Final Results:          

Formula Fleet:

  1. Fernando Martinez
  2. Steve Sylvester
  3. Steve Bodner
  4. Ron Kern
  5. Jimmy Diaz
  6. Eduardo Owen
  7. Vincent Barre
  8. Britt Viehman
  9. Peter Ifju
  10. Peter Gibbons
  11. Tinho Dornellas
  12. Sergio kapul
  13. Brian Barr
  14. Alex Morales

Miami Pro- Am               # 4                      November 17-18 , 2007

Team North dominated the Miami Pro-Am windsurfing regatta last w-end taking the podium- with Miami lightweight local Fernando Martinez- ARG 3 taking the top spot.
 

 

Up next was San Francisco sailors Steve Sylvester, SS in 2nd and Steve Bodner,USA 4 in 3rd- all on North sails.  North sails R&D guru Jimmi Diaz was present to test the new line up of 2008 Formula sails and 2008 F2 Formula board. Over 40 competitors in the Formula and kona classes battled 2 days light wind on the Biscane Bay for 6 races .

 

 Ron Kern of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was also awarded a new 2008 F2 Formula board for winning the 2007 F2 Southeast Formula Series presented by Next Sport, of Miami.
Despite the challenging conditions, sailors were treated to great social events at the regatta site at US Sailing Center.
The event was organized by and run by Alex Moralas- US WIndsurfing 2007 Windsurfing of the Year and his girlfriend Simona Madam.
On Friday ,Saturday and Sunday- sailors were treated to bottles of San Fernando Chile wine- of of the main sponsors of the event .
Josh Sampiero from windsurfing magaizine  and Federico engelgelharat acted as PRO- calling the shots from the RC boat
More info about the Pro Am regatta @ http://www.miamiwindsurfing.com/proam.html
Additional regatta report @ http://stevebodner.blogspot.com
Photo credit: Sue Kern
www.stevebodner.com

 

 

No Pain, no gain...........   By   Rick Randall  US-089

 

 

Well the second day of the event was a bit painful for some on the water.  The wind was down from the day before, and never lived up to the forecast.  The race committee did shorten the length of the course which was welcomed by all.  The first race was two laps and was pretty grueling.  The lightweights made their way around the course planning most of the time, but not always.   Those of us who enjoy our beer drinking, had a bit tougher time however!  The second race was even tougher for most, but the top guys made it look easy as they pumped themselves onto a plane with each puff of wind that they could find.  The third race saw the end of the event as it was deemed too cruel to subject the racers to any more torture!

 

Back on land all the pain was soon forgotten as Simona spread out the lunches, and the San Fernando began to flow.  Smiles were seen in increasing numbers as the day wore on, because we were all there for the fun of it anyway.  Josh Sampiero (thanks for the great job) of Windsurf Magazine calculated the results and the awards ceremony was held.   ( results below ) The Kona fleet saw some serious competition between veteran Bruce Matlack, and first time Kona racer John              , who only finished 1 point behind the winner!  Jim De Silva accumulated over 1000 points for his refusal to follow the rules by pumping his way into the lead!  Jim likes to be in front, what can you say!

 

After that we heard the final results for the Florida Formula Series as well, the winner of a new F2 Formula board:  Ron Kern of Ft Lauderdale!

 

Thanks to everyone who came from near or far to support the event. It was all we could have hoped for in terms of bring sailors together.  We had some great competition from some young guns, as well as the more seasoned ( sounds better than old farts) sailors, who proved to be really tough!  Special thanks (Pat) to the US Sailing Center Miami for letting us enjoy Their incredible facility for the weekend, what an awesome spot!  Thanks also to San Fernando Chile wine, one of our oldest and possibly most favorite sponsors!  As always we want thank Eduardo Owen of Next Sport for his generosity, Jesus            ,  for his help, and the race organizers Alex Morales, Simona Madan, and Rick Randall for their hard work.  See you at the next one

 

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Day 2  Miami Pro-Am    By  Steve Bodner  USA 4

 

Another day of light breeze but stiff competition.
Sunday's forecast looked dim as sailors shlogged out the the starting line from the US Sailing Center on Biscane Bay in Mami Florida. Again the RC started the day off with the postponement flag as the breeze teetered to 10knots. Finally at 12pm there was enough breeze to race. The right side looked favorable with better breeze so I started on port tack with Jimmi, Fernando and Ron- all of us able to cross the fleet who sat on the line. Jimmi and I made it out to the right side first but quickly ran out of wind while the left side of the course filled in and the fleet got a port lift to the mark. I sat on the outside corner watching my lead disappear. Sylvester rounded in front by a good minute or 2 while the rest of the fleet struggled to get planning and around the top mark. In the cheap seats- Fernando and I waited to get a puff to get going again and rounded deep . Slowly we were able to claw back the next 3 legs and finish 7th and 8th while Sylvester got the bullet.
The next race started similarly with most of the fleet not planing off the line. Fernando was the furthest to leeward and had room to foot off and pump to a plane. I was next behind Peter and got off to the left side and some breeze. Fernando was quick to gain in the light stuff- being the master of light air racing and rounded the top mark in 1st. Jimmi and Steve snuck in there to round just in front of me and continued down on starboard. I had no choice but to gybe and find another path to the leeward mark. It worked out well enough that I found a puff just near the finish and finished in front of Jimmy for 4th.
That was enough to keep 3rd overall as Sylvester snuck into 2nd with 2 solid races under his belt today. IN the end it was Fernando on the podium in first,Syvester in 2nd and myself in 3rd. I did get a chance to race the new 08 11.9 warp. It had a real good low end- especially with the adjustable downhaul setting that allows you to take up or let out a 1cm adjustment on the water. Time will tell if its durable enough to trust but my first impression was excellent. Overall a good warm up for next weeks world championshipsin Brazil. Im off traveling for the ne day to Fortalezza where I'll race the Brazillian open and the worlds next week. Look for more reports then. Untill then check out http://www.miamiwindsurfing.com/ for videos, photos and reports.
Special thanks to next sports as well the Movie-star and Simona for their help  here for more

