SFWA - South Florida Windsurfing Association

The South Florida Windsurfing Association (SFWA) is a non-profit organization based in Miami that seeks to promote the sport of windsurfing, preserve public access to our waterways, ensure the cleanliness of our beaches, and organize events and activities for our member's enjoyment.

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Rickenbacker Causeway ongoing improvements

Blog post by: Ovidio    Posted on: February 19, 2010    Feedback: Comments (0)
Pictures of the beach/rigging areas plus road and parking area closer to Sailboards Miami. Pavers and more trees on the way.

 

Trade In Your Trash Sale: Saturday, November 14th, 10am – 4pm

Blog post by: admin    Posted on: November 09, 2009    Feedback: Comments (0)

Adventure Sports Miami is having a “Trade in your Trash” Sale on Saturday, November 14th, from 10am – 4pm at their warehouse:

8800 N.W. 13th Terrace, Unit 103, Miami, FL, 33172

$100 off Windsurf Sails
$250 off JP-Australia Boards
and more great deals…

No gear to trade in? Check out some of the other incredible 1 day specials we have for you on wetsuits, harnesses, equipment bags, skimboards,  wakeboards, accessories and more!!!

10% off all current model stand up paddle boards and paddles – 1 Day Only!
30% off all 2009 wetsuits, harnesses, and equipment bags from Cabrinha snd NeilPryde.
30% off all 2009 masts, booms, and extensions from NeilPryde
40% off all 2009 CWB and Slingshot Wakeboard Packages
2007 Starboard Carve 110 or 144 liter windsurf boards for $650
2009 NSP and Modern Surfboards starting at $379

Also choose from our huge selection of used gear in great condition!!!
Trade in specials not eligible against the sale price of any used gear.

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MIAMI PRO-AM 2009

Blog post by: Alex    Posted on: October 25, 2009    Feedback: Comments (0)

Miami Pro-Am 2009 poster

Another great event in the calendar.  This year the MIAMI PRO-AM will be taking place as usual in the US SAILING CENTER MIAMI ,  the race will be November 21-22 , 2009 . 

Classes :

  • Formula  ( Pro )
  • Formula  Sport Fleet
  • Formula EX
  • Kona
  • Techno 293
  • Open class

keep tuning for more information soon…………   www.windsurfingtour.com

 

Swap Meet date: Oct. 24, 2009

Blog post by: admin    Posted on: October 07, 2009    Feedback: Comments (0)

Hi everyone, Ovidio has set the date for the Fall 2009 Swap Meet for Saturday, October 24. The setup will be right before Powell Bridge on Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, just a bit past Sailboards Miami. The Swap Meet starts at 10AM, just make sure you don’t park in the roadway. See you there!

 

Fall 2009 Swap Meet date? Tentatively Oct. 24

Blog post by: admin    Posted on: September 29, 2009    Feedback: Comments (0)

Ovidio tells me that our Fall Swap Meet date is tentatively set for Saturday, October 24.

Check back for confirmation.

 

Removal of pines on Rickenbacker Causeway controversial

Blog post by: admin    Posted on: September 23, 2009    Feedback: Comments (0)

“The Australian pines lining Rickenbacker Causeway have been a draw for generations, their shade cooling picnickers and board sailors, lovers and joggers.

Miami-Dade County has begun bulldozing them all — dozens of the stately trees from the toll booth to the Miami Seaquarium — as part of a $6.8 million project to restore eroding shoreline and prevent storm runoff from pouring directly into Biscayne Bay.”

Read full story from the Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/top-stories/v-fullstory/story/1246796.html

 

Urban Environment League presents Virginia Key Redesign Workshop

Blog post by: admin    Posted on: September 23, 2009    Feedback: Comments (0)

The Urban Environment League presents the Virginia Key public design workshop on Sat., Sept 26, 2009, from 9AM to 1PM at the Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway.  Be part of the solution in forging a Master Plan for Virginia Key. Come help the city create a community-focused, eco-friendly, responsible plan and show how citizen’s input can make a difference in South Florida.

Please let your friends know about this event to ensure a large turnout. Bring a brown paper bag lunch.

For more info, contact UEL at uelinfo at bellsouth.net. RSVP please. Volunteers needed to help. To volunteer, please contact Jennifer at j-garcia18 at hotmail.com.