netIP Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup

Day 2: Catch up with current world tour leader Victor Fernandez

The second day of the netIP Cold Hawaii PWA World Cup proved to be a lay day for the main competition as expected with light winds and small waves. 

During the afternoon a tow-in exhibition featuring — Amado Vrieswijk (JP / Severne), Dieter Van der Eyken (Starboard / Severne), Alessio Stillrich (Fanatic / NorthSails), Sebastian Kornum (JP / NeilPryde) and Rasmus Oegelund (Patrik / Sailloft Hamburg) was held to keep the crowds entertained.

Victor Fernandez (Fanatic / NorthSails / MFC / Shamal Sunglasses) currently leads the world tour having won both of the opening events and we caught up with the Spaniard for a quick interview, while the wait for wind and waves continue. 

PWA: You’ve always had excellent results in Cold Hawaii… how does it feel to be back? 

VF: “I´m always happy to be back on every event on tour and especially Klitmøller as I love the variety of the conditions that this spot can offer. I’ve had some good results here in the last years and I hope that we will get the conditions we need to be able to compete this week.”

PWA: Probably the question everyone is asking you… but last week saw your main rival for the title — Philip Köster (Starboard / Severne / Maui Ultra Fins) ruled out with injury, which gives you a little bit more space at the top of the rankings — does that take the pressure off you slightly or…? 

VF: “I feel good, I don’t put pressure on myself and I don’t like to think further ahead than my first heat here in Klitmøller as I have been in a similar position a few years back, so I´m just focusing on performing well at this event. 

I´m very sorry for Philip as getting injured is every sailor's worst nightmare and I wish him the best recovery.”

PWA: Setup wise what does your quiver consist of for here? 

VF: “I have 3.4m-5.8m sails and 75l Quad up to 90l plus my big Stubby and I’ll take the same quiver to Sylt, Germany and La Torche, France.”

PWA: Thanks, Victor, and good luck.

Meanwhile, Marcilio Browne (Goya Windsurfing / MFC), currently occupies 4th place in the overall rankings but is still recovering from a recent injury added: “I broke the first metatarsal about 4 and a half weeks ago. It’s still pretty sore, but I will take some painkillers when we compete and see how it goes. I did it trying a shifty on my first day back in Maui.”

The forecast for tomorrow again looks like very light wind, but with a long period swell (0.4m at 14s) there is the possibility of running a SUP competition  — in the event that the wind remains too light for float and ride. The sailors will meet again tomorrow morning at 10am (GMT+1) for the skippers’ meeting. 

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