The Nationals

This weekend is set to be a big one with 200 people registered to compete and many more coming along for the legendary SUWC boat party!

Big things are lined for for this weekend:

Friday Night-
registration and set up your tent, have some drinks and catch up with old friends pre festival

saturday- sees the start of the racing, sunny skies, BBQ's the redbull dj's are coming along for the day.

evening sees live music from indigo sun tunes to skank the night away to in the redbull tent to warm you all up in te pre party.

Boat Party: 8-12 top dj's on board, redbull discounted drink and the ultimate fancy dress off

12-2 After party in the hangar


Sunday: hopefully there will be more sun around, plently of water to nurse those hangovers followed by a spot of team racing come and cheer ur uni on.


Prize giving that afternoon


A final chance this year to decide who is the best uni on the water and on the dance floor

BRING ON WINDSTOCK!!!!

suwc send it in dahab 09

Dahab,situated on the sinai pernisula on the Red Sea in Egypt, is mainly known for its amazing diving locations and sea life, but to many it is a windsurfing mecca.It would be the kind of place any penny-less, student windsurfer worth his salt would dream of spending a week or so of the Easter vacation..and for forty of the Southampton University Windsurf Club this would become a reality. The week spent away would be a never tried before holiday at Club Dahab, and it would be an experience that none would forget.The 22nd March 2009 finally came around and the group piled onto two flights from Gatwick bound for the sunnier climes of Egypt, all in eager anticipation of the crystal blue ocean, nuking winds and partying hard in the sun.On arrival the excitement was high for getting out on the water,but for the first evening a few beers were cracked open, whilst watching the awe inspiring sunset surrounded by old and new friends alike.On the morning of the first day groups were set out for all abilities with the full gamut of Beginners, Improvers, Intermediates and Advanced being catered for by the clubs professional instructors including the UK freestyle number one Andy ‘Bubble’ Chambers who instructed the advanced groups. As we were all eager to get involved in windsurfing we all hit the water, and not a wetsuit in site!The clubs location on the Red Sea is ideally suited for all abilities, with different areas boasting conditions for each level and with the white sand and Saudia Arabia on the horizon, there is no better place to learn, improve or whone the freestyle moves.In amongst these sweet sessions on the water the partying kicked off. Nights out were organised in the near by town, at the Hilton (a stones throw down the beach) and at Club Dahab. Suffice to say we dominated every dance floor found, with breakdancing keeping the crowds amused and a great atmosphere was created with the students and instructors on form.The week had good consistent winds though, on the exceptions Snorkelling and Bedoin excursions we’re arranged, to see the colour and culture in the surrounding area.For the final night we raved out the resort, the edited video of the tuition footage was shown and everyone made a sweet effort on the Egyptian bling theme. The club partied until the late hours of the morning, putting off the thoughts of the days transfer back to the U.K. The S.U.W.C trip to Dahab was a massive success, the week was epic with interclub banter escalating to an entire new level and everyone returned content with their tans or improved technique. I cannot think of a better way to wind down after a long stressful term than windsurfing, partying and relaxing with laid back, like minded people. An awesome time was had by all and we wish everyone luck in the up and coming Nationals.If anything you’ve read leaves you yearning for one of the coolest sports around; and you want to get involved in one of the oldest and most successful Univeristy Windsurf clubs in the country; then check out www.suwc.net.