Cup 7 - All Techno and Foil Junior & Youth Only - Northampton SC
Sat 18th - Sun 19th October
This is the Cup 1 Entry Page for All Techno, & WindFoil Youths.
For Cup 1 Entry for WingFoil, Raceboard & WindFoil Adults go here
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD COURSE RACING
Notice of Race (Go to official notice board)
Sailing Instructions (Go to official notice board)
Windfoil Equipment Limitations Guidance
Other event documents and policy documents including Covid policies and procedures
Course Race Flags 2025 (Go to official notice board)
Course Race 2025 Event Sponsors
The UKWA thanks it's sponsors
Starboard/Severne/iQFOil
Boardwise
Who can enter ?
Racing will be in the following fleets and sub-divisions where notified:
- BIC Techno - 5.0 open / 5.8 open / 6.8 / 7.8 / 7.8 over age (youth)/Techno+ 8.5
- Raceboard
- Foils - iQFOIL / Formula Foil / Freeride Foil
- WingFoil
Within these fleets the following age categories (divisions) may be recognised excluding WingFoil:
- Junior (aged 13 or under as at 31st December 2025)
- Junior (aged 14 or under as at 31st December 2025)
- Junior (aged 16 or under as at 31st December 2025)
- Youth (aged 18 or under as at 31st December 2025)
- Master (40+ born 1984 or before)
- Grand Master (50+ born 1974 or before)
- Legend (60+ born 1964 or before)
- Super Legend (65+ born 1959 or before)
Within the WingFoil fleet the following age categories (divisions) may be recognised:
- Junior (aged 16 or under as at 31st December 2025)
- Youth (aged 18 or under as at 31st December 2025)
- Adult (19+)
Within these fleets the following National class divisions may apply:
- Raceboard
- 7.8 Raceboard, Raceboard Lightweight, Raceboard Heavyweight, Div II, Windsurfer Class
How do I enter & how much will it cost ?
Entry will be online only.
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? Entry to UKWA events is online only. Entry fees are below, however if you enter 5 or more events across Slalom and or Course Racing (excluding National Windsurfing Championships) you will receive a 15% pre entry Discount. Late entry may be accepted but there will be a £5 late entry fee to cover our additional administration costs.
How much will it cost ?
For 2025-There will be an surcharge of £10 added to Techno and iQFOiL Youth entries. This additional fee is a contribution towards event coach support which is provided by the classes. The UKWA will send £10 of every Techno and iQFOiL youth entry to your class to support the pathway.
Techno & Foil Youth £70
Note: Event entry fees at Weymouth are £5 more than other locations.
Please Note: You need to be a member of the UKWA to enter any course racing events. To join the UKWA go to JOIN HERE.
For course racing you may take temporary membership once only for £15 as an introductory offer. If you upgrade to full membership over the same weekend the £15 can be deducted from the full membership payment. JOIN HERE.
Please Note: Only members can pre enter. You will need to log in to see the entry options.
Camping and or car parking fees normally apply when imposed by our hosts.
In addition all vans, tents and motorhomes parked on site are required as per terms of entry to carry an appropriate fire extinguisher.
Camping
Details to follow soon
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.
Contact
For any help/ further information you require please contact Bob Ingram racing@ukwindsurfing.com
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
Northampton Sailing Club, Pitsford Reservoir, Brixworth, Northants.NN6 9DG. Tel: 01604 880248.
About the Club
The Club is situated at Pitsford Reservoir and is an ideal venue for sailors of all ages and abilities. The reservoir, near the A508 north of Northampton, covers 450 acres so there is never any problem getting onto the water. The site slopes down directly to the water with access by concrete slipways. The Clubhouse has modern facilities, a galley run by professional caterers, a bar and a comfortable lounge.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on site
Club website
www.northamptonsailingclub.org
Directions
For your sat-nav the postcode is above
From the A14 leave at Junction 2, take the A508 to Northampton. At the first island go streight on, at the second island turn left. The entrance to the club is on your left through the iron gates.
Camping
Overnight parking and camping will be permitted at the club on Friday and Saturday night. There will be a small charge. Excellent showers & toilets are available.
Further details
For further information go to Information see offical notice board or contact below.
Event Organizers
UK Windsurf Association
www.ukwindsurfing.com
Contact Bob Ingram 07889-161780
racing@ukwindsurfing.com
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.