UKWA News

Ross third in Alaçati slalom

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 ...

Olympic update

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.

Ross Williams - European FW Champion

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.

Formula Europeans in Poland

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.

Xtremefest Felixstowe

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.

UKWA Tiree Wave Classic 2008

We can finally announce that the Tiree Wave Classic is on! The NEW dates are Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th October.

Fat Face 2008

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!

Derwent Inlands

Derwent Sailing Club is amongst the best, it has excellent facilities, and overnight camping will be permitted on Friday and Saturday. The water is large and suits all fleets and classes. We will provide racing to suit all levels of ability, come and give it a try!!
Inland 4 & NE 5 event info.

Slalom at Hove

The first day of slalom saw 8 Rounds of downwind slalom in excellent conditions! Most people used 6.5m sails in rolling swell, Sunday dawned with 20+ knots and most people on 5.5m sails in small breaking waves.

JP/NP Slalom Series - Hove this weekend!

Well, its come round quick and truthfully following the 45knt epic event we had in mid-Wales a little too quick for my aching body! Hove is this weekend, always a fantastic location with great facilities and a very welcoming club and staff at Hove Lagoon.

F2 Bounces Back and Signs Top UK Sailor

F2 restructure and spring back into action with the signing of Zara Davis the UKs Queen of speed. Zara has been recovering from a badly broken foot that she injured in competition last year and the news of the interest in her from F2 has given her even more incentive to get back to full fitness.

Aberdovey JP/Pryde Slalom

This weekend's event was one of extremes, with sails sizes of 9m on the Saturday (and not a lot of slalom), and 4m on sunday, with more races than most people could handle!

Aberdovey - JP/Pryde Slalom Series round 3

Its the Aberdovey slalom event this weekend. following the success of Minster the tour heads off to yet another new destination where we are being hosted and looked after by Boardwise and the team! Also check out the full event info for the JP/Pryde Series 3.

UKWA/LWA Inlands report

Oxford SC put on a beautiful sunny day and even an RAF flypast for a superb turnout of 29 Technos, 22 Raceboards, 13 RS:Xs and 5 Formula sailors as well as 30 Juniors sailing on the Team 15 Course, of whom 8 stayed to sail on the Main Course on the Sunday.

British Champs Raceboard report

After an uncertain forecast all week, Saturday dawned warn and sunny with a brisk N-Easterly breeze. Christchurch is always a popular venue for the Raceboard fleet and this year was no exception with one of the strongest fleets for many a regatta.