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- Aussie Kiss 18 AK what to expect
Last weekend over three hundred of you made the journey to Roadford Lake in Devon to celebrate the super sweet sixteenth birthday of our favourite student windsurfing festival, Aussie Kiss. It was a weekend of wind, rain, and quite a lot of mud, but us windsurfers are a sturdy bunch, and we didn't let the weather hold us back. Having now returned to the comforts of four walls, radiators and duvets, it's time to reflect back on the weekend in an attempt to beat the PED (that's Post Event Depression, if you weren't sure).
Things kicked off on the Friday, with minibuses, kit vans, a selection of cars and a stray coach arriving across the evening, ready for the first big night in the party tent. A special mention goes to the University of Limerick, who not only had to get on an actual plane to get there, but were also unfortunately involved in a car accident on the drive from the airport. They didn't let this hold them back however, and made it in time for the party. As the rain came down, the final tents were pitched and everyone migrated to the spectacular dome tent for a wild night of catching up with old friends and getting to know new ones, under the influence of some great music and the second most abundant fluid of the night (after the rain): alcohol.
In 2016 Aussie Kiss changed it’s format, and for the first time in the event’s history students were permitted to camp right at Roadford Reservoir. This made the event the most intimate experience yet. Camping is always a fun and social way to escape the stress of urban living and breathe in the country fresh air to chill out for a weekend. With no travel requirements Saturday or Sunday it’s as easy as rolling out of bed on onto a Windsurf… Just the way we like it.
It’s likely that most of those looking to attend Aussie Kiss have spent a night in a tent, but it’s always worth skimming our top camping tips to be sure you’re up to scratch and you don’t forget any campsite essentials!
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| BUCS National Championship 2018 | 2018-04-27 (preliminary) |
| Bangor Rhos Ness Monster V (Wave) | 2018-03-09 |
| Imperial: London's Calling (Core) | 2018-02-23 |
| Plymex Wave VI (Wave) | 2018-02-02 |
| Northern Monkey VIII (Core) | 2017-11-24 |
| BaBABrUwe (Core) | 2017-11-10 |
| Swansea Seamen II (Wave) | 2017-11-03 |
| Aussie Kiss 16 | 2017-10-20 |
You can find the list @ https://studentwindsurfing.co.uk/events/calendar
Aussie Kiss - The Good the Bad and the Bubbly.
‘Aussie Kiss’ is a phrase that is almost as old as the SWA with almost as strong of a reputation. It is the crown jewel of the SWA event series eagerly anticipated by many every year whilst spoken about for many months to come. Every year it stands as the proud SWA beacon that welcomes fresh faced Windsurfers to its warming glow. It shakes down the end of summer blues and reignites the windsurfing spark in everyone’s heart. It is, quite frankly, only just shy of a national treasure. For those reading this, in which this phrase is but a poorly considered innuendo, read on, for over the space of the next 3 minutes we shall enlighten you to your new found pasture of student windsurfing revelry!
Just a quick note to let you know that Aussie Kiss 16 tickets are NOW ON SALE!
Windsurf tickets are only £57!
This includes 2 night of camping on site, 2 nights of partying in a GIANT tent on site, 2 days of windsurfing with beginner tuition on Mark Warner beginner beach and intermediate and advanced clinics from a collection of Club Vass instructors.
There will be a chance to win 2 holidays by buying a ticket, one with Club vass to Club Vass and one place on the SWA holiday in JUNE (keep your eyes peeled for details)
Ticket sales are currently scheduled to close 2 weeks before the event!
Get buying! [=
