Well it looks like the now famous desert classic is back. And good news for windsurfers, you won't need a skim board to sail down the channel... It sounds like some WWI veterans taught them how to build trenches, so we won't have to use our credit cards to run the gauntlet. But you may still need to mortage your house. The event is nicely positioned between the two WSA Tour events, so hopefully some locals will make the trip up... just watch out for the R30,000 entry fee - ouch! Click the title for more info...

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!