UK team rider Debbie Kennedy sent us this report following the final BWA event of the season at her home break in Cornwall.

Pic: Dave White / BWA

"So coming into the last event of the year in 4th but with two firsts and a DNE I knew the overall title was in my reach but I was in for a challenge with a record 16 ladies entering the event some of whom although relatively new to competition, I knew totally rip! Struggling with nerves and cross on conditions I just managed to scrape a 3rd place in the single elimination on Saturday." Debbie

The BWA event round up summarises the final day and first ever ladies UK wave double elimination!

"The Ladies double elimination had the judges and spectators on the edge of their seats. New girl Ling Ping created the first upset knocking Sophia Gilje (North, Fanatic, ION) down on the first round and in the double elimination Sara Kellett nearly went all the way with a stand out performance she moved from 9th to 4th position. But the main fight was always going to be between Debbie Kennedy (Hot Sails Maui) and Justyna Sniady who came into this final event with only 1.3 point between them. Both were willing to lay it all on the line to win the event and Championship and that soon became evident as Justyna Sniady, recovering from a broken foot hobbled to the start line after crashing into rocks on the previous day. Debbie also struggled with painful arm cramps in the cold waves. In the semi final Justyna failed to find enough waves and Debbie secured win over Justyna and the overall championship. It was clear by the final of this event as Debbie went out to sail against event leader Sarah Bibby, she was close to exhaustion and a freshly rested Bibby completed a clinical win. Event win to Bibby, overall Championship title to Debbie Kennedy. Commiserations to Justyna Sniady after a difficult year of injuries she is sure to be back with a vengeance in 2013." BWA

"So Nightmare on 'Arm' Street turned into a sweet dream for me this Halloween weekend! I feel very proud to have become British Wave Champion for 2012 and look forward to challenging a fit Justyna next year along with all the other girls in an ever growing and ripping UK ladies fleet ☺" Debbie

We are thrilled for Debbie and send her own congratulations from Hawaii, expect to hear more from her on the blog!

More to follow...

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