Phil Horrocks winning in Wales. Image credit Maike Sakschewski

Last year we saw non-stop action with Rhosneigr delivering classic conditions, and stacks of wind.  The competition was closely fought on all levels, and after an epic battle of our top world tour riders Ben Proffitt (Simmer Style/Oshea/Funsport) was nudged into 3^rd by Tenerife resident Adam Lewis (Ion) and it was local ripper Phil Horrocks (Gaastra/Tabou/Funsport) that stormed the title on home turf taking him across to Ireland in the lead!

Phil said: “I was lucky to get some of my favourite conditions right on my doorstep and really enjoyed every minute of the competition! It was really tough though with all of the finalists on good form, a great start to the tour for me so far!”

In the Amateurs, Scotty McDowell clinched the Stena Line (www.stenaline.co.uk) prize of a ferry ticket to next year’s event as did ladies hot shot and newly signed Simmer Style rider Justyna Sniady.

Scotty McDowell

Justyna Sniady.

The British Wavesailing Association Tour round 2 saw the adventure head straight on from Anglesey in North Wales, leaving the port of Holyhead to Dublin. With huge thanks to the support of Stena Line.  Over in Ireland things kicked straight off with Mossies point break firing and some of the best conditions we’ve seen there in a comp for a few years. The professional riders were all sailing well in the epic conditions making it hard to find a clear favourite. After some of the best waves seen in an Irish competition John Skye (RRD) came out victorious with Jamie Hancock (Gaastra/Tabou) climbing up into 2^nd ahead of Wales winner and team-mate Phil Horrocks (Gaastra/Tabou).

John said: “Wales was tough and I really wanted to win here in Ireland, especially in such world class conditions. So many of the guys were ripping and a few of the favourites didn’t make the final as the standard was so high.”

Ian Ross (Puravida/Simmer) took the Amateurs by storm in conditions just like his home breaks in Cornwall, as did fellow Cornish ripper Debbie Kennedy (Hot Sails) who collected their Stena Line tickets for the next trip.

Ian Ross and Debbie Kennedy

As we get closer to the events for 2013 we are very much hoping for more of the same, and have every reason to expect an exciting two rounds of back to back competition.

The BWA Tour dates for 2013 are:

• ROUND 1: Wales (Rhosneigr), 17-19 May. Friday: Pros only, Sat and Sun: all Fleets
• ROUND 2: Ireland (Brandon Bay), 20-24 May.
• ROUND 3: Tiree Wave Classic, Tiree, Scotland; 12-18 October.
• ROUND 4: Cornwall Wave Classic, Cornwall, England 25-27 October. Fri Pros only, Sat and Sun all Fleets

Without the fantastic service from Stena Line between the various ports on the Welsh and Irish coast, this kind of ‘back to back’ competition just would not be possible.  With their time table we are able to travel directly from Holyhead (15 mins from Rhosneigr) through the night, and drive across to Brandon Bay in good time to kick off the following day if the conditions are on!  Tickets can be booked by visiting their website www.stenaline.co.uk and with a great variety of sailing times you have the flexibility to really make the trip your own.

Stena Line have been supporting windsurfing on many levels over the past few years and recognise the great links between our sport and the stunning coastal locations they can get you to!

There are lots of ferry good reasons to travel with Stena Line including no baggage charges or restrictions on what you can bring with you – great for the boards – and no lengthy airport queues. What’s more, the holiday fun starts as soon as you step onboard with free movies, games and Wi-Fi, as well as Curious George themed play areas for the little ones and a great choice of restaurants, comfy relaxation areas and bars for the adults.

Alexandra Smith, Route Marketing Manager, Stena Line said:  “The BWA Championships goes from strength to strength every year and we are delighted to partner with them on rewarding the considerable skill of the competitors taking part.

“It’s great that we can honour the competitors but we are especially proud of our role in getting the spectators to the competitions every year on our Stena Line services and on behalf of all at Stena Line we would like to wish all of the contestants, and the organisers, the very best of luck.”

Please be sure to book your tickets in advance to make sure you get space on the ferry.

Stena Line is offering 30% off* Flexi and Premium motorist fares on travel between 19 and 25 May – when you book before 20 May. Log onto www.stenaline.co.uk/bwa using this special password – BWACOMP – to avail of this great deal.

