Eight days at the French Atlantic coast without wind ! There is still a little hope, that today, final day onf the PWA Grand Slam, a Slalom elimination can take place. The World Champion's title is at stake between Pierre Mortefon FRA and Matteo Iachino ITA. Provided that the French was the winner, a 4th rank is sufficient for the Italian to remain on top overall and grasp Gold in the annual rankings.
All details on the PWA website.
Where is the wind on Biscay Bay ? For 7 days, the windsurfing professionals have been waiting for the breeze at La Torche FRA ! The PWA website with an interview explaining the latest sails as used by the top-windsurfers.
Again no competitions in La Torche FRA yesterday due to lack of sufficient wind. The Wave-Contests have been cancelled and the Women Wave World Champion's title goes to Iballa Moreno ESP ahead of her twin-sister Daida Moreno ESP and Sara-Quita Offringa NED (Aruba) on the ranks 2 and 3. The Men Wave title will be decided in two weeks time on Hawaii. Cyril Moussilmani FRA is the only driver who can replace Victor Fernandez ESP on rank 1.
More on the PWA website.
Again not enough wind to start the PWA Grand Slam in La Torche FRA. Late in the afternoon, the Towing Session Final was organised with Dieter Van der Eyken NED as winner. The Anticyclone does not seem to move much and another windless day is probably ahead. Only on Friday, a major weather change can be expected.
The PWA website.
The wind was there in La Torche yesterday, but in the wrong direction from the shore and neither the Freestylers nor the Wave drivers had good enough surfs to start competition. The PWA website contains an interview with the Moreno twins who have been dominting the Wave competitions for years. This year, Iballa is the Worldcup overall leader and with a victory in the La Torche event, she could grasp the 2016 title prematurely.
No results also on day 3 of the La Torche Grand Slam ! However, the breakers were there, but the wind was not regular enough for a fair competition. Today, a 25 kn wind has been forecast, but in the wrong direction from the shore. Depending on the wind angle, racing may be started anyway.
All other details on the PWA website.
The weather forecast was right yesterday: Again an almost windless day, and the professional windsurfers were forced to remain ashore. But today, the breeze is expected to fill in. Visit the PWA website for more information and an extensive interview with the multiple Freestyle World Champion Ricardo Campello VEN, speaking about the highs and lows in his 16-years' PWA career.
The PWA Grand-Slam in La Torche / Bretagne FRA begeins today, but the wind forecast is not quite promising. However, the situation should change on the weekend with fresh winds of up to 25 kn. The Slalom specialists will fight for the Tour victory, i.e. the World Champion's title and the Wave men and women titles could be awarded as well, depending on the outcome of the contest.
The preview on the PWA website.