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Kieran Wins Olympic Bronze

Posted: 26th August 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

Its A Fantastic bronze for Kieran at First Ever Youth Olympics

RYA Press Release

 25 August 2010

 Martin secures Youth Olympic bronze in Singapore

 RYA National Techno Squad sailor Kieran Martin has landed Britain’s first ever Youth Olympic windsurfing medal for Team GB after securing bronze in…


Hunstanton BSA Slalom Report

Posted: 18th July 2010, in Reports.

It was the first time Quayside Windsurfers had hosted a BSA event and some time since Hunstanton had seen a national windsurf event come to its beach, but everyone was looking forward to racing at this flat water location. Saturday dawned to the hottest day in 2010…


Hunstanton-Freestyle Report

Posted: 13th July 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

Hunstanton Freestyle Report – Trevor Funnell

UKWA FREESTYLE TOUR 2010.

 Event 2, Hunstanton, 10/11 July.

 

The forecast for light winds over the weekend unfortunately kept entry numbers down for both the slalom and freestyle at Hunstanton, a location that is a bit of a mission to get to for…


Hove-Slalom Report

Posted: 12th July 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

Hove Slalom Report By K66 Nik Baker

Hove BSA July 2010

 Photo Mat Pearch

Last weekend Hove Lagoon hosted the 4th BSA Slalom event where we were blessed with 12-18 knots of wind and beautiful sunshine.

Of the three categories (Pro, amateurs and master blasters) the master blasters completed…


Bridlington Raceboard Report

Posted: 3rd July 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

Cup3 – Bridlington.

Last weekend saw the 3rd of this year’s cup events in Bridlington. This pretty seaside resort is the most northerly venue for the national series.

The outlook for the weekend was good, with warm sunny weather and steady cross onshore winds forecast for both days.

Saturday…


Aberdovey-Report

Posted: 30th June 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

BSA Round 4- Aberdovey Mid Wales, sponsored By JP /Neil Pryde and Aberdovey Chamber of Commerce in association with Boardwise.

July 19th and 20th

 Aberdyfi, a small seaside fishing village tucked away on the far South of the Snowdonia National Park, sitting at the foot of the dominant and imposing…


Bridlington-Report

Posted: 30th June 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

Bridlington 26th & 27th June 2010

Press Release / Report

  Last weekend the UKWA were again given a warm welcome by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, for our northernmost venue. 

52 competitors turned out to race last weekend 26th and 27th June 2010 for round 3 of The UKWA…


Whitwell-Photos & Report Updated 18/6/10

Posted: 15th June 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

Rutland General Report Rutland Report June 2010

Rutland Raceboard Report raceboard report by Rob Kent

First Photos from Whitwell 12th 13th June

Whitwell Photos Thanks to Andy Watkinson.

Whitwell video on youtube Whitwell video Thanks to Ian Roberts

Rutland on BBC-Catmose College Students Report BBC Report &…


Wave Rankings-After two events

Posted: 3rd June 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

                    BWA Rankings 2010 (after two events)

Here are the rankings after two events for ALL fleets. We are now working through the photos and will be sending out a separate newsletter on how you can purchase a CD of high res photos of your good self. Dave White took…


Folkstone cup 2 and North sea cup report

Posted: 2nd June 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

Raceboard report by Paul Robinson

Photos by Andy Watkinson: Folkestone photos

As always, it is a challenging journey to reach the race site on a Bank Holiday Friday and it was no exception this time. Numerous delays due to heavy traffic and accidents and the occasional loss…


Derwent-Report

Posted: 25th May 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

 Derwent Report

 ‘Oh ye of little faith’!!!

 Despite the simply awful forecast for next to no wind 50 competitors turned out to race at Derwent Reservoir last weekend.

Some apparently had more trouble than others; one family had arrived one week early, so for all those who think Derwent…


Brandon Bay-Final Results

Posted: 24th May 2010, in Reports, UKWA.

 

           BWA Brandon Bay: Final Result

No more competition on Thursday/Friday so the champions of the BWA Brandon Bay event are:

Pros: Ben Proffitt (Simmer Sails/Quatro)
Amatuers: Adam Simms
Masters: Craig Hamilton
Ladies: Katie McAnena

Full results coming soon!