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Event

Information

Troon Wave Jam

3rd - 4th October 2026

A brand-new addition to the UK wavesailing calendar, the Troon Wave Jam is designed to maximise water time, progression and participation. Inspired by the inclusive spirit of skate and surf jams, competitors will take part in a series of manoeuvre-based challenges throughout the weekend, rewarding style, commitment and skill. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or entering your first event, the Wave Jam offers more opportunities to sail, compete and challenge your friends in Troon's famous jumping conditions.

Jump. Style. Progress.

Future Pro Coaching Camp

Troon Wave Jam is more than just an event, it's the start of a progression pathway for British wavesailing. As the event develops, the ambition is to introduce a Troon Wave Jam Pro Coaching Camp, giving aspiring competitors and developing sailors the opportunity to train alongside some of the UK's top wavesailors.

The camp would focus on jumping technique, competition preparation, equipment tuning, video analysis and judging insight, helping sailors accelerate their progression in a fun and supportive environment. By connecting grassroots participants with elite athletes, the Wave Jam aims to inspire the next generation of British wavesailing talent while strengthening the community around the sport.

Learn from the best. Progress faster. Ride with confidence.

The event is set to take place over the weekend of the 3rd – 4th October 2026! (Fixed Dates)

Hosted on the World famous Barassie Beach, one of the most iconic watersports beaches in Scotland.

Join the Jam!

Event registration will need to be made at least 7 days before the event. Last-minute entry’s will be required to contact us directly to check they are still able to take part.

The event schedule will be decided once competitors have signed up. Therefor, please ensure a phone number and email are added to the booking as we will be sending out a group message when more details are known regarding the event schedule.

How to Start Competing

BWA Guide to Competition Wavesailing (includes the BWA ‘rookie section’)

Look out for registration meeting points and times.

Prior to events, these will be clearly detailed on the BWA website.

Follow the link below.https://www.britishwavesailingassociation.com

JOIN: The BWA through the UKWA website. This will ensure that you are covered by Event insurance as well as gaining other great benefits.

ENTER: Pick the event you want to enter and then go online and pay your fee

SIGN IN: When you arrive at the event look out for Registration or Sign in days and times. Only when you have SIGNED in will your name go into the heat draw for that event.

Once registered look and listen out for the first ‘Skippers’ meeting or announcement. If this is not clearly displayed on a board, ask any of the BWA team or riders.

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Why Enter?

More water time. More opportunities. More fun.

The Troon Wave Jam is a fresh take on wavesailing competition, designed to give sailors more time on the water and more chances to showcase their skills. Inspired by the spirit of skate and surf jams, the event focuses on a series of manoeuvre-based challenges rather than traditional elimination formats.

Whether you're entering your first competition or you're a seasoned BWA competitor, the Wave Jam offers a welcoming and exciting environment where progression, style and participation are celebrated.

Why enter?

More competition water time than traditional formats
Skill-focused challenges suited to Troon's famous jumping conditions
Opportunities to compete against sailors of a similar level
A relaxed and supportive atmosphere
Great prizes, spot awards and recognition beyond the podium
A chance to challenge yourself, improve your sailing and have fun with friends

From floaty jumps and old-school style to boosting and expression sessions, every challenge provides a new opportunity to score points, push your limits and be part of a fantastic weekend of wavesailing.

Built for jumping. Designed for everyone.

So how does it all work?

The Troon Wave Jam represents an exciting new participation format within British Wavesailing. Designed to complement the existing BWA Tour, the event focuses on skill-based challenges, increased competition time and accessible competition opportunities for sailors of all ages and abilities. By rewarding progression and participation alongside performance, the Wave Jam aims to strengthen the pathway from recreational sailing into competitive wavesailing. The info below will help you get to grips with the format of competition you just need to bring the stoke!

HEAT BOARD PREPARATION

Once all the entrants have signed in, the Head Judge will write out the heats for each fleet, the wave jam format is a little different and allows for more windsurfing and more competition time.

ANNOUNCEMENT

There is a great deal going on behind the scenes. Head judges liaising with event hosts and organisers to decide formats and timings. Be patient. Once they have a decision it will be communicated to you at the skippers call or announcements.

HEAT ORDER

A Heat Order is also written out and available at the start of each day. Fleets are often intermingled so you can get Pro Heats followed by Amateur heats, then Masters heats and so on…It’s all wonderfully co-ordinated so the event runs smoothly and each fleet roll back to back al day (this keeps the media/camera crew happy).

HOW THE HEAT WORKS – The Basics

1: HEAT DRAW

Check the heat board for your name. Then check your nominated rash vest colour. It is essential to get this right as the judges will be looking for your colour when scoring.

2: RASH VEST

You MUST wear the correct rashvest to be scored. If you proceed to another heat the colour may change so make sure you return to the board after your heat to see what colour you are. ALWAYS return your rashvest immediately following your heat and please NEVER leave the beach with a rash vest.

3: THE HEAT SEQUENCE

RED LIGHT: [WARNING] 2 Mins until the start of the next heat
YELLOW LIGHT: [PREPARATORY] 1 minute until the start of the heat.
GREEN LIGHT: [HEAT ON] The light will flash green for the duration of the heat. With 1 minute remaining all lights will be off.

OTHER LIGHTS

A Flashing red/green light indicates that the heat has been cancelled. Those competing should immediately return to the beach HQ for further instructions

A Flashing red light indicates that the event is postponed or on hold. All competitors should return to the Beach HQ for further instructions.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

FLAGS

If the lights fail, they will be replaced with a simple red/ yellow/red flag system.

SAILING AREA

The competition area will be advised prior to the start and where possible markers will be placed to indicate the competition area. Please do not sail inside the sailing area if you are not in the heat or you may be disqualified from event.