Building on a successful day 1 the second day of NOOD San Francisco was even better. With the fog bank fully pulled back behind the Golden Gate Bridge by the start of racing the weather was a good 5 degrees warmer while winds, although lighter than yesterday, continued in the 15-25mph range.
A merciful race committee moved the course up closer to the bridge after experiencing a wild and crazy day one blow fest down at Blossom Rock. A 1pm start and a shortened course also meant a more subdued day for the kiters and allowed for 3 races to be held.
Race one saw the fleet … Details
The Flens Surf Cup 2010 in Westerland on Sylt will be the final event of the German Championships, held from July 21st to 25th.
Like all events of the national German series “Deutscher Windsurf Cup” the regatta is open for competitors from foreign countries. You are not only allowed to participate but very welcome!
The Flens Surf Cup 2010 is by far the biggest national windsurfing event in Germany … Details
A STUDENT is preparing to travel 1,850 miles from Norway to Prague on a skateboard.
Ben Hall, 22, from Shillingford, is setting off on the seven-week-long challenge through five countries at the end of this month, aiming to raise £3,000 for meningitis research.
He chose the charity because skateboarding pal John Sullivan, 40, was struck by the virus last year. Although he has recovered, he has been forced to give up skateboarding.
Last year Mr Hall, who is attempting the feat with two fellow skateboarders … Details
The wind whistled through the event site from first light on the final day of competition in Las Cucharas bay allowing the final heats from the single elimination to be completed bang on schedule. Both the men’s and women’s winner’s finals went by without a glitch, but the loser’s finals proved slightly more difficult as the wind became increasingly gusty throughout the day, and often shut off completely at crucial moments, finally halting the proceedings for the men.
After a few hours back onshore the wind returned, allowing the men to conclude their single elimination … Details
