17/06/11

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





Thanks John and keep us informed!


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03/05/11

Student Surf Kayak Championships 2011 / Report by Steve Bowens

2011 Student Surf Kayak Championships / Report by Steve Bowens



É mais uma prova de kayaksurf na Inglaterra, Steve Bowens, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net, reporta-nos tudo o que se passou. Gente nova nas ondas e muita curiosidade pelo kayaksurf ;)

One more report from Steve Bowens, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net. All about the 2011 Student Surf Kayak Championships.This year saw the biggest range of educational institutions represented to date with competitors from; Falmouth Marine School, Cornwall College, Truro College, University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, University of Swansea, some schools and a few individual students. Enjoy the report!

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2011 Student Surf Kayak Championships
by Steve Bowens

On Wednesday the 26th of April, gwithian beach saw the third annual student surf kayak competition. It was welcomed by a nice waist to chest high wave and glorious sunny weather. The conditions were perfect for the wide range of abilities that came along. There were some exceptional performances by Phil Watson, Emma Wynter, Jack Barker, Dylan etch etc..... there was also a fantastic turn out (about 40%) who were not surf kayakers at all but wanted to come and just have fun learning what it was all about and throwing caution to the wind. This year saw the biggest range of educational institutions represented to date with competitors from; Falmouth Marine School, Cornwall College, Truro College, University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, University of Swansea, some schools and a few individual students.

The juniors contest was won by Jack Barker who also attained a well deserved third place in the open and Philip Watson turned out the victor in a tightly contested open final. The team event was won by Truro College with Falmouth Marine School running up in second place.

Unfortunately this year we only had Emma competing in the ladies discipline but with just as much skill and ability as any of the guys, they were all watching out when she was in there heat.

The event was added to greatly by the presence of AS Watersports who kindly provided some fantastic prizes and also had demo equipment available for anyone after watching the contest fancied giving it a go. Other prizes were donated by Wildthings canoes.

Richard Uren from Truro College said “last year was hard to beat but Tim (Falmouth Marine School) did a fantastic job and this event was the best yet (again!)” Steve Bowes (Tutor from Falmouth Marine School) said: “Tim did a great job; these events always make me very proud of our students as they are put under the spotlight. I was really please with all the guys who came along with no real surf kayak background and gave it their all, they were fantastic and did not seem to be put off by the guys who compete on the world circuit at all. Philip, Emma, Dylan etc were great at encouraging the newcomers and helping them get on and off the water. A fantastic day all round”

PHOTOS





Results:

Open
1- Philip Watson (University of Exeter)
2-Jonathon Mount (Truro College)
3-Jack Baker (Bude)

Womens
1-Emma Wynter (University of Swansea)

Junior
1-Jack Barker (Bude)
2-Dylan Petherwick (Truro College)
3-James Gossan (on behalf of Falmouth Marine School)


Ed notes:
Falmouth Marine School is a further and higher education college providing specialist training in outdoor and Marine education. For more information about courses please contact Steve:
01326 310310 or look here:
http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/falmouth/index.php?sitesig=falmouth&page=_Home

Please consider coming along to one of the exciting competitions, ,more info here:
http://www.englandsurfkayak.org.uk/

VISIT:




Thanks Steve and congratulations ;)


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30/03/11

Kayaksurf / Pete Blenkinsop interview also on PLAYAK

Entrevista de Pete Blenkinsop publicada no PLAYAK



É mais uma publicado no portal referência da canoagem mundial! Depois de Jackie Dillon, presidente da Associação Mundial de Waveski, escolhemos a entrevista de Pete Blenkinsop, presidente da Associação Mundial de Kayaksurf. Para ver no PLAYAK, basta clicar na imagem de cima. Na imagem de baixo, fica a versão nacional ;)

One more interview published on the biggest paddling website worldwide thanks to our partnership with PLAYAK. After Jackie Dillon, president of World Waveski Surfing Association, time to give the front page to Pete Blenskinsop, president of the World Surfkayak Association. To read the interview on PLAYAK, click on the TOP image. Below, the link for the portuguese version.

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Thanks Jeroen ;)


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25/02/11

Waveski Open / British Titles 2011/ ENTRIES!

British Titles - Waveski Open Event / 30 de Abril 2011



É no dia 30 de Abril na baía de Woolacombe, Norte de Devon (SW da Inglaterra). Os heats poderão alongar-se até ao dia 1 de Maio e aqui fica o convite para mais uma prova incluída de waveski que conta com o apoio do kayaksurf.net. Jonny Gibbings, já entrevistado por nós, enviou-nos todas as informações.

