TIREE: THE WEEK BEFORE!

The week before the Tiree Wave Classic, Storm Amy slammed into the island, delivering wild conditions and epic windsurfing action for those who arrived early. Long-time visitor and photographer Richard Whitson, who has been coming to Tiree every year since 2008, was there with his cameras to capture some truly stunning images in the lead-up to the event. Richard documented the storm’s raw energy and the skill of the sailors who braved it, producing a stunning visual prelude to this year’s event. 

By contrast, the 2025 competition week has so far been unusually calm… a rare stillness on an island known for its wind. Yet, whispers across the beach hint that the forecast could shift, with a potential roll-over to Saturday. So get ready…Tiree might yet deliver the kind of dramatic finale the Wave Classic is famous for.

Full sets of pictures for each session are (or will be) on Richard’s website and you can also check out more of his amazing pictures here: www.2far2see.co.uk

Richard now spends around one month a year on the island…and has been photographing the TWC since 2008….officially since 2018 or thereabouts … prior to that he was the official unofficial photographer on a casual basis! Nowadays photography wise … Richard is retired and stepping back from event … although he is finding it difficult to let go of the camera! Click on any picture to scroll through the gallery and view the full sized images!