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Final Results Event Location - Hunstanton Event Date – 4th- 6th July Event Sponsor - Adrian Flux
Regional Sponsor - Active Norfolk, Kings Lyn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Event co-sponsors - Veolia Enviroment Services, City College Norwich Tour Sponsors – Red Bull, Deadman Kitesurfing, Buff
Competitors from all over the UK descended on the Lifestyles Festival for 3 days of kitesurfing competition.
The Sun was out on the Friday with no wind - competitors amused themselves on the Skate Ramps many of whom having had a background in Skateboarding and BMX enjoying the sessions. Saturday dawned with more competitors registering for the event taking the total to 43. The wind was up until the rain came in however after clearing the wind picked up to 25 knots allowing the event to get underway finishing at 6.30pm. Saturday night saw some great bands playing on the seafront . Sunday dawned again windy but wet - competition started at 1pm Competition was firece in all categories however the rain did not let up. In the Pro’s division threre was a great display, Ali Barrett from Lytham St Annes coming in 3rd , Lewis Crathern – UK number one – who had a difficult last heat coming in 2nd and Sam Light from Hayling Island loving the lighter gusty winds put in 10 moves to win the Pro Divison. In the Pro Ladies last years runner up Helen Thompson from the Island of Tiree had a bad start and toped it off by breaking a finger - needing a trip to hospital. Last years Amateur Ladies winner Hannah Whiteley took top houours ahead of Nicky Rudd in 2nd and Helen Thompson in 3rd All the amateur men and ladies did particularly well in the difficult conditions with some outstanding riding from James Boulding who had many pros hoping he does not move up fleets next year! The Juniors had a great competition with 14 taking part - Jack Shoulder took top place again for the 2nd time this year. In the Seniors Peter Whiteley with a strapped ankle who was not even to ride took top place with some big moves against speed racer Dave Williams and local John Matthews in third.
A great event finished with Prizegiving at 6pm by Mayor Richard Bird
Juniors
1 Jack Shoulder
2 Dan Sweeney
3 Sam Moore
Seniors
1 Peter Whiteley ( Hang time , Crazyfly)
2 Dave Williams (Best )
3 John Matthews Amateur Women
1 Josie Robinson
2 Holly Kennedy
3 Sheryl Confue Amateur Men
1 James Boulding
2 Oli Sweeney
3 Richard Burton Pro Women
1 Hannah Whiteley ( Hangtime, Crazy Fly )
2 Nicky Rudd ( Edge Watersports)
3 Helen Thompson ( North) Pro Men
1 Sam Light ( Naish)
2 Lewis Crathern ( Slingshot / Jimmy Lewis)
3 Ali Barrett ( Lost Cause, Turbulence )
Tony Devenish and Regional event organiser said “ It was great to have the BKSA back for a 2nd year the weather was a real mixed bag however we had a great event” Some Quotes from Riders and Sponsors - Holly Kennedy - Am Lady “ Well organised , I’ll be back next year !”
Robin Snuggs - Pro Rider - “Another Classic Event” Hannah Whiteley - Pro Lady Winner “ Awesome great event , combined with other action sports which made
it even better “ Richard Gowers – Race Director “Great event - all fleets were completed in difficult conditions” All pics thanks to Tony www.kiteboarder.co.uk BKSA Round 3 Hunstanton Dates 4th-6th July www.lifestyles2008.co.uk for full info Event info
Location- Hunstanton Event - Lifestyles Website- www.lifestyles2008.co.uk The website has a wealth of info - site map , accomadation whats going on - check it out. Registration- Location- Hunstanton Sailing Club Pro Men / Ladies - Friday 4th 8.30am -9am Sharp
Am Men / Ladies Juniors and Seniors Saturday 5th 8.30-9 am Please advance register if possible to guarantee a place as numbers are limited
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Parking- Free parking on seafront - Limited - First come Free parking at Cricket ground - drop off kit and walk
Friday- BBQ at Sailing club ( free for competitors) Saturday Party- Bands and Bar at the big Marquee ( free for competitors) For further information about the festival, contact Tony Devenish, Sports Development Officer on   (01553) 818018 or email
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Last years round up - BKSA Round 3 Results Date – 15-17th June 2007 Location - North Promenade, Hunstanton
