COREBAN SUP SUMMER SERIES DAY 1 – CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA
Day 1 of the International Coreban Summer Stand Up Surfing Series presented by AAD Nissan and Battery Energy Drinks was greeted with blue skies, no wind and perfect conditions as over 80 entrants battled it out at Century City’s Canal Walk.
Prestigious landmark Table Mountain was the setting in the background to top men and lady athletes from Germany, Holland, Denmark, Austria and South Africa. A grueling 4 kilometer course around the Century City village waterways produced intense racing as athletes stood up on paddle boards to battle it out in this unique 4 days series which includes sprint racing, waveriding, Le Mans formula 1 racing and endurance racing.
DAY 2- Thursday will offer Le Mans Formula 1 surf slalom with wave riding on Friday so the best is yet to come
Pictures and info on Thursday’s schedule at www.Coreban.com
Results: Canal Walk 16th Dec. Long Distance Racing”
1st Andreas von Blottnitz - Germany
2nd Jonathan Rosslind - South Africa
3rd Greg Bertish – South Africa
4th Peter Peterson - Denmark
Ladies- Long Distance Racing:
1st Gabi Ott - Denmark
Tie 2nd Karina Figl - Austria
2nd Natasha Petersmann
Coreban SUP Summer Series
The Coreban Summer Series kicked off this evening with a warm welcome from the organisers, Ivan and Barend from Coreban, as well at Nathan from AAD Nissan Milnerton. Keep an eye on GUST magazine for the next couple of days for updates on this killer SUP event.
105′ French Trimaran, Groupama’s news
The 105′ French trimaran, Groupama, slipped her mooring soon after 05H00 on Saturday and headed from her berth at the V&A Waterfront bound towards France. She was berthed at the Waterfront for a number of weeks undergoing repairs after suffering structural damage while attempting to break the Round the World speed record. Conditions were calm as she headed out but a last minute misjudgment with one of the support boats used to tow the engineless Groupama out to sea caused some damage to the starboard hull. Quick reactions by the crew and the judicious use of some quick drying underwater epoxy ensured that Groupama could still continue safely on her way.
For nearly three hours we tacked back and forth in the lee of Table Mountain while the rigging was tensioned for sailing. Once that was completed we hoisted the sails and accompanied by a pod of whales we reached out into the Atlantic. The SW wind quickly increased and backed to the S requiring us to reef the sails. Even under deeply reefed sails I saw a top speed of over 37 knots while I was at the helm at sunset and the speed seldom dropped below 30 knots.
Our first night at sea was dark and wet but we covered some good miles and this morning gybed onto a more northerly course near position 30° 37′S, 7° 32′E.
For me, the only South African aboard, it is a fantastic learning experience sailing with the top ocean sailing crew in the world. All the rest of the team are French and the concept of giant foiling multihulls is definitely a French invention and specialty so it is quite a privilege to join the team for the delivery to their home base in Lorient where they intend to start another attempt at the world speed sailing record.
Nick Leggatt (RSA) – on board Groupama
Advanced Kite Move - Railey, sbend, backside 180 landing blind
1. Get some speed, edge hard and pop off the water with the kite at 45 degrees
2. Do a railey and then fall forward into the move for the sbend.
3. During the sbend keep your head rotating and spot your landing.
Tips
- Get enough speed and height to give you time to complete the rotations.
- Start off with the kite a little higher as this will make it easier to get pop off the water.
- Remember to keep your head rotating as your body will follow.
- Pull the bar in towards your hip right before landing.
Have you got a video of yourself doing some sick moves? Send them to GUST to publish.
The 2nd SAKT (South African Kiteboard Tour) stop is happening this coming weekend
December 12th – 13th 2009. With the forecast of spectacular kitesurfing days, the event aims to attract approx 100
South African top riders and lots of spectators.
Entry fee:
R150 which covers all disciplines and events, you will also receive a comp shirt and goodie bag and free entrance to the after party.
This event will count towards the S.A ranking.
Program:
Friday: 18:00 - 20:00 Registration
Saturday: The main kitesurfing day! Registration is open in the morning from 6:00 to 7:30 and first skippers meeting will be at 8:00. Disciplines are wave riding, course racing and freestyle. There will be an after party Saturday night.
Sunday: Reserved to continue with more kitesurfing events and heats from
Saturday ending with the prize giving ceremony for all riders.
This unique sports event will be an exciting festival, South Africa’s top riders will present shows for the spectators and brands will have the chance to present and sell their new collections.
Location: The SAKT kitesurfing Event will take place in Big Bay, Cape Town. Weather & sea conditions will be perfect for all disciplines. The beach and surrounding area provide sufficient space for building up an attractive event area for public and sponsors!
Be part of these exciting sports challenge and event! Check out www.sakt.co.za for more information
Taro Niehaus, 2009 Organization SAKT kitesurfing Event, +(27) 83 332 12448
Coreban Stand Up Paddle Series
Coreban Stand Up Paddle Surfing announces the official launch of the “2009 Coreban Summer Series”, presented by AAD NISSAN and Battery Energy Drinks.
A 4 day series 16th-19th December in Cape Town, which includes Racing, Wave riding, Downwinders and Endurance.
With a total cash/ prize package of over R75 000 be sure not to miss this prestigious event.
“No matter what level you’re at, the Summer SUP Series is created especially as a fun, family event, Where Everyone’s a Winner”, says Contest Organizer Ivan van Vuuren; so be sure to register before the 5th of December to secure your place in the Summer SUP Series and to stand a chance to be the lucky winner of a new Coreban Board.
50% Of proceeds to go to Ikahya Le Themba non- profit org. supporting orphans.
Visit the Official Summer Series Website: Coreban Summer SUP Series
For more info contact info@coreban.com
