Slalom 2 Support Paul Morris Championships - Weymouth Academy
Sat 12th - Sun 13th June
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:
- Master Blaster Fleet: Any kit, launch from the beach, get around one bouy any way you can, and get back! First back to the flag wins.
- National Fleet: New for 2023. The National fleet will be split into two divisions, those using slalom kit and those using freeride kit, however both divisions will be raced together.
- International Fleet: New for 2023. The International Fleet will follow the structure of IFCA, except that a second foil sail will be allowed and a 50mm tolerance will be allowed for any pre 2023 foil board.
Read more about the Slalom fleets before you enter.
- Foil Fleet: Championship racing for foils on the Slalom Course. There will be one start with two divisions iQFOIL / Formula Foil
Event Status - Confirmed
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
Notice of Race (Go to official notice board)
Sailing Instructions (Go to official notice board)
Slalom Flags 2021 (Go to official notice board)
Event Sponsor
The UKWA is proud to show its support for fellow windsurfer Paul Morris.
For anyone who does not know about Paul here is a short history
Lets get Paul Morris home
Paralysed by a Windsurfing accident over a year ago Paul Morris needs your help to get home.
Many of you will know Paul Morris as a passionate competitor on the water with a friendly, infectious enthusiasm for the sport we all love. A regular racer through the 90’s Paul would often find himself finishing in the top five in the course racing, mixing it with the best in Britain. In 1998 he represented Great Britain at the World Formula Championships in Poland (unfortunately there was no wind but never one to miss an opportunity Paul was voted World Drinking Champion!). More recently you will have often seen Paul at Speedweek (or any speed strip for that matter) and regularly flying the UK flag at the Defi Wind.
Paul retired from the Royal Navy in 2016 and was looking forward to spending more time at home with his family in Cornwall and, naturally, doing more windsurfing.
In November 2019, Paul was windsurfing near his home in Penzance when an accident occurred that no one saw and he can’t remember. Paul was found face down in the water, almost drowned and paralysed from the shoulders down with a broken neck.
Some amazing treatment and care has resulted in Paul regaining limited use of his hands and arms but with legs that will remain paralysed.
Paul is ready to return home after more than a year in hospital where contact with family and friends has been limited to face-time for the past nine months due to COVID restrictions. But returning home is not possible until his house is remodelled to safely support his future wheelchair bound life.
A short appeal for help was made on Facebook last year and many people generously donated but now there is a better understanding of exactly what needs to be done, and the associated costs, the campaign has been relaunched with the aim to Get Paul Morris home.
The campaign organisers are asking you to visit the fundraising site at gf.me/u/zfzgwr and share widely which is simple to do from the site. If you haven’t donated previously there is an opportunity to do so or you may have some ideas for fundraising which Paul’s fundraising team would be delighted to hear about (contact them through the site).
For further information, updates and to show your support please go to
Tour Sponsors
Tabou / GA Sails - OTC The Official Test Centre
K66 / Fanatic / Duotone / ION
Simmer O'shea / Puravida
4Boards
JP / Neil Pryde
QuiverWindsurfing / Goya / Quatro / Kachina Clothing
Starboard / Severne
Boardwise
Format for slalom 2021
7 to 11 knots Lightwind Foiling
Lightwind Foiling will take place on the slalom courses in non Championship Racing Conditions. The Lightwind foil racing is free to everyone who has entered for The Championship Racing Event.
There will be 3 fleets - iQFOIL Open / Formula Foil / Freeride Foil
11 knots plus
Championship Slalom racing, 3 fleets, see above
How do I enter & how much will it cost.
Entry will be online only due to Covid restrictions.
On Line Pre entry closes at 10pm on the Monday prior to each event. Should you miss the deadline please contact admin@ukwindsurfing.com
Why enter on line? To protect our volunteers. In addition when you pre enter on line you will receive a 10% pre entry discount. Alternatively if you enter 5 or more events across Slalom and or Course Racing National Championships and or Inland events (excluding Youth & Masters) you will receive a 20% pre entry Discount.
How much will it cost?
Pro & Amateur
Adult £75
Junior/Youth Under 20/Full time student £60
Master Blaster
Master-Blaster entry in 2021 will be £25, whichever event you choose to enter including insurance for non members. Entry is by the Pay-Pal button on the event page. Below
Adult £25
Junior/Youth/Full time student Under 21 £25
Please Note: You need to be a member of the UKWA to enter any slalom Pro or Amateur events. Entry to masterblaster automatically gives temporary membership. To join the UKWA go to JOIN HERE.
Please Note: Only members can pre enter Pro or Amateur fleets. You will need to log in to see the entry options.
Camping and or car parking fees may apply.
Book directly with WPNSA here
There is to be no overnight camping in the dinghy park under any circumstances
In addition all vans and motorhomes parked on site are required as per terms of entry to carry an appropriate fire extinguisher.
Breakfast
WPNSA will be running the barbecue from under the balcony on both mornings from 08:30. They will be serving bacon and sausage buns and also have tea and coffee available to buy.
Is there anything else I should do ?
You should read the Notice of Race
You should read the Sailing Instructions
These two documents should tell you everything you need to know about racing at the event. Of course if its your first time or you have not attended for a while then you may have a question or two. See contact below.
Competitors should make every effort to display their sail number. Sailors without a number displayed will be asked to fabricate a number on the day.
Contact
For any help/ further information you require please contact Bob Ingram racing@ukwindsurfing.com
Slalom Sponsors Rash Vests
All sailors shall wear a sponsors rash vest when afloat.
Pro fleet - Yellow
Amateur fleet – Blue
Foil Fleet - Orange
Masterblaster fleet - Orange
The rash vest shall be worn over any other clothing / wetsuit and remain visible at all times, however they may be worn under any personal flotation device if preferred.
Rash vests may purchased from the race office.
Purchase £20
Communication
The UKWA will be using its Public Address System to make announcements this weekend
However in addition we will be using a smartphone App. Whilst the PA system works well if you are in proximity, we can now talk to you directly via your smartphone throughout the event.
Not only can we talk to you, if you miss the transmission you can play it back so you never miss a thing.
If you want to be part of this then please search for and download the App called Zello Once you are signed up you go to Channels and search for UKWA including the UKWA logo.
So long as you have the App open at the event you will receive our transmissions
Further details at the events, just ask a member of the race crew.
Please note: Neither of the above replaces an individuals responsibility to The NoR, The SI's, Flags and The official Notice board
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.