Eastbourne Extreme Ups the Adrenalin

28 March 2007

Eastbourne Extreme returns with an adrenalin rush from 14 – 15 July, as the Thundercat National Championships join the action packed line up on Eastbourne seafront.

The FREE two day outdoor pursuits festival features even more this year with new land, air and water attractions joining the ever popular skating and water sports event. 

Director of Economy, Tourism & Environment, Norman Kinnish said “Eastbourne Extreme really ups the ante this year!  The exciting new addition of Thundercats brings Formula One style power boat racing closer to the shore, ensuring bigger thrills for the crowds and a great buzz to the event.  There really is something for everyone this year, whether you want to cheer on the racers, have a go at a new sport or just chill and enjoy the festival atmosphere.”

Thundercats feature in the line up for the first time ever, with Eastbourne hosting the first leg in a Formula One style series of power boat races around the UK. 

A high profile sport in the Southern hemisphere, and growing in popularity in the UK thanks to Sky Sports, Thundercat racing uses specially designed power boats that plane quickly across the water.  The design means they out manoeuvre any other boat of its size and also means they will be able to race close together in circuits off the Eastern seafront.

Also off Eastbourne’s shores this year the UK Windsurfing Association return with races and freestyle events as top UK windsurfers compete for points and prizes.  More racing and demonstrations come from Eastbourne Rowing and Jet Ski Clubs, and Spray Water Sports open the doors to their brand new water sports centre with free lessons and equipment for all.

On the ground Eastbourne Skate Association limber up with amazing demonstrations from freestyle dance routines to high jump and limbo and BMX riders show off their stunts with jumps and pirouettes all on a bike.   

Flying high, Kite Flying clubs from Brighton and Kent will be bringing dazzling displays of colourful kites for the first time.  Kent Land Yachting Club and South East Kiting Association also invite visitors to try their hand at kite powered buggies and land yachting.

Great for families, the event includes childrens rides and stalls for shopping, plus the return of live bands at the ever popular Eastbourne Extreme Band Stage, all adds to the festival atmosphere.

Open from 11am to 5pm each day, visit the Eastbourne Extreme website for more information or telephone 0871 663 0031.