Closing Date for Entries 13 October 2006. Please note that applications for the open training week-ends scheduled at Queen Mary, Chase Water and Roadford during October close this Friday, 13/10/06. We have to book coaches and RIBs in advance so late entries may not be accepted. Further details from: technosupport@ukwindsurfing.com.
UKWA News
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Techno Open Race Training
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UK Techno 293 OD Class 2007 Rigs
The RYA and Techno Support Group confirm that the current Tushingham TK 68 and TK 78 sails remain as the chosen UK one design sails for all RYA Racing department supported activities for the 2007 season.
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Whiteair Slalom 2006
Event information about the Whiteair slalom is now up, please note that the closing date for pre-entries is Monday 23rd POST.
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Tiree 2006
From 14 to 21 October 2006 The Tiree Wave Classic, one of the most legendary events on the UK's annual windsurfing calendar, returns to the stunning island off the West coast of Scotland (often described as The Hawaii of the North or The Land Below the Waves). Read more on Boards and get event details from tireewaveclassic.com.
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Weymouth Speed Week 2006
A real David and Goliath battle is developing at the 2006 Weymouth speed week. On the first day a kitesurfer Nigel Rowels broke the harbour record, achieving an amazing 36.8 knots! And has laid claim to the $1000 prize fund put up by Da Kine.
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Student Windsurfing Association Festival Hots Up!
With the nights drawing in, the rain pouring down and the autumn winds raging and storming (hopefully!), a strange murmur from the deepest darkest depths of the South West has been heard by students across the land…
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Winter Training with Mark Kay
This is a no nonsense, full-on training programme in a good fun kind of way and this would be a good grounding for anyone hoping to pass selection or just improve on their sailing abilities. You may think no wind no training, you may have to think again, even when there is no wind we still have loads to learn. All you need to do is look at last year's students and see the results.
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RYA support for Formula Youth and Senior 2007
The RYA Senior and Youth National Formula Squads were originally introduced to nurture potential talent in order to position Great Britain in a strong position internationally with regards to the 2008 Olympic Windsurfing Equipment Decision. As a consequence of the ISAF decision, in 2006 the RYA pathway was in a position to formalise and restructure taking into account the new Olympic equipment.
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Tenby delivers!
Without a doubt Tenby offers everything required to host a major national event: a superb stretch of water, wonderful sandy beaches, and a very hospitable town! Needless to say the magic ingredient that contributes to a memorable event hit town - WIND! (Results & Pictures.)
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Great Britain takes top ten at RS:X World Championship
The RS:X World Championship, which drew to a close today, 30 September, proved to be a tough event for Skandia Team GBR. While our British sailors may be coming home medal-free, they do so with their heads held high, following an event that saw them dig deep to execute some spectacular performances.
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The 2006 Colgate PWA World Cup Sylt
Micah Buzianis (US-34) stays top dog for another day in the Slalom 42 as the wind fails to materialize. Light breezes tantalized the PWA's finest racers throughout day four, nearing contestable strength on several occasions, including a scramble to start the fourth heat of race 2. Update: Ross Willams finished the event in 4th place losing out on third place to a tie break with Arnon Dagan, Event summary.
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Dempsey and Shaw to get back on track for the RS:X Worlds
Over the next week, Britain's top windsurfers, Nick Dempsey and Bryony Shaw will set out to better their Qingdao Olympic Test Event results when competing in the first ever official RS:X World Championship from 23-30 September in Torbale, Italy.
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Animal Poole Windfest - Slalom
Sadly, not enough wind for championship racing.
However, yet again there were lots of other attractions to keep sailors amused while waiting for wind, and the windsurfing industry were out in force with indoor equipment displays, and of course, a now legendary party on saturday night! -
Tenby Slalom - 5
The Tenby event is going to happen, and though no one can promise on delivering perfect conditions the chances are that the wind at this time of year will provide us with at least some decent racing. See the Slalom 5 event info.
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Fat Face Festival - Results
Over 300 competitors enjoyed fantastic conditions at Hayling Island, with near gale-force winds on Saturday and not much less on Sunday - but with sunshine! A quick look through the results shows that some people came out of (racing) retirement to join the fun. Update: Night windsurfing results added.