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EDGE GETS VOTED THE BEST SHOP IN THE UK AT NATIONAL INDUSTRY AWARDS

LOCAL WATERSPORTS ACADEMY – Edgewatersports- VOTED FOR BEST KITESURF SHOP IN THE UK AT THE NATIONAL INDUSTRY AWARDS

Edge watersports in Exmouth achieves National Recognition by winning the Kitesurf Industry award for the best Shop. The awards were help last weekend at the Virgin Kitesurf Armada in Hayling Island. Speaking on behalf of ‘Edge’, owners Eric & Steph Bridge said ‘This is a great achievement for both Edge and Exmouth’s local kitesurfers to be recognized for all of the hard work we have put in to create the best shop and location possible. We have the support & loyalty of our customers which is the reason we continue to thrive, so I would like to say a massive thankyou to them. Edge has a superb team of enthusiastic passionate instructors which ensure safe learning including training for youngsters within the BKSA scheme. The Academy works closely with the local club, ‘Exe kiteboarders’ which meet regularly and ensure water users know where about local issues, launching & tidal awareness. A ‘Hub’ of activity, Exmouth seafront will often see over 50kites colour the sky throughout the season with many enthusiast’s travelling from all over the UK to enjoy the perfect conditions the Exe has to offer.

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Steph,who helps to run the Academy, is a 5 x Race World Champion & World Guinness Record Holder has been using the waters for her & her son’s training over the years. On many an evening you can see the fast close quarters action where the family trains for International Competitions. This year both son- Guy Bridge & Steph became the fastest people to kitesurf around the Isle Of wight. However – the family have their eyes on a bigger project for 2016 which they are planning to kitesurf around GB. This is all made more possible now with the use of special ‘Hydrofoils’ like seen in the Americas Cup since this enables phenomenal speeds in a vast range of wind speeds.

Over the season Edge organizes and runs 2 international competitions for watersports. The ‘EdgeRace Cup’ was amongst the nominees for the best UK Event and Steph was also in the line up for the person with the best contribution to Kitesurfing Internationally. Speaking on behalf of Edge, Instructor – Ned Taylor said ‘that it was great to have been given some recognition for the hard work over the years since a centre like this requires experienced instructors with a range of skills and running events really helps to also put Exmouth on the Map. We look forward to Introducing more people to the sport; many will visit Exmouth for the first time & enjoy the local places to Eat & stay while they are here learnng to kitesurf.

More info – phone 01395 222551
www.edgewatersports.com

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