OBX-WIND
This page will be the main hub for all the latest info about OBX-WIND.
Latest Info:
OBX-WIND 2026 will take place during the week of:
Oct. 17th - Oct. 24th, 2026
Online Registration will open shortly.
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Don't forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the giant raffle! The raffle is how we can afford to keep running this amazing event. Raffle ticket sales go towards running the following year's event.
Scroll Down for the Tentative Schedule for next week.
OBX-WIND
Event Organizers for 2026:
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Gold Sponsors for 2026:
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What to expect for OBX-WIND:
You can not race without checking in, getting your race shirt (and goodies) and being assigned your race number. For 2026 racers will display their sail numbers on their sails. If you already have a USWA or international sail # or registered an "OBX-???" number last year, you may use that number for the race. If you don't have a sail number registered, you will be assigned a sail number when you receive your registration confirmation via email from Mike Burns. The racer is responsible for putting the number on the sails using their own tape or numbers. NUMBERS MUST BE AFFIXED TO The STARBOARD SIDE OF THE SAIL. (Starboard = Right hand in front)
- All racing will take place behind OceanAir Sports in Avon, NC.
- We plan to race in conditions that we see fit to hold the races. There's no specific limit on the wind range, but we want to do our best to make sure that everyone will get planing while keeping it as safe as possible for the racers. We'll be choosing the best forecasted day of the week for the long distance races. Wind speeds for race days should be somewhere between 18 and 30 mph assuming we have a day that meets those conditions.
- There are some unavoidable shallow areas along the race course. Be sure not to choose too long of a fin. It would be wise to test the waters ahead of time.
-The air temps could be anywhere between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the forecast and make sure you have a suit that will keep you warm.
Tentative Schedule (All activities are subject to change)
Racing Priority = 1st Long Distance, 2nd Slalom, 3rd Freestyle, 4th Light Wind Race Day, 5 Gear Day/Raffle
We will choose the daily on water activities based on the forecast.
Sat, Oct 17th
Check in and registration.
Sun, Oct 18th
Check in and registration. Free-sail.
Mon, Oct 19th
Mon, Oct 19th
-First possible race day
- Daily events based on forecast
Tues, Oct 20th
- Daily events based on forecast
Wed, Oct 21st
- Daily events based on forecast
Thurs, Oct 22nd
- Daily events based on forecast
Fri, Oct 23rd
- Daily events based on forecast
Sat Oct 24th - Try to get out of bed after the awards party...
- Rejoice in the fact that we achieved our primary goal to not come in last place for long distance.
- Look back on all the laughs we had on the water with new friends we made
- Mike and Chrissy finally get to windsurf a bit
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Who's Playing for 2026?
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Name |
Race # |
Long Distance / Slalom Race Class |
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Jerry Baucco |
OBX-73 |
Men’s Open |
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Artem Lavrynenko |
CAN90 |
Men’s Open |