Highlights from the 2011 Atlantic Watersports Games

As últimas acerca dos Atlantic Watersports Games 2011 que decorrem em Inglaterra

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John Watson, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net, envia-nos as últimas sobre os Atlantic Watersport Games que o kayaksurf.net está a apoiar desde o primeiro momento. Ficam os resultados da modalidade que mais nos diz respeito: kayaksurf ;)

The Atlantic Watersports Games 2011 took place on the beaches, lakes and rivers of North Devon in beautiful sunshine this week. Young athletes from Basse Normandie, Pays de la Loire, Bretagne, Norte Portugal, Jersey, North West UK, Cornwall and Devon met for a celebration of watersports - sailing, rowing, kitesurf, surfing, surf lifesaving, ocean kayak racing and surf kayak. Check out the first results sent by John Watson, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net ;)

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Highlights from the 2011 Atlantic Watersports Games
by John Watson

Entries for the surf kayak event were from Devon, Cornwall and Brittany. The team from Brittany were strong kayakers with great experience in ocean kayak racing and some waveski. We are very grateful to AS Watersports of Exeter for loaning the team their Valley surf kayaks, and to Mega for the use of a demo boat. Our guests from Brittany say they very rarely see a surf kayak on the waves at home, but they enjoyed themselves so much, that may be changing now.

The Surf Kayak event was alongside Surf Lifesaving for a full day at Saunton Sands on the Monday. Round one and the repecharges were held in good conditions, and everyone surfed at least two rounds in each class.

For semi-finals on Tuesday and finals on Wednesday, we moved to Croyde beach alongside the shortboard, longboard and bodyboard competitions. Croyde Surf Club hosted a great event with judging tower, commentary and music, and the RNLI lifeguards helped keep the contest area clear for some great action in the heats. Special guests Maxi, Reidi and Troy from Sky TV's programme "Bondi Rescue" captained teams for a fun tag-team race for surfers in the middle of the day.

Surf kayak finals were in sunshine and with good waves. 2 Golds for Devon and 2 Golds for Cornwall, with Valentin Henot from Brittany putting in a great performance reaching the U21 short boat final.

Thanks to chief judge Glyn Brackenbury, and judges Denzil, Steve Chivers and Andy McCullough for their help in the week.

Surf Kayak Results:

Under 18 Boys, Short boat
1 KER PETHERICK Dylan
2 DEV BRACKENBURY Aiden
3 KER SCOTT Glen
4 DEV BARKER Jack
5 BZH PELIZZA Noe
6 BZH LE BRUN Victor

Under 21 Ladies, Short boat
1 KER WYNTER Emma
2 BZH MOUDEN Angie
3 BZH BRENTERCH Clemence

Under 21 Men, Short boat
1 DEV WATSON Philip
2 DEV BARKER Jack
3 DEV BRACKENBURY Aiden
4 BZH HENOT Valentin
5= KER PETHERICK Dylan
5= KER SCOTT Glen
7 KER MOUNT Jonathan
8= BZH BIHANNIC Antoine
8= BZH MOUDEN Angie

Under 21 Mixed, Long boat
1 DEV WATSON Philip
2 DEV BARKER Jack
3 DEV BRACKENBURY Aiden
4 KER MOUNT Jonathan
5 BZH HENOT Valentin
6 BZH BLANQUET Thomas
7 KER WYNTER Emma
8 KER SCOTT Glen
9 BZH BROUSTAL Floriane











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Atlantic Watersports Games 2011 / First photos

Primeiras fotos dos Atlantic Watersports Games 2011 / Portugal presente!



Os XVII Jogos Náuticos Atlânticos vão realizar-se, entre 24 e 28 de Julho, em Bideford (North Devon), Inglaterra. Este evento, organizado pelo Comité Internacional dos Jogos Náuticos Intercélticos, conta nesta sua edição com a co-organização da Direcção Geral dos Assuntos Europeus North Devon + e com o apoio da Comissão do Arco Atlântico. A Região Norte de Portugal vai competir nas modalidades de vela, remo, surf e kitesurf, com o objectivo de lutar pelos lugares cimeiros.

Os Jogos Náuticos Atlânticos (JNA) são uma competição anual que, pela sua importância, tem vindo a afirmar-se naturalmente no panorama internacional da náutica. Durante uma semana, este evento coloca em competição as melhores selecções náuticas das várias regiões que compõem o Arco Atlântico, nas modalidades de kayaksurf , kitesurf, remo, surf, surf life saving e vela. Ficam as primeiras imagens do evento - link mais em baixo.

+ Informação:
http://www.northdevon.com/Atlantic_Watersports_Games.aspx
http://www.jniea.eu

After the beautiful opening ceremony, which took place in Bideford late on Sunday afternoon, the young sportsmen and women began fighting it out in the various competitions this Monday morning. An overview of the sporting events on the programme is as follows:

•Bideford: Olympic rowing in double juniors and cadets, quadruple sculls, juniors and cadets
•Roadford Lake: Sailing (Optimist, Laser and Windsurfing)
•Saunton: Surf lifesaving and Ocean Kayaking
•Westward Ho!: Kitesurfing
•Croyde: Surfing and Surf kayaking

The competitors have expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the competitions and with the great welcome shown by the British hosts.

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Atlantic Watersports Games 2011 / Start this weekend!

