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The South West Windsurfing Rally 2009 takes place over the first bank holiday weekend of May at Stithians Lake in Cornwall.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th May 2009 Enjoy a fun packed weekend at Stithians Lake Three students from Falmouth Marine School have taken over the role of organising the annual Southwest Lakes Trust Windsurfing Rally as part of their University course. People from all over the country will be coming back to the Southwest to attend the 3-day event at the windiest lake in Britain – Stithians Lake! The 3 students will be responsible for making sure everyone will receive top quality tuition for all levels; from sailing across the wind, harness and foot strap techniques and carve gybing to vulcaning for the high flyers! Naish and Tushingham will be on hand with the latest equipment for you to try and to give any advice needed. If you’re not too tired from all the excitement during the day, there will be a BBQ for all participants on Saturday night where you can share social drinks and boast about your successful day on the water! There will also be a projector showing the day’s highlights. Much hard work has been put in by the students to ensure a smooth running event, i.e. printing t-shirts for all windsurfers, getting prizes and sponsors and building a website to help advertise the event. You can view this at: swwr09.blogspot.com “It’s an exciting part of our degree, the event will be a huge success, and we have been working tirelessly to ensure that everyone has a great weekend.” -Chloé Warner, one of the event organisers This action-packed bank holiday weekend will be held at Stithians Lake, near Redruth, in Cornwall on the 2nd 3rd + 4th May 2009, which is a bank holiday weekend, leaving no excuses to pass this one by! The event last year was a massive success and this year is shaping up to be even bigger and better! “I learnt so much on the water last year, I was getting around my carve gybes by the end of the weekend due to the fantastic tuition from the instructors. They were so encouraging that I couldn’t wait to get on the water....even after the party on Saturday night! I’ll definitely be returning this year!” – Anna Ronayne Event Program The programme is subject to change (weather and cool new ideas may require this). Any queries or problems please contact Costa at Stithians Lake Angling and Watersports Centre on 01209 860301. Day 1: Saturday 2 May 08.30 – 10.00: Registration 10.00 – 10.30: Briefing outside the Angling and Watersports Centre 10.30 – 12.30: On water tuition 12.30 – 13.30: Lunch 13.30 – 16.30: On water tuition 16.30 – 19.00: Own time 19.00 - ???: Party & BBQ Day 2: Sunday 4 May - Ready for more after last night? 09.30 – 09.45: Briefing outside the Angling and Watersports Centre 10.00 – 12.30: On water tuition 12.30 – 13.30: Lunch 13.30 – 16.30: On water tuition 16.30 – 18.00: Windsurfing practice (banana boat rides will be available if the wind condition are unfavourable) 16.30 Onwards: Own time to either practice more windsurfing or just relaxing after a great day on the water Day 3: Monday 5 May - - The last day!! But what a day… 10.00 – 10.15: Briefing outside the Angling and Watersports Centre 10.30 – 12ish: On water tuition 12ish – 13.00: Lunch 13.00 – 15.00 Anything missed session For more get in touch with the SWWR team at their website. http://swwr09.blogspot.com/ Venue
DescriptionThe Angling and Watersports Centre at Stithians Lake offers unrivalled watersports facilities in the unique surroundings of West Cornwall. A favourite with windsurfers and sailors due to its reputation as one on the windiest inland waters in England. Stithians is also a fantastic location to learn a new watersports such as canoeing or rowing. The centre offers fully qualified instructors for tuition in the activities available, along with equipment hire and self launch facilities. Further details of all the watersports activities at this lake can be found on our watersports page. There is plenty for land lovers too; a children's play ship, a trim trail, circular walk and a cycleway leading from the centre to the dam which is great for families. With over five and a half miles of bank, walkers and bird watchers will enjoy the peaceful surroundings and bird hides. Fly fishing for trout is well catered for with season & day permits plus boat hire available from the centre. An informal campsite is located near to the centre and is ideal for those wishing to spend a weekend on the water. Angling and Watersports Centre: 01209 860301 EventList powered by schlu.net |
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