Wahine Weekender 11-10-2024 – Paddle UK
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Wahine Weekender
Competition
Surf Kayak
Date:Fri 11 17:30 – Sun 13 Oct 2024 15:00
Location:Braunton, Ex33 1NP

Organiser England Surf Kayak & Waveski

Event Description

Welcome to England Surf Kayaking’s Wahine Weekender, a social & supportive paddlesurf event…

Never taken your kayak in the sea? Curious about waveskis? Unsure about the ocean? Want to meet other keen paddlers? Fancy trying a new discipline with the help of top coaches? 

Wherever you are up to with surf kayaking or waveski paddling, there will be sessions tailored for you – with patient and experienced coaches keen to help you progress.

More importantly, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded paddlers, spend some time in the ocean, and get a taste for the waves!

Prerequisites:

  • Some previous experience kayaking and basic boat handling skills will be needed, this can be on flat water or in any other type of paddlecraft.
  • Being comfortable wading/swimming at the beach is essential.

What should I bring?
If you have your own Sit-on-top, closed-cockpit general purpose kayak, or surf-specific craft, please do bring that along. If you can borrow an older style playboat, they work really well too. 
You’ll need a paddle, buoyancy aid, and a helmet too. 

There will be a variety of demo craft, including wave skis, sit-on-tops, and composite skis for the more experienced.

What should I wear?
Wetsuits, drysuits, or neoprene leggings with a cag all work well in the UK in October. Wetsuit booties or old plimpsols are needed in surf kayaks to protect your feet. 

 

Plan for the weekend

Friday 17:30 onwards – Arrival, check into accommodation (if booked)

Saturday 09:00 – Registration, Saunton Sands Car Park

Saturday 10-15:30 – Surf Sessions 

Saturday 17:00 – 18:00 Video Analysis (for those on this session)

Saturday 18:00 – Movie Night + Meal

Sunday 09:00 – Lucy’s Rise & Shine Stretch Session

Sunday from 10:00 – Surf Sessions 

 

Other Info

Car parking can be expensive on the North Devon Coast. We will share vehicles where possible from the caravan park, but be prepared to pay £12-25 per day for private carparks. 

Jem, the genius behind the world class performance composite Jemskis will be providing his top tips on choosing a craft. Lucy will be giving us insight on her Waveski journey and the 2024 World Championships.

 

The Wahine Weekender Team:
British Ladies Champion – Lucy McQueen Jones
European Ladies Finalist & Coach – Katy Hogarth
World Surf Kayak Association Board Member & Coach – Dr. Claire Eatock
Coach & Author of “Surf Kayaking, the essential Guide” – 
Simon Hammond

Videographer & Author of “Kayak Surfing” – Bill Mattos
Waveski guru, zen master & Coach – Jamie Lawrence


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Showers
Toilets
Catering/Food

Cancellations

The cancellation policy for this event is the responsibility of the organiser. Please use the contacts for this to request details.


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