UK Freestyle Finals

Poole Harbour is notoriously hard for freestyle even for the UK’s best. But with a dire weekend forecast, the organisers decided to head over the road from the beach and run the Freestyle Finals in the choppy harbour. Also on offer was a different format; instead of 5 minute heats it was similar to the London Boat Show with sailors performing one trick, one at a time in front of the judges. It was really no surprise that the Club Vass boys, Andy Chambers & Simon Hurrey, racked up the points with complicated tricks. Ben Proffitt had been out in Egypt practising hard before the event and came in third. Here are their best moves:

UK Freestyle:

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Spotlight on a Pro: Jakub Kosmowski

Jakub:

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		Sail No: POL-288 Home Town: Krakow, Poland Poland is famous for producing hot racers (Dorota Staszewska, Wotjek Brzo-

When was your first competition and how did you do?

My first contest was at EFPT event in Hyeres, France. I finished 9th and was quite happy with that.

What has been your highlight from the 2006 competition season so far?

My first PWA contest in Fuerteventura (where Jakub beat Pozo wave champ Victor Fernandez). I had some bad heats and some very good heats but in the end I was quite happy about that. I'm now fighting for a good final result on the EFPT Tour.

What would you say is your signature move?

A Gozzada Clock. Apparently I was the first rider to do one in a competition heat on the EFPT Tour in Prasonisi.

Where do you train for freestyle and where do you train for waves?

My favourite spot for freestyle is Brazil but mainly I train in Dahab. In January I’m going to Cape Town to improve my wave skills. But for sure it's going to be funny to watch because I have never trained in waves before!

Windsurfing seems very popular in Poland - why is this? Formula windsurfing is really popular because of Wojtek and Dorota – they have a big following.

There is a Polish Windsurfing Association but unfortunately they are not into freestyle at all. If we want a Polish Championship we have to organise it ourselves but hopefully in the next few years freestyle will become just as popular as racing and we will see more riders and events in my home country.

What's your advice for any young sailor wanting to become a Pro windsurfer?

Train hard but have fun doing it otherwise you can’t train 100%!

For more of Jakub: www.pol288.com

SWA: Morrocan Motion

Welcome H20 Watersports!

We would like to welcome H20 Watersports from Poole as an official Boardseeker retailer. This means you can now view their second-hand & clearance kit through the Boardseeker.com site.

H20 Watersports stock Mistral, F2, Bic, Hifly, Angulo, AHD, Tiga and now Naish Boards & sails. They also sell O’neill, Cskins, Gul Pro Limit & ION wetsuits.

They also have a NEW online shop.

Go to H20 Online Shop


They now stock Naish

Phone them: 01202 733744 Or Visit them in Whitecliff, Poole (BH1 8BL)

Weymouth Speed Missile

The famous speed week is here and this year they have some great prizes including an 2007 F2 Missile Speed board. Entry is now full but it's great fun to watch so get down there!

WEYMOUTH SPEED WEEK 2006

When:   2-8 October 2006 Go to:   www.speedsailing.com

Get your Diva Diary out!

Club Vass have released their 2007 dates for their girl-only clinics; Club Divas.

As well as a week of multi-level instruction, there are lots of added extras; early morning yoga, mountain bike riding, snorkelling and diving. Plus the social; from camel riding in Egypt to sail-aways for picnic lunches. Everyone is welcome from beginner to advanced. Fun guaranteed!

Club Diva Clinics are supported by clothing brand Board Angels and headed up by Starboard and Severne rider Jo Scott.

For more information go to www.clubvass.com or contact Jo at diva@clubvass.com