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BWA RHOSNEIGR WAVE CLASSIC 2018 – PRO FLEET GALLERY & REPORT

26/05/2018
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BWA RHOSNEIGR WAVE CLASSIC 2018 – Pro Fleet Report
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Words – Mark Dowson | Photo Gallery by Mike Gibbens & Ollie Laddiman

The 2018 Rhosneigr Wave Classic took place on Friday 11th May and saw the largest Pro Fleet for 6 years battle it out in southerly port tack winds and up to head high waves. By lunch, the competitors were rigging 4.0 to 4.7m sails and their 2018 BWA campaign had begun. As the day progressed and the waves improved and the wind eased, sail and board sizes increased to match the conditions and the action continued.
Head Judge Mark Hosegood managed to fit in a double elimination and after his surprising early elimination in Round 1, a hard charging Andy ‘Bubble’ Chambers clawed his way back through the fleet to a well deserved 3rd place. On form, local Dave Horrocks managed to knock Steve Thorp down to 5th and claim 4th place.

Phil Horrocks & Adam Lewis battled it out again in an exciting and close final where we were treated to a display of explosive jumps and impressive riding. Congratulations to Adam who snatched the top spot this time!

On the Saturday and Sunday, the first BWA ‘Future Pro’ Youth Camps in association with the Mailing Room began. William Maclean of Wild Diamond Tiree soon had the ‘Future Pros’ running through their paces with his top-level coaching. These camps will run at all BWA events and have secured funding for the next three years.

Please see https://www.facebook.com/britishwavesailingassociation/ Facebook Page for updates on the rest of the 2018 Tour and dates & details of the ‘Future Pro’ Youth Camps.

Final Results from the 2018 Rhosneigr Wave Classic on Friday 11th May 2018

Pro Fleet
1 Adam Lewis 0.7
2 Phil Horrocks 2
3 Andy Chambers 3
4 Dave Horrocks 4
5 Steve Thorp 5
6 James Cox 6
7 Finn Melon 7
8 Nic Hibdidge 8
9= Scott McDowell 9.5
9= Lucas Meldrum 9.5
11= Alfie Hart 11.5
11= James McCarthy-Price 11.5
13= Mike Archer 13.5
13= Reuben Shaw 13.5
15= Matt Cude 15.5
15= Greg Bowden 15.5

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Check out the gallery of shots from Mike Gibbens & Ollie Laddiman

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