As winds continued to be light, we got up close and personal with Brazilian rising star Marcilio Browne de Oliveira Neto, a.k.a. Browzinho (BRA-105, Naish/ Naish). »
As winds continued to be light, we got up close and personal with Brazilian rising star Marcilio Browne de Oliveira Neto, a.k.a. Browzinho (BRA-105, Naish/ Naish). »
Day 7 summary: Freak weather conditions in the Caribbean leave the third King of the Caribbean without wind. On the seventh day and final day of competition of the 2005 Bonaire King of the Caribbean, the conditions didn’t change. »
The fuse is lit on an explosive start to the 2005 PWA Freestyle Tour – Caribbean Style! On the 15th of May the 2005 Professional Windsurfers Association Freestyle tour gets off to a flying start in one of the world’s most beautiful windsurfing locations; Lac Bay, Bonaire. For a full week the world’s best freestylers will pull out all the stops to take the lead in the 2005 freestyle ranking. With this year’s event being moved from December to May for even better wind conditions and a $70,000 prize purse, the stage is set for some spectacular action. »
Scene set for gargantuan showdown as the big guns of freestyle, square up in Bonaire. »
Day 1 summary: light winds, serious action. Today saw the start of the first elimination of the men’s competition in somewhat unstable but sufficient winds. »
Spirits are up, but winds are still down. Conditions on Bonaire did not permit any competition today unfortunately. »
Rider talk Local star Choco Frans shares his views on the competition and Ronald Mayer tell us the story behind the biggest new move so far, the Cana Brabu. »
Day 3 summary: Lack of wind keeps riders at bay. It was another day of relaxing as the famous Caribbean tradewinds failed to deliver despite earlier promise. »
The first tropical storm of the season is making its way towards the Caribbean, upsetting the regular trade winds today, which are normally so reliable this time of year. »
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Day 5 summary: Kids steal the show on the 5th day of competition. Today saw the first heats of the pro kids competition. Bonaire organizes the first ever windsurfing world championships especially for kids, under the Irie guidance of action-man Brian Talma (KBA-8, Starboard). »
Germany’s leading freestyle man Andre Paskowski (G-2, F2/ North) tells us what’s on his mind. »
Day 6 summary: The future of windsurfing is looking bright. <PHOTO1>On the first day of the weekend, conditions were sufficient for the continuation of the first ever Starboard Pro Kids championships. »