Hosted by - Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, The Hub Kite Surfing Club & Hunstanton Sailing Club in conjunction with The BKSA Sponsors – Veolia Environmental Services Richard Gowers, Chairman of the BKSA said, “We’ve had a fantastic time at Lifestyles 2007. Whilst we didn’t get enough wind to complete all the competitions, this didn’t spoil the weekend. Event organisers; Tony Devenish & John Matthews ensured that there were enough activities to keep the riders happy, whilst the staff at Hunstanton Sailing Club kept us all well feed! With excellent facilities, amazing hospitality, and a beautiful location, I am sure that the riders will want to visit Hunstanton again.” Entering the competition in 6th place, Denzil Williams, rode consistently throughout the final with moves like F16’s and Back Mobes to win in the Pro Men’s, moving him up to 2nd in the overall rankings. Current Pro Men's British Champion Lewis Crathern managed to retain his lead in the overall rankings. Smooth and technical riding with 313’s and S-Bends to Blind saw him take 2nd place. South African rider Taro Neiuhaus was riding powered and threw a couple of big Dangle Passes and a KGB giving him 3rd place. Johara Sykes Davis rode consistently in the competition area, which proved to be a wining formula as she won took 1st place in the Pro Women’s competition giving her the overall lead. Women's World Speed Record Holder South African Rider Sjoukje Bredenkamp started slowly and looked as though she needed more power to show what she could do. Landing a huge Double Back Loop, Kite Loop, Sjoukje was awarded with 2nd place and best trick of comp. Local rider Annalisa Dovey started well with some powered Down Loops but couldn’t maintain the pressure and had to settle for 3rd place with Helen Thompson finishing 4th. Results Pro men- Denzil Williams – (F-One)
- Lewis Crathern – (Slingshot & Jimmy Lewis)
- Taro Neiuhaus – (Best)
- Robin Snuggs – (Flexifiol)
- Sam Light – (Naish)
- Ali Barrett – (Turbulence & Jimmy Lewis)
- Lance Nunn – (Slingshot & Jimmy Lewis)
Pro Women
- Johara Sykes Davis - (Flexifoil, Jimmy Lewis &Turbulence)
- Sjoukje Bredenkamp - (Naish)
- Annalisa Dovey - (Naish)
- Helen Thompson – (North)
Further information regarding the event can be found on www.lifestyles2007.co.uk Event info Title Sponsor- Veolia Environmental Services  Location- Hunstanton Dates - June 15th- 17th Event - Lifestyles Website- www.lifestyles2007.co.uk The website has a wealth of info - site map , accomadation whats going on - check it out. Registration- Location- Hunstanton Sailing Club Pro Men / Ladies - Friday 15th 8.30am -9am Sharp
Am Men / Ladies Juniors and Seniors Saturday 16th 8.30-9 am Please advance register if possible to guarantee a place as numbers are limited
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Parking- Free parking on seafront - Limited - First come Free parking at Cricket ground - drop off kit and walk
Friday- BBQ at Sailing club ( free for competitors) Saturday Party- Bands and Bar at the big Marquee ( free for competitors) Check out the local Action HERE 
More Info- Lifestyles 07 is an extreme sports festival in Hunstanton from 15th - 17th June. Throughout the weekend there will be competitions in kite surfing, BMX, skate boarding and aggressive inline skating. Other activities will include beach volleyball and beach soccer. There will be a climbing wall all weekend with qualified instructors to introduce climbing to anyone wishing to have a go. There will be both adult and child taster sessions for the public to try out some new sports. The high schools in West Norfolk will be involved and students will be able to take part in kite workshops on the beach and have a chance to sign up for holiday activities. This year's Lifestyles extreme sports festival, sponsored by Veolia Environmental Services, is looking to be better than ever! The festival is organised bt The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's Sports Development Unit along side King's Lynn Adrenaline Sports Association (Klas-A), The Hub and Hunstanton Sailing Club are organising this year's event. On the Friday and Saturday evenings there will be live music in the marquee. Currently confirmed for the Friday night are Vanilla Pod and for the Saturday night are Rebelation and Smoke Like A Fish. The host for both nights will be Hunstanton based DJ collective Fat Monkey Project. There are more acts to be confirmed for both nights. For further information about the festival, contact Tony Devenish, Sports Development Officer on   (01553) 818018 or email
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