Legend of the Bay – Watergate kitesurf & SUP weekend – 18 & 19th April
British Kite Sports & British Stand Up Paddleboard Association are proud announce that Legend of the Bay will be returning to Watergate Bay over the weekend of April 18th & 19th.
Format
This unique event showcases not one by two of the most exciting watersports, Kitesurfing and Stand Up Paddleboard. Over the course of the weekend competitors can entry either a one day Kite Wave competition or a one day Stand Up Paddleboard Wave competition. Should the competitors be proficient in both sports they can enter both. The competitor with the highest combined score will be crowned ‘Legend of the Bay’.
For those competing for the Legend of the Bay title, this unique competition format makes it both exciting and nail biting till the final hooter of the final round of competition. You cannot step of the gas at any point during any of the heats you have be winning to stay in the game. ‘There can be only one’!
Competition of both days will aim to start around 9am, with semi-finals and final held towards late afternoon when the tide as turned an will bring the competition closer to the beach, and in front of the Beach Hut. Prize Giving will follow after the completion of the day competetion. Ideally it is aimed to stage the Kitesurfing Wave competition on the Saturday, and Stand Up Paddleboard Surf Competition on the Sunday. It however will depend of weather forecast.
Who will be there?
In terms of competitors to watch over the weekend, entry has just opened so no real list so far. However former BSUPA National Champion Neil Gent has confirmed his intensions to compete. Neil has competed on the national scene for both sports for many years, and will be a strong contender for the title. Closer to home Lee ‘Pasty’ Harvey will be strong in the kite competition. Lee paddleboards to so watch this space…
For anyone wishing to enter details etc can be found via the following link: http://www.webcollect.org.uk/wcws
BSKA & BSUPA would like to thank the following for their support and contribution in stage this event:
Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay http://www.watergatebay.co.uk
GUL http://www.GUL.com
Kernow Kitesurfing Club http://www.kernowkitesurfclub.co.uk
Westcountry Watersports http://www.westcountrywatersports.co.uk
SUP Board Magazine http://www.supboardermag.com
IKSURF Magazine http://www.iksurfmag.com
For more information on Legend of the Bay please contact Richard Marsh via e-mail masthighltd@me.com
VOLUNTEER ?
Would you be able and willing to help at Legend of the Bay ?
– they are offering to feed & water, plus pay your car parking.
If you’re interested, drop Richard / Rich an email on masthighltd@me.com
