Boardwise Demo Weekend 29th-30th June

Aberdovey/Fanatic/North/Ion slalom and Boardwise demo weekend event 29th-30th June don’t miss it! Any ability can enter the races so fun for everyone and don’t miss the legendary Saturday night entertainment! All the latest kit will be available and plenty of stand up paddle boards to try out if there’s no wind. Join us for a great weekend. 

Chasewater and Blithfield 

We’ll be at Chasewater the 2nd Thursday of every month and Blithfield the other Thursday’s with a van full of the latest kit to try. We’ll also have stand up paddle boards to try out if there’s no wind. Please give us a call on 01543 505084 to confirm because the venue’s may change depending on the wind forecast.

Jem in Jeri

Nik Baker

Joining Jem, and previously mentioned Dave White/RRD are Nik Baker with an abundance of North/Fanatic equipment and Ross Williams with a whole host of Gaastra/Tabou/Vandal equipment too! Just like Jem and Whitey, these two exceptionally talented windsurfers will not only be there to tune your gear for you but are always ready to pass on their knowledge!

Ross Williams showing of his skills in Sylt. Image credit PWA/John Carter.

For more about the Boardwise demo take a look here or contact the shop on 01543 505084.

The SWA also reported from a fantastic weekend at Beach Break Live, whilst Quayside Windsurfers are looking forward to the first ‘Windsurf the Wash’.

On the PWA scene the Tenerife event has been confirmed, and Boards and Boardseeker have announced Mpora Live will be covering the Pozo event too. 

And finally we took a tour of Juice Boardsports with owner Gump, check out the full range of great gear on offer. 

PWA Pozo 2011

Aberdovey, Wales is for me the furthest BSA destination from where I live on the south coast, so I always plan on travelling up the day before. With Nik away till late Friday, I was tasked with driving the ‘Black Mamba’ which is our technical and demo support vehicle. Inside the ‘Black Mamba’ are 25 of the latest Fanatic boards, geared up with 30 North windsurfing sails and that’s just in the back! Up the front we have a lounge/bed/meeting room where all our ideas are made, we take this vehicle to every comp and demo.

So, as I am such a push over, a fantastic husband and father, I let the wife (Natalie) come with me. We drove for over eight hours and eventually arrived to the beautiful town of Aberdovey, which is located on a water inlet on the west coast of Wales. Up to this date I have only ever been there when the weather has been perfect….. for sun baking and with the forecast looking good I was getting excited, so we checked into our little house that Boardwise has rented for us and went to sleep.

Slalom racing at Aberdovey. Image credit Dave White.

Saturday brought sun and wind, so great racing was going to be the order for the day. I rigged everything from 9.4 down to 7m, as the wind was supposed to build and because Dovey is on an inlet, the current is sometimes up to 10knots, so I imagined I was going to use the lot. Briefing done, suit on and gear at the ready we started full fleet, three bouy down wind slalom, for which I used the 7.8m North Warp12 and 113 Fanatic Falcon and C3 34cm fin. With beach starts I managed to win the first ahead races ahead of Fanatic/North team rider Simon Cofield, we had such a blast as the course it was nice and small so we had some awesome close racing. The following race was mental with All Action Jackson taking the win, he loves the strong choppy conditions!

After race three the tide changed and started to rush out, making it hard for the crew to lay the marks, so we had lunch where we all got to have a laugh about the racing we had had. Following the break I changed to a 8.6m and 140L Falcon and got back out on the course where things were heaps different, as it was now nice and flat. We started racing and the UK speed champ Kevin Greenslade who had a shocking morning took two bullets, just ahead of me but then in the last race he was over the line early ending he chances of winning this event. Against all my efforts Simon won the last race making my overall lead after two discards just one point!

I had an early night as there was a chance of wind the following day. This didn’t come to much, although we did get out on the water for some nervy light wind starts the wind never came and the sun stayed out. Lucky for me I did enough on Saturday to take the Boardwise/ NP / JP round four prize

Slalom racing at Aberdovey

Full results - 

All images courtesy of Dave White. 

