Getting into racing

[Benji82]

How do you get into slalom racing? I live in Sussex and love drag racing the kites at my local beach but fancy giving slalom a go.
Can anyone recommend any clubs to join?

[Duncan Adam]

You need to do the BSA this year, easy even for an old git like me.

https://ukwindsurfing.com/events/2013/slalom-hayling/

[Benji82]

You need to do the BSA this year, easy even for an old git like me.

https://ukwindsurfing.com/events/2013/slalom-hayling/

Sounds a bit intimidating! Can someone just rock up with some freerace gear and have a go then or would I be making a fool of myself?

[gingawarrior]

See home page news article re: Hayling Slalom - specifically aimed at noobs apparently...

[Duncan Adam]

Here is another view of it, newbs included. The Master blaster is what will interest you, as you start in a line on the beach, sail out to a bouy, round it however you can, then back to the beach, first to touch the flag pole wins. They will have several rounds for you to have a go at. Also demo kit there to try for free.

[na-omi]

the Hayling tideline seems to have improved no end

[overthehill]

I was there on Sunday, mooching around the beach, nursing a dodgy ankle and getting a few pictures. It looked quite relaxed, so I'd say the whole event did seem pretty newbie friendly. There was certainly a good old selection of kit, from some high-end slalom to a rather more vintage affair with centreboard.