• Jinha Beach delivers as Kevin Pritchard (Starboard / MauiSails) takes first blood from 2006 World Champion Antoine Albeau (Starboard / NeilPryde), and Arnon Dagan (Fanatic / NeilPryde) who rolled-in third. Karin Jaggi (F2 / North) wins the first two women’s races ahead of stiff opposition from Sarah Hebert (Starboard / Naish) and Ayako Suzuki (Starboard / Gaastra). »
• Peter Volwater (F2 / North) earns the Race 2 victory and takes the event lead as the entire fleet bar the Dutchman fly over the start line early. American Kevin Pritchard (Starboard / MauiSails) lies in second place while 2006 Champ Antoine Albeau (Starboard / NeilPryde) sits in third. Karin Jaggi (F2 / North) continues her domination of the women’s fleet despite a fierce battle for second place between Sarah Hebert (Starboard / Naish) and Ayako Suzuki (Starboard / Gaastra). »
• Kevin Pritchard (Starboard / MauiSails) confidently reclaims the event lead, winning two of today’s three race finals. Antoine Albeau (Starboard/ NeilPryde) moves up to second place despite failing to qualify for the Race 4 final. Consistency rewards Micah Buzianis (JP / NeilPryde), who bags third position after one discard. Karin Jaggi (F2 / North) keeps the event lead in the women’s competition despite a disqualification hiccup that handed Sarah Hebert (Starboard / Naish) second place. Ayako Suzuki (Starboard / Gaastra) also went over early but keeps third position overnight. »
• Kevin Pritchard (Starboard / MauiSails) consolidates his event lead with a hard fought third place finish today. Micah Buzianis (JP / NeilPryde) leapfrogs 2006 Champ Antoine Albeau (Starboard / NeilPryde) to go second as the Frenchman slides to third. With no women’s racing today, Karin Jaggi (F2 / North) stays on top. Sarah Hebert (Starboard / Naish) keeps second place and Ayako Suzuki (Starboard / Gaastra) remains in third place. »
• A no-show from the wind today means Kevin Pritchard (Starboard / MauiSails) preserves his event lead overnight. 2006 runner-up Micah Buzianis (JP / NeilPryde) must settle for second place until conditions improve, as must last seasons champion Antoine Albeau (Starboard / NeilPryde) who lies in third. Karin Jaggi’s (F2 / North) command is momentarily un-challenged by second-placed Sarah Hebert (Starboard / Naish) and Ayako Suzuki (Starboard / Gaastra) who keeps third position. »
• Light winds torment all but the leaders today. Tomorrow’s forecast gives the last glimmer of hope for anyone intent on toppling event leader Kevin Pritchard (Starboard / MauiSails) from his perch. If the wind comes out to play, second-placed Micah Buzianis (JP / NeilPryde) and Antoine Albeau (Starboard / NeilPryde), who sits in third, will go all-out to spoil Pritchard’s party. In the women’s event, Karin Jaggi’s (F2 / North) lead is virtually unassailable; leaving the clash for the runner’s-up spot between second-placed Sarah Hebert (Starboard / Naish) and Ayako Suzuki (Starboard / Gaastra) in third. »
• Kevin Pritchard (Starboard / MauiSails) wins the opening Slalom 42 event of 2007 to seize the tour lead. Last season’s runner-up Micah Buzianis (JP / NeilPryde) scores a solid second place ahead of 2006 World Champion Antoine Albeau (Starboard / NeilPryde) in third. Swiss legend Karin Jaggi (F2 / North) shows no mercy, winning an incredible 9 out of 10 races in the women’s event. Sarah Hebert (Starboard / Naish) steals second place from Ayako Suzuki (Starboard / Gaastra) who claimed third position. »
• At long last, the 2007 Slalom 42 title race is almost open. And where better for a new season to start than a sparkling new tour stop like Ulsan, Korea? The event, in association with the Ulsan Broadcasting Corporation, runs from May 5th through 12th. »
• The tension’s mounting and crowds are gathering here in Ulsan, Korea, as the worlds elite Slalom 42 racers sign up and get ready for action tomorrow. »
• The PWA proudly confirms that the 2007 Slalom 42 tour will open with another brand new and exciting tour stop in Ulsan, South Korea. »