Top News This Week
Last Bank Holiday weekend saw turmoil unfold in the windsurfing world, without a doubt the top news story this week has been the removal of windsurfing as an Olympic class. We are sure the discussion will continue for a long time yet, as we battle to reinstate to sport for the 2016 games. Boards has covered the events so far within these items, but there is more to come:
The Battle to Reinstate Olympic Windsurfing
How the Olympic decision affects Team 15
Reaction from Women’s Olympic Coach Dom Tidey
Keeping the Olympic Dream Alive
RS:X racing. Image credit Jean Baptiste Messiaen.
Despite this shocking news, we have also seen a large amount of positive and exciting news from many younger windsurfers.
Alex Halank provided some great Weekend Inspiration with his video ‘Windsurfing’s Dynamite’ and today from George Shillito and the Polkerris Pirates.
On the competition front Kev Greenslade and James Dinsmore reported from the first windy BSA event of the season, in Weymouth and as this news round up goes live, we will be up in Rhosneigr reporting live from the BWA event. Make sure to stay on Boards for regular updates and check out the event preview.
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BWA Kicks off this Weekend
Rhosneigr and Brandon Bay, both locations have provided epic conditions in the past and it looks like this year could be no exception. Plus, Boards will be there providing you with up to the minute news, info and gossip from the beach.
Proffitt BWA 2011
With pre-registration open for both events, which run back to back, entry if filling up quickly. Make the most of the discounted online pre-entry:
Register for BWA Wales DISCOUNTED ENTRY
Register for BWA Ireland DISCOUNTED ENTRY
Sarah Bibby and Katie McAnena on the podium in 2011
The BWA have teamed up with the SWA in Rhosneigr, to provide a fantastic weekend competition for all the students and remember ladies get half price entry too, so no excuses!
With the forecast really hotting up, bringing south westerlies for Rhosneigr and a building well for Brandon Bay, the reunited judging ‘dream team’ headed up by Duncan Coombes, are set for a busy week.
Fantastic on water action, combined with great off water entertainment including Ski and Snowboard BBQ, Curry Olympics and of course the traditional Spillanes ‘Big Wednesday’ is sure to lead to a great set of competitions for all.
BWA Wales and Ireland, Boards will be reporting live from both event sites
Find out more about both events on Boards at ‘BWA set for Wales and Ireland’ and check out our interview with Rider of the Month, and previous title winner, Ben Proffitt, who gives the low down on how the competition is looking in the pro fleet and what conditions we could expect to see.
As previously mentioned Boards will be reporting Live from both event sites, but more on that tomorrow!
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Top News this Week
Incase you have missed any of the news this week, here’s a recap of the best bits:
On Monday Andre Paskowski joined us for a LIVE CHAT, while Sam Ross sung us his mantra ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ and Boards own freestyle coaches, Phil and Danielle from GetWindsurfing, shared their upcoming plans.
Tuesday saw the Boards print editor, Amy Carter, taking the reins on the website too.
In competition news, the weekend wind provided results for both the BSA in Weymouth and the Irish Speedsailing Championships, and we received a great report from the last SWA event of the season. The BWA are set for Wales and Ireland, which starts a week today.
The top news story of the week has to be from W4CR, with SunriseSunset this Saturday, windsurfers across the country will get together, for what is a worthy cause and an event to make all windsurfers proud.
And W4CR ambassador, Bryony Shaw, is live on Sky Sports Radio today (don’t worry she will upload the mp3 for those who miss it) a great opportunity for our sport to get some mainstream media coverage in the lead up to what should be a very successful year for the Olympian.
And don’t forget we have Dan Ellis reporting every day, from the PWA in Korea look out for this first update tonight!
George Shillito at SunriseSunset 2011
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