From everyone at the BWA and Stena Line, wishing you a windy season ahead and look forward to an exciting first two rounds of the British Wavesailing Championships 

BWA Wales is hosted by Funsport with support from Stena Line, Oshea and Coors Light.

BWA Ireland is hosted by Spillanes Bar with support from Stena Line, Oshea, Jamie Knox, Kathleen McAuliffe and Puravida Boardriders.

ROUND 2: Hosted by SPILANNES BAR & JAMIE KNOX WATERSPORTS

The 2013 Wales and Ireland ‘Back-to back’.

The Wales and Ireland event is a truly unique experience as competitors face 2-3 days of gruelling competition and partying on the testing Irish sea of Rhosneigr followed by a ferry trip and overnight drive to the Atlantic swell of Brandon Bay and heady party nights in the world famous, Spillanes Bar.

This trip is not for the faint hearted and those who survive always have a great story to tell. The venues have a history of delivering classic conditions which will test the very best in British Wavesailing. The BWA crew and judges also ensure that everyone is catered for seeking out more forgiving conditions for other fleets.

Quote from Ian Ross (BWA judge) “I have travelled all over the world and can honestly say that the Wales and Ireland back to back event is one of the most challenging and fun events in windsurfing today. The constant wind, waves and flow of hospitality is never-ending !”

NEW FOR 2013

Bucky’s Cafe will now be offering a great range of posh coffees and bacon butties. Situated above the shop the cafe enjoys amazing views of the action.

Stena Ferries: Check out the Ireland website above for the latest Stena discount arranged by Puravida.

New judge teams consist of PWA Head judge, Duncan Coombes, PWA judge, Mark ‘Sparky’ Hosegood, Ian ‘Chuckie’ Ross, Lukasz Zadjowski (Wales guest judge), Jamie Knox (Ireland guest judge).

Orange? ORANGE!!?…. We’ve had blue, white, pink, green and this year our rashvests will be a rude shade of orange. Yours to keep… by becoming a full BWA member and attending at least one event.

Wales and Ireland websites hosted by PURAVIDA BOARDRIDERS

Knees, ankles, shoulders and wrists seem to be the weak points for many windsurfers, but let’s face it the risk of injury doesn’t really put off or slow down many of us. But what about when injury does strike? Do you shut yourself away, hide from the windsurfing world in an attempt to forget about it until you are fully fit and ready to hit the water again?

After recently suffering a dreaded Lisfranc fracture, Russ Jenkins shares his injury story and explains how the windsurfing community can be a very valuable commodity in your hour of need.

Russ Jenkins

Russ Jenkins

Like many I’d tried windsurfing a couple of times when the conditions weren’t great but my first real course was in 2002 at the Army centre on Thorney Island. Without being too immodest I did pretty well and was planing in the harness after day three so the bug was instant for me. Soon after I was under the ginger wing of the infamous NWF organiser Al Cross and I’ve never looked back since!

After a lot of formula racing, again due to Al, I’d always wanted to get into and improve in the waves so, with fellow RAF sailor Craig Hamilton, I entered the BWA events in 2010 and absolutely loved it. That first year was an absolute blast with all competitors having a great laugh on and off the water, and best of all it forces you to improve whether you like it or not.

Ironically, after my last ever stint in Afghanistan due to a role change in the RAF I injured my foot, while sailing waist high Avon beach on New Year’s Eve!

To cut a long story short, in wanting as much wave time as possible to prepare for this year’s BWA events, I admit I may have accidently rode a wave a little too close to the shore!

While finishing a gouging top turn on this ‘monstrous’ wave, knowing the shore was packed with fellow RAF sailors and other hardy souls, my back foot slipped out of the strap causing the nose to dig in and fins to release. By this time the board was getting rolled by the shoredump with my left foot still in the strap, and as I fell in the water I could hear the cracks!

After a quick trip to A&E, where my main concern was to save my brand new Mormaii wetsuit from the dreaded scissors, the X-rays showed I had a nasty Lisfranc fracture and dislocation, fracturing three metatarsals and rupturing ALL the ligaments. In hindsight it would’ve been much better to cleanly break my ankle as at this point I’m looking at over six months til I can even run again, let alone get back in the footstraps!

