“So in case you missed this guys, W4CR now officially stands for Watersports4CancerResearch. (Woo!)

We need your help to get as many followers, friends, lovers and donators on here and twitter from ALL ACROSS the watersports community. Retweet, hash tag #sunrisesunset and do whatever you can to spread the W4CR love.

Having raised an impressive £20k during 2012 we are now addressing the ever difficult task of beneficiaries. A careful balance must be found between the charity’s core values of RESEARCH EDUCATION and SUPPORT & CARE of those affected by cancer.

If you have a cause that you would like the team to consider, please do let us know, here or on Twitter @w4crwindsurfing.

Thank you all, again, for your support.

The W4CR Team.”

Find out more about W4CR here. 

W4CR Hickling Broad

Check out Dave White‘s photo gallery from W4CR Sunrise Sunset, 1 May 2011: Sunday’s Windsurfing4CancerResearch’s Sunrise Sunset ensured I took to the water in four different locations along my 560-mile journey that started at Hayling Island.

Normally I wouldn’t say a 5am start signals a good days sailing but while my time on the water was limited to a couple of runs it was more than worth the effort to be there for the first dip in the ocean.

With the country still in holiday mode the journey up to Rutland was pretty much uneventful, apart for the suicidal pheasant that destroyed the bonnet of my van, though once I arrived there was more than enough faces to take my mind off of it, well almost.

From here it was on to Norfolk and the Hickling windsurf club before heading to Lowestoft to catch my first wave of the day, though unsurprisingly I was greeted with “you should have been here a few hours ago”, I couldn’t help thinking how right they were, I wouldn’t have hit that bloody bird.

More at www.windsurfing4cancerresearch.org

W4CR logo

The charity Windsurfing4CancerResearch (‘W4CR’) participated in the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace on March 5/6. Thanks to RYA and sponsor support, W4CR were able to mount a display and meet organisers and enthusiasts from many sailing centres across the UK.

The David Tuttlebee Memorial Trophy

On Saturday, a new trophy in memory of W4CR’s founder and inspiration, David Tuttlebee was unveiled (left). David, who sadly lost his battle with cancer last September, actively supported young windsurfers, and with the RYA’s help, many T15 (under 15) windsurfing clubs will join W4CR’s Sunrise Sunset event on May 1^st. The trophy will be awarded annually to the T15 venue with the best fun and fundraising event.

W4CR Volunteer Kate Atkins and Olymoic Bronze Medallist and W4CR Ambassador Nick Dempsey at the launch of Sunrise Sunset 2011 (May 1st, 2011 at 50+ venues) at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, Alexandra Palace, 6th March 2011

On Sunday Nick Dempsey, Olympic bronze medallist and W4CR ambassador joined the launch of W4CR’s Sunrise Sunset 2011 event (May 1), which is the lead event for the RYA’s National Windsurfing Week (May 1-8). Sunrise Sunset will be held at 50+ windsurfing venues round the UK, where windsurfers participate in the sport they love while raising money for W4CR to distribute to worthy cancer-related causes.

W4CR Trustee Brian Roake and Nick Dempsey (right with Kate Atkins, W4CR volunteer) spoke about the Sunrise Sunset event on Sunday May 1st. Brian highlighted that the event is, as David Tuttlebee expressed, “more than just a day at the beach”. With the involvement of the young T15’ers, W4CR hope to have 1000 windsurfers on the water at midday. Nick spoke of his support for the W4CR charity, and will participate personally on May 1^st.

From the 2009 and 2010 Sunrise Sunset events, W4CR raised over £80,000 and for 2011, hope to exceed this amount so that beneficiaries such as Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and Breast Cancer Care can receive more funding for the great work they do.

Neil Pryde, Chairman, Neil Pryde Limited presenting copy of ‘Will to Win’ to W4CR Trustee Alan Murrell

W4CR Trustees were especially pleased when leading windsurfing equipment supplier, Neil Pryde was able to join them in person. Neil has very kindly donated a full ‘RS One’ board and rig package to W4CR which later this year, a lucky windsurfer will be able to win (details will be given on www.W4CR.org). At the show, Neil presented W4CR a copy of the splendid book ‘Will to Win’ on the history of his company’s contribution to windsurfing (left).

During the show, W4CR Trustees met many visitors from RYA Sailing Centres, whose incredible support for Sunrise Sunset 2011 should increase the venue total to around twice 2010’s 26. The RYA’s support is undoubtedly spreading the word about W4CR and helping the charity make even greater contributions to the cancer research, education and support objectives as set up by David Tuttlebee in 2009.

W4CR’s website www.W4CR.org gives more information on W4CR and the Sunrise Sunset 2011 event, as well as links to cancer research, awareness and support information.

David

It is with great sadness that we heard David Tuttlebee – founder, chairman and the inspiration behind W4CR – lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on Sunday 19th September 2010.

He lived his life, fought his battle and will remain an inspiration to us all. His legacy – W4CR will live on. He will be greatly missed,

Rest in peace David.

David

www.windsurfing4cancerresearch.org