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The dates for the 2009 United States Wind & Water Open (WW09) have been set,
and not only has the event expanded in length, it’s expanded in stature.
This year’s event will be headlined by the 2009 US Kiteboarding National Championships.
The championships, which will be hosted by the Corpus Christi Yacht Club,
will take place Tuesday, May 5th through Saturday, May 9th.

Although several kiteboarding championships have taken place during past U.S. Wind and Water events, this will be the first
year for this level of competition. “To have the National Championships in Kitesurfing, the fastest growing water sport
worldwide, in Corpus Christi is fantastic,” said competitor and Omni Hotels GM Nils Stolzlechner.
The event will be sanctioned by ISAF (International Sailing Federation) and an official IKA (International Kite boarding
Association) event of the second highest category worldwide. The points awarded count towards the overall 2009 World
Championship Tour competition.
In addition to the Kiteboarding events, the WW09 will also feature the US Windsurfing Regatta, the WW09 Volleyball Classic
and the WW09 5K. The WW09 5K will once again be the official warm-up run for the annual Beach to Bay Marathon.

“The Kiteboarding Nationals will be a great addition to what has been a great annual event for Corpus Christi,” said Karina
Paris, EPIC Director of Operations. “We’re excited to partner with the Yacht Club on what should be a great week of
competition.”

The US Wind & Water Open, formerly the Velocity Games, is an international favorite to both competitors and spectators.
Over the past 20 years, the national events have evolved from a local weekend outing into an annual international
celebration on McGee Beach.

The combination of competitions in the Wind and Water Open are unique to Corpus Christi. Each event is "green" in its use
of natural resources, and each event is feasible here because of the natural conditions along the Corpus Christi Bayfront.
"We, at the CVB, are happy to partner with Epic Sports and Entertainment, to promote WW09 to visitors from San Antonio,
Austin and Houston, in particular, as a compelling reason to visit our waterfront city for fans and families," said Keith Arnold,
CEO of the Corpus Christi CVB. "We welcome the US Kiteboarding Championship to Corpus Christi."

Over the past 20 years, the national events have evolved from a local weekend outing into an international celebration.
Today the USWWO is bigger & better than ever with the additions of larger purse amounts, family entertainment,
international vendors, & new elements in the sand, sky, & sea! Free to the Public!