The forecast for Easter was for a plenty of wind and waves on the north coast. But that all changed and the first windsurf contest of the season finally kicked off at Mounts Bay.

A smart shift of location by the organisers from Gwithian to Mounts Bay got competitors some good sailing and a result to send them and their sponsors away happy.

John Hibbard came 2nd in the men's event

All the Freewave sailors were doing their moves under the judges noses - within feet of the beach which made for good spectating, and with moves ranging from a 'Spock' (no I don't know either) to spectacular jumps and tight off the lips on waves, there was plenty to see.

Even the less than perfect weather wasn't a problem, the well practised local organisation team from Speedsail UK arranged alternative activities to keep everyone happy while waiting in hope of wind. They arranged an impromptu surf contest as well as a beach volleyball contest.

Lucy Robinson came 1st in the women's event

There was one disappointment in having no local entrants. Any likely lads or lasses probably looked at the weather and thought better of it. Didn't we mention lasses before? Well, there's a Ladies division and a Masters class. There is enough local talent to do very well in events like this, but if they choose not to compete for cash prizes, that's up to them. Maybe next year.