Slalom 7 OTC/GA/Gaastra - Weymouth Academy

Sat 28th - Sun 29th October

About Slalom

UKWA Slalom represents windsurfing in its purest form. No matter what your ability, the kit you use or the discipline you specialise in, everyone can relate to the exhilaration of blasting back and forth, trying to squeeze that extra bit of juice out of your kit whilst racing your mates.

At an event you choose a fleet to join depending on your ability, and blast around a simple course, trying to get to the finish the quickest!

At the events, there are several fleets:

Read more about the Slalom fleets before you enter.

Event Sponsor

Our thanks to GA Sails - Gaastra

Visit ga-windsurfing.com for all the latest 2017 kit

Contact Ross Williams 

Event Host

Our thanks to The Official Test Centre 

Visit uk.otc-windsurf.com

Format For This Event Only

This event will be one day of Championship racing and one day of fun racing

Day 1

Day one will be full on Championship racing to decide the 2017 British Titles. In the evening there will be a prize giving party please see PARTY

Day 2

Once the heads clear day two will be fun racing with the amateurs getting their chance to race against the pro fleet sailors. The exact format will be decided on the day, depending on conditions but in principal everyone gets to race everyone else so honour is on the line for the pros and the amateurs get to prove just how good they are!!

How do I enter & how much will it cost.

The best way to enter is on line. You can do this by following the link to the right of this page Pre-Enter On Line

On Line Pre entry closes at 10pm on the Monday prior to each event after this you can only enter on the day at the event.

Why enter on line? If you pre enter on line you will receive a 10% pre entry discount. Alternatively if you enter 4 or more events across Slalom and or Course Racing National Championships (excluding Inlands & Youth & Masters) you will receive a 20% pre entry Discount.

How much will it cost?

Pro & Amateur

Adult £55

Junior/Youth/Full time student Under 21 £40

Master Blaster

Adult £30

Junior/Youth/Full time student Under 21 £25

Please Note: You need to be a member of the UKWA to enter any slalom events. However Temporary weekend membership is available at £10. This can be used repeatedly for Master Blaster entry but only once for entry to the Pro or Amateur fleets. To join the UKWA go to JOIN HERE.

Please Note: Only members can pre enter. You will need to log in to see the entry options.

Alternatively you can download an entry form and send a cheque to the admin office which should be received by 10pm on the Monday prior to each event you wish to enter. ENTRY FORM

Entry is always available on the day of the event from 8am.

Please Note: Some events are subject to a supplement. There is no discount applied to supplements.

Camping and or car parking fees may apply.

Feedback

The UKWA welcomes your honest feedback on its events. Your feedback at the event or completed within 4 days on line will be collated and published on line with a selection of comments. You may add your name or remain anonymous.

Please download a form here Feedback Form and e-mail to The Feedback Administrator

Feedback Results

Results of the event feedback and a selection of comments will be posted here

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.