Stuart Holland (2XS team rider) has sent us these great videos of the (very few) decent kite sessions he has had this year!
If you have an videos of sailing or kiting at West Wittering, please get in contact and we will get them up here.
New Wave Toys from RRD
For 2011, RRD have released a fine selection of waveboards.
There are 2 styles of board, available in both quad fin and single fin constuctions.
The Wave Cult LTD is once again the more alround waveboard – 75, 83 or 92 litres (single or quad).
The Hardcore Wave is more of an out-and-out hardcore waveboard this year and best suited to advanced riders in strong winds and/or big waves. It is available in 68, 76 or 64 (single or quad).
We will very shortly have some demo boards at the beach. To come and try one, call 01243 513 077
Roberto Ricci:
The new Wave Cult V4 is a completely re-designed shape. Sharp, fast, instinctive and loose these boards will never let you down when the wind will be gusty or the waves will be mushy yet they will still excel in pumping conditions. The highly acclaimed wave cult has the widest range of use in the RRD wave board collection, whilst the single fin configuration allows you to maximize speed, grip and control from side off to onshore winds.
The shape features: Vee throughout most of the length and a slight double concave in the mid hull section to improve stability. A Max width point about 10 cms forward with a wider nose, which allows a very balanced and proportional outline and keeps a constant curve all the way to the very end of the board.
A full rail shape and generous tucked rails in the front allowed RRD to create fast yet turny wave boards that will be in perfect control in both rough waters or marginal conditions.
The sizes are 75 litres / 56cms, 83 / 58cm and 92 / 60cms, with MFC fins of 22, 23 and 24cms respectively
Cabrinha 2011 Kites and Boards at West Wittering, Saturday 31st July
We will have 2011 Cabrinha Kites at West Wittering Windsurfing Club on saturday 31st July for you to come and take a look.
In the mean time, here is a preview:
Cabrinha Crossbow 2011
Cabrinha 2011 Bar and Lines
Cabrina Nomad 2011
Cabrinha Raceboard 2011
Cabrinha Switchblade 2011
Cabrinha XB Race 2011
Preorder the Windsurfing Movie 2 NOW with FREE POSTAGE!!
The Windsurfing Movie 2 will be available from 5th August 2010.
It promises to be yet another iconic moment in windsurfing history.
Preorder your copy now and use the promotional code: POORBOYZPOSTAL to have FREE delivery as soon as we have it in the store!
Check out the trailer:
Video: 15th July 2010 West Wittering, Wind at last! New Quatro Quad gets wet!
Simon Bassett enjoying his first outing on his brand new Custom Quatro Quad 79 straight off the plane from Maui!
A bit of Wind (at last!)
After one of the longest windless periods we can all remember, those lucky few who can sneak out during the week to play had a moment of respite.
The windguru forecast for last thursday was finally showing a decent number of stars: 25-30 knots with a 3m short period swell.
Thankfully the forecast delivered. Chimet hit 35knots in the middle of the night and built all day. Unfortunately the wind decided to shut off at 4.45pm – perfectly in time to frustrate all the after work sailors!
Stuart Holland and Simon Bassett captured all the photos of the day.
We are now playing the waiting game again. Stuck with this beautiful sunny weather and hoping for windy storms. Pretty sure we’re all stupid!
Congratulations to Adrian Nesbitt and Adrian Hope-Barr who managed 30.24knots on a freestyle-wave and North Duke and 35.91 knots on a Fanatic Falcon and 5.8 NP RS respectively!
Simon Bassett captured a video of the day on his GoPro HD. To follow shortly…
The 2XS / X-Train / Shore Surf Club Witterings Charity Paddle Race to take place on 7th August 2010
2XS and X-train, with the Shore Surf Club are organizing a charity paddle race to raise money for The Sussex Snowdrop Trust .
The annual charity race is from Shore Road (on the beach), East Wittering to West Wittering Windsurfing Club and competitors may use surfboards, SUPs or kayaks (prizes for the winners of each category).
The race starts at 2pm on Saturday 7th August 2010 and should take around 20-40 minutes. (Registration starts at 1 pm)
It will be held in shallow, low tide, safe conditions and safety cover will be provided by West Wittering Windsurf Club ,Puma Safety and West Wittering Estate. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent / guardian. All surfers must have leashes all kayakers must wear Buoyancy Aids.
BBQ at 3.30pm at West Wittering Windsurf Club to celebrate the finish!
Entry Fee £5 cash only please (pays for BBQ) Minimum Sponsorship £10. All sponsorship moneys to be collected on the day or via www.justgiving.com
Download your entry form
Download your sponsorship form
New Team15 Sessions with X-Train at West Wittering Windsurf Club
Starting from 8th July, X-Train at West Wittering Windsurf Club will be running Team15 sessions:
Team15 is a nationwide network of windsurfing clubs where young people (aged 15 and under) can get together every week to learn new windsurfing skills and have a laugh with their mates on the water. Since the same faces come back every week, it’s also a great opportunity to make new friends.
Whatever your skill level, regular windsurfing sessions will improve your windsurfing ability very quickly. If you’ve never tried it before, you’ll have the basics mastered in no time. From first time windsurfer to a relative expert, Team15 clubs welcome all levels.
Team15 offers young people the chance to be part of the weekly club sessions and also to participate in the inter-club challenges. It’s your call whether you take part in one or both. But it’s the challenges that give Team15 its name. Each club can enter the inter-club challenges with a team of up to 15 people aged 15 and under; Team15!
