Pasty Cup 25th – 26th May 2013. British Kitesurf Racing Championships. Marazion, Cornwall

Excitement is building with 2 weeks to go until the Pasty Cup sponsored by The National Marine Aquarium, The Seiners Arms & Philps pasties at Marazion, Cornwall over the bank holiday weekend 25-26 May.

The Pasty Cup is the 1st of 4 events counting towards the 2013 British Kitesurf Racing Championships.

Kitesurf Racing is the fastest form of sailing around an upwind/downwind course using big colourful kites over a mile long course set as close to the shore as conditions allow. Riders reach speeds up to 30mph, racing in winds ranging from 6-30 mph. In the event of wind in excess of 30mph the Kernow King of the Air event will run, where competitors are judged on jumping as high as possible with style. A spectacle not to be missed!

Organiser Lee Harvey of Pasty Adventures kitesurfing school states:

‘I am pleased to announce the country’s top racers are confirmed such as, 3 times British Champion - Denzil Williams. 2012 Pasty Cup, British & youth World Champion – Olly Bridge along with his mum, women’s World No.1 & 4 x World Champ – Steph Bridge from Exmouth.

Alongside the known racers with have some new names in the Race fleet and with entries also coming in for the Open Fleet we are expecting a great turn out for 2 days of fast and furious racing in what I strongly believe is the best kitesurfing location in Britain. The inclusion of Kernow King of the Air, means whatever the weather we will have competition running over both days with plenty for spectators to come and enjoy.’

Come along to Marazion and check out the Pasty Cup over the Bank Holiday weekend and you can even have a go at powerkite flying.

All the details can be found on the website www.pastyadventures.co.uk/events 

If you are thinking of entering then download the entry form here and send back before 17th May to avoid the late fee.

Easter Sunday saw 4 kitesurfers come to Marazion for the Spring Wave Clinic with BKSA Coach Lee Pasty Harvey. Despite the severely cold ese wind and smallish waves, everyone had a great time riding strapless and learnt lots to be getting on with during the coming months. We started off with some wave theroy in the warmth of Jordans Cafe, before moving onto the water and looked at footwork, gybes, getting over waves and wave riding.
The next clinic we have coming up is the Intro to Waves clinic at Gwithian or Marazion, weather depending. All the info on the clinic page. Next Wave clinic is tbc, please contact to register your interest.
Thanks to Mel from Splashography for taking the pics, you can see more on his facebook page here


"Hey Dude. Thanks for today I got a lot from it" Sam Lees - Bournemouth

We are really pleased to announce we have teamed up with North Kiteboarding & Westcountry Watersports to offer exclusive kitesurfing packages in our shop giving you some big savings over recommended retail price. 
As a North Pro Center and Kiteschool you can now try the latest North kites before you buy down here in West Cornwall at Gwithian, Hayle or Marazion
As an extra bonus, buy a new kitesurfing package from us after having a lesson and we will give you up to the full cost of the lesson back! 

As an opening offer we will give you your lesson money back if you had a lesson from us in 2012, when you buy a package through us in march/april 2013. normally offer is only valid for 2 weeks. T & C apply.

Alongside North kiteboarding we sell new surfboards from JP and Resin8 as well as second hand and ex demo kit.
Check out the latest deals on the shop page

We are pleased to announce we are now taking entry's for the 2013 Pasty Cup sponsored by the National Marine Aquarium. 
Just under 2 months to go so get out there kitesurfing and start training to be in the running. For 2013 there will BKSA National Titles for Kiteracing in both the IKA & Open Fleets for Men & Ladies.
IKA Fleet runs to IKA rules with registered equipment.
Open fleet is for any board 60cm & under with any kite
For all the info on entering the 2013 Pasty Cup click here

Check out Lee's highlight video from the first two years competing on the KSP World Tour.
To stay up to date with all of Lee's antics you can Like his Facebook page www.facebook.com/LeePasty

We were in Ireland for the KSP World Tour Aer Lingus Pro at the end of October based at Achill Island on the West Coast and hosted by Pure Magic. 

Lee has just released a new Kitesurfing Technique blog  to give Tips on all aspects of kitesurfing. Starting of with race tech in the build up to the IKA Course Racing Worlds in Sardinia, he will be covering wave technique over the winter as well as many other valuable tips to help with your Kitesurfing.
Subscribe to the blog here http://www.leepasty.co.uk/technique-blog.html

Lee is now back in Cornwall running kitesurfing lessons at Gwithian and Marazion after his 3 week adventure in Portugal for round 1 of the 2012 KSP World Tour.
Unfortunately the wind did'nt play ball after Lee dominated his Round 1 heat advancing straight to a round 3 match up with 2008 World Champ, Mitu Monteiro from Cape Verde. After hanging around all week, with the wind teasing and numerous heats starting and stopping, the event finally ended without a result as there were still 2 heats left to run in round 2.
Some great waves were had both surfing and kiting at some of Portugals numerous World class spots, with Lee making the most of being away from Cornwall in the sun and having the van to get around, taking with him some of the best kitesurfers and surfers in the World, such as Ozzie wiz kid, Keahi de Aboitiz and former ASP Top 44 surfer Pedro Henrique from Brasil.

Check out the small vid from the trip below. 
Next up for the tour is Mauritius in September and you can be there amongst it while enjoying a week of top class coaching from Lee and 2011 womens One Eye Pro winner, Ninja the week before the event. More details in the Holiday pages

This years Pasty Cup in Mounts Bay, Cornwall is being combined with coaching from BKSA coach Lee Harvey and will also involve people interested parties who will be checking out how we go and learning about safety as well as making a video.
The plan is to have coaching on saturday morning followed by 3 races for the Pasty Cup saturday afternoon and 3  races sunday morning followed by long distance training after lunch.
This event is open to everyone who has raced before and wants to improve with coaching and also have some quality racing! 
Due to outgoing costs this will only run if enough people book in so please send your details asap to lee@pastyadventures.co.uk 
Price is £50 which will simply cover the boat costs.
we will meet at Marazion on Saturday 4th August at 9am. more details will be sent once you are registered.
Lets show everyone that Kitesurfing is ready and the right board sport for Rio 2016!!!!

To celebrate the arrival of May here in Cornwall and hopefully warmer weather, we are offering 10% discount off any BKSA learn to kitesurf course for the 1st two weeks of may 2012.
We run our lessons at Gwithian or Marazion depending on weather conditions and tides. All equipment provided