In it’s first official season the BWA are pleased to announce financial support from the following brands: Tushingham, Starboard, Fanatic, North, JP, Neil Pryde, Simmer Sails, Mistral, Moo Custom, RRD, Ezzy, Goya, Naish, Severne, Gaastra and Tabou and not to forget Jem Hall Coaching who is also supporting the BWA.
The 2010 Tour in association with the UKWA drops in on Rhosneigr and Brandon Bay, Ireland in May then we await the October gales in Tiree for the Wave Classic finishing off the season in Cornwall …Â Details
What a day, what a day. Just enough wind to get things started but the long distance race from Sea Aquarium Beach to Marriott Beach was a go.
The starting line was a half a mile upwind from the event site but the strong currents and little wind made it impossible for some competitors to get there. The competitors who did make it to the starting line made for an exciting race with  … Details
It was Britain’s Olympic windsurfing bronze medallist Bryony Shaw who put in the most consistent performance on day 2 of the Princesa Sofia Regatta, an ISAF Sailing World Cup event, in Palma. In taking the overall lead on aggregate after 4 races in the RS:X women’s fleet in Palma, she has proved that she can get the better of the world beating Spanish dream team of Marina Alabau and Blanca Manchon on their home waters.
It was a long day for competitors and race management alike … Details
The first round of the Irish Slalom Series was completed at Newtownards Sailing Club last weekend (March 27th – 28th 2010).
The overall event win went to bigsurf.ie team rider Pearse Geaney (MauiSails / RRD), who sailed consistently in winds gusting up to 30 knots using his 9.2m and 7.6m TR6-XT.
“We had a fairly poor winter here in Ireland for wind…cold conditions and gusty wind directions meant …Â Details