One of the best Formula Windsurfing events start´s soon on Portugal's Algarve coast - the countdown begins, with less than 1 week to the start of this Championship.
The early start scheduled for 8.00 am failed to deliver conditions similar to the previous days - and it turned into a long day for competitors and race committee. However mid afternoon , and despite overcast skies, the wind kicked in and 2 races were run in 12>14 knots before the storm wiped out the chance of further racing.
19:50 | some changes in the final overall ranking after priotests heard - NED52, AUS0, EST202, GER220, POL10, NED13, POR5, BRA50, POL555, BRA3333 - full results posted soon
16:31 | 2 protests to be heard - the jury have started
Raining very heavily now - we have had all conditions this week !
16:30 | AP over A - no more racing today - the Riccione GP is over
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A frustrating third day for all concerned at the Riccione Grand Prix. The wind failed to materialise in sufficient strength to start a race.
18:10 | No more racing today.
A dinner at 8.00 for the sailors and friends at the beach - and a live band playing at 10.30. First possible start tomorrow is 08.00 hrs
We have received requests for advice and help from racers wishing to combine their plans for both PWA Aruba and FW Worlds in Puerto Rico.
Only one race was possible today at the Riccione Grand Prix - Casper Bouman secured another win to leave him at the top of the event ranking at the end of the second racing day.
17:29 | Top Ten after 2 races - NED52, AUS0, EST202, GER220; POR5, ITA415, POL555, NED34, NED777, ESP16
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Racing started today at the 2011 Riccione Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix, an event hosted for the first time by Club Vela Marano.
And what a club !
18:46 | Tonight we have an opening party with buffet - i am sure it will be a good night .It is a public holiday in Italy and Riccione is a party town !
20:10 | Tomorrow morning we have late registration followed by skippers meeting and first possible start at 1300. Today there was good wind for training and a practice race; the organisation is ready; the club volunteers are very enthusiastic and helpful.