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January The first Windsurfer shipped to Hawaii was ordered by Larry Trombley and shipped to the North Shore of Oahu. Larry would introduce the Windsurfer to a group that would later be known as the "Kailua Kids". They would be at the forefront of wave-sailing and would take the sport and the equipment to the next generation. May Windsurfing News newsletter reports, "The latest craze is windsurfing breaking waves. It's the infinite right at Malibu and watching Gary and Hoyle there last week was truly a magnificent sight." |
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 Jeff Murphy from Minneapolis came to California for his summer vacation. This is one of earliest photos of a windsurfer crossing into the surf zone at Malibu. Outside the break, Matt Schweitzer looks on. 
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community of enthusiasts, and sailors began to plan trips and vacations around Windsurfer regatta schedules. August Sports Illustrated photographed a regatta at Malibu Yacht Club.  Tara Schweitzer and friend heading out through the surf at Malibu Yacht Club. |
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September/October Hoyle and Diane hit the boat show circuit: Rhode Island, Annapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles and Long Beach. Although Hoyle and Diane represented the "new generation" to the sailing establishment at boat shows, they were greeted warmly; it seemed the world was abuzz with the possibilities and potential of their Windsurfer. The excitement was contagious. Read Diane's Windsurfing News to get a taste of how the sport was beginning to build momentum. |
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December Perpetual trophies were awarded to the sailor who scored best in the 20 races held in Southern California that year. Bruce Matlack and young Matt Schweitzer took top honors.  Jamie Budge filmed and interviewed some of the pioneers  watch film
In 1971, 325 Windsurfers were sold. |
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