Belmullet Final

For anyone who has sailed here during one of the finals in the past few years will have noticed that it gets windy this time of the year around Belmullet and this year was no exception.

In total we sailed three rounds of Gold fleet competitions and six rounds of Silver fleet comp, changed beach half way through Saturday, survived consistent 35 knot winds with 49 knot gusts and basked in the sunny weather on Sunday while buzzing on Red Bull and background music!

Saturday
Saturday’s comp kicked off on Caisléan beach with a southwesterly, 4.5 metre wind and 2 foot waves, The first few rounds started off with nice big back loops and stalled forwards from Oisin Van Geldron, Finn Mullen and Dan Gardner and Rob Creane going for full on spin loops on the way in. The waves were still small and the wind was going more onshore as the morning went on so jumps were counting the most to get through the rounds. (more…)

IWA Wavesailing final

There’s less than two weeks to go and windguru is already forecasting gales for next week. Everyone in UISCE is busy cutting new streamers, tying flags to the bits of broken mast left behind after last year and praying hard for wind (the swell here is already pumping). For anyone who is still ready to windsurf after the speed week in Dungarvan UISCE is hosting the IWA Wavesailing final on the Fri 23/10/2009 – Mon 26/10/2009. Registration will take place on the competition beach Saturday morning which will be announced two days before hand. Although to speed things up pre-registration and accommodation booking is possible by contacting Fiona in the office on 097 82111 or by emailing her at fiona@usice.ie.

***Be in Belmullet this October Bank Holiday Weekend***

Wave Final in UISCE Fri 23/10/2009 – Mon 26/10/2009. Contact us on 097 82111  if you want more info. Accommodation packages available

The Notice of AGM which will be held on the Sunday night at 8pm of the Belmullet wave final. Venue UISCE.

Mikey at work

Mikey Clancy  IWA representative on the PWA world tour had a great final  event in the exceptionally tough conditions in Sylt, Germany last week. With huge winds and  rough seas Mikey coped very well  with the conditions winning a second round elimination which should put him close to an  overall top 20 tour placing for 2009. It was Mikey’s first year to compete on the PWA tour having competed in  IWA events now for a number of years. Its back to College in DIT marketing student and then on to Belmullet for the Irish Championships in October, For more info on Mikey see PWA.com and Mikeys website mikeyclancy.com

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