Something about Tris Sailing World Magazine is more about racing, and the July issue has an article about the Krys Ocean Race from New York to France July 7-14, featuring MOD70 Trimarans. (Those are not WindRiders to the right) These MOD70 boats are so very different from a WindRider, but then again, maybe not. Speed and stability are key when crossing the Atlantic in less than 7 days. Top speed of these amazing craft is 40 knotsl  So the boats above are 70 feet long, cost $3.5 million and can go 40 knots. I think we as WindRider owners are in good company when our WR17, at left, is 17 feet long, cost $9,295, can go 20 plus knots and are nearly impossible to capsize.
Call us at 888-609-2827 or email us today to place your order for delivery. Don't let the summer of 2012 go by without a WindRider. WindRider in China 
WindRider was chosen to be part of a special trade delegation to China with the Governor of Minnesota in June. (Read story in the Minneapolis Star Tribune) With the hope of developing export opportunities, approximately 40 business executives from MN corporations (including Medtronic, 3M and other household names) visited Beijing, Shanghai and Xian. Robert Sanberg, Chief Operating Officer represented WindRider and made contact with two potential dealers. (He also did some sightseeing, including the Great Wall, above) China's sailing industry is growing due to the growing economic prosperity of its people. Better hurry and email to place your order for delivery of your boat before that big order of thousands of WindRiders needs to be produced for China delivery! A Family Affair  The sailing industry is having trouble attracting youth into the sport/hobby. I know that is the case with the racing schools and camps, which is the typical way young sailors are introduced.
I would argue that the image at left depicts a better way to get young people to start sailing. The WR17 may be able to go 20 knots, but doesn't this just look a whole lot more fun? Get your wife, kids and grand kids out on a WindRider and make some real memories.
A testimonial from an owner in France:
"I couldn't agree more and my 83 year old mother can only confirm this as she enjoyed a sail a few weeks ago when we came first in a small practice club regatta in ideal conditions (moderate winds, no waves) - combined age crew and helmsman: 144. And this was the reason why I bought the W17 - a safe fun boat for all the family which still can give enough thrills when conditions get a bit hairy but always lets you feel to be in control. Yes, yes, that's when the wife and the dog complain about the spray entering the front cockpit."
B. Wetzel - France Newport, Rhode Island in June  The Americas Cup series of races were held the last week of June at Newport, Rhode Island. There was also a Sail America conference for those who make a living in the Sailing Industry. After attending the conference, Robert Sanberg met up with a few WindRider owners for two days of sailing.
To the right is Scott Kampe, one of our Owner Reps, leading a small fleet eight miles down the coast from their public landing to the edge of the race course. Despite virtually no wind starting out, the wind picked up and one and one-half hours later on a beam reach, they arrived to view the beautiful 45 foot long cats.
Whether a WRTango, a WR16 or WR17, please call or email today to get an order in- summer will slip by before you know it.
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