For the fourth year North Devon’s Croyde and Woolacombe beaches are hosting the Gold Coast Ocean Fest, one of the largest lifestyle and extreme sports events in the UK. With two of the countries best beaches offering super conditions for 11 sports and live music on a massive outdoor stage the Gold Coast is not to be missed.
The Kiteboarding is taking place at Woolacombe Beach, along with the Long Board World Qualifier, Surf Boat Championships and the Red Bull Pinzgauer Music truck will be providing the sounds – the beach will be packed with competitors and spectators all enjoying and soaking up the beach vibes.
The Gold Coast is the fourth round of the BKSA Amateur Championships and the third for the Junior Championship fleet, there is a also a winner takes all Best Trick / Wave / Hang for the Top Flight riders.
Accommodation is being provided by the events main sponsors, Woolacombe Bay Holiday park at a greatly reduced price – 50% off there standard rates – its just £10 per night based on 4 sharing a large “6†berth static van. To book speak to Helen or Ely at the Woolacombe Bay Holiday park – Book one in the TWITCHEN park – which is staggering distance!
Kiteboarding events are not complete without a killer party, this year the main stage in Croyde is not to be missed – with “top 20†live bands you have to come along to enjoy the party atmosphere on Saturday 21st, then there is also the Marisco Disco for the hard core who like to party until the small hours!
Prizes for the Amateur and Junior competitors are being provided by the industries leading brands as well as Woolacombe Bay providing a free weekend break in there top lodge for the winner! the winner of the top flight will receive a winner takes all cash prize.
Any questions or for further information contact Jamie Mac @ the UK Kiteboarding Centre, Braunton North Devon. See you on Woolacombe beach!
Jamie Mac
Accommodation – Woolacombe Bay > 01271 870343 Main event web site > www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk
Jamie Mac W: www.ukkbc.com T: 01271 813322 M : 07974 340273 F: 01271 813321 P : UK Kiteboarding Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX332JG