Kitepix Magazine | Page 146

do so, leaving Kev as my competition again in round 3! to the pub for a barbecue and a cheeky pint or two! Next was the turn of the amateur men - a great class with such a variety of styles as handle-passes aren’t scored. Big air and loops were mixed up with unhooked moves and board offs - a real kitesurfing Smorgasbord, and great fun to watch as everyone pushed their limits. After the BBQ was well and truly consumed and some well-deserved beers were sank, we were all gathered to hear the results of the day for the juniors, am and pro ladies and amateur men classes. It was great to see the reactions on the faces of people who had done far better than they expected they could; and awesome to see the industry supporting the competition with some very tidy prizes too! The ams were run right through to completion, interleaved with the insane action from the pro men, and it shortly became time to pack down and make way The Juniors was won by Harry Way, men’s