WISSA 2009 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championship

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The 29th Ice and Snow Sailing World Championship will be held in Riga, Latvia. Date for the race is February 16-21, 2009.

The WISSA event is the longest running international competition in the history of windsurfing and the most prestigious winter sailing event in the world. It is held since 1980 each year alternating between Europe and North America.

There are 3 classes in WISSA World Championship:

  • Sled Class: Any sled powered by windsurfing rig where the rider is standing
  • Hand Held Class: Any wing held directly by hand
  • Kite Class: Any wing connected by lines

Kitewings race in the Hand Held Class.

More info and registration for WISSA 2009 at wissa2009.org.

Join the WISSA 2009 discussion at WindSports.net discussion forum.

Related links

Helmet cam video fropm WISSA champions in Canada 2008.

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