White Air 08 Extreme Sports Festival Day Three - Sunday 21st September

Pictures: John Harper.

White Air 08 Extreme Sports Festival Day Three - Sunday 21st September It's official, the White Air 08 Saturday Night Party was by far the biggest and the best so far with headliners The Pigeon Detectives kicking off another rocking night as over 3,000 revellers enjoyed dancing and singing with a chilled Corona in the late summer sun. Hot on their heels Rob da Bank hit the decks at the Party In The Marquee just after 10pm, moving easily between old school rave, drum and bass and funk keeping the crowd buzzing for his entire set. Island boy Brett Lawrence held the great atmosphere finishing the night with his house and electro set. First thing this morning taking advantage of brisk Easterly winds and clear skies the kitesurfing boys were out in force enjoying an empty sea and gentle swell. A morning low tide revealed plenty of beach for most of the day giving everyone the chance to 'Have A Go' at surfing, land yachting, land surfing and paddle boarding, while the jet ski's demonstrated their extreme moves and wakeboarders later got a tow to ride waves right in front of the main White Air 08 site. Heavy seas and wind later in the morning prevented the Thundercats from completing their planned long distance race with an alternative course taking place off the back of the Island and won by James Sinclair and Murray McGregor in Chocky Clothing for the P740S class and Ronnie and Roland Sjogren in Mr Dynamite in the P750 class. The White Air European Championship titles were taken by James Sinclair and Murray McGregor in Chocky Clothing for the P750S class and Roland and Ronnie Sjogren in Mr Dynamite for the P750 class. During the day a gentle swell allowed the Paddle Boarding events to complete with overall winners Bobbie Cooper, Juniors and Claire Blacklock, Womens of the British Stand Up Paddle Surf Association Round 3, sponsored by Wight Water and Tiki, maintaining their success from yesterday. Taking the title for the Men was Neal Gent in first, closely followed by John Hibbard and Scott Gardner in second and third. A final day of receding winds through the afternoon only allowed the Youth and Junior Windsurfing events to take place, leaving the pro windsurfers time to play off the water during the weekend. Sponsored by Tushingham Sails and Starboard the Youth winner of the Junior Freestyle Windsurfing was Ben Harwood with Oscar Carmicheal winning the title of 1st Non Sponsored Junior Freestyler, taking with him one years sponsorship with Tushingham and Starboard plus various other goodies. After a massive turnout every day of the event so far, with over 10,000 visitors throughout the weekend, clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine encouraged another big crowd with up to 30,000 spectators given the chance to watch a second stunning display from the RAF Red Arrows as they reached speeds of 400mph along the entire South East coast of the Island. Over the weekend visitors have been treated not only to spectacular displays by the RAF Red Arrows and Falcons Parachute Display Team, but also had the chance to meet the men and women involved, much to the delight of fans young and old. Over the three days of the 12th White Air 08 Extreme Sports Festival here on the beautiful Isle of Wight a whopping 2,500 people experienced a 'Have A Go' taster sessions. Maintaining its international flavour and appeal many competitors traveled from around the globe and all over the UK to attend and enjoy the fun, games and very special party atmosphere. A massive thanks goes out to all of our sponsors and especially the RAF, Wightlink, Isle of Wight Council, Corona, Monster and Trampa, Sydenhams, ITS and to everyone who joined us this year at White Air 08.