HOLY WAVE-SKI A GILLES

The wave-ski, which is also called kayak-surfing, is a compromise between surfing and the kayak.

This kayak looks like a surfboard on which one installed a belt and foot straps.

This activity of Australian origin develops in the whole world, and particularly in Saint-Gilles since 2005, ideal spot to initiate and train at the highest level. This sport has known for 2 years a very important evolution: the number of practice does not cease increasing, new clubs open in the West. For more information, www.waveski-reunion.com

Moreover, under the impulse of the “Club Nautique de Bourbon”, initiations and competitions are today organized, and show the dexterity of Saint-Gilles inhabitants.

An event for all the family, to test urgently!

COMPETITIONS:

Each year, the Nautical Club of Bourbon organizes the wave-ski kids’ tour, which is held from September to December in Saint-Leu. This competition is opened to the children from 12 to 16 years. In 2006, 162 children took part in this competition; never seen before!

The 8 best of competitors is likely to challenge against the greatest, during the Wave ski Contest selective N1, which takes place on January 27^th and 28th on the spot of “Brisants” (Saint-Gilles-the-Baths). The classification of selective N1 will make it possible to set up the delegation of Reunion Island which will take part in “Lèche Cape Ferret” in October 2007 for the championships of France 2007. 17 people will travel to : 6 best juniors, 3 best juniors, the 3 better girls (“ondines”), 2 best seniors and 3 coaches/athletes.

 Program of Selective N1 2007:

- More than 60 participants

- 2 days of intensive competition (of 8h00 with 17h30)

- Free meetings of initiation, for all, suggested by Run Adventures on the beach “des Brisants” throughout the weekend.

- At 17h30 Saturdays January 27, the troop of African dancers directed by Salamanta will be on the beach of Brisants .

- The festivities will continue with 20h30 with the group Bourbon Swing, in the “Club Nautique de Bourbon”.

More information: www.waveski-reunion.com

These two spectacles are free. Then come in great number!