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The 2012 ‘SplashUp’ is going to be one of the most exciting FREE water sports and musical events in South Wales. The event will showcase the town of Porthcawl as one of the leading venues in Wales for watersports and lifestyle attractions. It takes place in Rest Bay, the Esplanade and in Porthcawl town centre on Saturday 20th October, from 8am-11pm. Below Events include: ----COMPETITIONS---- IRON MAN & DIAMOND LADY COMPETITION Curated by the Rest Bay Lifeguard Club -www.restbaylifeguards.org.uk Lifeguards from across the country will compete in this gruelling and extremely athletic competition consists of 4 elements swimming, board paddle, ski canoe and running. CASH PRIZE will be awarded to the top 3 successful competitors. JUNIOR SURF COMPETITION Curated by the Welsh Surfing Federation -www.welshsurfingfederation.org.uk Young surfers from across the country compete in a Welsh Surfing Federation Junior ranking event with a CASH PRIZE for the top 4 Junior Surfers. For more info on this event contact Stuart Bentley - stuartbentleysurf@hotmail.co.uk SPLASH UP NIGHT SURF Curated by the Welsh Surfing Federation -www.welshsurfingfederation.org.uk and the Welsh Coast Surf Club -www.facebook.com/WelshCoastSurfClub Held under floodlight conditions in the famous local town break, ‘The ESP’, 16 invited surfers from across South Wales will battle it out in one of the most difficult breaks to surf along the Welsh coastline. It is aiming be one of the most exciting and awe inspiring events for locals, visitors and surf enthusiasts alike. Invitational competition only. ----WORKSHOPS---- SUP (STAND UP PADDLE SURFING) Curated by the Adventures Wales -www.adventureswales.co.uk/standup-paddle-surfing Stand Up Paddle Surfing is the new exciting sport, considered the worlds fastest growing watersport. From its polynesian origins in the Hawain Islands. An alternative to surfing which is now becoming extremely popular in the surf and on flat water lakes and rivers. Adventures Wales are offering FREE paddle surf workshops for those keen to get advice and help with the new activity. They will also be able to give Free Taster Sessions to a limited amount of people. (They will need to pre book their place by e mailing directly nigel@adventureswales.co.uk) SURF AWARENESS WORKSHOP Curated by Porthcawl Surf School - www.porthcawlsurf.co.uk Workshops will commence on the hour from 10am to 5pm in the Porthcawl Surf School Trailer based on the Esplanade. Subjects covered in the 30 min workshops include: The beach environment, Rips and currents, How to stay out of danger, What to do if you get into trouble, What causes waves, Types of waves, Surfing etiquette, Understanding surf forecasts for Porthcawl, and Surf beaches of Porthcawl. Each participant will receive a free Surf Tide Table, free Surf Wax. Very Special Offers for Splashup Visitors!!! People turning up on Saturday 20th October will be able to get hold of a 50% reduction code for Porthcawl Surf School. As long as vouchers are purchased before Christmas it can be used anytime from March to Sept 2013. ----ENTERTAINMENT---- DJ NEIL NAVARRA www.facebook.com/pages/Neil-Navarra-Official A worldwide DJ for the last 14 years, Neil has played for global brands such as Godskitchen, Spectrum and In Bed With Space. Initially a house DJ, he plays an eclectic range of electronic music from Electro and Breaks, to Bass and Drum N Bass. Representing Skullcandy Headphones, Bawbags Underwear, Globe Shoes and Icon Accessories, Neil will be providing the soundtrack and light show to the Splashup Surf. BRUSHBOARDING Curated by the Extreme Sports Zone Ltd -www.brushboarding.com Brushboarding is a an interactive fitness attraction that enhances core strength balance and coordination, transferable to all sports. The Brush ramp is safe, environmentally friendly and enhances key skills transferable to all board sports without needing to get wet thanks to it's dry slope patented technology. All ages will be able to have a go on the Brushboard. Check out this vid to see what it's all about: http://youtu.be/-PIDJf8kduM MAIN STAGE MUSIC Curated by BCBC Arts Developments -www.bridgend.gov.uk/web/groups/public/documents/services/014943.hcsp JPThree (Blues Rock) www.facebook.com/jpthreeblues Kinky Wizzards (Alt Rock) www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kinky-Wizzards/193071534077943 Kreed (Drum N Bass / Dubstep) Dan Bettridge (Acoustic) www.facebook.com/danbettridge Raphaelites (Alt Rock) www.facebook.com/raphaelites Rainbow Maniac (Alt Rock) www.facebook.com/pages/Rainbow-Maniac/124168184379353 Tom Bedlam (Acoustic) www.facebook.com/tombedlammusic BUSKA STAGE MUSIC Cerys & Duffy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBFEwjnoxvI Sion Edmonds - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3hXqh-Dnvc Harvey Jones - http://www.facebook.com/tizisharvharvistiz Also providing music and entertainment will be the BRIDGEND COLLEGE STAGE, STREET PERFORMERS, and the DANCE STAGE PORTHCAWL SPLASHUP DANCE MEETUP Next to Brushboarding. Calling all dance crews! Bridgend Youth Service and Youth Works will be providing the PA and the DJs... all you need to do is spread the word and rock up for the biggest meetup Porthcawl has ever seen! ----ARTS---- LIVE GRAFFITI WALL There will be a 60m blank white board right next to the Brushboarding that will be transformed in one day featuring artists: Soker (Bristol) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/soker/ Epok (Bristol) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/epokone/ 3dom (Bristol) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/3dom22/ Rmer (Cardiff) - http://rmer1.com Hoxe (Cardiff) - http://cruelvapours.com ARTS CONNECT NIGHT SURFING PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT Calling all photographers living in and around the Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend borough, Rhondda Cynon Taff or Merthyr Tydfill! You have the unique opportunity to photograph Porthcawl Splashup's Night Surfing Comp Saturday the 20th of October 2012. Capture some never to be repeated action scenes as surfers battle it out in the illuminated waves accompanied by live music, and a lazer show bouncing off the waves. Please register your interest a.s.a.p. to be a photographer at this event by emailing andre.van.wyk@bridgend.gov.uk EXCITING TIMES!! Twitter users can follow us here:www.twitter.com/TheSplashUp www.splashup.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheSplashUp Facebook event:www.facebook.com/events/364814723597558/ The event is co-ordinated by the Regeneration Projects Team, Tourism, Arts Developments and Highways Teams of BCBC in conjunction with the Welsh Surfing Federation, Welsh Coast Surf Club and the Rest Bay Lifeguards. Splashup has been funded by BCBC, European Regional Development Fund Convergence Programme, Visit Wales and Swansea Bay Watersports Centre of Excellence project. Text and info provided by Stu Bentley andhttp://www.seasidenews.co.uk/