10% discount is being offered on all prices across both websites boardwise and wetsuit warehouse until Sunday evening at 11.59pm.

At the point of checkout enter the promo code below to receive the discount even if the stock in question is already reduced.

What are you waiting for?

Boardwise Discount

There’s no doubt 2012 will ultimately be remembered as a great sporting year, as well as the year of the “wettest drought” on record! And as the country is once again being deluged by water, it’s an ideal time for us to review what we’ve been up to over the last few years, and if anyone has anything they would like to see us change, improve or keep going, now is the time to let us know your thoughts.

There have been many changes at the Centre over the last few years as we try to keep the place busy, and our heads above water (no pun intended!) and those of you that have been members for a while will have seen many new activities appear on, in and around the Lake. Bringing in other user groups and offering other activities has definitely helped us to keep going during this recession and I hope you will agree that these extra activities now on offer at the Centre have improved the feel and diversity of the place and I’m sure you will agree with us, that in many cases have provided a fair amount of amusement. I also hope that these changes have not affected your own enjoyment of the Lake and maybe even given you something else to do when the conditions haven’t been ideal for your own core activity.

Despite 2012 being a fantastic “year of sport” we, along with other similar centres, have seen a dramatic drop in new people get into water sports, lets hope that next year people will be fed up with watching sport and start to get up and do some.

Learning a new water sport has never been easier and if any of your friends or family have expressed an interest in having a go, now is the time to get them signed up! To make it even better we have put together a great offer, so you can now get them started for less. Buy your family or friends an “Intro to…” course and save £20, or buy a full “Start…” course and save up to £49.  There’s no need to worry about the cold weather either, as vouchers will be valid all through next year. While the offer remains you can purchase as many vouchers as you like and for every purchase we will give an hour’s free hire.

Festive Paddle

We are planning our regular Christmas Paddle down the Thames on December 16th (weather and river conditions permitting). If you are interested in joining us, please let us know as soon as possible. The paddle is open to all types of paddle craft and a mix of abilities. The trip will last between 2-3 hours and anyone coming along must be a competent paddler, and paddle regularly. We recommend you have a minimum BCU 1* or BSUPA L1 and have experience of paddling on the river. If you are unsure whether you have the necessary experience give us a call.

SUP Racing

Following on from our SUP race this month, we’ve decided to make the next race on December 16th a stand alone race. Results and prizes for the racing will be announced and presented on the day, with all scores still going towards the overall winter series points.

Gift Vouchers

Are you being bugged by your nearest and dearest to provide them with some gift ideas for Christmas? Fear not! Why not get them to buy you a voucher to use in the Bray Lake shop. And as an additional bonus we will give you an extra 10% as a special ‘Happy Christmas’ from us.

Festive opening hours

We will, as usual, be closed over the Christmas period from midday on the 24th December until 4th January.  Emails will be monitored, so if you need to contact us you can give that a go (although we don’t guarantee a prompt response!) and you may find us at the centre during this period carrying out some site maintenance.

More here

Bray Lake

If you’re in the area and fancy a bit of water time then check them out and join in.

For those into SUP then August 12th is Super SUP Sunday which include series of races and demo’s with kit from Starboard, Red Paddle and Fanatic.

Get involved!

Check out the website here

Super SUP Sunday

Early bird entry rates available on the website here

Just to warn everyone Havant Council have fenced off the Langstone Harbour carpark at Esso beach.

I had a breif chat with the workmen and access is denied for two weeks while the Hayling Billy footpath is raised, to create a flood defense.

The overflow carpark is un affected and it is still possible to gain access to the water but parking and access have been severely compromised.

Could be interesting to see the chaos on a spring high tide and a windy weekend.

Esso Beach - pic Ian C

During the Olympics we will be open as usual with all our courses and activities for kids and adults still running.  The A308 during this time will have restrictions but this shouldn’t affect access to the Lake, just give yourself a little more time to get here. During this time you will have the option to drop off from 8.30am, however we will be running our courses a little later from 10am to avoid the busiest times on the roads.

Let’s hope the sun continues to shine and we can enjoy a well deserved summer.

Olympic Offers

From  the 30th July to 10th August we will be offering the following courses for Under 15s.

Single Splash Days are a great way to give water sports a go without committing to a full course. Price for one or two days £59 per day, for three or four days £49 per day.

Paddle Off

We’ve got a number of paddling events over the next few weekends, so get your diary out and check your availability and then sign yourself up!

Sunday 29th July – SUP Coke Bottle Race click here for more

Saturday 11th August – SUP “Battle of the Paddles” - more details to follow, but book the date! And follow us on Facebook for latest info.

