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Event 4
Croft Farm
Sunday 31 August 2008
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AXBRIDGE ANIMALS WIN THROUGH TO NATIONAL WINDSURFING CHAMPIONSHIP
Local youth windsurfing team the Axbridge Animals beat three other South West teams to win the fourth round of the RYA's Team15 (T15) SW Regional Youth Windsurfing Championships at the weekend (Sunday 31 August), and secure their place in the National T15 Champions Cup at Rutland Water in October. The event, held at Croft Farm Water Park, was attended by the Croft Farm Flyers, the Wimbleball Wombles and the SCOEC Screamers.
The wet, cloudy weather with very light wind caused all sorts of problems for the organisers and even more for the competitors. Laura Bulson (13) from Croft Farm and Harriet Whiteley (12) from Axbridge both refused to give in during their third race when the wind died and shifted many times. They both fought with complete determination until they crossed the line, showing a good example to T15 members and adults alike.
At the end of the 3.5m class racing, Harriet beat Laura's brother Ben (13) from Croft Farm into second place. The 4.5m class saw B-Al Martin (13) and Alexander Savage (12) take both the top slots for the Axbridge Animals, and Tom Stevens (15) and Noelle Finch (13) managed the same feat in the Techno 6.8m class.
In the final points tally, Axbridge Animals beat the Croft Farm Flyers by nine points, and the SCOEC Screamers took third place.
We are the Champions!
West Kirby Warriors
T15 Champions 2008
Congratulations!
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For information
(previous courses in 2008)
Mount Batten Centre - Plymouth
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 27/28 September 2008
Closing date: 5 September
Cancelled: lack of candidates
Lakes Leisure - Windermere
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 30/31 August 2008
Closing date: 15 August
Fully booked
James Hamilton Heritage Park - Glasgow
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 30/31 August 2008
Closing date: 15 August
Cancelled: lack of candidates
Gwent Adventures - Wales
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 9/10 August 2008
Closing date: 25 July
5 candidates on course
Grafham Water Centre - Cambridgeshire
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend course: 5/6 July 2008
Closing date: 30 June
Spaces available
6 candidates on course
Wimbleball Lake - Somerset
Course type: Racing Instructor
Midweek course: 3/4 July 2008
Closing date: 30 June
4 candidates on course
Roadford Lake - Okehampton
Course type: Racing Instructor
Midweek Course: 4/5 June 2008
Organised by South West Lakes Trust
Fully booked
Carsington Watersports - Derbyshire
Course type: Freestyle
Weekend Course: 3/4 May 2008
Fully booked
Carsington Watersports - Derbyshire
Course type: Racing Instructor
Midweek Course: 1/2 May 2008
6 candidates on course
Mountbatten Centre - Plymouth
Course type: Racing Instructor
Weekend Course: 12/13 April 2008
Cancelled: lack of candidates
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ADOPT-A-BEACH
The Green Blue is an environmental awareness initiative by the British Marine Federation and the Royal Yachting Association. One of its aims is to educate and promote the sustainable use of coastal and inland waters by watersports participants.
Some of the initiatives have a relevance to windsurfers - especially in achieving cleaner seas and beaches.
Adopt-a-Beach is definitely relevant to T15ers, which is a Marine Conservation Society project supported by the Green Blue.
Check out what parts of the Green Blue are relevant to you