THE National Watersports Festival will be returning to Hayling Island for the 10th anniversary edition in September.

(2 – 4th September)

The event is going back to its roots and focusing on windsurfing, alongside one of the world’s fastest growing sports of stand up paddle boarding. Three days of spectacular action on the water, ‘have a go’ sessions, demo testing, live music, night time flood lit displays, parties, food and drink stalls and, new for this year, family focused activities, will all be on offer at Hampshire’s favourite watersports festival.

Supported by Havant Borough Council the NWF has grown to accommodate 500 competitors and 10,000 spectators, all eager to see the world renowned field take to the water. Allan Cross, event director explains: “When we started this event a decade ago we really didn’t know how many people would attend and what the reaction would be like but from the very first festival the NWF has exceeded all our expectations.

“To attract the record number of competitors we do and the crowds, in their thousands, that the event pulls in is testament to the special event that this NWF has become. This year we want to deliver a weekend that raises the bar on previous years and we’ve got a number of things up our sleeve that will make this a must-attend event for both competitors and spectators alike.

There will be live music, day and night, throughout the weekend that spectators can enjoy and a host of attractions to keep everyone occupied from the minute they enter the grounds. More will be announced over the coming months but keep checking NWF’s social media and website (www.nationalwatersportsfestival.com) for more details.

www.nationalwatersportsfestival.com

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