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12th August 2009 - by Marc Fredman
Windsurfing Destinations In UK
Windsurfing has gained great popularity across the world.
Countries like France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Australia and the
United States have emerged as global windsurfing hubs with a
number of windsurfing locations and favourable surfing
conditions. The United Kingdom too is gradually developing into
a popular windsurfing destination due to good surfing locations
and conditions.
Windsurfing Locations in UK
There are many windsurfing locations - on and off the coast.
They include Dorset, Devon and Cornwall with Poole Harbour
being a popular coastline surfing spot. Apart from the Poole
Harbour, yet another coastal windsurfing spot is the Weymouth
Harbour. The Poole Harbour and the Weymouth Harbour offer
surfing conditions favourable for beginners as well as
experienced surfers.
Britain’s East Sussex also boasts of some great windsurfing
hotspots like Rye Watersports at Camber Sands and Lagoon
Watersports in Brighton. Camber Sands is a great option for
beginner windsurfers as it has a shallow lagoon. Beginners can
also opt for the inland lake of Hove to practice basic
maneuvers. Apart from these, the Hayling Island along with the
proteted lagoon ‘The Ray’ is also great options for
windsurfing.
Windsurfing Spots in Wales &
Scotland
Wales offers perfect wind conditions for the experienced
windsurfers. Anglesey and Rhosneigr are considered as paradise
by windsurfing enthusiasts. Beginners can opt for Pembrokeshire
Coast in south Wales or West Wales Wind in Haverfordwest.
Scotland too has its share of prime windsurfing destinations.
The famous island of Tiree, with its Atlantic winds, attracts
surfers not just from the UK but from countries worldwide.
Windsurfing Clubs in UK
Irrespective of whether you are a novice or an experienced
surfer, being a part of a surfing club is always an added
advantage. These clubs not only help in enhancing your
windsurfing skills but also in interacting with other
windsurfers in your area.
The United Kingdom Windsurfing Association (UKWA) is
responsible for organizing surfing events at the national
level. Some of the major regional level windsurfing clubs in
north England include Southport Board Sailing Association, West
Pennine Sailboard Club, Northumbrian club and the North
Lincolnshire & Humbershire Sailing Club. Central England
consists of clubs like the Barnt Green Sailing Club,
Brogborough Boardsailing Club and Trent Windsurfing Club. In
the south, there are clubs like the Christchurch Boardsailing
Club, the Poole Slalom Club, the Hythe and Saltwood Sailing
Club, Minnis Bay Windsurfing Club and the Eastbourne Angling
Club. Yet another popular sailing club in London is the BTYC
Sailsports Club.
The Clyde Windsurfing club is a major windsurfing club
in Scotland.
There are several training centers in UK that help
you master the sport easily. These training centers are a great
help in practicing windsurfing for all levels. The Royal Air
Force (RAF) Sailing Association, Windsurfing Academy and Aqua
Sports Company are some of the leading windsurfing training
associations in UK that provide intensive training an guidance
on windsurfing for all levels.
Windsurfing Events in UK
There are several national and regional level windsurfing
events held in UK every year. These include the UK Slalom
championship, UK Freestyle competition and the National
Windsurfing Festival. These events add great value to the
windsurfing culture of the nation.
With such a vibrant windsurfing landscape, it is but natural
that UK is increasingly considered as a great windsurfing
destination of the world.
Source: http://articlesabroad.com
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