The amazingly talented Philip K\u00c3\u00b6ster (Starboard\/NeilPryde\/Dakine) has shown that he has what it takes to become one of the best wave sailors in windsurfing\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s history, whilst a brilliant Daida Ruano Moreno (North Sails) stays true to form to lead the women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wave fleet. Ross Williams (Tabou\/Gaastra) has blasted into the lead in the men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s slalom after an epic opening battle, as the punishing Pozo Izquierdo delivers once again.<\/p>\n
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