06/03/2026
Autumn CWA Gathering 2026– Lake Clearwater
Despite an ominous forecast heading into last weekend’s Autumn CWA Gathering, Lake Clearwater delivered three excellent days of sailing conditions and plenty of time on the water.
Friday evening felt like a bonus session for the foilers, with riders making the most of a late breeze. The momentum carried into Saturday, which provided a full day on the water. Windsurfers were also keen to get involved, although they needed a little patience while waiting for the easterly breeze to settle in more consistently.
Once it did, the lake came alive with a mix of wings, windsurfers and a kite joined the action.
Sunday morning threatened to bring a stronger southerly, but the surrounding hills did their job and seemed to buffer much of the blast, allowing riders to sneak in more time on the water.
Across the weekend there was a great mix of shared skills, plenty of time experimenting with gear, and long sessions up the top end of the lake — particularly from Babs and Derek, who made the most of the conditions.
Just as importantly, the gathering offered plenty of relaxed time on the lakeside, catching up with like-minded people and enjoying the great atmosphere that makes these events special.
All in all, it was another memorable CWA event at Lake Clearwater — proof that sometimes the forecast doesn’t tell the full story.