Sunday 19th August – River Paddle - open to kayakers, canoeists and SUPers – Read more

August Offers (for Bray Lake members only)

Throughout August we’re offering our adult “Start..” windsurfing, sailing or kayaking courses (Parts A & B) for only £99. That’s either a weekend course 2 x 4hrs or during the week a 2 x 2hr sessions. Offer is only available to current members and must be taken during August 2012. For more information and to book call today on 01628 638860.

We look forward to seeing you out on the water soon.

The Bray Team

Bray Lake Blasting

This year, Boards will be reporting LIVE from the event sites with up to the minute information and inside news and interviews.

After a tight battle at the top in 2011, it’s anyone’s guess who could take the top spots this year. We have drafted in a big name on the BWA scene to tell us more, the full feature will be online very soon.

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!

Register for BWA Wales DISCOUNTED ENTRY

Register for BWA Ireland DISCOUNTED ENTRY

At the first stop, Rhosneigr, Wales, the competition will run from Friday 11th May for the pro’s, with the amateurs joining them on Saturday and Sunday. Competitors will the head straight over to Brandon Bay, Ireland, for a week of competition running from Monday 14th through til Friday 18th May.

With great wind and waves in 2011, BWA Wales hosts FUNSPORT, are hoping for more of the same:

“We had an excellent tour last year with great conditions at all the events, and I’m sure this one is going to deliver again for 2012!” Bucky

Funsport have just extended their shop in good time to provide an even better base camp for BWA Wales 2012. They have hosted the event for many years now and are totally committed to supporting the tour…..as well as some of the best known British Riders like Ben Proffit (Simmer Stye) and Phil Horrocks. The prize fund has been confirmed for the pro’s and local clothing brand OSHEA will be looking after the amateurs alongside our great tour sponsors.

“It’s great to compete here where me and Phil have basically grown up wavesailing, and makes for an awesome start to the tour! Phil always battles hard on home turf so it should be a tough comp just like last year, fingers crossed” Ben

“For the amateur sailors the tour has never been more fun and better supported with prizes, we can’t encourage people enough to come and take part to enjoy the sailing and atmosphere!” Nigel Treacy 

STENA LINE are supporting the BWA by offering all competitors a 30% discount on crossings to Ireland and back between the 11th and 20th of May. This will be on the flexi and premium ticket rates voucher codes to book available very soon.

As STENA LINE  become more involved in supporting UK Windsurfing there will also be a travel prize for the top amateur rider!

Discounted pre-entry runs for Wales BWA until 7pm on Thursday 10th May.

Women – With great thanks to the support of ‘Flo Windsurfing’ we are pleased to offer half price entry at all BWA events for 2012

Students – With great thanks to the efforts of ‘SWA’ and the team that organised their tour this year we are pleased to offer half price entry at all BWA events for 2012

Youth – With growing links to the RYA and in support for the upcoming future legends of our sport we are pleased to offer half price entry at all BWA events for 2012

We will have more details on the Irish leg of the tour very soon, follow all the news on Boards, catch up with last years podcast showing the amazing action in Brandon Bay on our sister site www.boardseeker.com

www.walesbwa.co.uk ‘Like’ BWA Wales 2012 on Facebook.  Follow @walesbwa on Twitter

www.irelandbwa.co.uk ‘Like’ BWA Ireland 2012 on Facebook. Follow @irelandbwa on Twitter

 

The video is filled with some great footage showing Andy doing his thing at various Cornish breaks. You can expect the normal powerful King style of riding and jumping with a bit of freestyle thrown in the for good measure. With some great insights into why Cornwall is such a fantastic windsurfing location with amazing wind and wave stats. Also up for discussion is how greatly suited Cornwall is for beginners, with an abundance of lakes and a varied coastline there is something for everyone.


Published by the Cornwall Marine Network and produced by the Sideways Collective.

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Russ Towns. All photos: David Eberlin

The BBC East Midlands Inside Out programme featured a good segment (over a minute) on Russ Towns (73) windsurfing at Notts County. The program illustrated that life doesn’t stop at 65 and used a skydiving granny, Russ windsurfing along with a number of others.

Russ explained how he still raced competitively, coaches youngsters (Cameron Coghill who was on the film has just got into the national squad), and still loves the sport, all the coverage was positive.

We all say at the club if we are sailing as well as Russ at over 70 we will be well pleased, he is a great advert for the benefits of windsurfing. Check out the BBC website for a repeat at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00w050j with program – and here are a few photos I took whilst driving the cameraman around. The link is also on the Notts County website along with some photos at www.ncsc.org.uk