Top US Womens Windsurfer, Lanee Beashel writes:Â
To say that I’ve been completely shocked and heartbroken since I heard the news that windsurfing was kicked out of the 2016 Olympic Games, would be an understatement. I sail, windsurf and kitesurf, but since I have been 15 years old, my passion has been windsurfing. Even now, when I take my two young boys out on my board with me, I love every minute of it.Â
20 years of my life, I proudly represented the USA at two Youth Worlds, two Women’s Worlds, one … More
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Day two of the 2012 PWA Catalunya World Cup in Costa Brava started very calm and overcast, but just after two o’clock the wind kicked in, enabling the completion of the first race. Bjorn Dunkerbeck stepped up to the plate to win the opening elimination, as he kicked off his event with a perfect start. More importantly, the victory firmly re-establishes his bid for the world title and the terminator will now look to cement his place at the top of the rankings o … Morever the remainder of the week.
In Elimination One of the Winners’ Final, Antoine Albeau … Video and more
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The opening day of the 2012 PWA Catalunya World Cup saw a calm start to proceedings as sailors registered for the upcoming week of competition, between 10am and 12pm. It wasn’t long before the tranquil calm was replaced by a frenzy of activity on the beach, as the glorious sunshine kicked the thermal wind into action. The first elimination started just after quarter past two, and nine heats were completed before stormy clouds and rain brought a halt to the racing.
In the first heat of the day Turkey’s Ege Kurt (RRD / MauiSails) jumped the gun, enforcing a general recall. When the heat was re-started it was … Pictures and more
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Sebastian Kornum has taken the 2012 NeilPryde Venø Grand Prix, the second stage of the biggest and most popular event series in Danish windsurfing.
The long distance races around scenic Danish islands are simple concept. Windsurfers and kiters meet in one big fleet in a social but competitive atmosphere, with no rules   … More
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