What to Buy for a Windsurfing Competition

A windsurfing competition needs more than boards and sails. You need clearly marked start and finish points, reliable safety equipment, spare parts for common breakdowns, and a dry way to store paperwork and electronics. Plan equipment for the course, registration desk, jury, announcements, and changing weather. Check quantities against the number of competitors, heats, officials, and support boats before shopping, because missing small items can delay the first start.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Foldable tablesqty 8
Folding chairsqty 30
Registration desk
Judges' table
Bar stoolsqty 4

Sports equipment

Course buoysqty 12
Anchor weightsqty 12
Anchor linesqty 12
Starting flag
Finish flag
Signal hornsqty 2
Anemometer
Life ringsqty 4
Throw linesqty 2
Lifeboat
Paddlesqty 2
Spare finsqty 3
Spare sailsqty 2
Spare boomqty 2
Start number vestsqty 70
Ratchet strapsqty 12
Waterproof storage boxesqty 6
First aid kitsqty 2
Blanketsqty 6
Life jacketsqty 8
Waterproof flashlightsqty 4

Equipment

Walkie-talkiesqty 8
Spare batteriesqty 8
Speaker
Microphone
Mixer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Power banksqty 4
Laptop
Printer

Tableware

Reusable drinking cupsqty 150
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 50
Water jugsqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Serving traysqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 6

Decorations

Competition banner
Beach flagsqty 4
Prize tablecloth
Winner ribbonsqty 6

Lighting

LED lampsqty 8
String lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Trash bagsqty 40
Hand broomsqty 3
Eye-catchersqty 2
Washing-up tubsqty 3
Cleaning clothsqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
Paper towelsqty 8

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Beer - 72 cans
- Alcohol-free beer - 24 cans
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- White sandwich rolls - 60 pieces
- Multigrain rolls - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Back ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Vegetable soup - 12 liters
- Breadsticks - 8 packs
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 100 pieces
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper plates - 150
- Wooden stirrers - 250 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs

Tips

Prepare at least one spare sail, fin, and boom for every equipment area you expect to support. Keep replacement parts in waterproof storage boxes so they are accessible without exposing the rest of the gear.
Use enough course buoys and anchor weights to hold every turning or boundary point in place. Bring spare anchor lines and ratchet straps; wind and repeated repositioning can loosen or damage the setup.
Count one walkie-talkie for each operational role, including the race officer, rescue boat, jury, registration desk, and shore coordinator. Pack at least one full set of spare batteries per radio.
Keep separate starting and finishing flags, plus signal horns, where the race officer can reach them immediately. Test the speaker, microphone, mixer, extension cords, and power strips before competitors arrive.
Set up a covered registration desk and a separate judges’ table with waterproof storage for start lists, jury forms, and numbers. Bring extra number vests and chairs for late registrations, officials, and safety staff.

Frequently asked questions

What safety equipment do I need for a windsurfing competition?: Plan a rescue boat, life rings, and throw lines as the core on-water safety equipment. Add walkie-talkies for shore and water teams, and keep spare batteries ready before the first heat.
How many spare sails and fins should I bring?: Bring at least one spare sail and one spare fin for each equipment support point, with a spare boom available as well. For a large fleet or difficult conditions, add more based on the number of heats and expected repairs.
What do I need to mark a windsurfing race course?: You need course buoys, anchor weights, and anchor lines for every mark or boundary point. Pack spare lines and securing straps, and check the full course setup before the start list is called.
How many walkie-talkies are needed for a windsurfing event?: Provide one radio for every essential role that must communicate during a heat, such as race control, the rescue boat, jury, registration, and shore coordination. Include at least one spare radio or a full spare-battery set for each active unit.

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