The Animal Windfest returns to Sandbanks, Poole on September 10th-12th for its twelfth year.  This years event not only brings the established kite and windsurf competitions back, but will also feature the Animal Bike Show, Kings Ramp skate ramp sponsored by Red Bull, equipment demos and trials.

Two new sports will also add to the visual feast this year; Ultimate Beach Frisbee and Surf Ski – a long, narrow, lightweight kayak with an open (sit-on-top) cockpit, usually with a foot pedal controlled rudder. Surf ski racing will be held off the beach on both Saturday and Sunday.

Visitors to the event will be able to watch a 16-strong team Ultimate Beach Frisbee tournament at advanced level, yet members of the public will be welcome to enter and join in the competition.

Fans of Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) will be able to enter a new distance paddle around Brownsea Island on Saturday afternoon. Open to anyone, the paddle will run separately to the professional’s SUP race earlier in the day, organised by the sport’s governing body, BSUPA.

Organiser, Gary Willingham, is pleased to illustrate that despite Windfest’s maturity, the event continues to expand. He says: “The ever popular favourite aspects of the event continue to be in place whilst exciting new additions to the schedule have been agreed this year, such as the Red Bull Matadors which will bring yet another dimension to the event. Showcasing further beach and water sports which have not been seen competitively here before, the 2010 Animal Windfest will hopefully give further entertainment and attract visitors. We’re very excited about this year’s event.”

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SCHEDULE

Thursday 9th September 2010
Eve -
DUBNIUM presents… “The Launch of the ANIMAL WINDFEST 2010”

Friday 10h September 2010
Day -
Kitesurfing, Windsurf , SUP and Surfrski Registration
Animal Bike Shows 12.30pm, 4pm (one for the kids after school)
Kids Zone Open (some activities limted)
Windsurf, Kitesurf and Wakeboard Free Practice

Eve -
Windfest ball in aid of Richie Keefe Life and Soul Trust – Black Tie and Boardshorts

Saturday 11th September 2010
Day -
Kitesurfing, Windsurf , SUP and Surfrski Registration
Animal Bike Shows 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16.30
Animal Kids Zone Open
BKSA Course Racing
BSUPA Round Brownsea Island Race (SUP Race) 10.00
BSUPA Paddle around Brownsea (open to all) 13.00
BSUPA Sprint Races 13.00 15.00, 17.00
Equipment displays and demos
FLOWindsurfing 11.00
Red Bull Skate ramp 11.30, 13.30, 15.30
RYA Team 15 Racing (Poole Harbour)
South West Junior Beach Volleyball Tour Final
Surfski Professional coaching sessions 10.00, 12.00, 14.00
Surfski South coast challenge 16.00
Wake Boarding Pool Competition
Windsurfing Masterblaster Fun Racing
Ultimate Beach Frisbee competition
UKWA Freestyle championship

Eve -
Animal Windfest Party – Theme Super Hero

Sunday 12th September 2010
Day -
Animal Bike Shows 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16.30
Animal Kids Zone Open
BKSA Course Racing
BSUPA Sprint Races 11.00, 13.00 15.00
Equipment displays and demos
FLOWindsurfing 14.00
Red Bull Matadors Aerobatic display 14.30
Red Bull Skate ramp 11.30, 13.30, 15.30
RYA Team 15 Racing (Poole Harbour)
South West Junior Beach Volleyball Tour Final
Sunday Carvery 12.30
Surfski Wessex Surf Life Saving Nipper Titles – 10.00-12.00 Water events
Surfski Wessex Surf Life Saving Nipper Titles – 15:00-17:00 Beach events
Surfski Celebrity Doubles Charity Race – 13:00 – 14.30
Wake Boarding Pool Competition
Windsurfing Masterblaster Fun Racing
Ultimate Beach Frisbee competition
UKWA Freestyle championship