Gwent Adventures at Llandegfedd Reservoir will be running a fun-filled day to mark the event and raising funds for some fantastic charities while they are it. Mike Walklin, chief instructor at Gwent Adventures, has set himself  a personal challenge to teach a group of complete beginners to windsurf in two hours. They will start at 10am and the aim is to make them part of the event by 12 midday!

The Polkerris Pirates T15 team get involved at W4CR 2011

There will be always be somebody windsurfing between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Accompanied by a BBQ, refreshments, there will also be a raft race, SUPs & Dinghy trips and free windsurfing technique and tuning sessions to kick start your season.

Gwent adventures will be holding a raffle with excellent prizes from C-Skins Wetsuits, Gwent Adventures and Rat Rigs Surf – make sure you don’t miss out! W4CR has raised over £130,000 since it started 3 years ago, hopefully the sterling efforts this year will raise even more for the fantastic charities. You can find out more at www.w4cr.org

Matt Walklin at last year's event

“The event this year has special significance for all of us involved with Llandegfedd, we are raising as much money as possible for charities. Firstly, for Velindre Cancer Care, and also for the Karen Morris Memorial Trust. This trust provides accommodation for families of cancer patients undergoing treatment in London, and this was where Matthew Walklin’s family stayed.  Matthew is sadly no longer with us and we dedicate all our efforts in this to his fond memory.”

SB Family Freeride

FAMILY FREERIDE IN ALAÇATI 21st July 2011

Dads, daughters, mums and sons make your move!

Simon Bornhoft Windwise  coaching and holiday adventure for the whole family! This special week gives the whole family the very best in coaching and a fabulous time on and off the water. Superb safe windsurfing and a range of accommodation options offering beach, spa and childcare! Take the windsurfing at your pace and enjoy the après windsurfing of Alaçati town, sail boat trips, hot springs and other cultural adventures. For those who want a ‘beach and a book’ there’s a relaxed sheltered viewing area and tasty beachside restaurant providing the perfect setting to unwind during or after a great day on the water.

UK Skills & Drills

UK SKILLS & DRILLS TOUR 2011

Simon Bornhoft will be embarking on a 25 date WindWise Skills & Drills Tour kicking off with a selection of dates for the Spring and Summer. To improve your windsurfing, join one of these immensely enjoyable and effective skills training sessions.

Small groups, proven results, SB’s renowned coaching, individual attention and video feedback, what are you waiting for?

Here’s the dates for the diary.

HAYLING ISLAND 2 DAY COURSES

Improver-Intermediate: 17th & Wed 18th / 19th & Fri 20th May  (3rd & Sat 4th June)

Intermediate-Advanced Freeride:  3rd & Wed 4th / 5th & 6th / 7th & Sun 8th May

SUMMER TOUR ONE DAY SKILLS & DRILLS COURSES

Chalkwell, Southend Friday 29th April

Chalkwell, Southend Saturday 30th April

King Georges Reservoir, Chingford, London Sat 21st May

Datchet Reservoir, London Thursday 2nd June

Rutland Water Sun 5th June

Llandegfedd Reservoir, Wales Friday 1st July

Grimwith Reservoir, Yorkshire Sat 2nd July

Barrow in Furness Sun 3rd July

To reserve your place, find out more and book online contact WindWise.

info@windwise.net

www.windwise.net

Magical Moulay

NEWS FLASH! MOULAY 23-30th May

Want wind, waves and adventure?

SB WindWise have just had two cancellation places come up for the SB Windwise course in Moulay.

If you want to get into or give your wave sailing a boost, contact Windwise ASAP!

Team15 action

BATTLE COMMENCES FOR THE TEAM15 CHAMPIONS CUP 2010

This weekend (15-16 May 2010) marks the start of the 2010 Team15 inter-club Championship when Team15ers from Scotland and Wales hit the water for the first rounds of the championship in a bid to make it to the nation final held in October.

Battling it out in the first round at Loch Insh will be local challengers the Loch Insh Monsters, Clyde Barracudas, Monikie Maniacs, East Kilbride Eagles, Tiree Extremes and Strathclyde Mutineers. Having won the Team15 Scottish series three years in a row the Loch Insh Monsters are keen to hold on to their title.

Over in Wales, Llandegfedd Reservoir in Gwent will host an exciting first round in the Welsh Zone seeing last year’s winners the Reservoir Dogs take on the Bay Boardriders, Menai Dragons, Mumbles Mutineers, Surf Dale Super Team15 and the Welsh Windwackers.

Running from May to October, the Team15 Inter-Club Championship will up to see 65 Team15 clubs battle it out across zones. The winning teams at the end of the whole series will represent their zones as they compete in the national Team15 Champions Cup in October.

RYA National Windsurfing Development Officer Gillian Wright says: We are anticipating it being another fantastic series leading up to the Champions Cup in October having had many new Team15 clubs sign up this winter. Competitors’ always put in 100% so we can expect some very close heats this year and many newcomers winning the Merit Awards.”

Supported by industry leaders Tushingham/Starboard, Windsurf magazine, BOARDS magazine, Neil Pryde and Boardwise, T15 was set up by the RYA to help make windsurfing more accessible and appealing to youngsters at a grass roots level.

Fun and informal training sessions take place at T15 clubs all over the country for kids up to the age of 15, which are run weekly by specialist RYA coaches. The T15 inter-club championship takes place regionally over the summer adding a competitive edge and race training for those keen to hone their skills. Kit can be borrowed from the clubs and the cost of sessions is kept low.

To get involved with Team15 and locate your nearest local club visit www.team15.org.uk or contact the RYA 0845 345 0400.