At X-Train, we will be running sessions on Thursday afternoons. We have kit but if you have your own, you can bring it down. We are also looking for volunteers to help us run the sessions – a great opportunity if you are starting a career in watersports and it will help us get more kids on to the water.
- Thursday evenings 4pm – 530pm from 18th July onwards
- Cost £12.00 Per session, maximum group size is 12
- Price includes kit but if you have your own bring it down.
- Contact Rossco or Chris on 01243 513077 / [email protected] for more info or to book
New Channel Crossing World Record!
On Friday 25 June Simon Bassett of 2XS and X-Train , Matt Argyle of SUP Global and Jock Patterson from Brighton set a new record for paddle surfing across The English Channel. The relay from Dover to Calais took just over 5 hours 38 minutes (it took Laird Hamilton 7 hours!)
The record which is currently being ratified should stand as a new relay Guiness World Record. This will be confirmed in the next few weeks.
The crossing from Dover to Point Delas just south of Calais was in aid of Surfers Against Sewage and has raised (so far) just under £8000. If anyone would like to make any further donations please visit Simon’s JustGiving Page or Matt’s JustGiving Page.
Simon Bassett: “We had perfect conditions as we set off from Dover: flat water, light winds and sunshine. As the the crossing progressed, we hit a sea fog bank and had around 100 feet of visibility. A Tanker passed 200 feet in front of us, amazingly only visible on the support boat radar – we couldn’t see it in the fog!
Fortunately the fog lifted and again we had perfect weather for the rest of the crossing to France. It was certainly much harder than we thought as we seemed to push against the current for most of the way there.”
Matt Argyle: “The crossing was harder than I expected it to be, but it was an amazing experience. We had everything thrown at us from tankers, currents, the heat, choppy water, bow waves and even a pod of dolphins. It was amazing to be in the water and to see the coast of France come out of the haze, it was also an experience to be dodging giant ships through the shipping lane. We also sadly saw a lot of rubbish floating in the sea, so please take your rubbish home with you when you visit the beach and support Surfers Against Sewage in keeping our oceans clean.”
Jock Patterson: “The crossing had many moods, it felt like different chapters in a book: a perfect start with clearing fog and sunshine, fog banks, chop, current and really tough paddling in the middle. Then the fog lifted and it became very hot and glassy. The sea breeze picked up and we got to France!
It was great to be out in the ocean with a bunch of mates. It’s a day I will never forget – really magic. When the dolphins turned up it was like a thankyou for the work SAS are doing to keep the ocean clean and a good omen for the crossing.
The crossing wasn’t just about the ego trip of setting a record. The bigger picture for all of us is about keeping the ocean clean and raisng awareness and funds for Surfers Against Sewage.”
Elliot Dudley, the human torpedo from Cardiff and the 4th member of the team paddled the whole distance and was hoping for a sub 5 hour time but in the adverse conditions, managed 5 hours 38 mins for the 19.78 nautical mile distance and didn¹t stop for the until he hit the beach in France.
Even more amazingly Eliiot drove from dover to Watergate for a BLU surf competition on Saturday morning and came 3rd in the event.
Elliot Dudley: “Completing the crossing of the English Channel on an SUP was one of the hardest things I have ever done but also one of the most satisfying. To have raised so much money for such a great cause as SAS in the process just makes it all the sweeter. Hopefully we will also officially set the record for the fastest SUP crossing of the Channel pending the approval of Guinness World Records”
The boat crew had to film and log the crossing with witness statements to verify the record attempt.
The whole project was very well organised by Dom, Andy and Steve from the Surfers Against Sewage team and Claire on the video camera from BSUPA.
The whole experience, from the begining of the training 6 months ago has been a good one. Even down to the the last month when I have been laid out with back problems, not certain whether I was going to be able to take part and was just back to to fitness only a few days before leaving.
I would like to thank the folowing who supported us with gear: Jason Greame from Da Kine, Chris from Animal wetsuits, James from Big Salty (the forecast Guru), Caroline and Andy who helped with the training and Jane who put up with my moaning during the endless training. I also must not forget all the people who kindly donated money for the crossing and finally to Jock who hollered at me to keep up with Elliot all the way from Dover.
Matt and Simon Used 14 ft Bark Expeditions with Kialoa Shaka Pu’u Paddles. Elliot used the same Baord and a Werner paddle. Jock used a Naish 14 ft with Kiaola Nalu Paddle.
The Cross Channel SUP brigade nears France!
This photo was taken on the way to Dover to pick up Jock. Simon looking a bit tired and hungry already! (8pm on 24th June)
5.37am on the day of the stand up paddle crossing from England to France, it’s a bit foggy!
A quick carb loading stop at 6.45am
Unloading the van at 8am. Fog is being burnt off and it’s getting hot!
Loading the boat at 8.30am – the wind is onshore – doh!
On the boat at 9am, heading to Sampire Hoe, ready for a 9.30am start.
The white cliffs of Dover!
Who forgot their compass?
And they’re off. Eliot Steams ahead from the start!
Simon powering away from the cliffs
30 mins in, 3.5knt average, southerley wind, swimmer has just left Dover as well. All good so far
Jock starts and is going strong. Speed up to 4.2kts.
Entering the shipping lane in the fog, not ideal!
Heading over the choppy water on a sandbar!
