21st March 2007
National kitesurfing championships come to The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay next week.
Britain’s best kitesurfers will flock to a north Cornwall beach next week to compete in the first event of the 2007 national championships.
The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay will host the first round of the 2007 British Kitesurfing Association (BKSA) Freestyle Championships, from Thursday 29th March to Sunday 1st April.
Last year’s BKSA contest at Watergate Bay has gone down as the stuff of legend in the kiting world, thanks to perfect conditions and the renowned Extreme Academy hospitality.
“We’re really looking forward to kicking off the BKSA’s 2007 championships at The Extreme Academy,” said BKSA Chairman and event director Richard Gowers.
“Watergate Bay is a two mile stretch of kiting paradise, and last year’s event was one of the best of the championships; the Atlantic kindly served us with a more than generous swell and three days of constant 20-30 knot winds, which really challenged the riders.”
A full roster of the country’s top professional, amateur and junior kitesurfers are expected to enter the event. The 2006 British Champion, Lewis Crathern, won last year’s event at Watergate Bay has confirmed he intends to defend his title.
Crathern, from Worthing, will face stiff competition in the professional men’s division from veteran Cornishman Denzil Williams, and a strong contingent of up-and-coming young riders; particularly 17 year old Robin Snuggs from Weymouth; and Hayling Island’s Sam Light who finished third overall last year aged 15.
Favourite to win the ladies’ division is Plymouth’s Jo Wilson. The 26 year old is twice British women’s champion, and last year finished fourth on the PKRA world kitesurfing tour.
PRESS CALL: 2pm - 4pm ON THURSDAY 29TH MARCH 2007
ON THE BEACH AT THE EXTREME ACADEMY, WATERGATE BAY.
Members of the media are invited to attend a press call for the BKSA Freestyle Championships on Thursday 29th March, from 2pm to 4pm.
Journalists will have the opportunity to photograph/film competitors taking advantage of a special practice session before the first heats of the competition begin on Friday 30th March.
A number of the competitors will also be available for interviews with media, including Lewis Crathern, Jo Wilson, Sam Light and Robin Snuggs. Interviews with competitors can be arranged in advance if required.
ENDS
Notes For Editors
The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay is one of Britain’s leading venues for beach sports. Founded in 1999, the Extreme Academy comprises specialist schools for surfing, kitesurfing, waveski and mountainboarding; technical equipment hire; and the Extreme Store, stocking a wide range of clothing and technical equipment. The Beach Hut, located on the ground floor of The Extreme Academy, is well known as Cornwall’s coolest beach hangout, and a great place to eat.
The Hotel, Watergate Bay After an extensive programme of refurbishment and a merger with the Extreme Academy, The Hotel, Watergate Bay offers an unique contemporary beach lifestyle on the north coast of Cornwall. Still family owned and run, The Hotel features a fresh modern look, AA Rosette dining and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Facilities include 70 bedrooms, two restaurants, two pools and a tennis court. www.watergatebay.co.uk
White Stuff, the fashion lifestyle clothing label, was founded in 1985. They currently have 35 White Stuff shops and over 100 wholesale outlets throughout the UK as well as a website and mail order business. The brand is definitely fashion for lovers not victims – and this is reflected in the relaxed styling, lovely detailing and discreet branding on their quality clothing. White Stuff customers are 25-40 ‘something’s’ who know the fashion trends but have their own sense of style. White Stuff are sponsors of the Extreme Academy, and supply staff uniforms for The Hotel and Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay, and Fifteen Cornwall.
Media Contact - PR on behalf of The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay
For more information and images contact: Jim Michell at Barefoot Media.
Telephone: +44 (0)1208 895089 Email: jim@barefootmedia.co.uk |
