Entries are LIVE for the 2010 Resolution Downwind Dash! There are limited spots available, so be sure to secure your entry into the world’s biggest kite and windsurf race. Next year, we look forward to welcoming famous participants like Aaron Hadlow, windsurfing slalom world champ Ross Williams as well as local favourites Greg Thijsse and the French contingent who have just completed the Speed Kiting event in Luderitz.
4th Round of Coreban Core Series- Wave Expression Session – Milnerton - Thursday 26th November 2009.
Talk about Extreme Stand Up Paddle Surfing- with 25-30 knot off-shore winds, Contest Director, Barend Buys made the call to send some of the Capes Top Watermen to battle it out in conditions that were definitely not for the faint hearted.
As the heat started it was Jonno Rosslind who picked up the first wave and set the standard as he rode with style and elegance despite the gale winds, perfectly executing board 360’s and classic Hang Fives on the nose.
Big wave surfer Greg Bertish was up next picking off some of the best set waves followed by top kitesurfer Peter Peterson close on his heels while Tyrone Rawlins tucked in with style. Stand outs for the day were Bradley Orkin slashing on his 8ft5, Eric Groenewoud dropping in late while Dom Gaud, Kana M, Glenn and Anthony displayed superb skills in riding gale conditions.
The day ended with all riders doing a downwind race to the lighthouse before prize giving and finishing with well deserved prizes, KAUAI Food vouchers, Battery Energy Drinks and ready to do it all over again next Thursday in preparation for the Summer SUP Series in December.
Sunday the 15th November was the day of the Masters and Blasters windsurfing event at MAC - you probably remember the poster of Virgin’s, Branson, kiting in style. Below is a video of highlights shot and edited by Neil Cramb, MAC member.
Next event 6th December. Visit MAC for more details.
In the month of November and December 2009, every GUST reader gets a free Kauai smoothie. If you have not yet got a copy, pop down to your nearest kite store or news agency, and cash in for R35.00.
Kauai is proud to announce some good value healthy meals for summer that won’t burn your budget. Visit one of their stores countrywide for some good feelwings. I did, and even bumped into a fellow wind-lover getting his daily fix!
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