Alex Blackmore (nine) has seen this year’s hard work and fantastic results, including a second place at the E/SE Volvo Zone Championships, rewarded by being signed as a team rider for Team QSW. One of the largest and most successful independent windsurf teams in Europe. Team QSW is the race and demo team from Quayside Windsurfers in Dereham.

Neil Greentree team boss said “Team QSW is about getting people into windsurfing and it’s important to capture young talent early, and with Alex on the team it reinforces our goal to bring windsurfing back to grass root level. Alex is so energetic and enthusiastic it is wonderful for someone so young to be aiming high”

Alex said “it is like a dream come true, I am so excited about being a part of Team QSW and I thank Neil and the guys for their faith in me.”

In 2013 Alex will compete in the UKWA Inland National series, the Junior section of the British Slalom Association, LWA summer and winter championships.

Alex is sponsored by North Sails, Fanatic Boards, ION Wetsuits and Bailey of Oxford.

About Team QSW.

Team QSW is now considered the largest and most successful independent windsurfteam in Europe. They support six riders and compete in everything from the BSA Slalom Series to the BWA Wave Tour. Team QSW also sports one of the biggest and ‘blingest’ race buses in the world which carries 10 boards and 20 sails rigged ready for action.

The team are employed to give independent advice to all Quayside Windsurfers and www.quaysideseverneshop.com customers to ensure you buy the right kit for your location and level of windsurfing.

Quayside Windsurfers is one of the largest retailers of windsurfing equipment and has been in business for over for over 25 years. The name is synonymous with helping beginners and intermediate sailors get the right equipment to kitting-out professionals. Their constant drive to get the best deals for their customers has also earned them one of the most envied reputations in the business, specialising in Severne sails, and Fanatic and RRD windsurf boards.

Team QSW also are sponsored by Bailey Caravans giving them great presence in the world of media and promotion.

Contact Neil Greentree 08700 347414. Check out Quayside Windsurfers online here.

About Alex Blackmore.

For more information please see www.alexblackmore.co.uk or contact Tim Blackmore 07887 393590