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Tow-in windsurfing and beach side games provided plenty of entertainment for the thousands of spectators lining the shore of Lake Neusiedl on the second day of competition.

With a promising start to day two, the first freestyle heat launched into action promptly. However, the wind quickly moderated leaving the sailors unable to even pump onto the plane. The race crew made every effort to re-start the competition throughout the day, but the wind refused to play ball.

The huge crowds hung out on the beach in the blazing hot sun with the world’s best freestylers until late in the afternoon when the young Belgian, Steven Van Broeckhoven (F2, Gaastra), decided to   …  Details & Pictures

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The Agent18 South Coast Bodyboarding Classic will be embedded in many competitors minds for years to come. The final day saw 4 – 8ft waves with perfect offshore conditions at Margate Beach.

The good conditions made for an exceptional high level of riding and competitiveness. A true showcase of extreme bodyboarding as riders were putting it all on the line and going big. Standouts for the event were Derek Footit (Uvongo), Darren Halse (Amanzimtoti), Wesley Fischer (Durban), Storm Prestwich (Scottburgh), Terence Pieters (Uvongo), Reinhardt du Toit (Richards Bay), Warren du Preez (Umtentweni) and Morgan Phillips (Southbroom)  …  Details

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The 2010 Rio Formula World Festival will be held from Monday 11th October to Sunday 17th October 2010. The event will be based in Praia Seca, located in Araruama city, Rio de Janeiro – Southeast Brazil.

Wind, warm water and a stunning location, make this a “not to be missed” event!  …  Details

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These are the masters of speed. The good news is that the Frenchman Antoine Albeau broke the world speed record with a run to 49 09 knots (5/3/2008). “Stopped at 12th 29 on Wednesday, March 5, Antoine a big hit and the top flew 1km man made canal. The scoreboard at 49 knots, but after extensive video checking with the observer from the World Sailing Speed Record Council, was the 09 speed checked at 49th node set 0th 4 knots faster than the old record of Finian Maynard in April 2005. “Créditos al final del video

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