Windsurfing in the Olimpic Games

davide · 12th November 2012, 02:59 PM

Just about time to start a bit of a dedicated thread to celebrate windsurfing. It will still be in the Olympics in 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/20284543 , thanks in part to 32,000 people who signed the petition to keep windsurfing in the Olympic games.

Now ... if we could only come up with a better board than the RS-X!!!!

Philip · 12th November 2012, 07:30 PM

Windsurfing at the recent Olympics was the best coverage on TV that I had seen and the narrative made a big difference as did the smooth organisation by the Brits. Particularly engaging was the display of great sailing technique by both men and women events. Maybe the gear matters less than the way the story line is communicated. Let us hope that Rio is as well done.

Phill104 · 14th November 2012, 06:29 AM

I agree. The BBC put on great coverage and with Starboard rider Simon Bornhoft ( windwise.net ) providing much of the commentary. Couple that with almost perfect winds for the format and it was a treat to watch. Over here people who do not really understand sailing we're often talking about the windsurfing as a result. Hopefully Rio can continue that.

12th November 2012, 02:59 PM	#1
davide Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 248	Windsurfing in the Olimpic Games Just about time to start a bit of a dedicated thread to celebrate windsurfing. It will still be in the Olympics in 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/20284543 , thanks in part to 32,000 people who signed the petition to keep windsurfing in the Olympic games. Now ... if we could only come up with a better board than the RS-X!!!!

14th November 2012, 06:29 AM	#3
Phill104 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 295	I agree. The BBC put on great coverage and with Starboard rider Simon Bornhoft ( windwise.net ) providing much of the commentary. Couple that with almost perfect winds for the format and it was a treat to watch. Over here people who do not really understand sailing we're often talking about the windsurfing as a result. Hopefully Rio can continue that. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. All the latest windsurfing news in one place.

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12th November 2012, 07:30 PM	#2
Philip Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 157	Windsurfing at the recent Olympics was the best coverage on TV that I had seen and the narrative made a big difference as did the smooth organisation by the Brits. Particularly engaging was the display of great sailing technique by both men and women events. Maybe the gear matters less than the way the story line is communicated. Let us hope that Rio is as well done.