Kiri Thode finally ends Gollito’s unbeaten run and Sarah-Quita Offringa grabs a straight six.
The return of the PWA to the Netherlands for the first time in fifteen years proved to be a huge success as Brouwersdam produced a superb blend of conditions for the elite of the freestyle world. Anything from storm force winds combined with heavy rain, to glorious evening light with 20 knots and perfect flat water greeted the competitors over the course of the week. Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / Gaastra / Mystic / Chris Benz / Maui Ultra Fins) proved once again that she is in a world of her own as she emphatically claimed her sixth PWA Freestyle world championship in a row. In the meantime Kiri Thode (Starboard / Gaastra) ended the reigning world champions – Jose ‘Gollito’ Estredo (Fanatic / North) – unbeaten record, as the Venezuelan tasted defeat for the first time since 2012 – but more importantly Thode claimed the event victory – his first since 2011 – to blow the title race wide open.
Kiri Speaks after clinching victory:
“For sure the wind was pretty light for both of us. I was struggling at times in the middle of the heat but I just tried my best to pop as high as I can. I just tried to stay focused and do whatever I could do to win. I think Steven [van Broeckhoven] sailed a great heat too. I don’t know what it is but every time it’s the first time an event is held I seem to win, just like in Vietnam in 2011. For sure I’m really really happy!”
Overall Men’s Results @ DAM7 PWA Netherlands World Cup:
1st Kiri Thode (Starboard / Gaastra)
2nd Steven van Broeckhoven (JP / NeilPryde)
3rd Tonky Frans (Tabou / Gaastra)
4th Jose ‘Gollito’ Estredo (Fanatic / North)
5th Youp Schmit (JP / NeilPryde)
6th Davy Scheffers (Tabou / Gaastra)
7th Adrien Bosson (Fanatic / North / Maui Ultra Fins)
7th Anthony Ruenes (Tabou / Gaastra)
9th Dieter Van der Eyken (Starboard / Severne)
9th Philip Soltysiak (Starboard / Sailworks)
9th Max Rowe (Fanatic / North)
9th Taty Frans (Starboard / MauiSails / Mystic / Maui Ultra Fins)
Overall Women’s Results @ DAM7 PWA Netherlands World Cup:
1st Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / Gaastra / Mystic / Chris Benz / Maui Ultra Fins)
2nd Arrianne Aukes (RRD / Simmer / Maui Ultra Fins)
3rd Yoli de Brendt (Fanatic / North)
4th Olya Raskina (JP / NeilPryde)
5th Oda Johanne Brodholt (Maui Ultra Fins)
Kiri Thode wins the first Double Elimination at the DAM7 Festival PWA World Cup in Brouwersdam, Netherlands.
The fifth day of the DAM7 PWA Netherlands World Cup saw the men’s double elimination completed as a brief period of wind swept through Brouwersdam in the afternoon. Kiri Thode (Starboard / Gaastra) successfully defended his single elimination victory to clinch his first event victory since the 2011 Vietnam event ahead of Steven van Broeckhoven (JP / NeilPryde / Different). In the meantime Arrianne Aukes (RRD / Simmer / Maui Ultra Fins) fought back to book her place in the women’s double elimination winners’ final where she will face Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / Gaastra / Mystic / Chris Benz / Maui Ultra Fins).
Check out the recap video of day 5 above.
The Aruba Hi Winds 2013 wrap up movie
This year the 27th edition of the Aruba Hi-Winds brought hundreds of competitors and visitors together. With good winds, wide range of disciplines and various side events it once again became a great success.
This 34 minute highlight real from the 2013 Aruba Hi-Winds brings you highlights from the slalom, long-distance and freestyle event. Taty Frans won the pro slalom and long-distance and Kiri Thode took the pro mens’ freestyle title.
Thanks to Denis Popov and Tim van den Donker who produced the movie.
Another sick clip brought to us by Kuma Movie. Watch as Kiri Thode busts out the latest freestyle moves with mad style at his home in Bonaire!
There is no doubt the Bonaire crew are some of the best freestylers, just look at the results from the recent PWA stop in Austria. Just check out the mad style of them in this sick clip. Featuring Taty Frans, Kiri Thode and more.
Kiri Thode goes for a session at Lac Bay, ion Bonaire next to the Mangroves. Big thanks to Amado Vrieswijk, another hotshot from Bonaire who captured the action.
Kiri Thode has a new combo move, and he’s called it the Bulbado.
(The Video keeps going long after the move is done, just a heads up if you’re looking for some hidden action, you might be disappointed.)
The Starboard freestyle team walks us through the Starboard Flare, and more. Enjoy this nearly 18 minute video, with action and interviews with top Rider like Kiri Thode, and Taty Frans.
Some freestyle from Bonaire featuring Erik Håkman and Kiri Thode.
Starboard Team Riders Zane Schweitzer, Conner Baxter, Kiri Thode & Tati Frans Tearing it up in Maui April 2012!
