Wellie wanging or wellie throwing, is a popular British sport held in villages across Britain and is used as a fund raising event. Competitors are required to hurl a Wellington boot, (Hunter Wellingtons being top choice) as far as possible within the boundary lines. The winner is the one who throws their Wellies the furthest within these boundaries.
Here you can find some commonly used wanging techniques listed below:
The one-handed wang- This is the most common technique, by which the competitor attempts to propel the boot as far as possible with the use of a single hand. This can be attempted wither right or left-handed. Usually moved in a back-and-forth motion repeatedly until enough momentum is built up to send the released boot on it's path.
The double-handed wang- The method of choice for those who happen to be in possession of a particularly large welly, such that both hands can fit around the head leaving enough of a gap to generate optimum propulsion. There is also, the possibility of wanging from between the legs, bent over at an angle, extending the back and bringing the boot through for release.
The Blind wang- Here, the competitor attempts to wang over his/her Head, whilst facing away from the finish line. This technique enables a large back swing, but has disadvantages too. Having the finish line out of sight for the duration of the throw. The competitor must also take care, that the welly does not fly straight up into the air and dropping onto the head of another competitor, or worse still, someone in the crowd.Donating your unwanted Wellies for a fund raising event like Wellie Wanging is a good way to recycle them. Remember your old unwanted items might be junk to you but could be useful for someone else even someone in another country. Contact your local charities for advice on how you can throw a Wellie Wanging Charity Fund Raiser!
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