Some 24 hours.......

So we ve arrived. Surfed the pier and a spot south of the pier. Fun waves had by all.

So much fun and games in the last 24 hours. We have locked our keys in the car and retrieved them in true burglar style. Fed 1001 mosquitoes hungry blighters, Got our not so 4x4 stuck on the beach whilst watching Mark do the same and finally checked in to the accomodation at the comp site. Result. Very warm loadsa cool folk about and in the next few days its gonna be a great competition.

Dan and Tam

advance info for saturday

hi guys and girls competitors briefing will take place at 0730hrs on saturday morning at the competition site....

First heat is up 0800hrs sharp no waiting for late persons due to the volume of heats please....

I'm going to be at Low Hauxley village hall tommorrow night to take entries and registrations and dish out your goodie bags...

For all the campers the staff at druridge have asked that you pay parking in advance £2 a day to let them know whos vehicles are campers. Toilets are available on the right hand side of the centre building 24 hrs.....tents should be erected on the grass to the left of the carpark......

have a safe journey and look forward to seeing you all tommorrow....

A huge thank to all sponsors in advance......

Dan call me 07969874070 to register in advance it really will help me out

The Map - Click on it for enlarged view!

It s On FINALLY!!!!!!

Well with the forecast looking good for saturday we're going to run the Brits!!!!


Thanks to all that have pre entered with 30 of you coming forward to enter..


Number of entrants now dictates that we shall be having an early start on saturday to ensure we can get through all the heats as smoothly as possible....

All competitors are reminded they require airbags and grabs fitted to their boats for bcu competitions.

As it could be cold I recommend warm kit for both competing and when spectating. Warm drinks will be available on site as will soup for competitors.

Camping is available at druridge bay country park for both vans and tents with a toilet facility available through the night if required. please let me know in advance if you are intending to stay.

See previous posts for info regarding location and postcode for satnav users.

It is my intention to supply judging for the first 2 heats with the competitors judging after that. heat 1 will judge heat 3 then heat2 will judge heat 4 etc. Safety cover will be done by the following heat ie heat 2 will provide cover for heat 1.... Its essential that with the number of heat running you are ready on time and in the right kit. The heats will start on time wether your there or not..I will be available friday night at Hauxley village hall to do registration, boat checks and give out goody bags ...... sat morning briefing time and first heat will be confirmed as soon as I ve done the heats.

Directions to Hauxley are as follows.

From the south follow signs for coastal route go past Druridge bay country park. after about 1 1/2 mile you will see a sign for Hauxley nature reserve turn right at this point and drive all the way along this road. after 1 mile you will see a collection of houses on the dunes infront of you. Turn right and park up on the village road. Follow the event sign to the hall.


From the north. Drive through Amble heading south after the roundabout hauxley is signed on the left. follow road to houses on dunes. turn right park up and follow signs to village hall.

Thanks to all involved so far and lets hope we get a good comp... Current forecast is 4ft at 11 secs with offshore so should be nice.......

Any more info i have will be posted here so keep an eye on it

any probs get in touch
Dan
07969874070

the plan so far

hi folks the plan so far is to hold the brits at druridge bay country park on feb16th 17th feb08

it will be starting early on the saturday as we will have a lot of heats to get through with plenty of people pre registering....... if you havent doen so yet please help me out by doing so asap!!!

the proposed plan is to get through as much as possible saturday to allow for a midday finish and prize giving sunday.......

We are going to be putting on a bbq and get together/party on the saturday evening at Hauxley village hall.......... We will provide a beer each but the remaainder is on you guys to supply due to licensing restrictions....

Your £20 entry fee will get you soup during saturdays competition, event t shirt, entry to the brits, saturdays food and entertainment......... the chance to compete against the nations best surfkayakers and some great spectator sport........

for those with sat nav the event is taking place at the following post code ne61 5bx


http://www.visitnorthumberland.com/site/map-search gives a link to a map of the area with links to accomodation.

there is parking for vans fairly close to the saturday night party please contact dan for more info.

some pics from south end druridge bay december kindly taken by sarah potter