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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.

 

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

 

Miami Slalom Series 2009

Blog post by: Alex    Posted on: September 04, 2009    Feedback: Comments (0)

miami slalom series 2009 poster october 16-18 version 2

 

Time to get ready for the Miami Slalom Series  ,, October 16-18 2009 ..   The race will be held at Virginia Key, Miami .

Top  PWA and Formula  windsurfing pro champion  Gonzalo Costa-Hovel  ARG-3  has confirmed his attendance,  more pro riders will be comfirmed soon…

Event  programing and schedule :

Friday 16 :    Event registration  9:30 AM  – 11 AM 
                                 Breakfast , brunch
                                 First possible start     12:00 PM
                                 Opening Ceremony and Dinner at  BAY SIDE HUT RESTAURANT  6:00 pm

Saturday 17 : First possible race at 11: am
                                Breakfast , brunch
                                last possible race 5:30 pm

 Sunday  18:    First possible race at 11: am
                                Breakfast , brunch
                                last possible race 5:00 pm
                                Awards

Sambazom energy drinks and juices will be available during the event..

More information at : http://www.windsurfingtour.com/?p=7

 

Adventure Sports opens new store in Coconut Grove

Blog post by: admin    Posted on: August 19, 2009    Feedback: Comments (0)

Adventure Sports just opened up a beautiful new store on US-1 in the Grove, with lots of gear, with great hours!

Great job, Kent!

Adventure Sports Miami
2750 SW 26th Ave.
Coconut Grove, FL  33133
Phone: 305-591-3559
Fax: 305-716-9930
Store Hours:
Mon-Sat:  9-7 PM
Sunday:  9-5 PM