The 18th edition of the Aruba Hi-Winds will be held from June 30 till July 6 2004 at the renowned "Fisherman's Huts". Since its early years in the mid-eighties, when windsurfing greats like Robby Naish and Bjorn Dunkerbeck raced in Aruba year after year, the Aruba Hi-Winds has remained the biggest name in windsurfing events in the Caribbean, now including freestyle windsurfing and kiteboarding.

Join us at Aruba Hi-Winds: have the best time this side of paradise. Aruba is blessed with almost ideal wind- and water conditions for windsurfing and kite boarding. The island is outside the hurricane belt with an average temperature of 82ꆠand an annual rainfall of less than 20 inches.

So, whether you're a traditional down-wind slalom racer, a fearless freestyler or if you've joined the newest craze in water sports: kite-boarding, the Aruba Hi-Winds 2004 is there for you!

The organizing committee aims to reach as many sailors as possible, young and young at heart, beginners and experienced. Therefore, we have put together some very attractive deals on accommodation and registration fees. Don't think the Aruba Hi-Winds are out of your reach!

Besides being the biggest windsurfing event in the Caribbean, the Aruba Hi-Winds is renowned for having an extensive and/or exhausting entertainment and social program for its competitors and friends. Participating in the Aruba Hi-Winds means partying from start to finish! Don't miss the fun!

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ARUBA HI-WINDS 2004

WINDSURFING

EVENT:    

FISHERMAN'S HUTS, MALMOK, ARUBA  

adults:    $ 150

(incl. Freestyle competition, Windsurfing Competition, lycra,goody bag, lunches, dinners & parties)

juniors:  $ 100 

(incl. Freestyle competition, lycra, goody bag, lunches, dinners & parties)

kids :       $ 100 

(incl. Freestyle competition, lycra, goody bag, lunches,  dinners & parties)

Freestyle Competition only: $ 50 

(incl. Hi-Winds 2004 T-shirt, lycra and lunch on Sunday);  $ 100; also includes goody bag, lunches, dinners & parties  for the whole week. 

Non sailing participants: $ 100

 (incl.goody bag, lunches, dinners & parties)

Slalom/course racing

(in the following classes)

MEN/OPEN
19 to 34 years (incl.)

WOMEN
all ages

MASTERS
35 and up (incl.)

JUNIORS
14 to 18 years (incl.)

KIDS
under 14 years (incl. New Kids, Kids and SuperKids)

1. RACING:

• a) JIBE SLALOM

• b) COURSE RACE (at low winds)

• c) LONG DISTANCE  RACE

2. FREESTYLE COMPETITION:

• a)   KING OF THE HUTS (19 years & up) b)   PRINCE OF THE HUTS  (under 19 years)

• c)   QUEEN OF THE HUTS (women and girls)

• d)       KID OF THE HUTS (under 14 years)

Thursday, July 1 at 10.00 AM    

First possible start: 11.00 am 

     RACING: for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place of the combined overall plus product prizes.

     to use sails with clearly legible sail numbers to wear event race jersey during races

Oscar Martinez

Race Director, Head starter, judge

Evert Bongers

Race Committee Chairman

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ARUBA HI-WINDS 2004

KITEBOARDING

DATES:

JUNE 30 until JULY 6, 2004

FISHERMAN'S HUTS and BOCA GRANDI

RULES KITEBOARDING

1. 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.

2. Riders must not change course to obstruct another rider nor jump near or over other competitors.

3. Riders should stay clear of the competition area when not competing.

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The Contest Director, Head Judge and Event Organizer will collectively make the decision as to the suitability of the conditions for running heats.

8. The freestyle judging criteria will be overall impression, taking in consideration technical difficulty, height and smoothness, including landings.

9. Judges will take brief notes of the moves performed during the heats, but will not assign moves a numerical value in their notes.

10. There shall be a single elimination for the freestyle competition.

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