What to buy for a windsurfing competition

A windsurfing competition needs more than boards and sails. The shore team needs clear course markers, reliable communication, registration equipment and a safety setup that works in changing weather. This shopping list covers the practical supplies for the start and finish area, judging, repairs and participant support. Check quantities against your course layout, number of competitors and expected rescue coverage before ordering.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 40
Registration desk
Judges' table
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Competition buoysqty 8
Anchor weightsqty 8
Anchor linesqty 8
Start Line
Finish line
Anemometer
Bib numbersqty 40
Spare sailsqty 2
Spare boom
Repair kitqty 2
Water sports helmetsqty 40
Life jacketsqty 40
Life ringsqty 4
Throw linesqty 4
Lifeboat
Paddlesqty 2

Equipment

Walkie-talkiesqty 8
Megaphone
Stopwatchesqty 4
Laptopsqty 2
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Power banksqty 6

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
String lightsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 120
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Coffee cupsqty 50
Serving plattersqty 12
Pitchersqty 6

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 6
Bottle openersqty 4
Kettlesqty 2

Decorations

Competition flagsqty 12
Directional signsqty 8
Chalkboardsqty 4
Medalsqty 12
Vouchersqty 3

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Litter pickersqty 2
Spongesqty 6
Washing-up tubsqty 3
Towelsqty 12
Toilet bucketsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemon - 2 kilogram
- Spa Blue - 10 crates
- Spa Rood - 4 crates
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Iced tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Beer - 6 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 3 cases
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Red wine - 6 bottles
- Prosecco - 6 bottles
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Cocktail nuts - 4 bags
- Olives - 6 jars
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 2 kilograms
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Watermelons - 3 pieces
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Garlic sauce - 4 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- White rolls - 80 pieces
- Whole wheat rolls - 40 pieces
- Croissants - 40 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 kilograms
- Young cheese - 4 kilograms
- Brie - 2 kilograms
- Hummus spread - 3 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 3 kilograms
- Ham - 2 kilograms
- Jam - 4 jars
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Egg salad - 3 kilograms
- Pasta salad - 8 kilograms
- Potato salad - 6 kilogram
- Green salad - 6 kilograms
- Pasta - 5 kilogram
- Pesto sauce - 8 jars
- Parmesan cheese - 1 kilogram
- Cherry tomato sauce - 6 jars
- Vegetarian meatballs - 5 kilogram
- Chicken skewers - 5 kilograms
- Herb butter - 2 kilograms
- Salt - 1 kilogram
- Pepper - 250 gram
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 4 packs
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 2 bottles
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Sunscreen - 8 bottles

Tips

Mark the course with enough competition buoys, anchor weights and anchor lines for every turning point, plus spares in case one drifts or is damaged. Confirm the line lengths match the water depth before race day.
Prepare one registration station with a desk, laptop, printer, extension cords and power strips. Bring printed bib numbers and keep at least one fully charged power bank available if shore-side power is unreliable.
Plan safety equipment by rescue coverage, not just by competitor count. Have life jackets, helmets, life rings and throw lines ready for the rescue crew, and check that the lifeboat, paddles and walkie-talkies are serviceable before launch.
Keep a repair kit, spare sails and a spare boom at the shore base rather than in a locked vehicle. Put them where competitors or the support crew can reach them within a few minutes between heats.
Use separate tables for registration and judging, with chairs and a tent or other shelter for each work area. Add waste bins and test the megaphone, anemometer and stopwatches at least 60 minutes before the first start.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a windsurfing competition?: For the course, plan competition buoys, anchor weights, anchor lines, a start line and a finish line. The shore team also needs communication equipment, timing tools, registration supplies, safety gear and basic repair equipment.
How many safety items should I buy for a windsurfing race?: Match the number of life jackets and helmets to the rescue crew and support team, not only to the number of racers. Keep at least one lifering and one throw line at each staffed shore or rescue position, then confirm the final quantities in the safety plan.
What should I bring for competitor registration?: Set up a registration desk with one laptop, a printer, extension cords, power strips and spare power banks. Prepare bib numbers for every registered competitor and print a small reserve before registration opens.
When should I test the equipment for a windsurfing competition?: Test the megaphone, walkie-talkies, anemometer and stopwatches at least 60 minutes before the first start. Check the buoy anchors, start and finish lines and rescue equipment before competitors go on the water.

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