Check out the invitation for one more waveski competition. This time, it will run in Middle Beach, Woolacombe (North Devon,England) next April 30th. Below, all the infos about this event. You can also CLICK on the poster and go directly for Facebook section of this competition that counts with kayaksurf.net support.

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British Titles - Open Event

Saturday, April 30
Location Middle Beach
Marine Dr
Woolacombe

Entry is £15
All Abilities Welcome

Location:
Primary - Middle Beach, Woolacombe
Secondary - Putsborough,

Competition Director: Pete O'Kane

The open will be run on the Saturday (30th April), and if the waves persist, a tag team event will be run on the Sunday (1st May).

**** TO REGISTER ****

Please email:
britishtitles2011@eurowaveski.eu

Register as soon as possible there are LIMITED numbers of places!
No register - no entry!

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Thanks Jonny and all the best for the event!


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09/02/11

Kayaksurf / Chris Hobson flies wih his MEGA Proton

Chris Hobson voa na estreia do seu novo Mega Proton


photos by Malcolm Pearcey

Tal como Marc Woolward, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net, escrevia no comentário a esta foto... palavras para quê? Chris Hobson no seu melhor esta terça feira enquanto estreava o seu Mega Proton. Será com este surfkayak que irá ao festival de Santa Cruz na Califórnia no próximo mês. Grande surf...

Just like Marc Woolward, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net, commented when saw this photo... without words! Chris Hobson flying in the very first time he surfed his brand new Mega Proton last tuesday. This is the surfkayak that he will take for Santa Cruz, California, next month. Awesome surf... congratulations Chris!

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23/09/10

NEW INTERVIEW / Glyn Brackenbury / Kayak Instructor

NOVA ENTREVISTA / Glyn Brackenbury / Instrutor de canoagem atento ao kayaksurf nacional



Mais uma entrevista online! Glyn dá-nos uma excelente visão do kayaksurf actual e refere vários exemplos do nosso país para ilustrar o seu discurso. Glyn esteve connosco no Mundial 2009 - onde se fartou de partir material - e criou recentemente o excelente surfkayakskills.com ;) Leiam a entrevista e descubram...

One more interview is online! Glyn Brackenbury is a kayak instructor and also the man that found the great surfkayakskills.com. Interesting interview by someone that is really inside of our sport. Glyn is also member of the Mega Flying Squad. Hope you like it!

CLICK:


TAMBÉM NO 100%SURF:


Thanks Glyn ;)



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26/08/10

Plastic Surfkayaking Champs / Results and Ranking Lists by John Watson

Mega Plastic Surf Kayak Champs 2010 / Report de John Watson


Woolacombe last year / photo by Caroline Janganant

Decorreu neste fim de semana em Woolacombe, North Devon (SW da Inglaterra) mais uma edição da Mega Plastic Surfkayak Championships. O destaque foi todo para os "plásticos" da Mega - principal patrocinador - e nós apoiámos uma vez mais o evento. Fiquem agora com o report de John Watson - NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net - e vejam no pódio nomes bem conhecidos por estas bandas ;)

One more edition of the Mega Plastic Surf Kayak Champs. It was in Woolacombe, North Devon (England SW) and here is the full report by John Watson - NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net. Congratulations for all ;)

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England Surf Kayak
Mega Plastic Surf Kayak Champs 2010, Woolacombe, North Devon, 21 August
Results e surf report by John Watson

Thanks to everyone who turned out and helped the Mega Surf Kayak Plastic Champs run smoothly through a wet and windy day at Woolacombe beach. Results below.

Well done Jack Barker, first time in the Men's final as well as winning the Juniors. Steve Chivers also reached two finals and John Trelease was another first-time winner in the Masters. One point between Philip and Chris in the Men's rankings, with just one event to go - Westward Ho! on 2/3 October.


Richard Uren and Malcolm Pearcey

Thanks to Malcolm from MEGA for giving a boat away in a raffle at the meal on Saturday evening. Richard Uren was the winner, and went home with a shiny new Bullitt XS.
RESULTS
Open class, short boat
1.Chris Hobson
2.Philip Watson
3.Steve Chivers
4.Jack Barker
5=Harry Uren
5=Andy Wildman
7=Tim Holland
7=Dylan Petherick
9=John Trelease
9=Glen Scott
9=Robyn Pearcey
9=Andrew Hawker
13=Denzil Pearce
13=Emma Wynter
13=Aidan Brackenbury
16.Jim Ottaway
17.Richard Uren
18.Ben Rogers
19=Dave Bradshaw
19=Steve Petherick
19=John Millington
22=Andrew Ryder
22=Alan Oakes
24.Kirt Odam


