Spring Into Summer in Highland Lakes!
The 2nd Annual Windsurfer LT Regatta Brings the Stoke Back to NJ
By Ally Latham
Highland Lakes, NJ – For the second year in a row, windsurfers from across the East Coast gathered in the scenic hills of northern New Jersey to celebrate the start of summer with two days of spirited racing, great company, and plenty of sunshine. The 2025 Spring Into Summer Windsurfer LT Regatta was a great success, building on the momentum from the previous weekend’s regatta in Long Beach Island, and reminding us all why this lake community is such a gem for windsurfing.
This year’s fleet included 12 sailors hailing from NJ, NY, PA, and FL, showcasing the reach and passion of the Windsurfer LT community. With air temps between 75 and 85 degrees and winds ranging from a mellow 5 to a sporty 18 mph, the weekend served up a variety of conditions and plenty of excitement.
Saturday, June 28th featured five races in classic southerly lake breezes – shifty, challenging, and super fun. Racers had to stay on their toes, with tactics and timing playing a big role in securing clean starts and smart upwind lines.
Sunday, June 29th brought three more races, this time in lighter, even shiftier lake winds. It was a great test of finesse and focus, and the perfect way to wrap up a fun and competitive weekend on the water.
Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our friends at Sandy Point Progressive Sports in South Daytona, Florida. Huge thanks to Steve Gottlieb for providing and hauling the Windsurfer LT charter fleet up from Florida. Back-to-back events like this one depend on that kind of commitment and passion.
We’re already looking forward to year three and watching this Northeast LT tradition grow even stronger. Check out uswindsurferclass.com for more upcoming events – until next time, see you out on the water!
Final Results:
Windsurfer LT Heavyweight Division: 1st Place, Steve Gottlieb • 2nd Place, Justin Murphy • 3rd Place, Zach Koberlein
Windsurfer LT Lightweight Division: 1st Place, Kevin Gaston • 2nd Place, Ken Tiu • 3rd Place, Joe Gaston
Women’s division: 1st Place, Ally Latham • 2nd Place, Larissa Prince • 3rd Place, Cathy Wang
Novice division: 1st Place, Patrick Detwiler • 2nd Place, Jim Angeline • 3rd Place, Junda Qiu
A heartfelt thank you to all the sailors, volunteers, sponsors, trophy makers and photographers who made this event such a success. Special appreciation goes to: Kevin Gaston, Mike Gaston, Diane Detwiler, Sarah Koberlein, Chip Erhardt, Tom Latham, Jonna Gaston, & Christine Alber.
And our generous sponsors and partners:
US Windsurfer Class Association • Sandy Point Progressive Sports • Highland Lakes Lifeguards • Highland Lakes Country Club & Community Association • Dubinski Custom Woodworking • AllyKellyPhoto • H2Windsurfing