Boardwise will run their demo alongside the slalom competition.

Biggest news this week is that the BSA Slalom and Boardwise demo at Aberdovey this weekend is going to go off! Conditions are looking incredible, find out all the information here. 

Lots has been happening at Club Vass with their first Diva week  proving very successful.

Employment opportunities came up at both West Wittering in the UK and Jeri, Brazil, so if you’re thinking about a windsurfing summer get involved!

Red Bull Storm Chase reminded you that’s is the last chance to sign up for the competition, pros and amateurs are welcome.

Goya and Quatro introduced their latest addition to their ranges, whilst Quatro rider Adam Lewis and Dany Bruch announced the first of their coaching clinics this summer in Tenerife. 

Finally, Boards would again like to acknowledge the massive contribution to windsurfing made by the co-inventor Jim Drake, who sadly passed away this week.

BSA Slalom

After an exciting and exhilarating second round of racing at Weymouth, the third round of the 2011 BSA national tour heads to the principality of Wales and to the jewel of the Snowdonian National Park Aberdovey. Sponsored by NeilPryde / JP Australia – Aberdovey, 2/3rd July 2011. In association with Boardwise.

Aberdovey is fast establishing itself on the national windsurfing scene as a superb destination for windsurfers of all ability and disciplines, often described as the Welsh Gorge its local geography lends its self to some fantastic windsurfing conditions where the mountains work to generate some exciting summer sea breezes, these coupled with the estuary’s funnel effect often serves to concentrate the wind and give the avid windsurfer those extra couple of golden knots! the last 3 years have seen extreme opposites in the wind strength but both have provided a fantastic event whether it was the 45 knot epic of 2008 or the sun drenched chilled out scenic trip to the National Park’s postcard resort in 2009, all followed by some exciting sun drenched championship racing last year.

A family friendly location for all to enjoy- not just the windsurfer! Bring the family along to enjoy what the picturesque village has to offer from donkey rides for the kids to high fashion for the ladies (and some men!) offered by an array of boutique shops. Parking is plenty and nearby campsites will happily accommodate caravans or tents at very reasonable costs, the welsh tourist Board website is but one resource that can point you in the right direction-

http://www.visitwales.co.uk/holiday-accommodation-in-wales/

Parking is at the event site and though, and though officially not allowed our hosts in town have worked to ensure that as long as everybody obeys the rules, pays for all the bays and spaces they use then they are happy with this- please ensure you park together as a group as much as possible up at the far end of the car park (nearest the sand dunes and fire station) stay within the lines and pay for what you use.

Entertainment

There will be live music and entertainment on Saturday night, with a competitors barbecue post racing also. One of the events bigger draws over the recent years have been the Saturday night party but for many competitors it still remains a mystery as to why this is….mainly due to some advanced memory loss! The yacht club will also host families and onlookers throughout the weekend with refreshments and relaxing shelter whilst providing awesome views over the bay/race area.

No wind then no worries! Aberdovey has as much to offer the traveller even when the wind does not turn up, but for the hardened windsurfing entrant there will be an alternative time table published that will feature clinics from the countires top pros such as Dave White, Ant Baker of the Baker Windsurf academy and numerous other team riders on everything from speed and rigging through to gybes and back loops! along with a series of fun relay races on either windsurf kit or SUPs -plenty to keep you occupied and plenty of prizes to be won!

Directions

Aberdovey’s remoteness is what makes it so special and unspoilt, and although at first glance it appears some distance its actually less than 2 hour’s drive from Birmingham! It is also one of the more scenic and enjoyable journeys. as most people will be travelling from the south or east i would suggest getting to the M54 and then heading out towards welshpool on the A458 and staying with this road till you get to the A470 and A489 to Machynlleth finally finishing with the A493 to Aberdovey! the event site’s post Code is -LL35 OEA

More at www.windsurf-bsa.com

BOARDS contender, Fred Willis at the BSA Weymouth event earlier this year. Photo: Roger Turner

“Only prizes will rain in Wales!”

