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All good things come to those who wait, because for the first time since 1996 the PWA returns to the classic world cup location of Guincho, Portugal for what is already branded as the hottest wave World Cup of the year

The future of professional windsurfing has been substantially reinforced today with the signing of a new five year deal that guarantees PWA Grand Slam events in Gran Canaria, now, and until the end of the decade.

<PHOTO1>Summary Day 5: Costa Brava winds too light for an official result at the second Super X event of the 2005 PWA season.

Winds at the 2005 Catalunya Costa Brava PWA Super X World Cup kept up the suspense right until the end, as in the closing…

The 2005 Catalunya Costa Brava PWA Super X World Cup – Summary Day 4: Winds keep on teasing the riders as the event moves into its final day.

While the event site was crowded by weekend spectators, the winds kept up their shifty behaviour on the…

“A Norwegian wave champion sounds pretty crazy to me!”

As the waiting game continues on the final day of the 2005 Costa Brava PWA Super X World Cup, we caught up with Vidar Jensen (N-44, North). One of the PWA’s longest running riders, but still…

The 2005 Catalunya Costa Brava PWA Super X World Cup – Summary Day 3: The fleet relaxes as winds fail to deliver.

The third competition day at the Costa Brava Super X contest was left without any significant wind.

“I’ve been given a second chance and I’m grabbing it with both hands.”

Venezuelan boy wonder Alexis Zabala (V-41, Tabou/ Gaastra) talks about his trials and tribulations on the PWA tour, while conditions here on the sandy beaches of the Bay of…

The 2005 Catalunya Costa Brava PWA Super X World Cup – Summary Day 2: The wind plays another game of hide and seek on the Costa Brava, Spain.

Day 2 of the Costa Brava Super X contest followed a pattern very similar to yesterday.

“Being brothers is like being a natural team, sponsors love that.”

The French Moussilmani brothers explain the ins and outs of building a corporate windsurfing empire, as Catalunyan winds are not yet strong enough for Super X competition.

The 2005 Catalunya Costa Brava PWA Super X World Cup – Summary Day 1: Wind plays tricks on PWA riders in the bay of Roses, Spain.

The first day of Super X competition was characterized by variable winds, unashamedly teasing the riders.

With registration out of the way, the fleet is ready for some heavy duty Super X action. Judging by the entry list, leader of the pack Matt Pritchard (US-10, Tabou/ Gaastra) is going to have a hard time holding onto the top slot of the ranking.

"I fear no one and everyone. It’s just a matter of who wants it most.”

Super X rider Matt Pritchard (US-10, Tabou/ Gaastra)talks about the PWA’s wildest discipline and more.

On the 31st of May, the Bay of Roses on the Costa Brava coast of Spain will go ballistic as it takes over for the second Super X event of the 2005 season. Super X is the PWA’s explosive adrenaline pumped obstacle race format, combining full speed racing…

For the first time since 1996 the Estoril, Guincho PWA World Cup will take place in June this year. The biggest names in men’s wave sailing will descend on Portugal’s western tip to do battle in what is expected to be the most hotly contested Wave contest…

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.

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.