Lee 'Pasty' Harvey - Professional Kitesurfer from Cornwall
Edge Race Cup 06/22/2010
 
This weekend saw the Edge Race Cup, hosted by 3 time world champ, Steph Bridge.
A light forecast didnt deter 24 entrants from across the country.
Saturday started with light winds so SUP racing was the go. After casually paddling through the early rounds I had to put some effort in in the final with the tide starting to rip through abd managed to take the win from North rep Callum.
After lunch the wind picked up slighty, just enough for 2 races at around 8knts but I couldn't keep up with the lightweigts.
Sunday wasn't muc different with the light Northerly breeze being cancelled out by the sea breeze which eventually won over and racing started with around 8 knts of breeze again. Struggling to keep pace upwind, even with nailing the starts I was off the pace. 3 races were run and I managed 4th overall with my 85kgs against the next lightest of 72.
For the long distance races the wind slightly filled in and without the need to go upwind, my training paid off and I comfortably took the win.
Thanks to Steph and the Edge team for organising a fun weekend.
Results-
Course race
1st Denzil Williams
2nd Ollie Bridge
3rd Callum Edge
4th me

Long Distance
1st Me
2nd Ollie Bridge
3rd Denzil

SUP Race
1st me
2nd Callum
3rd George

Full report www.edgewatersports.com
 
 
Just back from an epic session on the 7 at overhead G land. Best conditions ever down there for wind from the right so on my front side. Looks like more of the same tomorrow if the swell holds up. Fingers crossed. In the new 3mm Lotus by West and for sure most comfy wetsuit ever.
Got more booking for Pasty Adventures which is going well. If you need kitesurfing lessons or coaching in Cornwall go to the website www.pastyadventures.co.uk
cheers
lee
 
 
Had my first twin tip session for about 2 years today. Riding the 2010 Jamie and Evo 7 was good to get back in the groove and know i can still do some tricks, ready for coaching sessions with my school www.pastyadventures.co.uk
Landed some nice kiteloops, boardoffs and managed to nail a mobe. The new Jamie is so sweet with loads of pop, was loving in when could find a flat spot in amongst the chop at marazion.
As the tide dropped jumped on the surfboard for some waves and strapless jumping and laned some real high clean backloops and a backloop kiteloop with a small butt check on landing.
Cant wait for to start coaching so if you want Kitesurf Lessons in Cornwall, check out the website.
cheers
lee