2016 Mens Pro Tiree (reigning) Champion & UK British (reigning) Champion
Sarah Hilder

International PWA world cup competitive windsurfer

Ranked #12 in the world 2016 (wave women)

Windsurfer of the year nominee 2016

2016 Tiree & UK British Women’s Champion.
Adam Lewis

International PWA world cup competitive windsurfer

Ranked #14 in the world for 2016 (wave men)
Ruaridh Sommerville

2016 Junior division Youth camp Champion and “one to watch”
With several UK & International professional riders already registered, 2017 looks forward to seeing growth in our competitive fleets for a third year in a row!

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ADDITIONS & UPDATES FOR 2017

• Pre registration for competitors means a guarantee of big names names competing
• New event HQ/Village at An Talla ( Tiree Community Hall ) with Tiree Wave Classic Surf cafe & surf shop
• Biggest youth Wave Camp Ever with capacity for 40 junior sailors
• Sports coaching running all week through Wild Diamond
• Evening social events running throughout the week including ‘Meet the Pros’, ‘TWC/Ceabhar curry night’ and the ‘TWC closing ceremony feast and party’!
• TV Coverage and film production by Red Handed TV
• Locally produced food & drink available all week from several hospitality outlets
• Our top professional UK riders pre confirmed already…

PRESS & MEDIA SERVICES

All members of press and media will be granted access to office working space at the event HQ with access to wifi.

Press and Media will be granted free camping pitches ( pre booking required ) on Balinoe campsite should they wish to stay for the duration of the event. Alternative accommodation can also be recommended/organised as required.

• Headquarters: An Talla Community Hall ( Crossapol ) will be our headquarters with an in house pop up cafe, trade stalls, surf shop and complimentary hi speed WIFI internet,  this venue will serves a practical working environment with dedicated area for press and media to work as well as an awesome hang out for the week for riders and supporters of the Event!
• Event Village in at Loch Bhasapol: Windsurfing, surfing, body boarding, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding will all be available from our sports centre at Loch Bhasapol during the event week. These activities will be also be bookable from our headquarters at An Talla.
• Clinics: As conditions allow – William Maclean, Event Host and former Tiree Head Judge and competitor, will offer some coaching for competitors looking to raise their game and ranking in whichever fleet they are competing in.
• Nightlife: As always our local businesses will be getting involved. For more information see: Tiree Wave Classic Website
• Film crew: Sam Usher and RedHandedTV are again producing the official event broadcast piece as well as video content for online distribution.
• Social Media: Rider profiles and stories, Tweets, facebook updates, video and photos from the Event will be sent up on a minute to minute, hour to hour and day to day basis, depending on the level of action video content. Tiree has fibreoptic capabilities in some parts of the island this year meaning that video updates will be much easier for 2016 and onwards.
• Dedicated Judging team: We are pleased to announce that Mike Archer, Craig Hamilton and Charlie Gilman will all return for 2017.
• Prize money: Minimum confirmed prize purse £1000.
• Prizes: As always prizes have been donated by sponsors such as Maverx and O’shea.
• Closing Ceremony Feast In true inner Hebridean style we will again feast for our closing ceremony where we will bestow the mighty wave classic sword upon the victors of the week and wash back some locally produced hearty and warming steak pie with a pint of Windswept! Entry Tickets are available to purchase from Event HQ – Tickets required – meal and merriment included! Book with TWC events team at HQ.

Location: Isle of Tiree, Argyll & Bute, Scotland

When:14th – 20th October 2017 (inclusive)

BWA Contact: [email protected]

Event Contact:  [email protected] 077121 59205

Official Event Website & Registration:  www.tireewaveclassic.co.uk

Entry Fee: Register at www.tireewaveclassic.co.uk ( Fee’s available on website )

Registration: Pre-entry will guarantee your place but you will still need to attend the Event Registration at An Talla on Saturday 14th 2017 from 11am. ‘One-the-day’ entries will be accepted but with higher numbers expected for 2017 we cannot be guarantee your place if you are not pre-entered.

Chief Photographers: Tiree, 7 Degrees West Photography.

Travel/Accom share info: Calmac Ferries / Isle of Tiree Accommodation

Quotes

‘2017 will see Tiree Wave Classic move to the next level in its development as an event. Our new pre registration system is allowing us to build an overview of our fleet size, pre event and our new event HQ should maximise social involvement throughout the week. Having been involved in the event for the last 22 years, I am very pleased at how we have presented Tiree over the last three years and look forward to another record breaking & action packed Event this year!’ – William Maclean – Event host & Manager
‘Our RYA supported Youth Wavesailing Training Camp is amazing for the kids and it’s so inspiring to see these young guys improving year in year out. Some of these are guys i’ve coached through their younger years and i have to say watching the youth camp puts a lump in my throat every year! Like-wise with the other competitors, these are guys I’ve grown up with and to see Amateurs moving up to a Professional level is great.’ – John Isaacson, Events Co-ordinator
‘Tiree has been a big part of my windsurfing since I was 12 years old and is now effectively home. The Wave Classic is always fun to compete in but a bit more challenging this year for me competing at a Professional Level. I am hoping for some great conditions!’ – Tristan Levie, Professional Division Competitor.