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Surf Kayak...FUN, FUN, FUN

Gwithian beach, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Falmouth Marine school students are organising a surf kayaking contest on Gwithian beach, near Hayle on 27th April 2011. All College and University students over 16 are invited to enter the contest. Any funds raised from the event will go to the bcu. So grab your wetsiut, grab your kayak n paddle and get down here for some good waves and good fun!!!

Friday, 23 April 2010

Competition day info

Alrite Guys and Girls
Here is an over view for the day. Please arrive at 9am for registration at sunset surf cafe. Any competitors that are borrowing kit can arrive early as we (organisers) will be there from 8am. Registration will finish around 9.30am with Heats starting at 10am, they will run as follows:

Round 1:
  • Heat 1 10am
  • Heat 2 10.15
  • Heat 3 10.30
  • Heat 4 10.45
  • Heat 5 11am
  • Heat 6 11.15
  • Heat 7 11.30

Round 2

  • Heat 1 - 7 11.45 - 1.15

Round 3 Quater Finals

  • Heat 1 1.45
  • Heat 2 2pm
  • Heat 3 2.15
  • Heat 4 2.30

Round 4 Semi Finals

  • Heat 1 2.45
  • Heat 2 3pm

Finals 3.15

4pm Prize giving at sunset surf cafe

Pease note that all these times are subject to change and may not run at these exact times.

Car parking cost £5.80 for the day so please bring cash for: car park, entry fees and we will be taking orders for the event t-shirt at £10 each (plus postage £3, with option to collect). There are NO cash machines in the area, there are a few banks in Hayle town, Shell garage and spar shop.

Hot and cold drinks and food can be purchased at sunset surf cafe, they also provide packed lunches (please contact them before hand to order). They take cards but no cash back!

If you know anyone that is planning on entering on the day they are strongly recommended to get in touch first as there are limited places still available.

Ok folks thats about it, surf forcast is looking good for weds so should be good (check out MSW link). Enjoy the sunny weekend and see you there, any questions just drop us an email.

Claire, Tim & Dave

Friday, 26 March 2010

Judges

Steve Bowens
Richard Uren

Gary Adcock


Denzil Pearce



Monday, 22 March 2010

Medical

Please not that all competitors will be required to complete a medical form on the day

Friday, 19 March 2010

Kit List

Essentials:
  • Wetsuit
  • Rash vest
  • Wetsuit boots
  • Cag
  • Buoyancy aid
  • Helmet
  • Kayak (must have toggles attached)
  • Paddle
  • Spaydeck
  • Air bags
  • BCU membership card (if you're a member)
  • Towel
  • CASH - for car park and entry fee
  • Student ID card

Other items you may want to bring:

  • Drinks (no alcohol)
  • Food
  • Camera
  • Sunblock (we maybe lucky!!!)

***Food and drinks can be purchased from Sunset Surf Cafe***

We have a limited amount of kit that you can borrow, if you need anything then email us asap to avoid disappointment

Thursday, 25 February 2010

Directions

The contest is taking place beside the Sunset Surf Cafe, Please park in the car park facing the cafe. Address below with post code. This picture is hyperlinked if you want more info
10 Gwithian Towans
Gwithian
Cornwall
TR27 5BT

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Click on "ENTER HERE" to enter contest
If the form does not accept your BCU number then leave it blank



Friday, 19 February 2010

Monday, 8 February 2010