North Texas Wind Riders

Welcome to the North Texas Wind Riders Web Site!

We hope you will find some useful information on club activities and windsurfing in the North Texas area. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, suggestions, or anything else you can think of related to the Club or windsurfing. Better yet, if you're not a member, come join us!

New Photos

2009 Pumpkin Cup photos are here


Windsurf Bay Cleanup This Sunday March 22nd, 10:00 am

The NTWR will be cleaning up Windsurf Bay Park this Sunday at 10:00. Please help if you can. The job goes quickly if we get enough volunteers. All you need to bring is a pair of gloves, we provide everything else plus refreshments. It may be windy enough to sail so bring your gear.

Summer Race has been re-scheduled for This Sunday Sept. 14, 12:00 pm


Win a $100 gift certificate from Mariner Sails!!!

Attend the first 2008 NTWR Club Meeting for a chance to win...

Details:

When:  Tues., March 18th
Time:  7:00pm
Where:  Mariner Sails - map
Cost:  free

Remember, food will be provided - come hungry!

Agenda:
  • We will have some important issues to discuss and plans to make regarding 2008. Food will be provided and we will have a drawing for a $100 gift certificate from Mariner Sails.

  • Planning the Texas State Championships and Windsurf Festival.
  • Please come prepared to renew your membership for 2008.
  • Drawing for Mariner Sails gift certificate (must be current NTWR member to be eligible)

NTWR Swap Meet

Clean out your garage and turn unused gear into cash or more gear

When: March 28 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where:  Mariner Sails 972-241-1498
Cost:  Free

 

  • Boards, masts, booms, sails, kayaks, paddles, misc
  • New and Used gear
  • Rain or shine
Equipment pre-check in required to sell your gear

Texas State Championships and Windsurfing Festival

Join us for some fun in the sun and wind - enjoy windsurfing Texas style!

When: Sat-Sun, April 25 and 26

On-site Registration: Saturday, 8:30am - 10:00am
Skipper's Meeting: Saturday, 10:00am

Where: McCown Valley Park, Lake Whitney - Google Map
Driving Directions: link
Cost: Varies

Online Registration new

NTWR member discount code: tsc2009member

Register early to save money and to secure your custom event t-shirt (limited quantities so signup early). Print the form and mail today!

All pre-entries must be post marked by April 4th to qualify for the pre-registration discount.

Our Event Sponsors - Thank you for your support!!!

Events:

  • Windsurf clinics

  • Races - Multiple classes - Beginners welcome

  • Demo gear
  • Manufacturer reps to answer your gear questions

  • Lunch from Subway will be provided Saturday
  • BBQ dinner Saturday night

  • Prize drawings Sunday after the trophy presentation (good stuff!!!)

  • The club has several tent campsites reserved on the loop next to the event headquarters. Spaces can be reserved by participants for $10 for the weekend on a first come first served basis. To reserve a camp site, fill out a registration form, check the "camp site" box and add the extra $10 to your registration fee.
    If you have a camping trailer or motorhome be sure to reserve an RV spot. Don't hesitate, the park will fill up fast.

See more photos from a prior event

For the latest information about this event, please visit our forum


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The June 7th Learn to Windsurf event at Lakeview park has been re-scheduled
The forecast is calling for winds that exceed our maximum acceptable limits for beginning students. The event will be held on June 21st in conjunction with our Summer Solstice Party at Windsurf Bay Park on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Learn to windsurf will go from 12:00 to 3:00 and the party will start up at 4:00.

Let's Scare Up Some Fun At The Pumpkin Cup!

It's time again for one of the most fun events of the year, the much awaited and enjoyed Pumpkin Cup! That's right, windy fall weather is expected and will be perfect for camping!

When:  Sat-Sun, October 17 and 18 - Skipper's meeting at 10:00am Saturday
Where:  Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club, Lake Lewisville - map
Cost:  Varies

Online Registration new

NTWR member discount code: tsc2009member

Register early to save money and to secure your custom event t-shirt (limited quantities so signup early). Print the form and mail today!

All pre-entries must be post marked by October 1th to qualify for the pre-registration discount.

  • Besides the joy of sailing, we will enjoy a great BBQ dinner on Saturday night from Rudy's and a movie night.
  • A scavenger hunt and Pumpkin carving for the kids on Saturday. All kids (young and old) are encouraged to test out their costumes ahead of time
  • Custom Event T-Shirt (limited quantities so signup early)
  • Camping on Fri. and Sat. is encouraged and is free
  • We will have plenty of prize giveaways for our drawing on Sunday afternoon.

For the latest information about this event, please visit our forum


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Back of T-shirt


Come one, Come All, We'll have a Ball

Learn to Windsurf it's probably the most fun you'll ever have!!!!!

Details:

What:  Intro To Windsurfing
When:  Sat., June 13 - If this is called off because of weather we will use 6/20 as a make up date.
Time:  11:30 until 4:30pm
Where:  Windsurf Bay Park, Lake Ray Hubbard - map
Registration: Online Registration
Cost:  $20

What you'll get:
  • Basic Training on Windsurfing
  • A Love for the Sport
  • Follow Up Training Available
  • Enjoy a Different type of Lake Sport

Come one, Come All, We'll have a Ball

Learn to Windsurf it's probably the most fun you'll ever have!!!!!

Details:

What:  Intro To Windsurfing
When:  Sat., July 11 - If this is called off because of weather we will use 7/18 as a make up date.
Time:  11:30 until 4:30pm
Where:  DCYC, Lake Lewisville - map
Registration: Online Registration
Cost:  $20

What you'll get:
  • Basic Training on Windsurfing
  • A Love for the Sport
  • Follow Up Training Available
  • Enjoy a Different type of Lake Sport

Come one, Come All, We'll have a Ball

Learn to Windsurf it's probably the most fun you'll ever have!!!!!

Details:

What:  Intro To Windsurfing
When:  Sat., August 8th - If this is called off because of weather we will use 8/15 as a make up date.
Time:  11:30 until 4:30pm
Where:  Windsurf Bay Park, Lake Ray Hubbard - map
Registration: Online Registration
Cost:  $20

What you'll get:
  • Basic Training on Windsurfing
  • A Love for the Sport
  • Follow Up Training Available
  • Enjoy a Different type of Lake Sport

NTWR Fall Swap Meet

Clean out your garage and turn that unused gear into cash or more gear

When: October 3 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where:  Mariner Sails 972-241-1498
Cost:  Free

 

  • Boards, masts, booms, sails, accessories
  • New and Used gear
  • Rain or shine
Equipment pre-check in required to sell your gear
Wed, September 30 - 9-6
Thurs, October 1 - 9-6
Fri, October 2 - 9-7
No Saturday check-ins

Mariner's Christmas Party

Details:

When:  Saturday December 13th
Time:  7:00pm til ????????????
Where:  Mariner Sails - map
Cost:  free

Food and Drink will be in abundance along with camaraderie!


Some random Lake Grapevine photos were posted new


Some Pumpkin Cup photos were posted
10/14 - Ken has provided 4 great photos.
11/16 - Charlie Moore and Charles Harbuck provided hundreds of great photos.


Renew your Membership for 2010 right now using the online registration new

Or print the membership form and send it in. Sign up today.

and sign up for Texas State Championships (registration form)

 

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