Brand new windsurfing club for young Islanders 'UKSA Wildcats'

‘UKSA Wildcats’ is one of a nationwide network of clubs set up through the RYA’s Team 15 initiative where the coolest windsurfers aged 15 and under get together every week to have a great time and learn new skills. The club gives members the chance to progress their skills and even compete against other Team 15 clubs around the country.

Who can do it?

Whether you are a windsurfer already or just think windsurfing would be cool, UKSA Wildcats is all you need to get the action. From basic board balance to cutting edge stuff, the club can make it happen for you. Any island resident aged between 8 and 15 can join the weekly club.

Where?

UKSA Wildcats will meet at various locations around Isle of Wight depending on weather conditions. Venues will include Thorness Bay, Bembridge, Yaverland and Puckpool.

When?

Tuesday evenings 5pm to 7pm, starting from 26th June. Running from June – mid September (although if sufficient demand may continue at weekends over the winter months)

How to get involved

Contact Chris Frisby at UKSA on 294941 or chris.frisby@uksa.org to register, then meet at the locations around the island on Tuesday evenings. There is a weekly subs fee of just £5.00, this includes: UKSA tuition, windsurf equipment, buoyancy aids, wetsuit, safety cover. UKSA has the latest boards and sails giving UKSA Wildcats the opportunity to be the best Team 15 club in the country. UKSA has some of the best windsurf coaches fresh back from teaching high performance windsurfing in Australia.

Why?

UKSA want to encourage windsurfing to young people on the Isle of Wight who have access to some of the greatest windsurfing locations in the country. The club will not only introduce people to the sport but it gives talented Islanders the opportunity to compete on a national level through the scheme – plus its also a great way to make new friends and take part in regular exercise. One of UKSA Wildcat’s aims is to put some members forward to compete in this year’s White Air

More information can be found at: www.team15.org.uk