The WSA Tour dates for next season's slalom racing have been finalised. Next season will kick off in Port Elizabeth from September 23 to 26 over the Heritage Day long weekend. The second round will take place in Durban from 8 to 12 December, and the final round will take place in Cape Town from 18 to 21 March 2011 over the Human Rights Day long weekend.

Keep your eyes on the site as we bring you all the new developements on the Tour, and the final details for each event so you can start planning your trip.

On a quiet morning one Sunday in March, windsurfing travel writer Peter Garke and a couple of his mates got together to oraganise some fun sailing for our development kids from Khayelitsha. We had always wanted to take them to SharK Bay, so with Langebaan quietning down at the tail-end of the season and some warm light conditions on the horizon, we decided to make use of the perfect opportunity...

During the past Easter School Holidays, 8 youngsters between 8 and 14 years learned how to windsurf at the Milnerton Aquatic Club (www.milnertonaquaticclub.co.za) in Cape Town. Luckily, the wind and weather was on our side and everybody managed to sail out on their own and return doing a tack. So, big smile! Surprisingly, the girls outnumbered the boys (6 girls, 2 boys) this time. Well done to our windsurfing youth and hope to see you soon again on the water!

Despite some killer wind and waves in Cape Town this last weekend, the end of the summer season is basically upon us; with those after work sessions becoming increasingly more difficult. The good news is that it's not too long before the NW kicks in at Witsands, you'll then finally have a use for those rediculously thick 5/4 wetsuits, and of course it's time for the super cool end-of-season party... 

For those who missed the e-mail, or for those that have never been, be sure to check out the annual end-of-season charity dinner next week. Besides good food and fun, the event always raises money for a noble cause, as well as recognising those people who have made great personal sacrifices to make the sport what it is. Click on for more info and go rope those mates of yours in to join us at the Italian Club...