Juban and Erpenstein tore apart one of the best-ever competition days on the windsurfing World Wave Tour. Head judge Boujmaa commented, “It was insane conditions and action. The energy I felt today was the one of the best contests of my life to witness. With the conditions, the action, the vibe and the community, it…
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Europeans Take Down Top Seed Hawaiian Based Riders As We
It wasn’t the day to be ranked world number one or two as both Roediger and Hauser suffered shock losses at the hands of the European left hand wave specialists. Head high swells and mostly light wind characterised the day, where the remaining three heats of Men’s round 3 and the first three heats of…
Local Chileans and Top Seeds Shine in Good Swell
Elimination rounds and part of Round 3 of Pro Men ran today in solid logo high swell with light winds. Heats were a generous 27 minutes, which allowed for more risk-taking moves. Men’s Redemption RoundHeat 1 of the Redemption Round had some big names, but it was local Andres Tobar who stole the show. Tobar…
Intense Aerial Action For Early Pro Rounds
No holds barred seemed to be the theme of the day, with Challenger Finals and Round 1 of the Pro Men and Women. Today’s conditions had plenty of wind, sunshine with consistent head high waves that occasionally reached logo high on sets. Challenger Rounds The Women’s Challenger round was won by Dominica Osman (Argentina), with…
Big Swell Greets Early Challenger Rounds
Mast high waves and strengthening wind welcomed the start of the Challengers round of the Chile World Cup. Twenty four Chilean and overseas riders battled for just two positions in the main Pro Men’s fleet. Rounds 1, 2 and half of the Round 3 Quarterfinals were completed, with just 12 competitors now remaining. Wave selection…