X-sail takes 1st,2nd and 3rd places

at the Kent Land Yacht Regatta against competitors in all other brands of mini-yacht.

Kent Land yacht club are holding a regatta for the "Mini" class - which we fit into. All are welcome, and we'd encourage all of our X-sailers to turn up and have a go. It's great fun and allows you to race against other X-sails and several other types of mini-landyacht. 

It's being held over 2 days on Greatstone beach - 19th and 20th November and it costs £30, which includes some food and drink. You need to bring proof of insurance - The Sportscover Direct insurance covers you for competitions too - but if you are not currently insured you can also join as a day member of Kent Land Yacht Club.For those who haven't raced before there will be a short assesment made before racing begins to make sure you understand the rules.

Information at www.kentlandyachting.co.uk, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or phone 07727 826373

We love to see your photos. Especially when you're grinning. This competition is all about capturing that special feeling when you've just peeled your bum off the X-sail. Whether it's your first time ever in an X-sail, or when you're holding a trophy aloft, we'd like to share that moment. Prizes every month.

Check here for more details. 

X-sail was asked to take part in a Camping Special for Channel 5's  The Gadget Show. 

After a minimal amount of instruction presenter Pollyanna Woodward and guest Nikki Grahame (of Big Brother fame) were let loose on the beach at Westward Ho! in Devon. The wind was 8-12 mph. Nikki was very reluctant at first, but after only one lap was whooping and grinning. It was a great demonstration of how easy the X-sail is to use, even for folk who are not at all outdoorsy.

Read the full story and watch the show here

The X-sail took the 1st and 2nd place honours again in Europe.The 21st edition of the 5 hour race was held in Berck, France. Especially for the "Mini" class, each team of 2 pilots would take turns to see how far they could go in 5 hours, racing against the other teams.  It was a sunny weekend but they didn’t predict any wind. But they were lucky, and even with little wind they sailed very fast, with the  2 X-sail teams coming first and second.

Some pilots came from Belgium, the Netherlands and another from the sunny south of France. It was like a game between pilots and wind that went on for 5 hours. The Belgian pilots (F. Peulinckx and J. Sonneville) were 1st and the Dutch (J. Veldman and E. Veldman) were 2nd with their X-sails. Well done, and keep up the 100% record for this new "Mini" class in Europe being won by X-sails.

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There is a new FISLY official class of landyacht - the "minis" - and the X-sail fits the specification. The first event for this new class in Europe was the Sycod cup held in Oostduinkerke in Belgium. Johnny Sonneville in his X-sail was first in all 8 races. In most races the X-sail was one complete lap ahead of the next competitor at the finish.

The new mini class makes life more interesting for everyone. The big brands racing against one another is more fun than just racing against themselves. The landyacht clubs across Europe should all be hosting a Mini event in 2011. If you hear of an event please let us know and we'll pass it along to all X-sailers by email.

Johnny and his team are having a free demo day on the beach at Heist, in Belgium. They are offering X-sail rides for anyone who wants to drop by between 10.00hr and 15.00hr. To check out the details or book your spot, visit www.x-sail.be

Our R & D team in Europe have extensively tested them and are amazed at the results. They report that they can deliver about 40-60% more speed, and you can use a lighter wind to get moving, and head much tighter to the wind.They are also better in softer sand, and have a much more accurate steering turn.

This 2 day event is open to all Minis - including the X-sail. Get along and test your self against the other brands and other pilots. Don't forget to have fun. Details of this event here.

Our X-sail Flyers, Mike and Jane, are exhibiting at The Flying Show on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November in Hall 12, on Stand 69 at the NEC. This is the major annual Sports Flying Exhibition in the UK,which includes light and microlight aircraft, paramotors, paragliders, gyrocopters, and the new class of de-regulated flying machines - together with many associated interests.

Mike and Jane are Microlight and Ultralight pilots who got involved with X-sailing this Spring. After falling in love with it themselves they have spent the rest of the year spreading the gospel amongst the light aviation world, attending Air Shows, exhibitions and fly-ins around the UK. The X-sail is the ideal toy for anyone with the use of an airfield, and whose normal sport is cut-short when the wind is strong. The X-sail Flyers are a growing happy band, with a tremendous knowledge of airfields, dis-used or otherwise. If you live in the Midlands or North of England it would be worth picking their brains, or even arranging to join them the next time they're out for a play. Email them.

Call at the stand and say "Hello"

Club Eole in Berck, France plays host to a new special event for all mini landsailers (mini-char) to which everyone is invited. It is a 2 day event with a social evening planned for the Saturday. Johnny and Yann are helping to organise things and you can see more details here.

York Land Yachting Club will be having a weekend open event for all classes of mini-yacht, anyone with an X-sail is welcome to come along to Elvington Airfield on either Saturday the 10th or Sunday the 11th (or both days) of October. The event is an informal meeting to have fun and make friends within the Land yachting community, there is a sailing fee of £10 per day to cover insurance and Airfield hire. Food is available in the Yorkshire Air Museum Mess / canteen from 10.00hrs until 16.30hrs. If you're from outside the area and need somewhere to stay check out this link for local accommodation. Contact Lou for more information  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

There is a new Danish lanndsailing club who are getting out very regularly - any new members welcome to come and try the X-sails. Their website is here.

John Veldman and Johnny Sonneville are encouraging all X-sailers to this fun event.

The Royal Sand Yacht Club at de Panne / Belgium is pleased to welcome X-sailers on 27 June for their “Picon event”.

It will be held at the RSYC clubhouse, Dynastylaan de Panne.

This touring event will start from the clubhouse from 10.00hrs and we will sail to the French border or further, with some disciplines, and a stop at a French cafe to have the Picon drink, and a rest at one of the camping sites.

Kirrawee Land Yachts are hosting an X-sail Weekend at Greatstone Beach on 21/22 March. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to come along to give it a first try or if you're a seasoned campaigner. Joe will have X-sails available for demonstration, including the new X-tra Seat. Please let Joe know you're coming so that he can arrange for enough equipment, and plan the day's fun events and competitions.

Joe Taylor 
Kirrawee Land Yachts 
07522 514547 
www.landyachting.co.uk

It allows you to take an extra adult or child, and attaches quickly and easily to any standard X-sail. The X-tra Seat is made from the same high quality stainless steel, and comes in it's own carrybag. It costs £397 including delivery in the UK and 477 Euros to Europe. Email us for more details.