• Event Debrief
• SWA Core Event
• BaBrUWE
• 2015/16

Here’s the lowdown on the latest stop of the Student Windsurf Association Core Series – BrUWE Wet Dreams 7 – hosted by Bristol and UWE Universities.

Kicking off the new year of student windsurfing, 150 students were undeterred by the chilly February temperatures and arrived on Friday for the traditional night of catch up, eagerly anticipating the weekend’s activities.

Early on the Saturday morning the students headed to Bowmoor Lake, not so well rested but fuelled by bacon and eggs, and ready for a full day of activities. RedBull were around to provide some much needed energy as well as music to set the scene. Swanky demo kit was kindly provided by both Boardwise and Patrik Dielthelm UK for the students to play with at their leisure.

By lunchtime, the wind was still not quite living up to what many hoped for, but the decision to run the Team racing regardless was made. This saw the first outing for the brand new Tushingham Concept race sails, thanks to a generous grant from Sport England. With fourteen teams entering the heats, it was bound to be a close competition. Eventually the top four teams making it to the final were the top 3 teams from the previous event - Up The Brum – and Southampton. Cardiff pulled off some quality changeovers and three solid legs to maintain their position at the top of the podium, followed by Bristol, and Southampton.

Team Racing Results:

1. Cardiff
2. Bristol
3. Southampton 
   
   

Those who didn’t fancy the water instead turned their attention to the giant inflatable obstacle course!	Saturday night party

The Saturday night saw students indulge in a night out in Bristol, kitted out in their best (somewhat sparse) costumes fitting the theme ‘Wildest Fantasies’. Memories were made and rapidly lost as the students showed what they could do in the club as well as on the water.

Somewhat bleary eyed, they returned to Bowmoor on Sunday for a big day of windsurfing. Kicking off the action was the advanced racing, where Amy Robinson from Cardiff sailed both a fantastic heat and final to take the top spot, leaving the boys behind. James Arney from Bristol and Alex Parker from Cardiff rounded out the podium.

Amy winning the racing (by William Lang)

With no chance of high wind, competitors in the freestyle competition showcased their best lightwind moves – everything from upwind 360s to headstands! In the end Alex Parker of Cardiff took victory over Thomas Francis (Cardiff) and Adam Ouzeri (Imperial).

A BrUWE event wouldn’t be complete without jelly wrestling and the obligatory battle between the Bristol and UWE presidents. The mess quickly escalated with many windsurfers fancying their chances in the ring! Massive thanks to Bowmoor Sailing Club for hosting the event, the sponsors Boardwise and Patrik Sailoft for providing kit, as well as Colwyn Bay for providing safety cover. Finally, thanks to the committees of Bristol and UWE for organising the weekend.

The next stop on the core series is Nottingham Pondlife XII on the 26^th-28^th February – visit www.studentwindsurfing.co.uk for tickets !!!

Results:

• SWA Core Event
• BaBrUWE
• 2015/16

Now, this is a story all about BrUWE
And how we want to be great like Louis
And you should take a weekend, just come on down
We’ll give you all great adventures in Bristol town 

In the west country area, hungover and dazed,
The lakeside, is where we’ll spend most of our days, (Bowmoor lake)
Chillin' out maxin' relaxing' all cools
Jumping on inflatables cause dem are da rulez (Yes, inflatables)
When a couple of guys, in their wetsuits were stood,
The wind’s blowin’ up, and they’ll want a warm hood (Forecast pending)
Ready for the races, excited and scared 
Their reps from last night might just get repaired 

She’d begged and pleaded for me to stay 
“You can’t go windsurfing on valentine's day” 
I gave her a Gin and then told her to sip it
Then packed our kit bags and revealed her ticket

Second night, yo there’s no hope,
Southampton are here as the slutty pope
Is this what the party of windsurf is like?
Hmmmmm this might be alright.

I whistled in the morning, that bacon was a plus
then went to sleep, in the back of our bus
woke up by the lake, watching wrestling in jelly
It’s gotta be time for free food in my belly

I rolled to the shore for a basic clinic
But I

was to drunk to try and mimic
I looked at the carnage,
and dismounted my board
To bury my face for the T-Osborne award

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Get your kit packed, your fancy dress prepared & dancing shoes at the ready, it’s time for BrUWE Wet Dreams 7 - Seven minutes in Heaven-Wildest Fantasies

On Friday 12th February until Sunday 14th February

Itinerary: 
Registration: Cider press 20.00 then onto party venue 1
Saturday: Bowmoor Lake 9.00
Wildest Fantasys Party: Venue 2 
Sunday: Bowmoor Lake 10.00

What you get:
• 2 x nights luxury* accommodation in a wonderful windsurf host house
• 2 x Hangover-busting breakfasts
• 2 x lunches at the lake
• Entry to all competitions
• Dinner on Saturday night
• Entry to 2 out-of-this-world parties 
• One magical weekend of (fuzzy) memories!

• SWA Core Event
• Nottingham
• 2015/16

 It is a well documented fact that 2000 years ago the Mayans predicted with terrifying accuracy the world's end. Much to our relief, December 2012 rolled round and the earth survived, which in turn lead many to denounce the prophecy as “hocus pocus nonsense”. That was foolish. In a startling revelation, archaeologists today revealed that they confused the ancient Mayan for “20” with very similar words for “pond” and “life”, a simple mistranslation which sets a very different date for the apocalypse - PONDLIFE 12.

Date:26^th – 28^th February 2016.

We at Nottingham invite fellow windsurfers from around the country to share with us the end of day. We will provide:

·         2 huge nights out in Nottingham’s finest and cheapest establishments.

·         2 nights 5* accommodation in the heart of Lenton.

·         2 action packed days on the water, featuring beginner/ intermediate/ advanced racing, freestyle competitions, beginner windsurfing lessons, clinics, and demo kit from Boardwise and XPLG, with Michelin star food to accompany.

·         Lakeside entertainment to include big name DJ sets, Redbull entertainment systems and live music.

·         Breakfast, HOT lunch Saturday and Sunday and DOMINOS pizza will be provided on Saturday night.

Tickets are on sale now, and cost £20 for a Windsurfing ticket and £15 for a Party/XSWA ticket (includes everything except windsurfing). Eight instructor tickets are also available at £10 (you will need to teach a session)! Ticket sales will close at midnight on Thursday 25^th Feb.

As usual we will be windsurfing at Notts County Sailing Club, a 20 min drive from Nottingham which features heating, a clubhouse with view of the lake, warm showers and if you can handle it: a bar.

Nobody knows what face the apocalypse will be wearing. Zombies? Aliens? Natural disasters? It’s up to you to decide.

See you all on the 26th Feb, and good luck.

• Puravida SWA Wave Tour
• Rhosneigr
• 2015/16