For the months of June, July and August The IWA along with, Surfdock, Rusheen Bay and Jamie Knox, are offering you a great opportunity to win prizes just by introducing a friend or family member to our sport.
Ian + Rob Scandrett, Dave + Ewan O’ Keeffe, Bill Kearney and Tony O’ Riordan joined me in providing safety cover with Bob and Christopher Bateman in the photographic boat. The 5 min gun went at 14:20 and the fleet of 22 boards got off to a clear start at 14:25 with Jeff Condell getting into and early lead. A couple of boards returned to the beach and Vince Geary sailing the div 2 Herve Borde retired in Cobh town with leg cramps.
A BIG thank you to Nick and all the Downings windsurfing event Crew for running a brilliant event. Well looked after on the water, on the beach and entertaining us in the evening. 72 entrants of all ages and abilities on the water competing at the same time. Ranging in ages form 5 to 70 in Fun races, longboard races and even managed a few downwind slalom races - thanks to Ciaran's persistence. Thanks again to everyone involved and to all the competitors who took part. Look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Registration NOW OPEN... DOWNINGS WINDSURFING EVENT 2014 to be held on 19th & 20th July. All ages and abilities welcome. Saturday 19th July Registration on Beach at 9.00am, Racing starts at 11.00am. Sunday 20th July- Prize giving on the Beach at 4.30pm.
Round 2 of the Irish Slalom Series held on the 17/18th May was held in 15-knots of wind in glorious sunshine. It was run by the IWA powered by and hosted by Jamie Knox Watersports in the sandy Scraggane Bay, Mahrees, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. Here is a short video of the event - thanks to Marc Von Blumenkraft for putting it together - and results.
The IWA is proud to announce a very exciting development within the Association. We have aligned ourselves with , one of Irelands leading energy providers, as our major sponsor for the 2014 season. It is exciting times for the IWA as we continue to develop growth in our sport, and with this support from Energia we will be able to increase our exposure."
"is delighted to be partnering with the IWA for 2014. We too are experts at harnessing wind energy and 25% of Ireland’s total wind power comes through Energia. We look forward to supporting IWA and their exciting programme of events in the year ahead.
There are 3 Kona boards available now on the ISA SailFleet program. Most of you probably know of the SailFleet dinghies, this will run in a similar format and hopefully it is something we can build on if the demand for it is demonstrated. Details are available here:
Having the Konas at an event would make a good light wind alternative and this worked well at the slalom event in Malahide last year (they can even be used for SUPing in no wind). They were put to good use in the Round Cobh race last weekend being loaned out to 3 participants. If you’ve any questions contact the ISA or Cormac.