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The Pro Fleet is the elite class within the BSA. Britain has spawned some of the world’s best windsurfing talents, and this is the breeding ground for the up and coming stars of tomorrow.
 
If you take a quick look at the past and present stars of the PWA World Tour, you are sure to find that, irrespective of their chosen discipline, most sailors have benefited from some racing experience at one time or another.
 
Off the water, the pros are an approachable bunch and will regularly be holding clinics to impart those pearls of wisdom that have helped them get where they are today.
 
Of the eight events in the calendar, six will count towards the overall standings for the year.
 
Scroll down for a list of the names you are likely to see at the event. If your name is not mentioned here, but should be, email us to provide your details.

To see a list of the Pro Fleet Rankings to date, click on the icon below:

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Guy Cribb
    Sail Number: K9
  Board: Fanatic Falcons
  Sail: North Warps
  Years Racing: 26!
Motto: Never retire!
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Allan Cross
    Sail Number: GBR68
  Board: Starboard iSonics and Futuras
  Sail: Tushingham X15s and Lightnings
    Sponsors: The Army, Tushingham / Starboard
Years Racing: A few...
Do slalom because: it's the simplest form of competition.
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Scott Harrison
    Sail Number: K14
  Board: Starboard iSonic
  Sail: Tushingham Lightning
  Years Racing: 18
Motto: Never, ever, ever give up. (Or "I pitty da fool!" Ed.)
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Alan Jackson
    Sail Number: GBR 53
  Board: Starboard iSonic
  Sail: Tushingham X-15
  Years Racing: Plenty!
Motto: Make it a double
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

 

  Name: Rich Jones
    Sail Number: GBR32
  Board: JP Slaloms
  Sail: Neil Pryde RS
    Sponsors: Boardwise, Marlow Ropes
Years Racing: 10 years windsurfing
Do slalom because: there are classes for everyone and it's great fun.
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Sam Latham
    Sail Number: GBR15
  Board: Fanatic Falcons
  Sail: North Sails Ram F10s
    Sponsors: Ion, Boardwise, Quality Build, Oakdene Coops
Years Racing: 7 years windsurfing
Do slalom because: it's fast, competitive and against the best in the country
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Chris Lewis
    Sail Number: GBR366
  Board: JP Australia Slalom VI, Super Sport Pro
  Sail: Neil Pryde RS Raciing, RS Slalom, Hellcat
  Years Racing: 20 odd in all forms!
Motto: Rig Big, it's never THAT windy!
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Dan Macaulay (AKA: Big Mac / Big Dog)
    Sail Number: IR99 (yes, I'm from the mainland)
  Board: Starboard iSonics 86, 101, and 121 (they're like being strapped to a Scud missile)
  Sail: KA Koncepts 5.7, 6.4, 7.3, and 9.3 (with two guys having clocked over 50knts on them, you can't go wrong)
  Years Racing: Nearly 20! (You'd think I'd be able to sail in the correct heat by now)
Motto: Never ever EVER go drinking with Jamie Hawkins...
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Chris Martin
    Sail Number: K6
  Board: JP Australia
  Sail: Neil Pryde RS Racing Evo II
  Years Racing: 3 years
Motto: Improvise adapt and overcome!
     

 

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  Name: Mat Pearch
    Sail Number: K16
  Board: Fanatic Falcons
  Sail: North Sails Warps
    Sponsors: Surfladle, Ion
Years Racing: 22 years windsurfing
Do slalom because: you'll have such a laugh after each day
     

 

    Rider Profile:
   

 

  Name: Liam Round
    Sail Number: GBR34
  Board: Tabous
  Sail: Gaastras
    Sponsors: Boardwise
Years Racing: 8 years windsurfing
Do slalom because: there are fleets for all abilities
     

 

 

 

    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Sam Sills
    Sail Number: GBR 60
  Board: Starboard iSonic
  Sail: Tushingham X-15
  Years Racing: 5
Motto: Speed is King
     
    Rider Profile:
   

  Name: Paul Simmons
    Sail Number: GBR 131
  Board: Starboard iSonic
  Sail: Tushingham X-15
  Years Racing: 6
Motto: Strength of Apes!
     
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  Name: Steve Thorp
    Sail Number: K4
  Board: AB+
  Sail: Simmer SCR
  Years Racing: 10yrs racing first time, 9yrs off.
Motto: Bigger they are, the harder they fall.
     
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  Name: Fred Willis
    Sail Number: IR95
  Board: Fanatic Falcon
  Sail: Neil Pryde RS Racing and RS Slalom
    Years Racing: Poole Slalom for the last 3 years and UK Slalom for one year. I used to do the IWA circuit back home in the mid 90's though so I should be better than I am.
 
Motto: Don’t go drinking with Dan Macaulay
     

 

 

 

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