Brant Beach, NJ August 1 - The New Jersey Windsurf and Watersports Association
(NJWWA) held its Fun Day at Bayview Park. The event featured multiple
water sports – Stand Up Paddling, Kayaking, and Windsurfing. There was a
great turnout with nearly 40 participants attending! After a 9.00am
registration, participants were treated to multiple avenues to enjoy the
scenic environs of the park beach and the waters of Barnegat Bay.
The day started with group lessons teaching beginning windsurfing. Three
classes of between 6-8 per class resulted in 20 students getting an
introduction to windsurfing (see photograph below). The static windsurf
set ups on the beach were followed by on-water training from NJWWA
members. Throughout this time (and for the entire day) other
participants enjoyed kayaking, as well as, trying the relatively new
sport of Stand Up Paddling. Others just sat in beach chairs,
socializing, taking in the scene, and soaking up some sun (the weather
was perfect!). At noon, lunch was delivered from the local establishment
“Custard Hut”, and was served in the Boardwalk Pavilion.
The afternoon continued with everyone out on the water with family
members watching from the beach. Again the bay was speckled by
windsurfers, SUP’s and kayaks. Late afternoon, a windsurfing “fun
race” for NJWWA members was held and, even though it was light wind,
everyone had a blast.
It was great seeing so many people learning and enjoying the various
sports, especially as many of them came with their families and friends.
The NJWWA has received extremely positive feedback from those taking
part in the Fun Day, many of which expressed a strong interest in
attending future events. Below are abstracts of three representative
Emails sent to NJWWA:
“What a great day you all organized to learn some windsurfing! Thanks so much for everyone's patience with our two girls. They absolutely LOVED it. We'd do it again in a heartbeat! Emily O'Brien”
“Tony and I could not stop raving and talking
about the wonderful experience we had yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed
ourselves. This would be a sport we definitely would continue on
learning and doing. I had even forgotten about the bruises on my legs
until I had to kneel down in the pews during mass today. Everyone was so
nice and patient. Your passion for the sport shows, and we thank you for
sharing your enthusiasm and words of wisdom. We look forward to meeting
up with you in your future events. Please keep us posted. (Who would
have thought that yesterday was your first event? Y'all did a phenomenal
job from organizing to executing to following-up the entire event.)
Again, thank you for an awesome experience.
Christine”
“I just wanted to write and thank you guys for
such a wonderful day! My son Nick had an awesome time and please let us
know when you will be sponsoring this again.
Thanks again
Cheryl Serdaru”
Event Photos Courtesy of Sue Steber and Alasdair Gilfillan
Read our How to Windsurf: Lessons I-IV





