This summer the 23rd edition of Aruba Hi-Winds will take place from Wednesday July
01 till Monday July 6.
Since its foundation in 1986 Aruba Hi-Winds has remained one of the
biggest names in windsurfing events in the Caribbean, including
freestyle windsurfing and kiteboarding. The windsurfing competition
takes place at the famous
"Fisherman's Huts" the best windsurf spot
of Aruba (north of the
Marriott Hotel). The spectacular kiteboarding
contest mainly takes place at Boca Grandi, a popular kiteboard area
on the south coast of the island.
Besides being a first-rate windsurfing and kiteboarding event, the
Aruba Hi-Winds is renowned for having an extensive and exhilarating
entertainment and social program for its competitors and friends.
Participating in the Aruba Hi-Winds means partying from start to
finish!
Ever thought about racing in a tropical paradise? Race during the
day and enjoy an incredible entertainment program with delicious
dinners and enjoyable parties at night! It is the aim of the
organizing committee to make the Aruba Hi-Winds within reach of as
many sailors as possible from all economic backgrounds and from the
various corners of the earth. Therefore, the organization has put
together some very attractive deals on accommodation and
registration fees.
Whether you're a traditional down-wind slalom racer, a fearless freestyler or if you're joined the newest craze in water sports: kiteboarding, Aruba Hi-Winds is there for you!
See you at Aruba Hi-Winds 2009! Don't miss the fun! For more more
information contact:Click here
to email us!
Safety and fair play are the
most important aspects of the competition. Unsafe riders will be disqualified. Leeward
riders have right of way, therefore Windward riders should not jump when a leeward rider
is close to them. When crossing paths a windward rider should keep his kite up high while
a leeward rider should keep his kite down.
Riders must not change course
to obstruct another rider nor jump near or over other competitors.
Riders should stay clear of
the competition area when not competing.
Riders should not land jumps
on the beach and should stay clear of any natural obstructions or permanent fixtures such
as boats (including rescue- and jury boat) near or in the competition area. (Infringements
on any of the above rules could result in disqualification at the discretion of the
head judge)
Each rider is responsible for
checking his heat number. This will be posted on the official notice board at least
half an hour before the start of the first heat.
Riders are required to wear
the official contest lycra shirt during their heats. Riders should check in with the
marshal two heats prior to competing and will receive a color lycra shirt which will
identify them to the judges. Competitors not wearing the shirt during their heats will not
be scored. After the rider has completed his heat, the lycra shirt must be returned to the
beach marshal when returning to the beach.
The Contest Director, Head
Judge and Event Organizer will collectively make the decision as to the suitability of the
conditions for running heats.
The freestyle judging criteria
will be overall impression, taking in consideration technical difficulty, height and
smoothness, including landings.
Judges will take brief notes
of the moves performed during the heats, but will not assign moves a numerical value in
their notes.
There shall be a single
elimination for the freestyle competition.
Aruba's windsurfing sweet Spot. Located right in the
center of the World Famous Fisherman's Huts, we combine the ultimate launch site and
state-of-the-art F2 and North gear with the relaxed atmosphere of the new "Sunset Beach Studios".
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with The Aruba Chamber of Commerce since 1997
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