Windfest, the annual water and beach sports festival is moving to a new location this September, under the name ‘Windfest Re-Tuned’.
Hosted on Sandbanks beach in Poole for the past 14 years, the event has evolved to feature more than 15 action sports and now needs additional land and camping facilities to grow. The new venue is Pylewell Park, near Lymington in Hampshire, which has 1,500 acres of land, an 18th century house, private beach and lakes.
Catering for every action sport Windfest has become renowned for, Pylewell also allows for new features including mountain bike trails, yoga, and a full kite flying and boarding showcase for both land and sea. Maintaining its goal to provide something for everyone, Windfest Re-Tuned, taking place from Friday 14th September to Sunday 16th September, will cater for families and sports enthusiasts alike, with a large unplugged music line-up, top-level comedy, silent discos, as well as children’s entertainment. More will be announced shortly.
Sports demonstrations from leading professionals in kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, BMX, skateboarding, slacklining, paddleboarding, volleyball and Frisbee will be staged daily as well as offering plenty of opportunities for ticket-holders to have a go themselves.
Organiser and founder of the event, Gary Willingham said: “Windfest has grown enormously since 1998 and it is exciting to now be working on Windfest Re-Tuned. We wanted to make the event all-encompassing where everyone can camp overnight – a longstanding request we are now able to deliver – and enjoy the atmosphere of a huge action sports community. Pylewell is a stunning location and provides us with everything we need and more to allow the event to grow in the future.”
Tickets will be available to purchase online from www.windfest.co.uk and from other outlets across the region. Sign up to receive regular updates.
The tranquil waters of an 18th century English estate in Lymington, Hampshire are the new home for SUP at Windfest Re-Tuned on 14-16 September 2012.
Untouched and natural, the extensive private lake of Pylewell Park on the edge of the New Forest, as well as the open waters of the Solent, provides the perfect environment for both novice and advanced paddleboarders.
After 13 years in Dorset, Windfest has evolved to a full three-day festival offering camping, yurts and bell tents while maintaining its unique sports USP. This year incorporates approximately 14 land and watersports for professional showcases and have-a-go sessions for all age groups.
The expansive grounds are allowing new sports to feature at Windfest for the first time, including Yoga classes on land and SUP Yoga on the water. Few sports challenge your core strength and focus like this one!
Gary Willingham, organiser and founder of Windfest, said: “We are pleased to be working with BSUPA once again to provide our festival goers with a unique experience not found at any festival in the UK. Open New Forest fields, ancient oak trees with access to the open sea will enable a weekend of paddleboarding, kite flying, kayaking, mountain bike trails, slacklining, skateboarding and much more.
“We want the festival to be an active, healthy, family-friendly and sports-driven escape to the countryside – with good music, food, comedy, silent discos and loads of other entertainment in a safe and relaxed environment.”
Tickets are available from www.windfest.co.uk with special offers for group bookings. Camper vans are also accepted.
A new family-friendly festival comes to Lymington in Hampshire this September (14th -16th), offering unique ‘have-a-go’ access to more than 14 water and land sports for all ages.
With a 13-year Dorset heritage, Windfest Re-Tuned takes up residence in 2012 at its new home, Pylewell Park in Lymington, to accommodate camping, yurts and bell tents – developing the event into a fully fledged festival.
Gary Willingham, organiser and founder of Windfest, said: “Pylewell is untouched Old England; a haven for kids to run around and get active with the many sports available this year.
“Open fields and ancient oak trees will be the backdrop for a weekend of kite flying, kayaking, mountain bike trails, paddleboarding, slacklining and more. We want families to enjoy the countryside in a safe and relaxed environment, with good music, food and activities to entertain all weekend.”
As well as opportunities throughout for families to try new sports and develop existing ones, fun and games including circus skills workshops and welly throwing will keep little ones amused.
Tickets are available from www.windfest.co.uk with special offers for group bookings. Camper vans are also accepted.
The organisers of the south coast’s biggest annual action sports event, Animal Windfest, are pleased to announce that Red Bull has pledged its continued support in 2011. Flying high on the success of their involvement in the September event, Red Bull has come onboard for the second year running almost immediately.
Last month over 10,000 visitors descended on Sandbanks Beach to watch, take part or party at the UK’s only free daytime beach sports festival, with three nights of ticketed parties. Now heading into its 13th year, the 2011 Animal Windfest is confirmed to take place over 9th-11th September and set to host all the favourite features from this year and more.
Organiser, Gary Willingham said: ‘We are delighted Red Bull have already pledged their support for Windfest 2011 on the back of September’s successful event. Working with such credible companies as Animal and Red Bull gives Windfest every opportunity to push the boundaries even further into the next 13 years.”
“We will be announcing the exact elements that Red Bull will be bringing to the event early next year, but we can assure Windfest fans we are currently working on cramming an even more action packed calendar of extreme features into the one weekend to blow you away and draw in an even wider audience.”
We’re all really excited on behalf of our clients, Animal Windfest, that Red Bull has announced its continued support in 2011. Flying high on the success of their involvement in the September event, Red Bull has come onboard for the second year running even before the sand had a chance to settle.
Last month over 10,000 visitors descended on Sandbanks Beach to watch, take part or party at the UK’s only free daytime beach sports festival, with three nights of ticketed parties. Now heading into its 13th year, we can confirm the 2011 Animal Windfest will take place over 9th-11th September.
Organiser, Gary Willingham said: ‘We are delighted Red Bull have already pledged their support for Windfest 2011 on the back of September’s successful event. Working with such credible companies as Animal and Red Bull gives Windfest every opportunity to push the boundaries even further.
“We will be announcing the exact elements that Red Bull will be bringing to the event early next year, but we can assure Windfest fans we are currently working on cramming an even more action packed calendar of extreme features into the one weekend to blow you away and draw in an even wider audience.”
So keep your eyes peeled, Windfest fans, and we’ll make sure you’re the first to know what Red Bull and Windfest are scheming for next year…
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