CANADIAN MASTERS MEN’S DIVISION ENDS IN CLOSE COMPETITION

Dryden – August 9th, 2010 – Although the wind was not always on the side of the competitors at the 2010 Canadian Masters CAN-AM Challenge, the almost three-thousand spectators sure enjoyed the weather! Sixty-five (65) competitors from across Canada and the USA participated in the successfully run three-day event held at Sandy Beach Recreational Park in Dryden, ON. Nine (9) of fifteen (15) races were held over the course of the weekend with good representation from silver, gold and junior fleets.

Overall men’s Masters Champion was Andy Gratton USA3 from Fond du Lac, WI was tied overall in points with Nick Cox CAN32 from Ottawa, but was edged out by earning more first place finishes over the course of the competition. Andree Gauthier CAN83 from Toronto won the women’s Master Championship with a total of 213 points. Daniel Muller CAN87 from Thunder Bay was the overall winner in the Junior fleet.

Other notables were local sailors Darren Kennedy CAN19 from Dryden who raced to earn a 2nd place finish in the Apprentice Masters category and landed up in 10th overall in the men’s competition. Margot Woodworth GER17, also residing in Dryden, topped the women’s Silver fleet.

Congratulations’ goes out to TEAM USA who won the CAN-AM competition by a mere 16 points using a high point scoring system. TEAM USA 1,070 points versus TEAM CAN 1,054 points.

“All of the competitors were very impressed with Dryden as a host community, the infrastructure improvements at the beach and the portable equipment at the venue contributed to the overall success of this national event. Dryden should be extremely proud of how it was able to coordinate its volunteers, sponsors and City departments”, stated Brad Woodworth, a.k.a Woody.

Friends!

Northwest Ontario Windsurfing Club along with the City of Dryden will be your hosts for the 2010 CMWA Canadian Windsurfing Championships this summer. This event will run from Aug 5-8 with competition taking place from the 6^th-8^th.  Windsurfers can expect to see large crowds at Sandy Beach Park as the regatta will be wrapping up the City’s Centennial Birthday week long celebration. And with an overlooking view of Wabigoon Lake, Sandy Beach Park provides perfect viewing opportunities. There will be bleachers set up for spectators along with a PA system for announcements of the action taking place on the water.  Other park highlights include children’s playground equipment, large grassy park for pets, walking trails, beautiful lake side golf course right beside event site, fireworks, live bands, parties, beer tent, food vendors & more! Along with racing for individual titles we have added a CAN-AM CHALLENGE with $2010.00 dollars awarded to the top 5 sailors from the winning team! So you won’t be just sailing for yourself, but for your country too!

The schedule of events is as follows:

Thursday
-all day registration at event site
-practice course will be set up on the water
-learn to race clinic with Andree Gauthier (one of Canada’s top female racers)
-evening welcoming party at the Riverview Lodge (FREE beer & food for competitors!)

Friday
-racers breakfast at Eagles Landing
-all day racing (max  5 races)
-lunch provided at event site big tent
-cocktails & dinner at The Center
-live music at event site

Saturday
-racers breakfast at Eagles Landing
-all day racing (max 5 races)
-lunch provided at event site big tent
-cocktails & dinner at Eagles Landing
-HUGE Surfer Dance with the theme: ”no shirt, no shoes, no problem”

Sunday
-racers breakfast at Eagles Landing
-racing (max 4 races)
-lunch provided at event site
-awards in event big tent at Sandy Beach Park
-CAN-AM team challenge awarded $2010.00!
-Sunday night fireworks display

So make your plans to come to Dryden and experience this unforgettable event! Bring the whole family! Kite surfers, kayakers, SUP’s & boaters most very welcome!  The lake is large, the parties larger! There will be lots of room to play for everybody!!

Visit: www.experiencedryden.ca and click on the link “plan your trip” for Places to Stay.

Visit: www.dryden2010.com for a list of events during the week.

 Click Here For Pre-Registration Form

Questions? Feel free to contact me by email:  windsurfwoody@shaw.ca

We will see you this August in Dryden, Ontario!!

Woody – CAN757

We are busy getting prepared for the 2010 Canadian Windsurfing Championship right here in Dryden Ontario on Wabigoon Lake. Above is the artwork for billboards that will be displayed east and west of the city. The championship event will run from Aug 6-9 with parties planned for every night! We hope to attract up to 100 competitors making it one of Canada’s largest attended windsurfing events in decades. We just need you to come and attend. Check back soon for updates under the regatta link.
Good winds,
Woody – CAN757