The 2009 PWA Catalunya Costa Brava Slalom World Cup - Event Preview
The 2009 PWA Catalunya Costa Brava Slalom World Cup - Event Preview
Round 3 of the PWA World Slalom Tour is all set to kick this week in the beautiful Costa Brava region of Catalunya, Spain.
Set on the Ballena Allegre Camping resort inside the Bay of Roses, this is a slalom sailing paradise ready to test the worlds best.
The Women Top of the women’s ranking after 1 round in Korea, is last years runner up Valérie Ghibaudo (Tabou/Loft Sails). After a solid performance in Asia, she looks determined to get that top slot. As always her main rival is Karin Jaggi (F2/Severne). With multiple world titles to her name in all disciplines, Karin must be one of the all time best windsurfers ever. Certainly Valérie will be watching her closely all next week.
Like in the men’s fleet, there is now a new generation of younger riders that are starting to make a serious impact. Currently lying in 3rd place is French ripper Alice Arutkin (Starboard/North Sails). At only 17 years old, Alice is showing real promise in all areas of windsurfing, but the racing is where she is closest to the top at the moment. Hot on her heels is last year’s 3rd place finisher Sarah Hebert (Starboard/Naish Sails). Also from France she comes from a formula background so for sure her tactics will be spot on. Finishing off the top 5 is Turkish rider, Lena Erdil (Starboard/Loft Sails). After an impressive debut last year, she returns fired up and knows what is needed to get to the top. Who will come out on top this week?
The Outsiders Lastly Costa Brava also attracts a whole range of competitors from all over Europe. The great sailing and perfect set up makes this a top spot for rookie racers. Will there be any upsets from the lower ranks? Expect to see some new names in both the men’s and women’s fleets. It all kicks off on Tuesday and with a forecast of 12 knots, they should be straight into action on day one.
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