UKWA News

Whiteair 2006 - Slalom Series Final

One day of racing, Saturday, and 5 rounds of slalom racing completed for both Top Flight and Challenge fleets. The wind gods prevailed yet again.. if only for one day, and tame in comparision to some of the previous years offerings! However conditions were not easy - gusty and shifty winds challenged all competitors, and the Race Crew!

UK Speed News

Congratulations to Zara Davis, following on from the Speed World Cup event in Namibia, Zara has finished this years programme as 3rd fastest woman, and 2nd in the production board series. Full results. Pete Davis is the new Chairman of ISA ; and has been invited to join UKWA Committee with a view to generating new interest in UK Speed. More details will follow.

Windsurfing Game

"The development team of " Windsurfing - The Game " is working on providing a close-to-reality simulation of windsurf." Any sport like windsurfing is difficult to simulate, I hope the game play is good: Windsurfing the Game.

Slalom - all to fight for at Whiteair

The 2006 Slalom rankings, after 6 events, are now available. Xavier Ferlet heads the Top Flight fleet, ahead of Alan Jackson and Kevin Greenslade. It is also your last chance to enter the raffle for free ferry trip to Isle of Wight Wave and Slalom event.

RYA Girls Development Weekend

Following the success and growth of the RYA Junior Racing Programmes, the RYA will host its first ever multi-class Junior girls' training weekend at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy from 21-22 October. Read more on the RYA site.

UKWA mailing in November

The UKWA will be posting out a mailing to 1400 members/ex members on 14th November 2006. If anyone is interested in including a leaflet with this mailing please contact Arabella for costings.

Midlands slalom event

The midlands region are running an event for all those who have considered slalom racing but never quite felt confident enough to give it a go this is the event for you. No ranking points, no series to consider just a one off fun event with prizes. We will cater for all ages, all abilities and all equipment. Read more about the slalom event.

Keith Atkinson wins UK Formula Triple

It was down to the wire for Keith Atkinson who finished the 2006 UK Formula Windsurfing season by winning all five races in the final UKWA Inland event held at Farmoor. The win gave Keith not only the 2006 British Formula Inland Windsurfing Championship title but it added vital points that he required to retain his 2005 overall title making him the 2006 British Formula Windsurfing Champion.

Pro Wave Sailing at the Maze

The warm Tiree sun shone its finest for the first round of the men's Pro Wave Sailing at the Maze. With the tail end of an Atlantic low still making its presence felt and South Westerly winds conditions were, according to head competition judge, Duncan Coombs ‘Good Tiree'.

Speedweek 2006

The harbour record was broken on the first day by Kitesurfer Nigel Bowley with an amazing 36.85 knot run which was not beaten all week and netted him $1000 prize purse donated by DaKine. The previous record holder Bjorn Dunkerbeck was not there on the day, he arrived champing at the bit to get out and reclaim his title, but other contenders were also hungry for the title including David (Whitey) White the current production world speed record holder. They got within 0.2 of a knot but could not beat Nigel's time. Read all on Speedsailing.com.

Techno Open Race Training

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.