| British Wavesailing Association joins forces with the UKWA |
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| Sunday, 31 January 2010 16:57 |
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After several weeks of negotiations we can announce the newly formed British Wavesailing Association has joined forces with the UKWA. The alliance secures the future of the UK's most extreme and challenging wave tour. So what is the BWA? As a result several senior members formed an independent association, the BWA, an association run "by wave sailors for wave sailors". The team now consists of experienced wavesailing competitors including Louise Emery, Murray Saunders, Nigel Treacy and Jim Brookes-Dowsett. BWA Chairman, Nigel Treacy said "The partnership maps out a new format for wave sailing competition in the UK". The UKWA will still be the membership association and will continue look after membership, insurance and administration. The change here is that BWA will manage the actual wave tour and work closely with event hosts to ensure each event is delivered safely and professionally. We have secured the four main venues for the 2010 wave tour setting the scene for the best of the UK's wave sailors to battle out in the most extreme environments the UK has to offer. The very best UK sailors will be battling it out for the overall 2010 title. After 2009's frantic tour there is a very big grudge match to settle and will include Jamie Hancock, John Skye, Ben Proffitt and Phil Horrocks. What are the key aims of the BWA? To manage and deliver the UK wave tour with specific responsibilities to operation, safety and managing the environmental impact. What do I get for my £45? Amateur and Starter focused events planned for 2010
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