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Welcome to the British Land Speedsail Association (BLSA):- For Blokart Sailors and Land Speedsailors. Last updated 30th July 2010

This site is here to give you everything you need and want to know about Land Speedsailing and Blokart Sailing in the UK.  We have full explanations of the sports and what they entail, as well as all the latest news, including national and international event listings.  If you have any questions or views on this site or our sport please don’t hesitate to contact either our Membership Secretary Chris Moore Tel 01934 511780 / Mob 07885 164112 or our Chairman Kevin Meyers at chairman@theblsa.com

Once you are a BLSA member you could get a 5% discount on Blokart Parts and Spares, Please ask your Blokart dealer if they will do this. Please have your Membership details with you when asking for your discount. A list of Dealers can be found on the Blokart UK site via Links.

Next BLSA Event
British Blokart Open Championships, 24 - 26 Sept 2010 Pembrey, S. Wales. Pre-Registration is now online, register now, Registration closes on the 31st August.

BLSA Club Days under the Events Calendar for monthly sailing at:

Ainsdale - TBA (subject to confirmation) Dunsfold - TBA and Perranporth...link  

Bovingdon - First Sunday of the Month,  Aug 1st,  Sept 5th,  Oct 3rd,  Nov 7th,  Dec 5th    For more info Contact Nick Dodge, contact info under sailing venues.

Hot of the Press!

British Blokart Open Championships 2010,  Online Registration is now open.

We have some Great Sponsors for this event, Things are taking shape, We still need Volunteers to confirm that they happy to help out with Marshalling, so get in touch. For more info etc go to the Racing Tab and click on the British Championships 2010 all the info about the event inc the Notice Of Race is there. 

We have 4 Key Sponsors so far :-

   

                                                               

Lifes A Beach !!!! Tickets now on sale !!!! 

This event is being organised by CLSC at Pembrey 10 - 12 Sep. Get your tickets fast, We had a BLSA fun weekend planned at Weston the same weekend, but being at Pembrey will be much better, for all the info you need go to www.clscuk.com You can now download the tickets form on the link just below the Event poster on the CLSC home page, (Tickets now on sale). There will be lots going on, inc Blokart Racing, The £30 entry fee inc CLSC half year membership which is valid from 1st July, also inc camping Fri and Sat Nights. CLSC members only pay £10 entry fee.

                                                                        

 

Blokart Worlds Website.

The Blokart World Championship website is now live and open for registrations at www.blokartworlds2010.com  Get your registration in soon.

 
Membership Update.
 
Any 2009 members who have not rejoined yet can you please do so asap, You are not insured until we have your 2010 form and fee, if you havent rejoined by the end of March, we will assume you are not rejoining and will then allot your sail number to new members.
 
BLOKART STOLEN !!!!
 
3m Blokart Classic has been stolen, from a new Blokart Activity Provider in the Cardiff/Newport area, The Chassis number is 6084, its fairly rear as its the new generation, it has the Silver seat and quick release seat back. If you see it or are offered it for sale, please Contact us asap
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The British Blokart Open Championship 2009
 
So that’s the British Champs done for another year and from the feedback, everyone appeared to have had a great time. With nearly half the field being novice racers (some first timers) and the other half having a wealth of experience, the racing was close and competitive right through the field.
 
We had good winds on the 1st day of racing with average wind speeds of 24 -28 mph gusting up to 40mph! Speeds of close to 50mph were recorded on the down wind leg and for the first time in a couple of years the course tended to favour the heavy weights.
 
A total of 8 races were held on the Saturday including the first as a one lap practice race to get everyone used to the course. Unfortunately, the last race of the day had to be abandoned due to a transponder glitch and with the tide rapidly advancing up the beach time was not on our side to go again. All the races were a fantastic spectacle and the majority contested them in the spirit that the BLSA encourages (i.e. competitive but fun, enjoyable and safe).
 
The 2nd day of racing was eventually abandoned as the wind never really ventured above 5mph (a stark contrast to the previous day) and even the lightweights on 5.5M sails couldn’t get going. However, the lack of racing gave everyone the opportunity to chat and after a while a good photo opportunity loomed. With almost half of the fleet that had rigged in anticipation of a sea breeze lined up in cavalry formation the camera action was frenzied!
 
We returned to the campsite for a hearty lunch, results and Podium Ceremony. Many congratulations to all that raced and especially to those that made it to the top spots!
 
I hope to see many more attend next year’s event, hopefully encouraged by what I believe was a very successful and great British Open Championships.
 
