubbed “Meet the President”, who, by the way, never made it because of a minor emergency. The emergency was taken care of and all is well. Some of us are wondering, who is Devon? I know the name but just can’t place a face or sail to go along with it. As the year progresses, I’m sure we’ll discover this information

Thanks Dave Gatti, for the photos, see more -here-

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Meet the President by Dan Copper

Who is Devon? This month we’ll spotlight our President, Devon Boulon.

If you met Devon today, you may know him as your real estate consultant, the person to help you buy and sell your home. He dresses well and is knowledgeable of the topics at hand. Just ask Devon a question and he will point you in the right direction. Real estate is a new chapter in Devon’s life. Success through hard work has been Devon’s style, so success with this new direction seems assured.

Devon was born on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1982. His dad was a windsurfer so it was no surprise that by 14, Devon was up on a sailboard. By the time Devon was 15 he began to race. At 19, Devon went to live in Maui to train and test with one of his idols, Micah Buzianis. In 2003, with sponsorships by Gulftech, Windwing and F2, and working as their head team rider and chief design tester, Devon won the U.S. National Championship, finished fourth in the World Championships and won the 21 and under World Title. In 2005, he won the North American Championships, the U.S. Open Championships, and the U.S. National Championships. In 2005, Devon also earned the coveted Corpus Christi Bay Sportsmanship Award for his conduct on and off the water, and finished eighth in the World Championships.

		When asked to name his favorite windsurfing spot in the world, Devon will tell you Margarita, Venezuela, then he’ll think it over and decide that maybe Maui really is the best. His favorite windsurfing spot in San Diego is ‘J’ Street, in Chula Vista, but he also likes sailing Mission Bay.
		When racing, Devon had as many as four to five formula boards and he still keeps boards for slalom, freeride and wave sailing. Devon still races with our SDWA Racing Division, and is always a front runner.

Devon is currently unmarried without kids, and aside from his real estate business at Century 21, he is still a part of the windsurfing industry. Devon is part owner of Hansen Sails, and looks to continue to be a major influence for windsurfing for years to come. Who is Devon? Who is the SDWA President? All I needed was to ask.

(I pulled these photos from the web, credits go to their respective photographers)

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San Diego Big Winds, a Rare Day! By Don Ezernack

On March 27th local sailors who either had the day off, are retired or left work early, were treated to a west clearing winds of 25-35 mph. It was a g great day to dust off the small sails, boards and rip around the bays here the way we wish it was more often. Well, I do not want to gloat anymore, so see you on the water, the season has begun

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Comments

If you ever want to know what people talk about when they say 'it was a 3.7 day' - Tuesday afternoon I was always powered and sometimes overpowered on a 3.7 and a 66L wave board at Tourmaline. If that's global warming I like it! - Andrew C.

Global warming is happening in some regions of the world and maybe SD is headed toward a Corpus Christi like climate! Hot and WINDY! - Tony W.

SDWA 2007 Trips & Events
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	April 12^th -17^th, 2007 - S. Padre Island 5 day trip contact Amy amybianchi1@yahoo.com
	May 11^th- 13^th, 2007 - Demo time at Lake Isabella. Southwest Boardsports and Ezzy Sails will have 15-20 2007 demo sails, rigged from size 3.7 to 7.5 (in cases the winds are light), with RDM masts, Carbon booms, and 20 + boards to demo from 68 liters to 130 liters. We’ll have a drawing and Margarita Party Friday and Saturday nights. This is an event you don’t want to miss.
	May 19^th, 2007 - Rigging Clinic with Devon, 10am, Mission Bay, Hilton Pont
	June 2^nd, 2007 - SDWA Opening Season Picnic, Mission Bay, Hilton Point, 12noon
	June 2007 - Join the continuous adventures in San Quentin, Baja California. Choose camping or the Motel with the Restaurant, on the waterfront. Contact Ian Hirsertsohn: bajaya@sbcglobal.net
	June 30^th - July 1^st, 2007 - Lake Lopez, Ca. Camping or Motels within driving distance. Contact Don & Amy: amybianchi1@yahoo.com
	July - August 2007 - The Vacation Rental House, www.goregehouse4rent.com at the Gorge, Hood River, OR, Owner Peter Jones. Contact pjones-swbs@sbcglobal.net
	July 14^th -21^st, 2007 at Lake Lopez, Ca.. Contact Don & Amy: amybianchi1@yahoo.com or Dan Copper windwolf@dcopper.com
	August 11^th -12^th, 2007 at Lake Lopez, Ca. Camp at the campgrounds or choose the motels in town. Contact Don & Amy: amybianchi1@yahoo.com
	September 2007 - (TBA) San Carlos, Baja California, Camping is the option. Contact ChuckyMarkham: 0619027601870 or mrkm@sbcglobal.net
	September 8^th, 2007 - The SDWA end of the season Picnic at Hilton Point in Mission Bay, 12:00 noon
	October 7^th -30^th, 2007 – Sail at S. Padre Island, Texas. Condo’s available. Contact Dick Ensminger: rensminger@san.rr.com
	Dec 8^th, 2007 - The SDWA annual end of the year and Holiday Party at Quatum Sails Loft. 6:30pm

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For Sale

These items are for sale by Lasse ukko@sbcglobal.net or 619031801397

Masts

· North Xccellerator freeride carbon 2-piece

mast 490 cm – Almost new, $200

Booms

· Fiberspar carbon fiber boom with 220-268cm

range, reinforced with carbon tape - Used, in good shape, $200

· Mistral One Design aluminum boom from the crazy

1990 - In good shape, $40

Boards

· Bic Electrorock Slalom board 104 liter with

original fin and footstraps– Used, $60

· Starboard Hypersonic 105 light wind slalom board

with two fins and footstraps – almost new $350

· F2 FX100 III formula board with carbon tubes

for vacuum release, footstraps - used $700

Fins

· Curtis Racing CR15 80cm long (flex unknown) fin w/cover,

fits deep Tuttle fin boxes, (DTT)-used, $20.

