The Formula Windsurfer class is a course-racing windsurfing class that differs from other course-racing windsurfing classes, such as Raceboard, One Design and RSX, because it is a planing-only class and won’t function in displacement mode. What this means is that Formula Windsurfers sail poorer angles to windward but compensate for this with MUCH higher boat speed, reaching 25-30 knots on the course.
The Formula Windsurfer class is a ‘box rule’ sailing class with the following design controls:
If you want to give Formula a go, Storm-riders Windsurfing Club has a demonstration rig that you can use – just ask us. And while a brand new set-up of the latest gear might set you back anything from $5,000 to $10,000, depending on the number of rigs, $3,000 should get you a competitive second hand set-up, making Formula Windsurfer one of the least expensive ways to get into high performance sailing.
For more information contact:BSC Formula Windsurfer Class Captain
Adam Craven
Email: fws@balmoralsc.com.au
Phone: 0412 543 643
The Formula Windsurfer class is a ‘box rule’ sailing class with the following design controls:
- Maximum hull beam (width): 1005mm;
- A single ‘hull appendage’ (fin) not exceeding 700mm;
- Maximum sail size of 12.5m² (11.0m² for Women and Youth, 10.0m² for Juniors).
If you want to give Formula a go, Storm-riders Windsurfing Club has a demonstration rig that you can use – just ask us. And while a brand new set-up of the latest gear might set you back anything from $5,000 to $10,000, depending on the number of rigs, $3,000 should get you a competitive second hand set-up, making Formula Windsurfer one of the least expensive ways to get into high performance sailing.
For more information contact:BSC Formula Windsurfer Class Captain
Adam Craven
Email: fws@balmoralsc.com.au
Phone: 0412 543 643