The Goya Pro Cabo Verde is shaping up to be the latest AWT edition of the ‘Clash of the Titans’ with the mega stars of windsurfing current tuning up their gear and making final adjustments before the long journey to the remote island of Sal, Cabo Verde. Looking at the confirmed list of Pro riders current booked for the epic adventure in summary we have;
2 x AWT Pro Champions (Camille x2, Kevin)
6 x Ho’okipa Champions (Levi, Morgan, Bernd x2, Francisco, Kauli, Boujmaa)
4 x PWA Wave Champions (Kauli x 3, Francisco, Kevin, Marcilio)
= 1 x Epic showdown
With so many of windsurfing’s greats of past and present in attendance competing at the infamous break we will be crowing the ‘King of Kings’ but could some mere mortals upset the big names? Those with a keen eye on Ho’okipa these past years will note that Russ (ranked #4 in 2014) a lover of big waves and light winds is ready and motivated to challenge for the top, the set up in Sal is going to be just to his liking. Tom Juban (younger brother of Camile) is another dark horse who tears waves apart with typical Juban style and aggression. What of Camile himself, missing from the Tour for much of last year with a major injury? This event will see him return to competitive action and with some new sponsors too.