PWA Fuerteventura World Cup 2011 day eight set off with 40 knots of wind hammering Sotavento beach providing epic survival conditions for the PWA slalom elite. Full throttle slalom between the marks, dangerous gybes, explosive crashes and insane aerials, the third day of racing had it all.
The spectators on the beach were treated to an incredibly exciting show and mind-blowing display of slalom talent as the world’s finest racers did battle in the crazy conditions. Forty-knot winds mixed with the rolling swell and  … Pictures and more
Sixteen-year-old Effie Corriveau looked chilly but ecstatic when she stepped out of the Rideau River near Osgoode on Wednesday afternoon after her first water-skiing attempt ever. Family, friends and volunteers stood on the bobbing dock, clapping and shouting praises, while Effie swam to shore with instructor Chris Holden and gave everyone two thumbs way up.
Effie, who has cerebral palsy, was one of   … More
When even the skateboarders start commenting on the heat, you know it’s hot. But 16-year-old Nyjah Huston survived the temperatures as well as eight runs in two rounds Saturday to claim his first X Games gold medal.
“One of the best feelings of my whole life,” said Huston, a Northern California native who now resides in Huntington Beach. “Definitely the best win of my career. After getting silver the last two years  … More
PWA Fuerteventura World Cup 2011 day eight set off with 40 knots of wind hammering Sotavento beach providing epic survival conditions for the PWA slalom elite. Full throttle slalom between the marks, dangerous gybes, explosive crashes and insane aerials, the third day of racing had it all.
The spectators on the beach were treated to an incredibly exciting show and mind-blowing display of slalom talent as the world’s finest racers did battle in the crazy conditions. Forty-knot winds mixed with the rolling swell and choppy waters  … MoreÂ