So 2007 is drawing to a close - here's a few pieces of year end news!   Well here we are, now really cracking on towards the festivities & end of the year and looking ahead to what 2008 might bring! 2007 has been a bit of a strange one really with weather 'dollops' and no real consistency at any time! For some of you it's not proved the best for getting time on the water whilst others have been exceedingly lucky managing to make the most of the action! With our new location being so close to Rutland Water we have been rather successful at sneaking in sessions here and there - in the interests of kit testing of course! We were also very lucky to score nice windy conditions for the Rippers trip to Ireland during September, a real gulf period for most of Europe stuck under the high pressure! Despite all this, it did make me consider the fact that we all need to make the effort and try to be as flexible as possible to really make the most of windsurfing in this country as it can be so good...one great day on the water gives us all the taste for so much more so slap that on the list of new year resolutions that you intend to keep... Anyway before i sign off, I just wanted to let you all know a few important bits of info for the upcoming period, in addition to the other news snippets posted at the bottom of this page... Riks is open everyday (inc Sunday's) until noon on 24th. Last day to place a phone or web order for UK mainland   delivery on the 24th is noon on Friday 21st - earlier the   better! Any questions about this please check the site here. Christmas closures....only shut on 25th, 26th, 27th December. Year end stock take - we will be closed 31st, 1st & 2nd Jan '08   but where possible we will process online orders. So if I don't see or hear from you before the year is out then please on behalf of the team here at Riks (inc Becca & Benny Dog), have a bloody good one and here's to a windy 2008!   Christmas Gift Ideas Online @ Riks!   Regardless of whether you're looking for an item to give to a fellow windsurfer or simply want to make sure you yourself get something useful this Christmas then be sure to check out some of our online gift ideas. Some excellent new products are available!     Riks Christmas 'Advent'ure - Windsurfing Advent Calendar!   In addition to our gift ideas we also have 25 great offers lined up to be revealed to you during Advent. Visit our calendar daily to check out what's on offer! All deals are valid whilst stocks last or until 31st Dec...so treat yourself with some of that Chrissy cash!   Get A Free Gift From Riks Before End Dec!   If you shop online with us before the end of Dec and spend £150 or more, not only will we ship your order fast & free* but we'll also allow you to choose a gift worth up to £40 - good selection available! *M/L UK only - other areas get a relative reduction.     Special Customers / Special Benefits - Log On Now!   We've been working hard on our web infrastructure to offer our loyal customers more special offers - by way of either free gifts or pricing reductions. Most benefits won't come into effect until '08 but be sure to always log-on to our product section before browsing.