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Top 3 Results:
 
Production Class:
        Light                           Middle                                    Heavy
1      David Hare (Sco)       David Rose (Wal)                Pat Letters (NI)
2      Gina Tweedie (NI)     Andrew Stewart (Eng)       John Gillborn (Eng)
3      Max Bull (Eng Jr)    Tim Seed (Eng)                    David White (Wal)
 
Performance Class:
         Light                               Middle                                       Heavy
1       Josh Sharp (Eng)         Justin Heap (Eng)                    David Juleff (Eng)
2       Gwen Heap (Eng)          Chris Moore (Eng)                  Tony Elliott (Wal)
3       Matt Brown (Eng Jr)   Donny MacFarlane (Sco)        Steve Harvey (NZ/Eng)
 
A Moment of Thanks
It takes a lot of commitment and hard work to organise events of this nature but my first thanks must go to the competitors themselves for making it to South Wales and making the field of 38 a fantastic sight for the rest of us and anyone that ventured out onto a very wind swept beach. Also many thanks to the CLSC (Carmarthenshire Land Sailing Club) for letting the BLSA use the club’s beach for the weekend’s event and for helping out with many of the logistics that helped the event run smoothly.
 
Many thanks to our key sponsors John Gillborn from ICS Total Communications and Mick Caulkin from Regs 4 Ships, both of whom also raced and John came in 2nd in the Middle Production class.  Further thanks to our supporting sponsors, Darren Hall – Hall’s Motorhomes, Graham Bobin – Speedsail UK, Chris Moore – Weston Windsport (all of whom raced) and those not present Mike Waters from Safety UK, Lee Arnold from the Printed Clothing Co. and Richard Metzellar from HT Sports.
 
A huge ‘Thank You’ must go to Colin Rotundo and his team at the on-site restaurant for putting on a fabulous meal on Saturday evening complete with entertainment. They all were very efficient, friendly and attentive which made the evening an excellent ‘wind down’ after the day’s excitement.
 
I would also like to thank those on the BLSA Committee that helped with the organisation, namely Chris Moore for his overall organisation over the last 6 months, Adrian Brown, Tim Seed and Graham Bobin who have supported Chris with the logistics in the last few weeks to bring it all together. 
 
Then there are those that donated their time over the weekend to make sure that the racing was possible. Specifically, Kevin Meyers (Race Officer), John Endean (Transponder), Graham Bobin ('Bog Puller' and ‘On Beach’ transport) and the Marshall’s Mary Brown, Jo Letters, Jane Selway, Sarah Bobin, Steve Hill and Deiter Gossmann and Andrew Etherington (and his 4x4) from the CLSC.
 
Nick Dodge,
BLSA Chairman
               
 
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Insurance!

2010 Membership to the BLSA, which is the Governing body for Blokart Sailing and Land Speedsailing in the UK, is now open.  If you want a Membership form Email Chris Moore at chris@theblsa.com

For 2010 we have stayed with Zurich Municipal. BLSA membership fees stay the same as in 2009, This shows again excellent value for money. There are also a couple of extra Membership options for 2010.

Costs are £40 for adult member,  and £20 for Juniors (under 18 yrs). 

Family Membership £90 for 2 Adults and 2 Juniors.

Associate Membership £25 (For Non Participating members, excludes insurance)

From 1st October is £20 for Adults, £10 for Juniors (under 18 yrs).

The pro rata part of our insurance is for NEW members joining through the year, all members at the end of the year will have to pay the full rejoining fee regardless of when they rejoin during the following year.

Any non-members who wish to try either Blokart Sailing or Land Speedsailing can do so at our Fun or Event weekends for a small fee to cover insurance costs.

Race Events will have an entry fee which will be set by the Organizing body.

We can also cover all Land based Kite activity as well, but this is only if your main sports are either Blokart Sailing or Land Speedsailing or Both of these. We are not a Kite Association.

Code Of Conduct
  • Only Speedsail, BloKart on open sites, where permission for use has been granted.
  • Always observe local byelaws.
  • Wear protective clothing - A safety helmet is to be worn at all times.
  • Blokart Seat belt to be worn at all times whilst karting.
  • Make yourself aware of the Social Use risk assessment. Do not sail too close to pedestrians or animals, they have the right of way.
  • All craft approaching each other “Head on” must veer to their right to leave sufficient space between them: Speedsail, Parakart, BloKart or Land Yacht.
  • Priority is always given to any craft on the right, Speedsail, Parakart, BloKart or Land Yacht.
  • Always look before you Gybe or Tack.
  • Always make your presence as visable as possible, warning signs and flags.
  • Always have your membership/insurance details with you.
  • Always have your sail numbers showing.
  • Do not drop or leave litter - take it home or put it in a bin.
  • Park vehicles sensibly - do not obstruct rights of way or access points, it may be you that needs the Ambulance!! 

 

 Podium finishers at the BLSA British Blokart Open Championships, Cefn Sidan 2009 held on the 2nd - 4th October 2009

 

Heavy Weight Performance

  

Heavy Weight Production         

 

Middle Weight Performance 

Middle Weight Production    

 

Light Weight Performance 

Light Weight Production     

Blokart Sailing

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