Nick van Ingen throws a nice airbob as he is getting ready for the upcoming PWA Freestyle World Tour stop in Fuerteventura.
Matt Pritchard of Pritchard Windsurfing brings us this great jibin tip for your windsurfing! Kevin says the boom slides is, “one of the most key elements to making your jibes consistently and in control.”
Kevins Top Secret Tips
brought to us from pritchardwindsurfing.com, by Kevin Pritcahrd
5 time World Freestyle Champion Gollito Estredo sailing in Pozo a few days ago.
It was another day of no wind in Pozo. Ricardo Campello does some tow-in, Dario Ojeda gets a massage well Thomas Traversa, Alex Mussolini and Kenneth Danielsen answer some quick questions. Here’s to hoping they see some wind soon!
The waiting game continues at Pozo
The second day of the PWA Gran Canaria Wind & Waves Festival was very relaxed as wind and waves didn’t cooperate for the second day in a row. Temperatures sored into the 30’s as competitors took to seeking shade and cover out of the sunshine, as they continued to wait.
A week of hard racing wrapped up on July 7th at the Crocodiles de L’Elorn Club in Brest. Near 300 competitors had gathered up here hoping to bring the European title home.
There was some talk the other week here on WindsurfPress that Philip Koester had been working on the Wasabi in Pozo. The Wasabi, first done by Boujmaa Guilloul, is a forward loop(Cheeseroll) into a backloop.
Sean O’brien brings us this story from Western Australia earlier this year:
Philip Köster being typical Philip Köster. In January we were invited on a photoshoot in Western Australian with Philip, Scott McKercher and JC. Roads filled with pink salt lakes, dust and kangaroos. Some of the most remote and glorious breaks you will find and 2 of the best wave sailors you’ll ever see on the water. On this particular day in Esperance, Philip was diabolical. Launching some of the biggest backies we’d ever seen and tearing every wave to shreds. At one point Philip asked us to make sure we were filming as he was going to pull that Boujmaa trick everyone was talking about. We were sceptical. First run out and this is what ensues; Wasabi.
It was a quite first day at this years Gran Canaria Wind and Waves Festival. Check out this clip for a fun behind the scenes look at what top pros do when there is no wind!
The day was quieter then usual for the first day in Pozo.
No official competition was completed on the first day of the 35th PWA Pozo World Cup, but crowds and other competitiors were treated to some sick freestyle from five time PWA Freestyle World Champion Sarah-Quita Offringa. By the afternoon the PWA crew released the three trials heats.
Check back for more updates as the 2013 PWA Pozo World Cup progresses.
Brought to us by Jose Pina, which top rider has had the best forward thus far in Pozo? Philip Koster, Ricardo Campello, Robby Swift, Josep Pons, or John Skye? Let us know!
MauiSails sail designer Arthur Szpunar does a nice goiter out the back at Ho’okipa.
Rider Valter Scotto brings us this little clip from Cabezo, Medano.
Some UK freestyle action at Rye Watersports featuring Sam Conroy, shot back in May 2013.
Beginning tomorrow, July 9th the 25th edition of the PWA Pozo World Cup begins, and runs until July 14th. pozo Izquiredo is recognized as one of the best windsurfing spots on the planet due to its super strong winds which can exceed 50 knots and it’s steep waves. This combinations turns Pozo into a waveailing and jumping paradise, allowing radical windsurfers to boost huge and spectacular moves!
As the top wavesailors in the world come to the shores of Pozo, Gran Canria, who will be the ones to watch and what action will unfold? Six days of unbelievable wave sailing, as the top wavesailors battle for another World Title, and work to gain points for the World Tour season.
Top 32
There has been a change in format this season, only the top 32 men in the World will be allowed to compete, down from 48 in previous years. This will mean a result in an increased level of competition, but heats will now only feature two sailors instead of four, meaning the action will be easier to view on the PWA live stream.
Who to Watch
There is no doubt a lot of eyes will be on the reigning PWA World Champion, Philip Koester as he try’s to complete a hat-trick of event victories. Judging from his latest videos it will be hard to beat him.
Vice Wave World Champion Victor Fernandez will be hoping to one better last years finish. The Spainard is one of the most stylish riders on the tour, and has doubles that are almost as effortless as Koesters.
Ricardo Campello is not one to hold back, he is considered by many to be on of the best jumpers on the tour. With little to no fear Campello pushes the boundaries and we may see him attempt or even land a triple forward in the contest as he grabs for Glorey as he tries to better his performance from the past three seasons.
There are five other sailors to also keep an eye on. Alex Mussolini, from Spain is one of the best wave riders in the World and scored him well in Pozo last year. Brazilian Macilio Browne will no doubt be a serious competitor having been training on Maui all off season. Dario Ojeda escels in harsh conditions found at Pozo, and is a local favorite. German Dany Bruch has a fluid style and finished fifth at last years event. Thomas Traversa clamed his first event victory at Klitmoeller last season beating Koester will he be able to ride that high into this years Pozo contest?
On the womens side the Moreno twins will continue to dominate. Iballa Moreno and Daida Moreno have dominated the top two places in Pozo for the last 13 years. Gran Canaria local Nayra Alonso makes her return after becoming a mother last year, in 2011 she finished third overall. Swiss wider Karin Jaggi will also be looking to make a strong start to her season as well as PWA world champion Sarah-Quita Offringa, Pollands Justyna Sniady and Germany’s Steffi Wahl.
This year is the 25th anaversary of the PWA Pozo World Cup events, which makes this years titles that much more special. Stay tuned for more action.
There’s also dedicated websites at all of the following:
Event Website http://grancanariawindandwavesfestival.com/
Event Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GranCanariaWindWavesFestival?fref=ts
Event Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/GCWindWavesFest
Event YouTube http://www.youtube.com/GCWindWavesFestival
Event Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gcwindwavesfestival/
And for the live feed of the event head over to PWAWorldTour.com
Dutch freestyler Thijs Westbroek took a recent trip to Fuerteventura to work on his moves, here’s the clip, it looks like he scored!
