Posted: 8th September 2008, in Reports.
The topline results are below, full masterblasters to follow soon. Chris Audsley took the honours in the night time windsurfing pro event, and as did Simon Leedham in the overall HBC Freeride Masterblaster. Pictures and video added…
Posted: 6th September 2008, in Upcoming.
Please note that Entry is about to close for the UKWA/RYA National Championships. This event will incorporate the RYA Youth and masters and the UKWA National Championships bringing together the best in Britain on fantastic racing waters in Portland Harbour.
Please ensure that your entry and payment is made in the correct class with the correct sail number by Monday.
Any queries please call the RYA on 02380 604 197.
Posted: 2nd September 2008, in Upcoming.
GMFCo have announced the Pro Fleet Prize Money, the Ferry and accommodation info are now ready, and the head judge and photographer have been announced…
Posted: 23rd August 2008, in Upcoming.
Two weeks to go to the third Fat Face Festival and if you want to enter, you ALL have to PRE-ENTER. That means everyone from hotshot Pro to youth sailor to amateur sailor. Everyone has to pre-enter, 240 people have signed up far and there is a maximum of 350.
This…
Posted: 20th August 2008, in UKWA.
The BBC was first with the news online: Bryony secured bronze.
From the RYA: Bryony Shaw has won Great Britain’s first ever women’s windsurfing medal clinching RS:X bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Qingdao today (Wednesday 20 August).
Shaw, who won the 2007 Olympic Test Event, knew a top three…
Posted: 17th August 2008, in UKWA.
The PWA headline from Alaçati was that Dunkerbeck is back, beating the dominant Antoine Albeau into second. What they didn’t mention so much was that Ross Williams was third, beating former world-champ Kevin Pritchard and Finian Maynard. Full story on the PWA site.
Posted: 16th August 2008, in International, Reports, Sailors.
At the halfway stage (hopefully, given the lack of wind), Nick Dempsey currently lies in 3rd place, and Bryony in 5th. The RYA have been on top of all the action with loads of articles going out on all the sailing action, here are the windsurfing highlights from the RYA so far.
Posted: 10th August 2008, in International, Reports.
Congratulations to Ross Williams, the new European Formula Windsurfing Champion. Steve Allen (Aus 0) won the Allegro Cup, but Ross (GBR 83) was the first European racer.
Full event information at the Formula Windsurfing website.
Posted: 31st July 2008, in International, Reports.
Updated for day 5: After 1 race this morning when the wind went from strong to light, we are currently waiting for the next race after the Silver fleet and the Ladies. The wind has just picked up so we’re about to go back out.
Posted: 24th July 2008, in Upcoming.
Unfortunately there won’t be any UKWA freestyle competition at Felixstowe this weekend, but there will be a Freeride super session, as well as Windsurf lessons from Keith Atkinson, and lots of other stuff you’d expect from an Xtremefest that promotes healthy living, beach lifestyle and extreme sport. Check out the event site.
Posted: 15th July 2008, in Upcoming.
We can finally announce that the Tiree Wave Classic is on! The NEW dates are Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th October.
Posted: 14th July 2008, in Upcoming.
If you’re a centre, club or school and have a suitable space, please print off the poster and get it on display. The Fat Face National Windsurfing Festival is sure to once again deliver great fun whatever the weather, and don’t forget the superb Saturday Night party!