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Pro Am Lives Up to It's Name:

 

The fourth Miami Pro Am regatta went off today with top name amateurs from around the state, and accross the country showing up to compete along with this years big name:  Jimmy Diaz of North/F2.

 

The wind forecast looked pretty good though the water was glassy when we arrived at the US Sailing Center Miami.  After a while though, the palm trees began to wave and hopes were raised.  Josh Sampiero of Windsurf Magazine was the volunteered race director of the event, and set the course about 10:30.  The skippers meeting was held and the on water wind was reported at about 12 knots.  We all finished rigging, and made it out on the water for a 1 pm start.  The first race was held in light but pretty steady winds, with most sailors in the Formula fleet choosing 11.9 North Sails or 12 meter Maui Sails or the like.  The top names as expected were local hot shot Fernando Martinez, Steve Bodner, Steve Sylvester, and Jimmy Diaz.  The second through fourth races saw the wind get quite puffy and much lighter.  Even the top names had a hard time planning the entire time.  A couple of exceptions were Britt Veheman, Peter Ifju and Ron Kern, all noted for their skills in the light stuff.

 

After the racing, we all enjoyed the famous Miami hospitality of Simona and Alex who kept the crowds plesed with the flowing San Fernando wine, and plenty of food which was wedlcomed by all who endured the day.

 

Some highlights so far were:  Jimmy Diaz(interview comming soon) regarding the PWA and his views on Formula sailing, the enthusiasm of the Kona fleet on the water and off, and a sneak preview of the 2008 F2 Formula .           Stay tune for more

 

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Steve Bodner- USA 4 reporting from Miami Pro Am event,

 

Despite the season almost ending and most sailors packing their gear away for the winter, Team Miami kept the spirit alive with the Pro- Am event starting Saturday.

Several sailors showed up today to test the new gear in preparation for the Formula Worlds in Brazil next week. Team North was in full vengeance today testing the new 2008 formula sails. R&D guru Jimmi Diaz showed up with a full quiver of 08 sails for Team Miami to test. On the water it was evident all the r&d of the pwa slalom season paid off as the new sails were wicked fast.


Team Miami's new partner, the US Sailing Center -  Miami will be in charge of running this event!  All course racing will take place on Biscayne Bay and launching will be from the fantastic site at   USSC Miami  .    All races will be officiated by the experts from US Sailing.

All rules for each class will be in effect, and courses will be appropriate for the conditions.  Race HQ will be US Sailing Center Miami, and will be the primary location for the event.  More details will follow as the event gets closer.
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Windsurfing Class:

  • Formula
  • Hibrids/Longboards
  • Kids/Sport fleet/juniors

Pre-Entry List :

  1. Jimmy Diaz     ISV -11      Formula men
  2. Rafael Sanchez US -121    Formula men
  3. Ron Kern           K             Formula men
  4. Steve Sylvester      S3       Formula men
  5. Eduardo Owen     US 01     Formula men
  6. Fernando Martinez    42     Formula men
  7. Alex Morales       US-188    Formula men
  8. Sergio Cremisini  US-7777  Formula/sport junior
  9. Michael Rayl      M-11        Hybrid/long board men
  10. Borash Miles                     Formula men
  11. Bob Willies       USA-78       Formula men
  12. Jorge “ peludo” Cal ARG - 5 Formula men
  13. Rick Randall      US-089       Formula men
  14. Raul Elosegui     US-18        Formula men
  15. Sergio Kapul            X         Formula men
  16. Martin Abete     ARG-317      Formula men
  17. Tinho Donelas    USPS         Formula men
  18. Monica Arche    ESP-211      Formula women
  19. Alex Stankie      US-203        Formula junior
  20. Carlos Reyes     US-193        Formula men
  21. Angel Domenesh                   Formula men
  22. Brian Barr           U                Formula men
  23. Peter Botha      US-60             Formula men
  24. Steve Bodner     USA 4           Formula men
  25. Pablito Guzman   Dom-111      Formula men
  26. Peter Ifju             IF1             Formula men
  27. Don Warner          D              Formula men
  28. Steve Gottlieb     4151            Hybrid/long board men
  29. Bobby Nabor                          Hybrid/long board men
  30. Jim Desilva                            Hybrid/long board men
  31. Marius Tudor      US-197        Formula men
  32. Britt  Viehman        FL 4         Formula men
  33. Vincent Barre    FRA5495       Formula men
  34. pete Gibbons       US MC1       Formula men
  35. Daniel Aeberli      SUI-96        Formula men
  36. cullen ahearn                        Hybrid/longboard  junior
  37. Seth Bessen       USA 64        Formula  men
  38. Richard White     309             Hybrid/longboard  men
  39. Daniel Rusk                           Formula /junior
  40. Bruce Matlack      733            Hybrid/longboard  men

   Kona charters will be available for