The 2012 Downunder Pro – Oceanic and Australian Formula Windsurfing Championships concluded on Saturday with an action packed seven races taking place over the four-day regatta at picturesque Jimmy’s Beach, Hawks Nest. The strong 58 competitors, including World number one from Brazil, Paulo Dos Reis (Patrik/North) had a challenging trial of races with a last attempt at starting Race eight on Saturday afternoon taking place at 3.30pm, with the winds filling in to 6-10 knots for an hour, late in the afternoon; not long enough to complete a valid race.
Dos Reis took   … Pictures and more
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Izaak Perkins is preparing take over the world of speed windsurfing. The 17-year-old rider from Tasmania, Australia, has been speeding up to the 44 knots very quickly, despite his very young age.
Izaak is the son of Anthony Perkins, an experience slalom and speed windsurfer. The young rider has … More
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The forecast of strengthening south-easters, and torrential rain for the entirety of Day 2 of the Downunder Pro allowed the Race Committee to get four clean starts away today despite the miserable weather.
Race 1 began at 12.30pm with a gusty 15-24 knots on course and a completely flooded rigging area caused by   … More
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