The 2009 Gran Canaria PWA Grand Slam Day 2

Day 2: Moreno continue her dominance, as nuclear Pozo strikes again.

As we approach the ultimate heats of the single elimination, last year’s winners will need to battle fiercely against empowered locals and bitter rivals to retain their position at the top.

Daida Ruano Moreno, her flair was crowned today with a full speed, planing air taka that gave her the highest scoring wave in the women’s fleet. This outstanding maneuver has once again positioned Moreno at the absolute peak of women’s windsurfing.

Nayra Alonso (Fanatic/Severne), Iballa Ruano Moreno (North Sails) and Junko Nagoshi (Tabou/Simmer Style/Dakine) were all outstanding in their heats, continuing their success from Lanzarote. All three competitors have developed unique wave riding styles that set them apart from their peers, with an emphasis on tight, vertical turns in the critical section of the wave, whilst Evi Tsape (Fanatic/NeilPryde) and Silvia Orozco (MFC) also impressed.

A welcome return to the heroic Karin Jaggi saw her pass Fanny Aubet (JP/NeilPryde) in the opening heat, whilst France’s Alice Arutkin (Starboard/North Sails) competed brilliantly against Waka Nishida.

The performances in the women’s wave fleet have left the discipline transformed beyond recognition. Monstrous jumps and radical wave riding have boosted the standard of competition to great new heights – a fact that all the competitors should be truly proud of.

And so, as competition enters its third day, all eyes are on the defending champions and the local stars that challenge them. With relentless winds and building swell throughout the week, this Canarian Coliseum will play host to the epic battles between the gladiators of the sport.

We will be following every intense second of action exclusively live at pwaworldtour.com , and it will be a pleasure to take you along for the ride of a lifetime.