The fourth round of the 2010 BSA National Tour heads back to the Principality of Wales and to the jewel of the Snowdonian National Park, Aberdovey. All fleets will race but for the first time this year the Pro Fleet will be competing for their share of an £800 prize fund! and, not to be outdone, the Masterblast and Amateur Fleet sailors will all be entered into a draw to win a brand new Neil Pryde Tempo Sail along with other products prizes, such as the all new revolutionary flow forged Neil Pryde X3 boom!

Aberdovey is fast establishing itself on the National windsurfing scene as a superb destination for all windsurfers of any ability or discipline, often described as the Welsh Gorge its local geography lends itself to some fantastic windsurfing conditions, where the mountains work to generate some exciting sea breezes in the summer and the Estuary’s funnel-effect often serves to concentrate what wind there is and give the avid windsurfer those extra couple of golden knots! The last 2 years have seen extreme opposites in the wind strength, but both have provided a fantastic event whether it was the 45 knot epic of 2008 or the sun drenched chilled-out scenic trip to a National Park seaside resort in 2009.

A family-friendly location for all to enjoy – not just the windsurfer! Bring the family along to enjoy what the picturesque village has to offer, from donkey rides for the kids to high fashion for the ladies (and some men!) in the boutique shops. Parking is plentiful and nearby campsites will happily accommodate caravans or tents at very reasonable costs. The Welsh Tourist Board website is but one resource that can point you in the right direction http://www.visitwales.co.uk/holiday-accommodation-in-wales/

Parking is at the event site and, although officially not allowed, our hosts in town have worked to ensure that – as long as everybody obeys the rules and pay for all the bays and spaces they use, then they are happy with this. Please ensure you park together as a group as much as possible up at the far end of the car park (nearest to the sand dunes and Fire Station). Stay within the lines and pay for what you use – parking is £2 for the whole day.

Entertainment:

There will be live music and entertainment on both Friday and Saturday night, with a competitors’ barbecue on the Saturday. Post racing also, one of the event’s bigger draws over the recent years have been the Saturday night party, but for many competitors it still remains a mystery as to why this is….mainly due to some advanced memory loss! The yacht Club will also host families and onlookers throughout the weekend, with refreshments and relaxing shelter whilst providing awesome views over the Bay/race area.

No wind then no worries! Last year proved that Aberdovey has as much to offer the traveller, even when the wind does not turn up, but for the hardened windsurfing entrant there will be an alternative timetable published that will feature Clinics from the country’s top Pro’s, such as Dave White and Ant Baker of the Baker Windsurf Academy, on everything from speed and rigging through to gybes and back loops! along with a series of fun Relay Races on either windsurf kit or SUPs. Plenty to keep you occupied and plenty of prizes to be won!

Aberdovey’s remoteness is what makes it so special and unspoilt. Although, at first glance, it appears some distance away it is actually less than 2 hour’s drive from Birmingham! It is also one of the more scenic and enjoyable journeys. As most people will be travelling from the South or East I would suggest getting to the M54 and then heading out towards Welshpool on the A458 and staying with this road until you get to the A470 and A489 to Machynlleth, finally finishing with the A493 to Aberdovey! The event site’s post Code is LL35 OEA.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Aberdovey!

BOARDWISE DEMO WEEKEND & BSA SLALOM

19th & 20th June will see another round of the BSA Slalom and the Boardwise Summer Demo Weekend at Aberdovey Estuary (Wales)

With the competition hotting up in the BSA series this year there is sure to be some close racing in both the Pro and Amateur fleets, with a £800 Pro Prize Pot and Neilpryde Tempo sail and X3 boom on offer for the successful Amateur, no one can afford to miss round 4 of the series.