Well this is what struck me about my injury, as it’s been caused, fixed and aided by windsurfing thus far, and of course the main goal is to do it all again…well, within reason!

The cause is clear but from then on I’ve been helped and supported by windsurfers:

From the unknown guys that helped me up the beach, to those that looked after my kit, de-rigged it for me and even took it home for safe keeping til I was out of hospital.

Then, by chance, my orthopaedic consultant is a windsurfer who I used to race against in my Army days.

Then hours after surgery, I turn on my phone and received a message from Robby Swift. It turns out he received an email from a friend of mine who had once bought a board from him asking if he had any advice. After some lengthy emails, finding out Robby has done this three times and still absolutely rips it up, my mind is now far calmer as most Lisfranc articles online are horror stories at best and now I’m armed with some excellent tips, supplements to take and general good advice to get me through this injury. Not to mention watching Don’t Let Go is spurring me on to get back on the water….a very apt film!

On top of this I’ve also had some great messages from Ben Proffitt and Justyna Sniady, who I’ve met a couple of times at BWA events and at the OTC Tenerife while Justyna was recovering from her infamous, and now award winning crash in Pozo.

Now what other sport would you receive advice whether it injury, equipment or technique related from guys at the top of their game at the drop of a quick email or even because you’re sailing at the same beach as them?!

Unfortunately, through the power of social networking and my wife’s connections in the Physio world, I was also able to pay Ben back by trying to help diagnose his recent injury while he was in Oz and I was resting with my foot up in the UK.

Russ Jenkins Russ Jenkins Russ Jenkins

What else has helped your recovery?

It’s not only help with the injury that’s been provided through windsurfing.

I’m lucky, as a BWA amateur, to be sponsored by three great companies who have really kept my windsurfing stoke up over the first couple of months of my recovery.

The ever enthusiastic, energiser bunny that is Jim at Puravida Customs who is shaping up a matching two board quiver to celebrate my return to the waves, and we’ve also been working on some great artwork ideas for the boards…watch this space for some great looking and more importantly great riding boards in the not too distant future…I have no idea where he finds the time!

The guys at Hot Sails Maui, mainly Chris Freeman (owner of Black Project Fins too) at their HQ and their UK distributor Anton, have been going through new quiver ideas and launching some exciting new products to feed my shiny new kit appetite. Not to mention their great forum community which now of course includes Kauli Seadi. Being a member of the Hot team is honestly like being in a big windsurfing family as everyone is so friendly, welcoming and of course addicted to the Hot way of doing things.

Now I know this sounds like a massive plug but all these guys, some I’ve not even met face to face, have been so supportive, optimistic and enthusiastic that it rubs off and massively helps through the boredom of injury, I mean there’s there’s only so many Top Gear episodes you can watch on Dave!

Russ hopes to be back on the water next year

Due to a complete role change within the RAF I’ve told myself (read “the wife”) that I can’t really wave sail till next year….which is made even worse by the fact that I’ll be stationed behind and flying right over the sand dunes at Rhosneigr!

Other than that I’ll be at a few of the BWA events this year soaking up the atmosphere and helping out where possible, and I think I may even invest in a SUP to get that all important proprioception training in.

Russ is sponsored by:

Hot Sails Maui

Puravida Custom Boards

Black Project Fins

2012 Amateur title winner, Alfie Hart. Image credit BWA/Dave White.

ROUND 1: Wales (Rhosneigr), 17-19 May. Friday: Pros only, Sat and Sun: all Fleets

ROUND 2: Ireland (Brandon Bay), 20-24 May.

ROUND 3: Tiree Wave Classic, Tiree, Scotland; 12-18 October.

ROUND 4: Cornwall Wave Classic, Cornwall, England 25-27 October. Fri Pros only, Sat and Sun all Fleets

“First weekend the wind blows we’ll run it. Looks like we’ve got a sponsor for some prizes and THE after party at The Lamb Inn.
Puravida will be there with the demo van; also Severne and Tabou kit to try!
Very excited; loads of interest and hope to see you all there!”

If you’re interested in taking part pop on over to the Facebook group to follow all the latest news.

