NEWS is the northeast division of the United Kingdom Windsurfing Association (UKWA) covering the northeast of England, Scottish Borders and North Yorkshire

WHAT DOES NEWS DO?

NEWS organises and runs an annual regional race series for windsurfers using various sailing clubs in and around the regions borders.  Racing takes place in the nationally established classes of;

• Formula
• Raceboard inc. RS:X
• Techno

while there are also T15 junior classes and a Club Class devoted to the novice and / or local club competitor.

WHATS THE FORMAT OF AN EVENT?

Events are staged over a weekend with a minimum of 3 races being held each day. The best 3 results of each competitor are used to determine the final finishing positions. While you don’t have to be a NEWS member to enter an event, membership ensures your result from each event is carried forward and used to determine an overall series Result. Racing starts around 1.00pm Saturday & 11.00am Sunday. 

FURTHER INFORMATION?

Contact David Dobson on 0191 3847710 / 07767 435562, email david.dobson@tilleryvalley.com

24/25^TH.April. – SURFSTORE.

Bishopton Lake, Bishopton,Stockton, Cleveland,

8/9^TH. May. – KIELDER WATER S.C.

Tower Knowe, Falston, Northumberland.

22/23^RD.May. – DERWENT RES. S.C.

Blanchland, Consett, Co. Durham

(UKWA Inland 2)

19/20^TH.June. – ULLSWATER Y.C.

Nr. Pooley Bridge – take Howtown Road.

3/4^TH.July. – KIELDER WATER S.C.

31^ST.July / 1^stAug. – YORKSHIRE DALES S.C.

Grimwith Reservoir, Nr Pateley Bridge, Nth. Yorks

4/5^TH.Sept. – ST. MARY’S LOCH S.C

St. Mary’s Loch, Nr. Moffat, Selkirkshire.

(Scottish Inland Championships)

25/26^TH.Sept. DERWENT RES. S.C.