The Boardwise demo will comprise all our shop stocked importers offering windsurfers of all levels the opportunity to have a go on new toyz, rumor has it that there might be a smattering of 2011 kit… ooohh exciting stuff! We will have our usual bar-be-cue and beers on the Saturday night with two bands playing at the Aberdovey Club house throughout the night.

It is looking increasing likely that we will be getting some good windy weather, there is definitely something brewing out in the Atlantic…

Latest forecast for next Tuesday

Hopefully see you all there, more details at: boardwise.co.uk / ukwindsurfing.com

James Dinsmore at the last BSA event in Poole. Photo: Vinnie

BSA Slalom Series event 4 – Aberdovey

Supported by JP and NeilPryde in association with Boardwise.

“Only prizes will rain in Wales!”

The fourth round of the 2010 BSA national tour heads back to the principality of Wales and to the jewel of the Snowdonian National Park Aberdovey. All fleets will race but for the first time this year the Pro fleet will be competing for their share of an £800 prize fund! And not to be out done the master blast and amateur fleet sailors will all be entered into a draw to win a brand new NeilPryde Tempo sail along with other products prizes such as the all new revolutionary flow forged NeilPryde X3 boom!

Aberdovey is fast establishing itself on the national windsurfing scene as a superb destination for all windsurfers of any ability or discipline, often described as the Welsh Gorge its local geography lends its self to some fantastic windsurfing conditions where the mountains work to generate some exciting sea breezes in the summer and the estuary’s funnel effect often serves to concentrate what wind there is and give the avid windsurfer those extra couple of golden knots! the last 2 years have seen extreme opposites in the wind strength but both have provided a fantastic event whether it was the 45 knot epic of 2008 or the sun drenched chilled out scenic trip to a national park seaside resort in 2009.

A family friendly location for all to enjoy – not just the windsurfer! Bring the family along to enjoy what the picturesque village has to offer from donkey rides for the kids to high fashion for the ladies (and some men!) in the boutique shops. Parking is plenty and nearby campsites will happily accommodate caravans or tents at very reasonable costs, the Welsh Tourist Board web site is but one resource that can point you in the right direction:

www.visitwales.co.uk/holiday-accommodation-in-wales

Parking is at the event site and though, and though officially not allowed our hosts in town have worked to ensure that as long as everybody obeys the rules, pays for all the bays and spaces they use then they are happy with this – please ensure you park together as a group as much as possible up at the far end of the car park (nearest the sand dunes and fire station) stay within the lines and pay for what you use – parking is £2 for the whole day.

Entertainment: There will be live music and entertainment on both Friday and Saturday night, with a competitors barbecue on the Saturday post racing also, one of the events bigger draws over the recent years have been the saturday night party but for many competitors its still remains a mystery as to why this is….mainly due to some advanced memory loss! The yacht club will also host families and onlookers throughout the weekend with refreshments and relaxing shelter whilst providing awesome views over the bay/race area.

No wind, no worries! Last year proved that Aberdovey has as much to offer the traveller even when the wind does not turn up, but for the hardened windsurfing entrant there will be an alternative time table published that will feature clinics from the countires top pros such as Dave White, Ant Baker of the Baker Windsurf academy on everything from speed and rigging through to gybes and back loops! along with a series of fun relay races on either windsurf kit or SUPs -plenty to keep you occupied and plenty of prizes to be won!

Directions: Aberdovey’s remoteness is what makes it so special and unspoilt, and although at first glance it appears some distance its actually less than 2 hour’s drive from Birmingham! It is also one of the more scenic and enjoyable journeys. as most people will be travelling from the south or east i would suggest getting to the M54 and then heading out towards welshpool on the A458 and staying with this road till you get to the A470 and A489 to Machynlleth finally finishing with the A493 to Aberdovey! the event site’s post code is LL35 OEA

The Aberdovey event is 19-20 June 2010 – call Boardwise on 01543 505084 or for your pre-entry visit www.ukwindsurfing.com