We have action at last here in Spain, with the first six heats of the PWA Costa Brava freestyle qualifier taking place late this afternoon. The wind took us all by surprise by making a totally unexpected appearance from a southerly direction after an earlier thermal breeze had died and most of us had given hope of action for the day!
A highly prestigious fleet have gathered here in Costa Brava, Spain to compete in the fourth PWA freestyle qualifier of the season. Largely due to its superb reputation for hospitality and of course excellent conditions, this event has become one of the favourite stopovers for the sailors on the PWA freestyle tour. Amongst the impressive list (…)
The wind came in smoothly at around 11 O’ clock and everybody was prepared for a relaxed morning. A little bit later the riders couldn’t believe their eyes because the wind picked up heavily within 15 minutes and sails down to 4.2 had to be rigged in a hurry.
After a promising start to the day here in Vargas the wind and waves failed to reach a consistent enough level to allow any official competition sailing. This morning looked like we were on…head high hollow waves and wind blowing from the northeast. However by the time the breeze had fully kicked in around noon, high tide seemed to dissipate (…)
We are back on standby here in Gran Canaria following a day of light winds on all shores of the island. After the sensational opening day of action two days ago many sailors have been resting aching muscles, re-tuning equipment and preparing mentally for the next round of competition. The men’s single elimination has now boiled down to the last (…)
Spectacular wave competition commenced today here in Gran Canaria although in rather unexpected circumstances. This morning the wind was still blowing from the south at Vargas and too offshore and flat to compete. Scouts were sent out from the race crew to check out the conditions further round the coast of the island. When logo high waves and (…)
We are on hold here at the Gran Canaria, Vargas, PWA Wave Grand Prix 2002. Southerly winds made for offshore and flat conditions at the contest venue today. The locals are predicting however that the wind should switch round to the normal direction before weekend.
The waiting is over! The PWA wave tour is all set to begin a new season in Vargas, Gran Canaria. Commencing on the 8th of April the worlds elite wave sailors from both men’s and woman’s divisions will battle it out in the wild winds of Gran Canaria for the 65,000 Euro prize purse. The prevailing wind conditions could be anything from 20-50 (…)
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image 150 x 400We have action at last here in Spain, with the first six heats of the PWA Costa Brava freestyle qualifier taking place late this afternoon. The wind took us all by surprise by making a totally unexpected appearance from a southerly direction after an earlier thermal breeze had died and most of us had given hope of action for the day!
