The UK windsurfing and wingfoiling scene is absolutely buzzing this summer with some incredible UKWA events lined up for August. If you’re a course racer or just love being part of the community, you won’t want to miss these!
Scottish Fin and Foil Festival – Stranraer, 6–10 August
The Scottish Fin and Foil Festival has quickly become a firm favourite for racers across all fleets. Taking place in the beautiful setting of Stranraer, this event covers every course racing discipline and promises exciting racing on and off the water.
➡️ More info on the Fin and Foil Festival
➡️ UKWA entries
The One Hour Classic – Stokes Bay, 30–31 August
After a hugely successful debut, the One Hour Classic returns for round two! This fun-filled event at Stokes Bay is open to all windsurfers and wingers – from freeriders to full-blown racing pros. With a fantastic clubhouse, camping facilities, serious prizes, event t-shirts for the first 50 entries, and an epic social vibe, it’s a must-attend for anyone who loves time on the water.
➡️ Enter here
Last year’s One Hour Classic was a weekend to remember, with wall-to-wall sunshine, perfect 12–20 knot conditions, and flat water at Calshot. Expect another brilliant atmosphere this year – and bring a friend!
Highlights from Recent UKWA Events
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Christchurch Course Racing: Huge turnouts, challenging conditions, and the inaugural Windsurfer LT National Championships.
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IQ Foil Worlds: UK legends Emma Wilson and Andy Brown claimed world champion titles in the ladies and men’s divisions – a massive win for British windsurfing!
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PWA Wave Tour: Robby Swift battled tough luck, but young talent Rocco Swift made the podium in the under-13 juniors, and Lucas Meldrum achieved a personal best.
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PWA Slalom-X: The Fuerteventura event kicks off tomorrow. We’ll be cheering on Scotty Stallman and Jenna Gibson (last year’s 3rd in the world!) – catch all the action on the PWA live stream.
Looking to Upgrade Your Gear? We’ve Got Second-Hand Duotone Race Equipment
At Worthing Watersports, we’re proud to support the UK windsurfing scene, and we’ve just received some fantastic second-hand Duotone race equipment, including:
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Duotone Falcon race boards
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Duotone Warp race sails
This is a great opportunity to pick up high-performance gear at excellent value. Whether you’re stepping up your course racing game or just want to experience the feel of true PWA-level equipment, we can help you find the right setup.
👉 Check out our Second-Hand Windsurfing Gear page or pop into the shop to see what we’ve got in stock.
We love seeing our customers out on the racecourse or cruising at these events – so if you’re heading to the Scottish Fin and Foil Festival or the One Hour Classic, let us know! And if you’re looking for advice on upgrading or tuning your setup, we’re always here to help.
All the best,
The Worthing Watersports Team