· Curtis Some Weed 50V-1 70 cm long (flex unknown)

w/cover, fits deep Tuttle fin boxes-New $100.

Wetsuits

· Quintana Roo (Medium Long) speedsuit for swimming,

I used it once in triathlon and it is pretty much like new - $70

· 5mm diving suit (Large), used in Finland for early winter

windsurfing, getting small for me, in good condition - $50

(If interested I can bring small items to Mission Bay or J-street, please see me

at the beach, call 619031801397 or email to my home email address

UKKO@SBCGLOBAL.NET with “Windsurfing gear” text on the subject line,

and let me know. Lasse)

~~Amy has an aluminum Boom for sale $10.00~~ sold

Boards:

2000 Fanatic Bee 104 liter, power box fin, good condition $285.

call Don 858048106135

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2007 SDWA Formula Race Schedule
all races at Noon
Sat, Jan 6     J-Street, San Diego Bay
Sat, Feb 10     J-Street, San Diego Bay
Sun, Mar 18     Bahia Point, Mission Bay
Sat, Apr 7     J-Street, San Diego Bay
Sat, May 5     J-Street, San Diego Bay
Sat, Jun 2     Hilton Point, Mission Bay
Sat, July 7     Hilton Point, Mission Bay
Sat, Aug 4     Hilton Point, Mission Bay
Sat, Sep 1     Hilton Point, Mission Bay
Sat, Oct 6     J-Street, San Diego Bay
Sat, Nov 3     J-Street, San Diego Bay
Sat, Dec 1     J-Street, San Diego Bay

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SDWA Rental Boards & Beginner Rig

Excellent sizes for learning

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Rentals are for 2007 Paid Members only.

We have two boards available, a Starboard START,

with a centerboard (beginners and intermediates),

and a Starboard GO 180 (beginner through advanced).

The GO 180 board has side fins available. Either

board is available for $5.00 per day. Call to reserve,

and pick up, at the Mission Bay Sport Center,

1010 Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA 92109.

Ask for Jason or Zack (858) 488-1004

Open 10am-5pm every day

Procedures are as follows: For first time beginners,

the equipment is to be used in the lagoon next to

the Sailing Center. Members with experience can

take the equipment to Hilton Point, on Mission Bay.

1. You must be a current SDWA Member

2. You must make an advanced reservations through

Mission Bay Sport Center (858) 488-1004.

Go to the Check-In counter; the staff will escort

you to the locker. Before you go, call Amy for the

combination lock number to unleash the boards.

3. Rentals are on a first come, first serve basis,

one day at a time

4. You need to pay a $5.00 daily use fee to SDWA.

The fee should be mailed to SDWA. PO Box 9494,

San Diego, CA 92169-0494 in the envelopes provided.

5. You must take responsibility for rented equipment,

damaged or lost.

6. All equipment must be returned the same

day by 5 PM, or before sunset.

7. Any questions, please contact Amy,

(SDWA Membership) 858048106135

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		Southwest Boardsports 1451-A Morena Blvd San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: (619) 276-4508 Email: pjones-swbs@sbcglobal.net
	Don’t forget that we have our own windsurfing guru. Peter Jones has the only windsurfing shop in San Diego. He can find you anything new and most for prices better than you can find elsewhere. He also has a large array of used equipment from boards and booms to sails and fins. Check out his shop, call first to get his business hours.

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This is Tony W – photo by Dan Copper

Thank you for reading our SDWA Newsletter. For more information about our organization please check the web site at: http://www.sdwa.org

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2007 SDWA BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENT: Devon Boulon

VICE PRESIDENT: Peter Jones

SECRETARY: Sharee Gill

TREASURER: Chuck Markham

NEWSLETTER: Dan Copper

MEMBERSHIP: Amy Bianchi

FLEET CAPTAIN RACING: Robert Van

PARTY COMMITTEE: Donna Dombroski, Cynthia Perez, & Amy Bianchi

ROAD TRIP COMMITTEE: Peter Jones

Liaison to other windsurfing clubs: Peter Jones

If you would like any job description, please contact Amy Bianchi: amybianchi1@yahoo.com

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SDWA
membership application form

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The San Diego Windsurfing Association is dedicated to representing windsurfing enthusiasts throughout San Diego County. SDWA facilitates communications and camaraderie at a regional level. Our goals include promoting the sport through sailing events and addressing relevant safety issues such as site access, water quality and safety. SDWA is an affiliate member and supports US windsurfing.

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LIGHT AIR TIMES NEWSLETTER

The Light Air Times is published 6 times a year by SDWA.

Readers are encouraged to summit articles, photos, news items, & letters to the editor.

Send ideas, notification of equipment for sale, or other items of interest to the windsurfing community.

Contact: Dan Copper windwolf@dcopper.com or send by mail to

SDWA

P.O. Box 9494

San Diego, CA 92169-9494.

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