New Jersey Windsurfing &  

Watersports Association  

 

BayView Park "Fun Fest"

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