Germany's second oldest surf club hosted its 50th anniversary celebrations in mid-July at the Landhotel Huber in Ambach on Lake Starnberg - in perfect weather. Four of the 24 founders (Ernstfried Prade, Yola Bichler, Dr Michael Buddeberg and Hubert Mattes) along with the members and guests of honour enjoyed the extensive programme of speeches, tributes, music, a beamer show about 50 years of club history and the traditional "Bayern-Pokal" regatta, as well as a film of the 1975 World Windsurfing Championships in Bendor, where some of the members competed.
BSV President Sibylle Merk and Walter Moser from the State Sports Association (BLSV) honoured the achievements of the WCST and presented great gifts and donations for the club's work. The President of the German Sailing Association (DSV), Mona Küppers, also took the opportunity to honour the two club chairmen Lothar Wittmann (1st) and Andrea Meyer (2nd) from afar with a large certificate. In a video message, 42-time professional world champion Björn Dunkerbeck also wished the club a happy birthday. WCST good luck for the next 50 years.