One of the organisers Will Barrett, in action in Tiree.

Check out this edit from Josep Pons at Mosca Point.

Check the image of the wave model and try not to get too excited!

It’s a week away yet but it  might be time to check and tune your best wave kit…

Now That's A Wave Forecast!

Thomas Traversa beats Philip Koster in the super final in Klitmoller, becoming the first man to beat Koster in a long time. The conditions were very light, meaning just two wave rides counted in the result. Koster put in one incredible wave scoring him a 7.88, but he couldn’t back it up with another or the same standard, meaning Traversa took the win with two scores in the 6point range. 

Thomas Traversa wins in Klitmoller. Image credit PWA/JC.

Watch the action Live here!

French Flyweight beats German Giant in the battle of Cold Hawaii

Thomas Traversa sent shockwaves through the world windsurfing tour by beating the double world champion, Philip Köster, in the super final of the KIA Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup on Thursday afternoon.

In a re-run of David beating Goliath, Traversa, from La Ciotat, the small French town near Marseilles where the cinema was invented, rode the wave to stardom this week, causing the biggest upset in two years on the tour with his electric wave riding.

The light 15-knot westerly breeze favoured the 60kg Traversa. Köster is over 90kg. An extended heat of 25 minutes with only two waves being counted and no jumps also favoured the Frenchman, but Köster is such a competitor that it was not over until after the last wave, which he rode all the way to shore. Traversa held on to win by just 0.87 points, scoring 13.13 to Köster’s 12.26.

Köster, the German-rider born and bred in Gran Canaria, is best known for the spectacular jumping, which has brought him two consecutive world championships at the age of 18. He was unbeaten in two years and had won the last five world cups, including Cold Hawaii, in Klitmöller, Denmark, last year. But he showed on Wednesday, in clinching the second title, that he is formidable on the waves too and had the highest wave score in the super final.

Traversa, who had beaten Köster on Wednesday morning before losing to him that night in earlier heats, set the early pace. He had a big lead after ten minutes with two accomplished wave rides, but Köster is the king of the special moves, even on the waves, and at halfway in the heat a backside aerial 360, during a nice ride, brought him 7.88.

But Traversa improved his second score to 6.38 with a backside aerial and good run and Köster was becalmed as the clock ticked down. He gybed in no wind and seemed to be sinking not surfing but with his last wave, as the clock ran out, Köster found some pressure and ran a wave all the way to the beach. The 4.3 was not enough and Traversa took the title away from him.

A super session looks set to run in epic starboard conditions on Saturday, keep up to date with more information on the KIA Cold Hawaii website here. 

Check previous write ups below…

]]> http://boards.mpora.com/features/pwa-klitmoller-live.html/feed 0 http://boards.mpora.com/news/bwa-tiree-wave-classic-2012.html http://boards.mpora.com/news/bwa-tiree-wave-classic-2012.html#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:49:13 +0000 Amy Carter - Editor http://boards.mpora.com/?p=42886 Windsurfers from across the globe will descend on the Isle of Tiree for 26th Year of the Tiree Wave Classic.

Tiree 2012

The Tiree Wave Classic is the most prestigious and longest standing windsurfing event in the British calendar, and after celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a record breaking 3 rounds of competition, it’s back at full strength again with the same team and format for 2012.

The event will play host to Britain’s best riders in Pro, Amateur, Masters and Women’s fleets with a fantastic prize fund guaranteeing the top Pro £1000 and a total prize fund of £5000 cash and goodies across the fleets!  Fanatic are looking for a hot new amateur rider and will be providing a Wave Board to the amateur judged to deserve it most at this event and Cornwall (must attend both)! It will be an unmissable, adrenaline fuelled week of competition and entertainment set against the stunning cultural backdrop of Tiree.  Who will pull the Scottish Broadsword from the sand this year?

Andy Groom, event founder said “It was great to have guests like Nik Baker, Tommy Armstrong and Duncan Coombes among other past legends for the 25^th Anniversary and this year is set to carry on in the same light.  We had a fantastic event in 2011 and I don’t doubt the 26^th year will be just as exciting and closely fought on the water”

Ben Proffitt. Image credit Dave White.

