First Wingfoil Open Race Event set for Hayling Island

 Hayling Island SC is to run an Open Wingfoil race event on Sunday 1 May 2022

Believed to be a first in the UK for the fast expanding Wingfoil class, HISC have put together a Symposium on the day before the race event to explain the concept and how the racing will be structured.

On Saturday 30 April there will be a free Symposium of workshops and presentations from experts on equipment, technique and the competition rules described in Appendix WF to the Racing Rules of Sailing.

Speakers will include: Amanda Van Santen RYA Chief Wingfoil Instructor, Tom Partington Naval Architect and Hydro dynamist, Tim Hancock International Race Officer (and event PRO) discussing the WF Appendix, and Sam Light, International Wingfoil and KiteSurf professional talking about the development of Wingfoiling internationally.

The Wingfoil race event on Sunday 1 May, will comprise of a round robin series of short course racing before a final event race.

Entry is capped at 60 and will close on 23 April.