The Maui Windsurfing Association has announced its schedule of events for 2006.

For more information, go to: www.mauiwindsurfing.org.

The schedule:

March 29 to April 5: PWA Hawai'i Pro, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Pa'ia.

June 3: Da Kine Classic: Slalom Series, Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului.

June 17: Neil Pryde Slalom: Slalom Series #2, Kanaha Beach Park.

July 1: Quicksilver Cup: Slalom Series #3, Kanaha Beach Park.

July 9: Navman Maui Speed Challenge Series: Race #1, Kanaha Beach Park.

July 15: Maui Fin Co Open: Slaloms Series #4, Kanaha Beach Park.

July 22: Moloka'i Challenge - Embassy Suites, Honokowai.

July 29: Starboard Hawai'i State Championship, Kanaha Beach Park.

July 30: Navman Maui Speed Challenge Series: Race #2, Kanaha Beach Park.

Aug. 7 to 11: U.S. Windsurfing Nationals - Kanaha Beach Park

Aug. 13: Navman Maui Speed Challenge Series: Race #3, Kanaha Beach Park.

Aug. 27: Navman Maui Speed Challenge Series: Race #4, Kanaha Beach Park.

Sept. 10: Navman Maui Speed Challenge Series: Race #5, Kanaha Beach Park.

Sept. 24: Navman Maui Speed Challenge Series: Race #6, Kanaha Beach Park.

Nov. 6 to 12: Aloha Classic Wave Championships, Ho'okipa Beach Park.

BOATING

Safety classes in Jan.

The Honolulu Sail and Power Squadron will hold a course in safe boating on three Saturdays starting Jan. 14 at Waikiki Yacht Club.

The course, "Boat Smart," will be at the yacht club at 8 a.m. at the entrance to Ala Moana Park across from Atkinson Drive.

Classes are free except for a $40 charge for the manual.

Early registration is advised at 395-5080. Boat ownership is not required.