| Sail Number: |
US-221 |
| Nicknames: |
Windy-Boy, Roan-Doggy, Windy, Real-Wind, Roan-Air, Roaner |
| Originally From: |
USA (Minnesota) |
| Education: |
BA Mathematics, Masters in Business Administration |
| Sponsors: |
JP, Loft Sails, Dakine, Chinook, NoLimitz Masts, Promotion Wetsuits
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| Occupation: |
Computer Consultant, Windsurfing Instructor, Web Master |
| Motto: |
"Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt."
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| Goals: |
1) Secure a sustainable career in the windsurfing industry.
2) Make www.RoynBartholdi.com the best instructional web site for windsurfing.
3) Windsurf South Africa, Cannary Islands, Egypt, Tarifa, and France.
4) Create a windsurfing video.
5) Create windsurfing art & poetry.
6) Inspire others to grow in this wonderful sport.
7) Contribute to the windsurfing industry.
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| Competitions: |
1st, 2011 American Windsurfing Tour Overall Champion (Masters).
5th, 2011 Maui Makani Classic (Masters).
2nd, 2011 San Carlos Cactus Cup (Masters).
1st, 2011 Pistol River Wave Bash (Masters).
5th, 2011 Santa Cruz Classic (Masters).
3rd, 2010 Pistol River Wave Bash (Masters).
1st, 2004 Gorge Games (Masters).
1st, 2002 Gorge Games (Masters).
6th, 2002 King of Bay (Professional)
2nd, 2001 Gorge Games (Masters)
4th, 2000 Gorge Games (Masters)
participant, 2001 Gorge Games (Professional)
participant, NoLimitz Innovation Competition (2001)
participant, NoLimitz Wave Bash 2000
participant, No Name Games 1999
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| Contributions: |
- Lead Windsurf instructor for Vela Resorts in Los Barriles, Mexico. 2008/2009. Duties
include private lessons, daily clinics, and weekly video reviews for guests.
- Vela Windsurf instructor in Jeriococara, Brazil. 2007/2008. Beginning and advanced windsrufing lessons.
- Created and directed the Gorge Freestyle Frenzy freestyle windsurfing competition. 2007, 2008.
- Created the www.RoynBartholdi.com instructional website.
- Event Director, Gorge Windfest 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
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Web Development: Hifly, Windsurfing Hawaii, Gorge Windfest, Storm Warning, Gorge Surf Shop, Brian's Windsurfing, NoLimitz,
and A & O Sports.
- Programmed the Ezzy Mast Configurator -- A tool that recommends mast configurations based on
avialble quiver, available mast extensions, and most used sails.
- Windsurfing Hawaii: Sales Manager, Consultant, Designer
- Windsurfing Industry Consultant: Hifly, Windsurfing Hawaii
- Appeared in American Windsurfer magazine Vol 9, 2002
- Professional Board Tester for American Windsurfer (2000)
- Appeared in the 'Revolution' windsurfing Video
- Appeared in American Windsurfer Vol. 8, Issue 1 & 2, 2000
- Windsurfing Radio Interview
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| Sailing Experience: |
- Traveled Western Australia and windsurfed Gnarloo, Geralton, Margaret River.
- Resided in Maui for 5 winters.
- 15 summers in the Gorge.
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Other Sports:
(active) |
Telemark Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Road Biking,
SUPboarding, Kiteboarding, Tennis, Running, Swimming, Rollerblading.
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| Past Sports: |
Soccer, White River Kayaking, Tae Kwon Doe (Black Belt), Racquetball, Hockey, Surfing.
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| Interests: |
Art, Adventure, Reading, Learning about Technology, Writing, Travel, Sports, Health |