Simmer rider Ben Proffit, the 2011 BWA and Tiree Champion, said: “I absolutely love taking part in the event – for me it’s one of the highlights of the year and can deliver any conditions. Last year was super close in the final with John Skye and this event could decide who is in the driving seat for the championship, bring it on!”

Organisers Puravida Boardriders have confirmed they will host Tiree Wave Classic right through to 2014 and promise to deliver an outstanding event once again. Jim Brooks-Dowsett, Event organiser said:  “Tiree is one of the windiest locations in the UK, and the waves can be awesome!  So many people have discovered the island through windsurfing and October usually delivers some wild conditions, Puravida Boardriders are stoked to be involved again and working closely with the local community on the island!”

Image credit Dave White.

As well as the usual entertainment you can expect, Tommy Armstrong is back to give us ‘Big Tuesday’ and warm up the closing party with this years AC/DC Covers Band ‘Forever Young’.  The Glasgow bang are already known for their performance at Scottish Windfest and are set to rock out the closing night in Tiree!

Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland, said “We are delighted to be supporting the Tiree Wave Classic once again this year, which will see some of the world’s top windsurfing talent travel to one of Scotland’s most picturesque islands.  It is great to see the increasing attraction of Tiree as a water sports destination as it has certainly proven over the years to be a perfect stage for this event.  Windsurfing is one of the most exciting events on our annual sporting calendar, which really captures the imagination of spectators and helps to showcase Scotland to the world.”

For more information on travel and accommodation please visit the website.  There will be special offers and group Bed, Breakfast & Dinner at the Hynish Centre.  Many have shared houses and van’s in the past to keep costs down so get booking!  To encourage more women to make the journey we are offering half price entry to this and the Cornwall comptition as well as some serious prizes, so spread the word and hope to see you there!  The SWA members will also get half price entry, as will any youth sailors.

Calmac ferries are kindly supporting us once again, and have kept their reduced prices for all journeys running till the end of 2012.  Just book over the phone, or online and make sure you make the most of the fantastic deals for Camper vans if you have one! www.calmac.co.uk

Registration is now open including the online discount that only applies if you register before the event so log on and sign up now!!

Image credit Dave White

Date: 13^th – 19^th October 2012, www.tireewaveclassic.co.uk, all enquiries: tanya@puravidaboardriders.co.uk

Event Host - Puravida Boardriders.

Supported by Tiree Lodge Hotel, Heineken, Wild Diamond, CalMac Ferries, Beachbum Beanbags, The Chocolate Brownie Company.

The event is funded by EventScotland and Argyle & Bute Council.

EventScotland

EventScotland, the national events agency, works to promote Scotland as the perfect stage for events.  By developing an exciting sporting and cultural portfolio it helps to raise Scotland’s international profile and boost the economy through events tourism.

www.eventscotland.org

The year of Creative Scotland 2012 will spotlight and celebrate Scotland’s cultural and creative strengths on a world stage and is a Scotish Government initiative led in partnership by EventScotland, VisitScotland, Creative Scotland and VOCAL.

More information and resources to help businesses engage with Year of Creative Scotland are available at www.visitscotland.org/yearofcreativescotland-toolkit

]]> http://boards.mpora.com/news/bwa-tiree-wave-classic-2012.html/feed 0 http://boards.mpora.com/news/kia-cold-hawaii-pwa-world-cup-2012.html http://boards.mpora.com/news/kia-cold-hawaii-pwa-world-cup-2012.html#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:37:38 +0000 Amy Carter - Editor http://boards.mpora.com/?p=41993 Pozo and Tenerife both delivered incredible conditions on the PWA Wave tour, next up in the series is Klitmøller, the Danish wavesailing capital. 

September 17th to 23rd 2012 the 48 best windsurfers in the world once again visit Cold Hawaii to compete for the world championship points. Tune in to the new KIA Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup website when Köster & Co. go for broke in the North Sea waves of Cold Hawaii. This is where you can keep up with pretty much everything that happens in the run-up to, and during, the event.

