The Scottish WindFest is on tour and is calling into D&G! But what is it and how can you get involved?
Predominately the Windfest is a gathering of like minded sport enthusiasts coming together to indulge in their wind fuelled passions. Expect kite surfers jumping 30ft in the air, windsurfers carving up waves and kite buggies racing wheel to wheel at 50+mph.
The WindFest on tour will take place on the 9th, 10th and 11th of May at Sands of Luce Holiday Park. Sands of Luce has been chosen for its award winning facilities and its unique position on Luce Bay, one of Scotlands premier wind sport venues.
The gathering is not just for the well seasoned enthusiast. Thanks to local kite instructor Iain King and Galloway Activity Centre there will be some fantastic value introductory courses on offer. For just £10 per activity you can be introduced to wind surfing, power kiting, Blo-Karting, Paddle boarding and kayaking.
These courses have been designed to appeal to all ages and all are welcome and encouraged to participate.
As a local tourism business manager and kite surf enthusiast I have great belief in the benefits more exposure of our sports will have on the area. It is hoped the gathering will not only introduce more people to the area but encourage locals to participate in the sports. There is currently no local wind sport community, those who participate in the sports are generally travelling vast distances to get here. Luce Bay and the surrounding coast is one of Europe’s finest wind sport venues but to date is tremendously under utilised.
I urge anyone who has a remote interest in these sports to turn up. This is a fantastic opportunity to get some great value lessons and watch some real talent showing how it is done.
For those interested in attending the gathering as a spectator or participent Sands of Luce Holiday Park have got some special offers available for their luxury holiday lets and beach side camping/ touring pitches. Contact the park direct for further information. 01776 830456 [email protected]
For more information on wind sports in D&G check out the beach guide at www.sandsofluceholidaypark.co.uk/kitesurfing
Jack Cooper
