The largest windsurfing event in the scottish calender.
In its second year this fun packed festival is open to all and this year we are striving to pull off a bigger and better event with even more to do on the water and off. It must be the best day out ever and you never know we might just get some wind for the 07 event.
Lots of information available on the site, check out the 06 report and gallery why don't you see whats happening at the 07 event, just navigate your way round to find what you need to know.
In addition to this there will be updates on this page so better bookmark and check regularly.
LATEST UPDATES:
++Activity Charges++
Most of our activities are free but some do hold a small charge per session.
All Windsurfing coaching lessons Provided by Sports Scotland Cumbrae and Jonny Freshwater will be charged at £5 per session, times and bookings will be available on the day.
Sailing in the City is a unique sailing experience for children aged between 8 and 14 years. These sessions will be run over the weekend and are FREE to all so get yourself to the RYA stand for more info.
++Camping update++
We are proud to announce that the festival campsite will be open on Friday 21st from 6pm.
Please remember that only registered participants can use the camping facilities.
Due to running costs the campsite will incurr an additional charge of £2 per person.
Due to the earlier camping time registration will be opened at 6pm on the Friday evening
Registration costs are as follows Adult £10 child £5.
++Windy Weather++
Long range forecasts for the event are looking good. but will it hold for the event? Check out our links page to find out.
++Oldest gear in town competition++
For you guys out there who have a garage full of old windsurfing gear. we want to see you down on the beach swowing off what you have been hiding in the back of your garage. The format for this competition is very simple turn up with your old gear on Sunday. You will gain points for age, rarity, quantity and then finally points for its sailability the competitor with the most points wins. It could not be easier
So go on see what you can find at the back of the garage and give us some nostalgia a great prize to be won.
++Saturday Night Party++
The Saturday night party is shaping up to be a bit special this year.
The SWF are firstly very proud to announce that the crazy PIPING MILLER will be kicking off the evenings entertainment by piping us into the Marquee. A unique sound for the festival this year will be coming from the samba band "SAMBALISTIC". The evening will be fused together by the legendry dj's STU and HARRY. And we may even have a guest apperance from SUGAR RAY.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Troon Volleyball Club
Troon Volleyball Club will be down over the weekend providing Beach Volleyball activities for everybody. Coaching and demonstration matches on offer, so get yourself along for ago.
Parks of Ayr
Parks of Ayr are delighted to be supporting what proved to be a very successful event in 2006. We will be bringing along some display vehicles from across our range as well as providing support vehicles from Land Rover for the weekend.
Our site at Heathfield Road, Ayr is home to the luxury brands Land Rover, Jaguar and Volvo as well as a dedicated used car facility. For further information on any aspect of sales, aftersales or parts please give us a call on 01292 653000 or pop down to the showroom.
www.parks.uk.com
Sailrepair
Sailrepair confirm there presence at the festival.
John Blackwell from Sailrepair said "we are looking forward to the event and hope its a great success, we will be bringing a sales marque with all sorts of goodies including harnesses, mast extensions, deck plates, harness lines, wetsuits, wetssuit boots etc. masts, booms, a couple of sails, lots of bits and peices."
Demo boards from JP and Starboard.
Details on the new spartan suits (due in the country next month) hopefully some sample suits.
Lots of "festival" special offers, up to 50% off harnesses, 40% off wetsuits, 10% of any 2008 boards ordered, special deals on 2007 boards.
www.sailrepair.co.uk
Tushingham + Starboard
Tushingham and Starboard confirm the demo van will be at the festival full of all the latest gear including Sails and boards.
Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex
Are delighted to offer support for the 2nd Scottish Windsurfing Festival at Troon.
Newmilns is located 7 miles from Kilmarnockand offers lessons in
Skiing,Snowboarding,mountain boarding and were currently building a freestyle Mountain-bike track.....
For anymore information please contact Gayle or Chris on 01560 322320 or visit www.skinewmilns.co.uk
Boardwise Demo-van
Boardwise Scotland have announced there involvement in the festival.
Boardwise manager Sean (Edinburgh) is delighted to provide the demo van full of kit for the festival.
Boardwise: 0131 228 1707
X-Sail
X-Sail Scotland are pleased to announce there involvement at the SWF Troon.
X-sail are a scottish based company who produce Land yachts and are excited at the prospect of showcasing there products.
click on the link to check them out www.x-sail.com
Please bookmark and check regularly for updates!
