Boards Windsurfing » scottish Windsurfing

Scottish Windfest 2011

Duncan — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:56:01 +0000

Check out the action from Barassie Beach in Troon for Scottish Windfest 2011, 17-18 September 2011, including masterblasters and the windsurfing vs kitesurfing Beach-to-Beach Challenge from South Beach to Barassie. Filmed and edited by Dave White. More at scottishwindfest.com

Scottish Windfest 2011 – Pic Gallery 1

Duncan — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:24:24 +0000

Scottish Windfest 2011

Check out Dave White’s first picture gallery from Saturday 17 September at Scottish Windfest 2011 in Troon.

The Scottish Windfest is a grass-roots inspired event, organised on behalf of the Scottish windsports community. With on-site camping and live music, plus two days of fantastic wind sports action, the festival is set to be an unmissable event for spectators and participants alike!

More at www.scottishwindfest.com

SWF-102-1 SWF-113-1 SWF-116-1 SWF-116-1_thumb SWF-120-1 SWF-122-1 SWF-123-1 SWF-126 SWF-127 SWF-143-1 SWF-144-1 SWF-150-1 SWF-159-1 SWF-160-1 SWF-163-1 SWF-167 SWF-169 SWF-180 SWF-183 SWF-190 SWF-196 SWF-200 SWF-212 SWF-214 SWF-234 SWF-240 SWF-242 SWF-255 SWF-258 SWF-261 SWF-264 SWF-265 SWF-267 SWF-268 SWF-271 SWF-273 SWF-275 SWF-278 SWF-281 SWF-282 SWF-40 SWF-42 SWF-56 SWF-65 SWF-68 SWF-74 SWF-79 SWF-82 SWF-93 SWF-94

Scottish Windfest 2011 – Preview

Duncan — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:41:51 +0000

Action at Barassie Beach, by Richard Whitson

TROON, UK: On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of September 2011, the biggest wind and watersports festival ever held in Scotland takes place at Barassie Beach, Troon, on the West Coast of Scotland.

The Scottish Windfest is a grass-roots festival, organised by local enthusiasts. However, with over 200 participants and thousands of spectators expected, there are few events taking place in Scotland that will match the visual spectacle created by the Scottish Windfest.

Many of the UK’s top wind sports stars will be in attendance, including Scotland’s own Holly Kennedy, 20, ranked 5th on the PKRA World Freestyle Kitesurfing Tour and England’s Adam Sims, the top ranked sailor on the UKWA Freestyle Windsurfing Tour.

However, the Scottish Windfest is about much more than just elite riders, with plenty on offer for wind and watersports enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

Even complete beginners are well catered for with a unique programme of hour-long taster sessions available in a range of exciting wind and watersports: windsurfing, kite flying (precursor to kitesurfing), stand-up paddling, sailing, blo-karting and Kayaking. For the truly adventurous, all six sports can be sampled for just £20 / £16 (under 18s) with individual taster sessions costing just £7 / £5 (under 18s).

For online booking, visit www.scottishwindfest.com

For those happier to remain on dry land, there is a family funfair, Segway hire, climbing wall, laser quest and a range of trade and retail stands, along with representatives from the RYA Scotland, RNLI and HM Coastguard.

So the message is simple: If you want an action-packed family weekend, head to Troon on the 17 & 18th of September!