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Royal Signals Windsurfing

The Corps Colours

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Formula Bic Techno board with 9.4m Tush Lightning rig

Introduction - Some History...

Windsurfing in the Royal Signals became a recognised sport in the early 1980's, with many soldiers windsurfing at all standards by the late 80's. It was a normal occurrence to have 50+ windsurfers on the start line for the annual Royal Signals Inter Unit Windsurfing Championships.

Not so long ago, the Royal Signals Windsurfing Team was amongst the best of the Corps Teams in the Army, racing against other Corps' and winning numerous Inter-Corps Championships.

The passage of time, leading to experienced windsurfers leaving the Corps, and operational demands placed upon many Royal Signals units, has led to a shortage of experienced windsurfers to carry on the successes of the Corps Windsurfing Team. Whilst this is unfortunate, there is a very positive consequence, as it now gives an excellent opportunity for windsurfers of all levels to get involved in Corps Windsurfing and compete at numerous competitions throughout the year.

A number of Royal Signals soldiers have taken advantage of the opportunities for courses and competing just recently and should improve with practice and time on the water.  If you are interested in windsurfing at any standard, then please get in touch. 

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Army Championships Hayling Island - Jul 07

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'THE ROYAL SIGNALS WINDSURFING TEAM NEEDS YOU!'

F6 Portland 2004

 

If you would like to know more on any matter regarding windsurfing in the Royal Signals, then contact the Rear Commodore, Maj John Fradleyor the Windsurfing Secretary, Capt (TOT) Bert Curtin, either of whom would be delighted to talk to you.
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More Links

Most details on windsurfing in the army can be found at the Army Windsurfing website.

Other Corps websites are:

REME / AAC / RLC / RA / RE

If you have a broadband Internet connection and would like to see some Formula racing video footage, then visit the International Windsurfing Association web page. For a more exhilarating introduction to some of the more extreme aspects of the sport, then visit Deep Fried TV and check out the clips.