North Devon / England / 23 - 28 July



Estamos quase lá! O kayaksurf.net está a apoiar o evento e aqui ficam alguns registos promocionais do festival que reúne cinco países "atlânticos". Da parte do kayaksurf, Philip Watson em grande estilo nas revistas e anúncios exteriores ;)

Created in 1996, the International Committee of the Interceltic Watergames is an association which gathers representatives of the different member regions. Its aim is to develop marine leisure activities in the Atlantic Area; develop sportive, cultural and economical exchanges between the peoples from the countries and regions member of the International Committee, and develops friendship between the peoples from the regions and countries of the Atlantic Area, through sports, culture, economy or any other activity. The event will start this weekend and here you can see some mediatic exposure that surfkayaking has in this event. Phil Watson in great style ;)

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Atlantic Watersports Games / 23-28 July 2011 / Kayaksurf!

Atlantic Watersports Games 2011 / Convite para uma ida até à Inglaterra!



Irlanda, Reino Unido, França, Espanha e Portugal, 33 regiões e 6 desportos de água - eis a génese dos Atlantic Watersport Games. O kayaksurf.net foi eleito Media Partner do evento e John Watson, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net, dai manter-nos a par de todo o festival. Criado em 1996, o Comité Internacional dos Jogos Náuticos Intercélticos é uma associação que reúne representantes das diferentes regiões atlânticas.

O seu objectivo é desenvolver os desportos náuticos no Espaço Atlântico; desenvolver intercâmbios desportivos, culturais e económicos entre os países, desenvolver amizades entre os povos dos países e das regiões do Espaço Atlântico através do desporto, da cultura, da economia ou de qualquer outra actividade. Este ano é na Inglaterra de 23 28 de Julho. Em baixo, toda a informação. Muito bom!!

Created in 1996, the International Committee of the Interceltic Watergames is an association which gathers representatives of the different member regions. Its aim is to develop marine leisure activities in the Atlantic Area; develop sportive, cultural and economical exchanges between the peoples from the countries and regions member of the International Committee, and develops friendship between the peoples from the regions and countries of the Atlantic Area, through sports, culture, economy or any other activity.

This year the event will run in North Devon (England) and John Watson, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net, will keep us informed about all the news. kayaksurf.net is proudly Media Partner of the event and of course that surfkayaking is involved! Check out the presentation and all the infos below.

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Atlantic Watersports Games 23-28 July, 2011 / Information for Surf Kayakers
by John Watson

We have the opportunity for Surf Kayak to be part of an international watersports event. Please come and take part!

Also, the British Open Surf Kayak Championships are in the same area on the following weekend, 30/31 July, - all welcome, come for two contests in a week.

About The Atlantic Watersports Games
This is an annual, under 21 sporting championship event, , which gathers together the best regional teams in sailing, kayaking, surfing, rowing and other watersports in the Atlantic area. It was formerly known as the Inter-Celtic Games. The Games attract over 400 young competitors, including World, European and National champions.

The competition results in three types of ranking:
- Individual ranking
- Ranking of region by sport
- The overall ranking of regions.

About the 2011 Games:
The 2011 Games are to be hosted this year by North Devon. 23rd to 28th July.

Competitions this year are being held in surf kayaking, sea kayaking, sailing, surfing, rowing, kitesurfing and surf life-saving.

Sunday: check-in and opening ceremony; Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: competition; Thursday: medals and closing ceremony. There will be events and entertainment all week at the Games Village in Bideford. A food and accommodation package is available from the organisers.

Which regions can take part?
33 regions from 5 countries are on the official list. You can compete for where you come from or where you live.

Ireland; Northern Ireland; Wales; Scotland; Channel Islands; Devon; Cornwall; Dorset&Somerset; Glos/Wilts/NSomerset; Cumbria; Cheshire; Lancashire;

France – Haute-Normandie; Basse-Normandie; Pays de La Loire; Bretagne; Charentes; Aquitaine;

Spain – Euskadi; Galicia; Asturias; Cantabria; Andalucia; Catalonia;

Portugal – Norte; Algarve; Centro; Lisboa; Alentejo.

If your region is not listed here, we are able to invite other regions – so please get in touch to find out more. We can add your region to the registration website.

Tell me about the Surf Kayak event?
The Surf Kayak event will be held at Croyde Bay and Saunton Sands. This will be alongside the Surf event and the Surf Life-saving event at the same beaches.

There are 4 classes in Surf Kayak:
U18 Men, Short boat (born 1993 or later). 2 maximum per region.
U21 Men, Short boat (born 1990 or later). 3 maximum per region.
U21 Ladies, Short boat. 2 maximum per region.
U21 Mixed, Long boat. 3 maximum per region.

Equipment: Most competitors will bring their own equipment. If needed, we can arrange for competitors to hire or loan surf kayaks, courtesy of AS Watersports of Exeter and their Valley kayaks, Mega Surfkayaks and Massif plastic surf kayaks.

How can I enter?
Registration and payment can only be made on the official website of the International Committee: www.jnieu.eu

Entries are made by each region’s Team Leader for each sport. Contact watersportsgames@northdevonplus.co.uk for any contacts in your region, or john@skernlodge.co.uk for help with liaison for any of the Surf Kayak entries.

Registration made up to 30th June will be 40 euros per competitor.

Registration from 1st to 15th July will be 55 euros.

A competitor taking part in several classes (eg both Shortboat and Longboat) will pay only one registration fee.

Where can I find out more?
The International Committee website www.jnieu.org

The North Devon 2011 website www.awg2011.co.uk

To register your interest, and for any help with the surf kayak event, please contact: john@skernlodge.co.uk





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