Top Windsurfing Weekend in the UK!
Tushingham's Paul Simmons took eighth in the slalom and commented: Meanwhile in Worthing, Sussex, George Shillito was providing the local windsurfers with a special treat - a Tushingham & Starboard demo day combined with good wind! George told us there were plenty of people trying all the kit all through the day. The Starboard Kode 86 was the most popular board, bringing praise from everyone and convincing several people that it was to be their next purchase! The Storm F10 was well liked too - with 5.0-5.75m being the most popular sizes. |
The weekend of May 16th & 17th saw a strong breeze across most parts of the UK, a timely arrival with the UK's first national slalom event of the season taking place at Rhosneigr, Anglesey. The location simultaneously hosted the second round of the UKWA wave series. As the wind and waves increased, both the wave and slalom competitions provided a spectacular sight for the masses of onlookers. Alan Jackson, racing with a 5m Rock (wave sail!) took a superb second place behind PWA competitor Mat Pearch and ahead of last year's champion Jamie Hawkins. Marie Buchanan (pictured) took second in the Challenge fleet, first lady.