Woolacombe Beach


Steve Chivers

Masters, short boat
1.John Trelease
2.Steve Chivers
3.Dave Bradshaw
4.Andrew Hawker
5=Richard Uren
5=Andy Wildman
7.Steve Petherick


Jack Barker

Junior, short boat
1.Jack Barker
2.Harry Uren
3.Dylan Petherick
4.Aidan Brackenbury
5=Tim Holland
5=Emma Wynter
7.Glen Scott


Judging ;)


Ben Rogers


Mega sponsor


Philip Watson (nice t-shirt!)




Thanks John!

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20/08/10

Plastic Surfkayak Championships by MEGA kayaks

PLASTIC surfkayak Championship / Este fim de semana em Woolacombe

É mais uma edição da habitual prova organizada pela Mega com especial destaque para os surfkayaks em "plástico" que fazem as delícias de quem quer iniciar-se na modalidade e tem algum receio de provovar estragos no material. À semelhança dos outros anos, espera-se muita diversão e, acima de tudo, um grande fim de semana ;)

Like usual, Mega will promote once more this great event. The "plastic's section" will have a special focus and, like all the years, the organization wants, above all, a great weekend in the waves. Later, we'll publish the report. All the best for Woolacombe!
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5th Plastic Surf Kayak Championships
They are to be held on Saturday 21th and 22th August 2010. Classes running on the day will be Open, Ladies and Juniors.

Costs are £10 for the first class and £5 for the second class if you are eligible. Entries must be made prior to the day of the competition. Entries on the day will only be accepted if there is availability and at a cost of £15.
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You may enter in any plastic boat but it must be under 2.7m. There will be some specialist plastic surf kayaks available on the day.

To enter, please email your name, contact details, classes you wish to enter and BCU number to
john@skernlodge.co.uk
ALL ABOUT THE EVENT HERE:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118951578152940


Woolacombe Beach


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18/07/10

BUDE SURFKAYAK CONTEST / Photos by Denzil Pearce

KAYAKSURF EM BUDE, Cornwall, Inglaterra / Fotos de Denzil Pearce


Decorreu em Bude, Black Rock (SW da Inglaterra) em Abril mais uma prova inserida no intenso circuito inglês de kayaksurf. John Watson - NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net - enviou-nos o report completo com todos os resultados, entretanto já publicado ( podem recordar o REPORT AQUI). Denzil Pearce enviou-nos depois uma série de fotos do evento que agora publicamos em SLIDE-SHOW. Caras conhecidas e muito surf!

It took place last April in Bude (Black Rock - England SW), one more surfkayak contest inserted in the England Surf Kayak events. John Watson, NEWS TEAM kayaksurf.net, sent us all the report - can be recall
HERE - and later, Denzil Pearce sent us more photos from the event. Check the slide show below to remember the great event!


Denzil Pearce


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Thanks Pete ;)

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11/07/10

Tamsin Green / KAYAKSURF / Great waves in England ;)

Tamsin Green / Grandes ondas algures no nordeste da Inglaterra



Foi no mês passado algures no Nordeste da Inglaterra. Na água, Dan e Tamsin Green e umas ondaças num spot algo assustador do tipo "reef break". Em baixo o relato do próprio Dan quando nos enviou as fotos. Já publicámos a sequência de Dan e agora, Tamsin Green.

What a great session had Tamsin and Dan last month somehwere in the north east coast of England! Take a look to these photos with Tamsin. A few days ago, we published the first part with Dan and now, re-read his report and enjoy the photos ;)



June Walker

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KAYAKSURF ON ENGLAND NE COAST
by Dan Green

Still on a high from what was such an awesome session with just me Tamsin and 4 others out on a huge swell. The surf was at a secret spot on the North east coast of England which was sheltered from an unusually big northerly swell for the summer. The spot only usually works in deepest winter when the water temp is about 5 degrees so it was nice to get it when the water felt warm. It is a reef break wich turns into a point then ends on the which makes it quite strange. The take off is sketchy accross rocks which a few of the boardies hit on wipeouts so timing was critical and you had to get off before the end so as not to get wiped out in the shore dump. I didnt on a couple of times and was coughing up bits of grit from the beach on the paddle out more than once.

I love the way some of the pictures really capture the power of the ocean with big volumes of water everywhere.

aloha Dan
















Tamsin and Dan

Thanks Dan and Tamsin!


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