Don't you want to know? I did. I asked Mike Burns, and here's what he says:
"There will be 2 classes for freestyle to keep the playing field level. The Championship class, and sport class. The sport class is there for one reason. To have fun. This class is for the guys and gals that have either recently discovered the joys of freestyle or are new to competitions. If the vast majority of your tricks are moves where the board stays on the water, the sport class is for you.
Although going for that first forward or vulcan will impress the judges, the winner of this class might be the one with the most fluid duck jibe or fast tack. Event if you only know one trick, that's all it might take to win in the sport class. The Championship class is a different story. If you're thinking about entering this class, you'd better know how to throw down some impressive moves. If you are making moves with your board in the air, upsidedown, spinning in circles or backwards, this is the class for you. The spectators are in for the windsurfing show of their life watching the championship class. There are rumors of multiple pros showing up to dazzle the crowd with all the latest moves and show the the potential of our sport.
Phil Soltysiak is one of the pros from Canada who is a confirmed competitor that I'm sure will be showing me how it's done."
Click here for more details and directions to the
East Coast Windsurfing Festival, taking place June 7-8 at Hecksher State Park..
(Canadian pro Phil Soltysiak in Margarita, thinking about the fun he's going to have at Hecksher. Photo by Michaela Malina.)
Although going for that first forward or vulcan will impress the judges, the winner of this class might be the one with the most fluid duck jibe or fast tack. Event if you only know one trick, that's all it might take to win in the sport class. The Championship class is a different story. If you're thinking about entering this class, you'd better know how to throw down some impressive moves. If you are making moves with your board in the air, upsidedown, spinning in circles or backwards, this is the class for you. The spectators are in for the windsurfing show of their life watching the championship class. There are rumors of multiple pros showing up to dazzle the crowd with all the latest moves and show the the potential of our sport. Phil Soltysiak is one of the pros from Canada who is a confirmed competitor that I'm sure will be showing me how it's done."
Click here for more details and directions to the East Coast Windsurfing Festival, taking place June 7-8 at Hecksher State Park..
(Canadian pro Phil Soltysiak in Margarita, thinking about the fun he's going to have at Hecksher. Photo by Michaela Malina.)
This event seems to be getting better every week ... you guys are doin a great job. Because of the Freestyle show, I'm also gonna invite some buds who are just getting into windsurfng - - if this don't inspire them, nothing will.
Posted by: T-Bone | May 11, 2008 at 09:55 PM
There's a freestyle show at Heckscher every windy day, but this is going to even better with everyone pushing the limits to one-up each other. Whit Poor are you out there? You had so much fun the last time you sailed Long Island, this time you get to bring home a trophy.
Posted by: Mike Burns | May 11, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Hey Mike,
The click on feature is not working for me. I need directions and a place to crash Sat. night so accommodation info please? I will take the New London ferry to Orient Point. Thanks.
Annie
Team Bonaire
Posted by: Ann Phelan | May 12, 2008 at 01:07 PM