Watch the winning heat of Philip Koster at the 2012 PWA Worldcup at Pozo Izquierdo, Gran Canaria. Thanks to Continent Seven who was there and shot the video.
Day five of the PWA Gran Canaria Wind & Waves Festival delivered more absolutely epic conditions. As the wind rose above fifty knots for the second day in a row and the waves continued to pummel into the bay of Pozo. Iballa Ruano Moreno (Starboard / Severne) created a piece of windsurfing history today, as she became the first person to defeat her sister, Daida Ruano Moreno (Starboard / Severne), in Pozo since 1999. The prize giving ceremony that followed was a hugely emotional affair as the twins celebrated the success of the event as well. Meanwhile, Philip Köster (Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins), successfully defended his Pozo title by defeating Victor Fernandez (Fanatic / North) in the men’s winners’ final to complete an enthralling day.
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Congratulations to Philip Köster for winning the 2012 PWA Worldcup at Pozo Izquierdo, 2012. In second for the men was Victor Fernandez, followed by Dario Ojeda in third. On the Women’s side Iballa Ruano Moreno was the winner followed by Daida Ruano Moreno in second and Karin Joggi in third.
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Highlights from Day 4 of the PWA World Cup in Pozo brought to you by the Moreno Twins.
Yesterday in Pozo was windy, with reports of gusts up to 60 knots. This didn’t deter the world’s most radical sailors from launching into huge moves as they delivered a truly breathtaking display. In the morning Philip Köster (Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) was able to win the single elimination ahead of Victor Fernandez (Fanatic / North) after a monumental battle between the two riders.
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Day 3 round up of PWA 2012 in Pozo from the Morenotwins.
The third day of the PWA Gran Canaria Wind&Wave Festival turned out to be ‘Big Wednesday’ and no one was left disappointed. The women’s single elimination was completed in nuclear winds and powerful waves. By the end of an exhausting day it was Iballa Ruano Moreno (Starboard / Severne) who was declared the winner, whilst Philip Köster (Starboard / NeilPryde / Maui Ultra Fins) and Victor Fernandez (Fanatic / North) secured their places in the men’s winners’ final. The losers’ final will feature Dany Bruch (Starboard / Severne / AL360) and Dario Ojeda (Tabou / Gaastra / MFC). Continue reading for all the action. Continue Reading →
Current freestyle World Champion Steven Van Broeckhoven tearing it up in Sardinia. Enjoy!
Justin Denel is a talented 16 year old wavesailor who won the IFCA Youth Wave Worldchampionships in 2011 in Peru. Now he released his latest videoclip riding and jumping waves at his homespot Wissant in the North of France. Check out this really good session from Justin!
Congratulations to Iballa Moreno for winning the Single Elimination at the PWA Pozo Izquierdo event. In second place is place Daida Moreno, followed by Karin Jaggi in 3rd place , and in 4th place Laure Treboux.
The PWA judges have spoken, it’s finished for today today. The action resumes tomorrow at 09: 30 with the skippers meeting.
A nice video from the Moreno Twins of the Women’s single elimination on Day 2 of the Gran Canaria Wind and Waves Festival.
Sailors from around the world have registered, but only 10 will be able to compete in the 3 worldwide missions. The jury headed by Robby Naish has shortlisted 50 registrants. Now it’s time for you to decide who will be part of Red Bull Storm Chase. Vote before July 15th.
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Wind where lighter on the second day head judge Duncan Coombs made the decision to run the women’s single elimination ahead of the remainder of the men’s. Even with the lighter winds, the women were still reaching for their 3.4-3.7 sails in order to survive the powerful winds of Pozo.
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The 2012 PWA Gran Canaria Wind&Waves Festival opened yesterday. The sailors were greeted with strong winds and waves. At 14:15 the first men´s heat got started and the girls got released for this first day of competition.
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Looks like Italian freestyler Mattia Pedrani has created a new move. Its basically a bob and a clew first willy skipper combined.
Mattia: “Necessity is the mother of invention. So what do you do when you’re bored cause the wind is too light to go for big tricks…well, you improvise. That’s what this is. Mix a Bob and a Clew First willy skipper and that’s what you get. The BRAND NEW BOBBY SKIPPER. I had this idea by myself, I started trying it from scratch, crashed the first 8 times and then got it on film. So I claim it as mine. For sure some smartass is gonna pop up sayin his cousin did it planing 10 years ago, but I don’t really care…whatever, keep talkin, just like Germany is doin with Balotelli =).”
