Results
RAF Championships, Pembrey (Newgale) 2001
The results of the RAF Power Kiting Champs 2011 are as follows:
Kitesurfing Freestyle:
RAF Champ - Ian Savage
Runner-up: Stu 'The Proposal' Saul
Kitebuggy Freestyle:
RAF Champ - Richie French
Runner-up: Stu Saul
RAF Championships, Tiree 2010
Kitesurfing Freestyle:
RAF Champ - Ian Savage
Runner-up: Stu 'The Proposal' Saul
Landboarding:
RAF Champ - Chris Roberts
Runner-up - Ian Savage
Kitebuggy Race:
RAF Champ - Jim Field
Runner-up: Richie French
Thanks to everyone for making the effort to attend and take part. I think we can safely say we all had a blast on Friday, with relatively flat clear turquoise water and some great waves. Although the wind was not too clever for the rest of the week, we all clearly enjoyed the island's offerings and the novices all did exceptionally well!
RAF Championships 2009
The RAF Kitesurf Champion for 2009 is Sgt Glen Cromar.
The conditions (so I am told) we not quite as testing as at the Tri Services, but were definitely not ideal!
There were 4 contenders for the title, Fg Off Will Nicholl, Fg Off Chris Roberts, Sgt Steven Drake (Drakey) and Sgt Glen Cromar. Come the 11th hour only 3 riders took to the water. All 3 competitors put on a valiant show. Chris was springing some impressive air with some cool grabs before loosing his board mid flight, which put him way down wind.
Glen narrowly pipped Drakey to the post landing some impressive heel to toe-side transitions with style and finesse. Sadly the proceedings were brought to an abrupt end when Drakey suffered a serious kite malfunction. At this point the competition was halted and points scored stood as the final result.
The wind was far too strong to safely conduct any land based competitions and they will remain un-contested until next year.
Thanks to everyone who turned out despite the atrocious forecast and lack of land activity. The social as always was excellent, so thanks again, for another successful weekend, and well done Glen, congratulations.
Check back soon for the gallery.