Archive for the ‘Board Sports’ Category
ENCINITAS — Jeff King’s house is hard to find. There’s no address out front and no landmark to identify it. A giant wooden fence is all an outsider can see through the blinding shrubbery all around.
Those lucky enough to gain entry walk up a long driveway before an expertly welded sign formally welcomes them to the “Shred Ranch.”
The 1.1-acre plot is equal parts residence, skate compound and workshop for a skateboarding icon and cable television star … Details
Augusto Garcia (ESP-171) was the big winner of the 2010 Conquilha Windsurfing Challenge. The event took place at the Centro Náutico da Praia de Faro, in Algarve, Portugal.
Garcia took over Pedro Alonzo (ESP-1), second place, another Spanish sailor. In the lowest place of the podium, Pedro Moura (POR-112) surprised with an excellent performance … Details
Within five races held yesterday and today, Bjoern Rune Jensen (42 years), with three won races, dominates the fleet in front of Dirk Hanel (35, Germany), one race, and dutch Rolf van der Vlugt (29) also one race.
Van der Vlugt holds the dutch speed record with over 47 knots speed. The best rider, besides the top three, was … Details