Freestyle Frenzy Competition
Join us for the Gecko Adventures Lightwind Freestyle Competition in Courtmacsherry this 20th September 2026!
Registration
This year, event registration is handled on the IWA website. You must register as a member there. For under 18’s parents register as a member and then add your child as your dependent.
To register for Regional Championship (entry is free if entering Freestyle Frenzy) you must register for both events separately.
Payment for Freestyle Frenzy will be taken on the front desk during sign in (€30 for entry with own gear, includes free toastie and hot drink + €15 for gear rental)
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Compete
This isn't the olympics, we're here to have some fun! Sign up, rig up, suit up, and TEAR IT UP! (Or just potter about and try your first helitacks)
Gear Rental
No equipment? Rental available at discounted rates for competitors (board, rig, wetsuits etc)
Buy and Sell
Windsurf Car Boot Sale! Got some extra sails to clear out? Bring 'em down! Drop them off at the centre, add your prices, and we'll display and sell them throughout the day.
Programme Details
This is the third Freestyle Frenzy Competition at Gecko Adventures in Courtmacsherry! All levels are welcome, we’re just here to have some fun, hit the water, and maybe even win some prizes.
Competition day is split into two events:
Freestyle Frenzy
Lightwind freestyle event split into 2-3 skill categories: Novice, Silver, Gold
Novice: Suitable for beginner windsurfers, comfortable sailing upwind and downwind, tacking and gybing, and performing self rescue. This event may include racing, triangular course etc
Silver Fleet: Intermediate windsurfers, this is still a fun event, but for those comfortable in planing conditions, using the harness. Triangular course, last man standing, best lightwind freestyle trick (or most stylish tack!)
Gold Fleet (ranked): Freestyle event for freestylers! Best planing freestyle tricks & jumping, if conditions allow and enough competitors enter.
Program specifics will be announced on the day, and are dependent on weather conditions and sign up numbers.
Cost to enter is €30 with your own gear (includes toastie and a hot drink)
Regional Youth Championships
Under 18 event, short racing style format in a low pressure environment, focused on having fun!
This is the Munster regional event, and is a qualifying event for the national youth championship in Downings next year
Entrants to Freestyle frenzy can race in this regional event for free, but you must register separetely
Car Boot Sale
On the day we will also have a “car boot sale” for competitors and windsurfers to offload any gear that’s been gathering dust! Join the car boot sale by simply dropping your gear off, sticking some prices on it and leaving the rest to us. We will have staff on site to manage and sell equipment, and you can just take what’s left plus your earnings at the end of the day! Cost for sellers is €10.
Try these tricks:
Sign up now!
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register online
Registration will open on Monday! Join the community Whatsapp group now!
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Select extras
Competition: €30
Gear Rental: €15
Car Boot Sale: €10
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Book your spot
And we'll see you on competition day! Keep an eye on our social media for updates
More Info & fAQ
+ I’ve never done freestyle before, what if I don’t know any tricks?
As long as you can tack, gybe, windsurf upwind and know how to self rescue, you are qualified to enter! This isn’t a pro competition, if you don’t know any tricks then just go out and have fun! And maybe you’ll even learn a new trick on the day!
+ What if there’s no wind?
Ah the age old fear! But that’s exactly why we’re here, MIXING IT UP! We’re not pleading with the sky for howling gales and gazing at the gaping horizon for the next angry looking cloud with hope and lust. We’re here for the gentle breeze. The rustling leaves.
+ But… what is there is LOTS of wind?!
Well…. that’s a new complaint. But then it’s a “lots of wind” freestyle competition, we’ll adjust the sailing area accordingly, and try not to have too much fun between tricks! For those only doing lightwind tricks, we’ll adjust event styles as needed (in 2025 we switched to a triangular course race)
+ Can children enter?
Yes, children and teenagers aged 12 and up who are experienced and able to manage themselves safely are welcome! This being our first competition, we expect a modest turn out and so children, women and men are all in the same category.
+ I have lots of gear, but my boards are too small for lightwind!
We will have big floaty boards available for rent, 180-200 litres, at reduced rates