Slalom 7 - Weymouth Academy
Sat 13th - Sun 14th October
The finale of the BSA race series is held at Weymouth Harbour with new sponsors Quayside Windsurfers. This year we plan to make this final event bigger and better than ever in 2013.
For blasters and pros
As well as running Slalom racing in both Pro and Amateur fleets, we will be hosting the new and revised 'Masterblaster' and 'Megablaster' racing fleets. These fleets are specially tailored towards 'weekend' sailors who want to have a relaxed, no stress taste of racing.
At the top end Team QSW will be bringing the prestigious 'QSW Cup' for the Pro fleet sailors which in the past has had winners such as Matt Pearch and Ant Baker. We are also bringing the 'QSW Windsurfer of the Weekend' Cup we award to the windsurfer at any level or age who enters into the spirit of the BSA the most.
We will also have special junior prizes for racers under 16.
Quayside Windsurfers will be bringing a Massive Quayside Mobile Shop and will also have kit from Fanatic, Severne Sails, North Sails and RRD available for Demo all weekend. We will also have the Team QSW 'Chillout Zone' coffee shop with FREE coffee and Donuts all weekend.
No wind, no problem. Team QSW Riders will be hosting some FREE Race-Smart technique clinics with some of the worlds top windsurf Guru's. Its all FREE and open to all competitors. Our Team QSW shop experts and riders will be on hand everyday to meet and chat to everyone, customers and wanna-be windsurfers.
We are also planning a great entertainment over the weekend for all ages with live music and other unique and different activities with cool prizes on offer - can't say too much as its a surprise!
Book up online with the UKWA for VIP entry or enter on the day. For more information call Quayside Windsurfers on 08700 347414 or email neil@quayside-windsurfers.com
Venue
Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy.
WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA Tel 01305 866000
About The Academy
WPNSA officially opened on 1st April 2000, with residence taken up in the converted ex-naval offices, whilst the plans for the new Academy were taking shape.
The clubhouse was opened officially in June 2005 and includes 30 pontoons, new slipways and much expanded room for boat storage and car parking.
The academy has excellent shower, toilet and changing facilities. In addition there is a cafe style restaurant with free wi-fi including use of two computers. A viewing deck overlooks the harbour.
There is no grass for rigging and although large carpet mats have been installed these soon get full so a rigging mat is always a good idea.
The slipways at Weymouth are generally extreamly slippy, so extra care should always be taken especially at low water.
Academy Website: www.wpnsa.org.uk
Directions
By Car From DorchesterTake A354 to WeymouthFrom Poole and BournemouthTake A352, which then becomes A353 to Weymouth From BridportTake B3157 to Weymouth
When you arrive at WeymouthTake the A354 to Portland. This will bring you to the causeway linking Weymouth and Portland. Halfway along the causeway you will reach a mini-roundabout. Turn left, we are signposted 'Sailing Academy'.
By BusWeymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy has it's own bus stop.
Accommodation
Turnstones B&B is walking distance away, other accommodation can be found at Visit Weymouth. Other options are Sky View apartments, Contemporary Cottages, Spinnaker House, Portland Roads, The Venue and Dream Cottages. Portlandholidaylet.co.uk has a listing of B&Bs and other accomodation.
Terms of attendance
The UKWA reserves the right to exclude or expel any member / non member / family / group or individual from its event site should it be considered that they may by their actions or the perception of such bring the UKWA, its hosts other parties or individuals into disrepute. The UKWA Committee, in part or in it’s entirety, shall be the sole judge of such action, and their decision is deemed final.
Persons expelled shall leave the event site within 30 minutes of any verbal notice and shall not return. Exclusion may be deemed temporary (this event) or permanent (all events). Permanent expulsion shall be the decision of the elected committee and shall be confirmed in writing within 21 days of any temporary expulsion, however any excluded individual may not attend any UKWA events during this period of consideration.