In his 3rd World Event in three months next week, having competed well in Pozo and just finished the bruising Reunion Wave Classic last week in Reunion it’s now on to the Super World Cup in Sylt Germany over the next couple of weeks.
We wish him the best.
Round 2 of the Irish Windsurfing Association Wave Championships was held in Achill Island, over the weekend of the 5-6th September 2009. Full report by Patrick Kavanagh on bigsurf.ie
Happy Birthday!
WOWI is a celebration of all the hard work put in by its members and the great long lasting friendships made from this group – not to mention tons of windsurfin’. This event is open to everybody with a love of the water; so do come along and bring your friends!
Here’s a flavour of what will be on over the weekend: Red Bull Tent | Demo Gear | Fancy Dress Party [theme - anything beginning with ‘w’] | GPS Equipment available | DJ and Live Music | Great food in Spillanes Pub | Table Quiz | discount on gear rental & lessons through Jamie Knox | Spot Prizes |
Full details online here www.wowi.ws
Mikey Clancy( IR253) is to take part in the ‘ International Reunion Wave Classic 2009′ Windsurfing Contest from 4th – 16th September on the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. The event will feature: Thomas Traversa, Victor Fernandez, Klaus Voget, Camille Juban, Scott Mckercher, Robin Goffinet, Colin Siffenlo, JB Caste, Julian Taboulet, Dani Bruch and Alex Mussolini.
All the Windsurfers will be self judged and a DVD of the action will follow. Mikey made his PWA debut at the World Cup in Pozo earlier this year. Mikey says “I’m stoked to get to the Reunion Classic and I’ll see how my new kit of boards and sails get on. Most of those taking part are guys who’s style I admire and Victor is a mate of mine so it should be fun to rock out there with these guys, I cant wait to get there!”
For further info on this kid go to www.mikeyclancy.com
Achill Island
WindWise Watersports and the Irish Windsurfing Association are holding Round 2 of the National Windsurfing Wavesailing Championships on Achill Islands Tramore Strand (Keel beach) on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of September 2009.
The best wave sailors from the around the country will come to compete for the top spots and strutt their stuff on the water. Spectators watching the event will be blown away by the huge jumps and loops being pulled off by the competitors. They will also see some awesome wave riding; set to the backdrop of the beautiful Minuan Cliffs.
WindWise Watersports have been hosting the Wavesailing Championships for 6 years and each year grows from strength to strength. Local business play a key part in the success of the event giving prizes and support. The event also has a fun fleet for people interested in seeing what it all about or just in it for the fun. Registration takes place in the Minuan View bar on Friday 4th or on the beach on Saturday morning. Saturday night is all about letting the hair down, a raffle for the competitors takes place in Achill Head Hotel and then on to Club Zamba.
For more information on the Event contact WindWise on 098 43958 or Check out www.windwise.ie
ISS Galway
After four very succesful rounds of the 2009 Irish Slalom Series, Ireland’s top windsurfers will travel west for the final opportunity to battle it out for the 2009 National titles. The event will take place on Silver Strand beach. Fleets for all levels will be run with plenty of free coaching and the buddy system. An expected turnout of 80 competitors will ensure some exciting racing. Lunches will be provided on both days by Magnetti Italian foods. A special accomadation rate of €95 (2 B&B + 1 Dinner) – check out www.waterfront.ie An event dinner will also take place on Saturday night at the Galway Bay Hotel. Whether your a seasoned windsurfer or just interested in having a look – get youreself down to Silver Strand on Sept 12th/ 13th to witness the high speed action. Check out www.irishslalom.ie for more details.
