Monday, July 16, 2012

the early years

 I'm working on an 'interpretive display' for our community out reach at Crissy Field for the GGNRA requirements to host our upcoming event there and came across some great history of the sport via the Original Windsurfer site.. The timeline there tells the story month by month in the early days of the sport and how it developed over the course of time. 
Enjoy- and be sure to stop by Crissy Field this week to see the display!
 

 windsurfing- the early years


1969: The year the sport got it's name


Hoyle and Diane Schweitzer commissioned Malibu Yacht Club member Phil Wilson and
his wife Buoy to make a promotional film to play at boat shows.


1973




 

Nor Cal Windsurfing

 

 

1978 labatts beer comercial

 

1977: The end of the first decade


 Paul Hengstebeck's footage captures the Windsurfer lifestyle.

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