The Downunder Pro - Formula Windsurfing Oceanic & Australian Championships kicked off today with torrential rain, blistering winds and big swells, testing the 58 competitors from Australia and around the globe.
8 races in nuking winds allowed the competitors for the Downunder Pro, Formula Windsurfing Oceanic & Australian Championships a chance to warmup during the Official Warmup Event before the Championships begin on Wednesday
After missing an event in 2011 the Midwinters makes a welcome return to the ranking calendar this year.
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What is it?
Formula windsurfing is a racing class of windsurfer that is designed to plane upwind and downwind at windspeeds ranging from 7 to 25 knots.
The Notice of Race for the 2012 South Americans is now published.
From May 16th to 20th the eyes of the Formula Windsurfing World will be focussed on Germany as the country will host the Formula Windsurfing European Championships 2012.
17:23 | No more racing today - the result stands after 4 races . Overall winner is Sean O'Brien ( AUS 120 ) - second placed overall and Asian Champion is Wang Yew Pang (SIN0)
17:07 | Sorry for loss of reports - unfortunately nothing to report on the racing . The wind began the day in the wrong direction and stayed very light throughout the day
18:48 | Top 3 after 4 races - AUS120; SIN 0; SIN 36;
racing continues tomorrow from 11.00
17:57 | after 2 races the leading sailors are - AUS0, SIN0, FRA11, MAS7 , SIN 45
11:20 | tonight we have a welcoming BBQ and Sean OBrien will be giving a short presentation, following on from his earlier clinics.
10:25 | So far most of the sailors are registering 2 sails and 1 fin
10:17 | the locals are used to light winds and formula is popular for recreational sailors; therefore we expect a good entry in free formula
10:15 | Registration is underway today - with late registration available from 1000 to 1100 tomorrow
10:15 |
10:15 | welcome to my first report for the Asian Championships in Singapore.