Brawzinho in Klitmoller

Don’t forget to:

• Buy ‘early-bird’ food and banquet tickets. For example, DKr 150 buys you all of the following: dinner in the Boathouse (the DKr 90 menu includes BBQ chop with salad, potatoes, cream or tomato sauce and homemade bread); access to the party tent on Friday (DKr 50); and breakfast in the Boathouse on Saturday (DKr 70). That’s a total value of DKr 210.
• Join the Friends of Cold Hawaii Exclusive Club. We’ll need your support as we get underway with the Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup.

• Sign up for our newsletter (left side in the news section). This is how you can continually keep up with what’s happening, and during the event it will include a day-to-day schedule.

• Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is how you’ll be sure to be among the first to see our legendary video news releases as soon as we publish them.
• Follow us on Twitter. By receiving our tweets, you’ll be among the first to get immediate straight-to-the-point updates, including offers, press releases, and video news releases.
• “Like” Penguin - our adorable mascot. He’ll be doing everything he can to help you experience the action, enthusiasm, and excitement that surround this amazing event.

We look forward to a great event – with all of you.

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BWA Judge, and top amateur competitor, Ian Ross has recently taken a break from a hectic work schedule to get in some training in Fuerteventura. With Stephen Gibson showing him the way, Ross looks like he could be unstoppable in Tiree and Gwithian, if he’s allowed out of the judging truck that is!

Check out more Fuerte training on our sister site Boardseeker, this time it’s Lucy Robson who joins Stephen to tune up for the future competitions.

Chucky´s “training camp”, Fuerte 2012. from Stephen Gibson on Vimeo.

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Check out an introduction to The Pro Quiver and the first edition with Adam Lewis.

Ben Proffitt with his Simmer boards, Simmer sails, Simmer wetsuits and O’shea quiver. Image courtesy Duncan Dumbreck.

Name: Ben Proffitt

Current BWA Ranking: 4^th 2011 PWA Ranking: 13^th

Sail Number: K800

Height: 5’7

Weight: 78kg

Sponsors: Simmer Boards, Simmer sails, Simmer wetsuits, O’shea clothing and Funsport.

Favourite conditions: True cross shore, port tack, head to logo, 4.2m weather.

When your equipment works best: When I’m sailing well! The equipment is never the problem, it’s more the pilot!

Describe your sailing style: Sporadic! It depends on my mood, it affects my sailing quite a lot.

Ben Proffitt BWA Ireland. Image courtesy Tim Smith/BWA

Sails:

Full quiver of Icons from 3.4m all the way up to 5.3m. Plus all the Black Tips between 4.5m and 5.6m.

The Black Tip is quite powerful but at the same time light, we have a lot of events on the UK tour which are wobble and ride or down the line and I really like the black tip for that type of sailing. When it’s windy, or if the wind is really up and down I prefer the Icon as its solid as a rock and can handle anything you can throw at it.

I tend to use all of my sails and they get pretty much an even spread throughout the year, I’m really happy with both lines of sails, it just depends on where I am and the conditions as to what gets used more.

The wind range on the Icons and Black Tips are really impressive. The Icons top end is incredible and the Black Tip is probably one of the most stable four batten sails out there!

4.5 to 4.7 does make a difference yes..  but there is a crossover so it makes picking the right sail pretty easy.

Ben Proffitt BWA Wales. Image courtesy BWA/Dave White

Masts:

I tend not to sell my masts just incase I break one but the problem is I’ve only broke 2 in the 7 years I’ve been with Simmer so as you can imagine I have a fair few knocking around!! So with my van being my garage I can rig pretty much anything! I get new masts every year, the RDM10 from Simmer but tend to keep them so I never have to worry about not being able to rig anything. The masts change a little each year, but they generally keep the same bend curve.

Booms:

I have the Blackline, the full carbon boom and again yes, I have quite a few!

The main reason, for having as much gear as I do is to take away the worry from competition. Yes, I could get away with a lot less gear if I had to, but I am in a fortunate position and in competition, the last thing I want to think about is what happens if I break something or the conditions change. Being able to go out on my 4.7m, and have my 4.5m and 5.0m rigged ready on the beach means what ever happens I am prepared. Especially in places like Ireland, there I’ve rigged almost everything in one day before!

Ben Proffitt in Ireland. Image courtesy BWA/Tim Smith www.timsmithvisuals.com

Boards, set up, fins and accessories on page two…

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