Cup 3
Christchurch, Jun 20 - 21
The UKWA National Championships 2009 continues at Christchurch over the third weekend in June. The UKWA has raced at Christchurch for many years. We are fortunate that Christchurch Council allow us access to such a venue. With excellent parking overlooking the beautiful beach this venue offers the very best sun, sea & sand on offer in the UK. We can look forward to two days af action packed racing at this prime site.
About The Cup Series
The cup series objective is to provide high quality racing for
Techno OD 6.8 & 7.8
RS:X
Raceboard
Formula
Racing will take place on a variety of courses depending on conditions. Whilst these events will attract the top course racers from the UK and abroad, if this is your first event, do not be deterred, you are most welcome. Make yourself known to the race office and we will not only welcome you but we will make every effort to make your first event a memorable and enjoyable experience
Series Scoring
The UK National Champion will be decided by the British Open at Weymouth on Oct 31st & Nov 1st (in conjunction with the RYA) plus ones best 4 results from the 5 cup events.
Venue
1, Penny Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4TA
About The Venue
Racing takes place from Steamer Point on Christchurch Bay to the east of Christchurch town Centre and Mudeford Quay, mudeford Harbour.
The race site overlooks a beautiful bay with easy access to the beach to the left of the famous Christchurch beach huts. Looking out to sea all kit should be restricted to the left of the huts to give locals and holiday makers free access to the beach frontage.
There are ample toilets on the sea front
Our hosts Christchurch Boardsailing Club have a small club house and hot showers are available.
A small cafe is available on the sea front
Council website
Directions
From London and the South East. M3 and M27
From Midlands. M40 and A34
Once you reach Christchurch you need to follow the by-pass (A35) towards Lymington. At its end, large roundabout, go streight over into Highcliff Road. Follow it to the roundabout, turn right into The Runway. Third on left into Bure Lane (signposted the coastguard station), fourth on left into Seaway Avenue. Continue to the sea. The camping area is through the gates on right hand side.
Be Warned: if you look at a map you CANNOT turn right into Bure Lane from the Lymington Road coming from Christchurch, although you can turn left into it if you are travelling from Lymington.
Camping
The access gate to the camping fielf will be locked so you will need to make your way to the race office for access if the gate is not manned when you arrive.
Camping is in a large grassy field which is flat and overlooks the bay. The toilets are accessed in the far right hand corner.
We are very fortunate to have access to this venue. The caming field backs onto private houses, so please respect the locals by keeping noise down and keeping the site tidy so that locals can walk ammongst us.
Accommodation
See www.christchurchtourism.info
Registration
TBC
Entry
On Line pre entry is the prefered method via the UKWA website www.ukwindsurfing.com
Alternatively an entry form can be downloaded from the UKWA website and a cheque forwarded to the UKWA office
Alternatively you may enter on the day. There will be an on the day entry supliment charged for this facility.
Further Details
For further information go to Information and under racing go to Cup series. See also sailing instructions & notice to race
Event Organizers
UKWA. United Kingdom Windsurfing Association
Contact Bob Ingram 07889-161780