In September at the PWA Cold Hawaii World Cup, Marcilio ‘Brawzinho’ Browne (Goya Windsurfing / MFC) won his first PWA Wave event, which threw the title race wide open. When it was confirmed that the PWA would be returning to the hallowed shores of Ho’okipa for the first time in seven years, for the JP Aloha Classic, Brawzinho quickly became one of the favorites to capture the world title.
However, this would be unchartered territory for the twenty-four year old, who was looking to win his maiden PWA Wave World Title. Would he be able to … More
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Aloha Classic Youth Title got underway after the completion of the PWA Double Elimination yesterday. It was again time for the Amateur, Master’s and Youth riders to take to the water at Ho’okipa Beach Park, the undisputed home of windsurfing.
Once again the showering weather played havoc with the riders and the heats, but despite this added difficulty riders shredded the surf as judges and spectators alike took cover.
The Quarterfinals of the Master’s division would see Maui local and owner of Hot Sails Maui, Jeff Henderson and visiting ex-professional Sean Aiken dominate their heats both staking a claim for their first Aloha Classic title. Jeff won the Masters Maui Makani Classic two years ago and his fluid riding impressed the panel which is comprised of local and international judges … Pictures and more
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A special day for both Levi Siver and Marcilio ‘Brawzinho’ Browne
The ninth day of the JP Aloha Classic – presented by Nalu Kai – was a day of firsts for two sailors, and one that neither of them will ever forget. Levi Siver (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC) successfully defended his single elimination crown against the AWT champion Bernd Roediger (Quatro / Goya Windsurfing / MFC) to claim his first ever win on the PWA World Tour. The prestigious JP Aloha Classic. Whilst Marcilio ‘Brawzinho’ Browne (Goya Windsurfing / MFC) held his nerve in the title showdown against Alex Mussolini (Tabou / Gaastra) to deservedly be crowned the 2013 PWA Wave World Champion. The Brazilian’s first, of possibly many, wave world titles.
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Levi Siver has conquered the JP Aloha Classic, in Maui, Hawaii. It’s his first ever win on the PWA World Tour.
The variable winds and mast high sets made for tricky conditions, resulting in a few masts and sails being sacrificed to the infamous reef and rocks of Hookipa.
Levi Siver faced Bernd Roediger, who was looking for a record-equaling third victory … More
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