After the skipper meeting where the competitors were told by the representative of the mayor Mr Stergios Stagas that they will be given accommodation for free by the town hall and Forum Beach Hotel, today at 12h30 started the first official race competition of The Rhodes Windsurfing Grand Prix 2004 organised by RWA. In front of the Forum Beach Hotel on Ialisos Beach the weather conditions were perfect for the race, sunny day,15 knots regular wind direction West North West. The marks were located by the Race director Bruno De Wannemaeker closed to the beach and all the spectators could enjoy the four races of the day.
The overall winner will be decided by his best result of twelve races carried out over the three days (4 races a day max).
RACES RESULT
First Race result :
1- William Ross from UK
2- Devon Boulon from Virgin Island
3- Jesper Vesterstrom from Dannemark
4- Andrea Cucchi from Italy
Second Race Result :
1- Devon Boulon from Virgin Island
2- Andrea Cucchi from Italy
3- Ross William from UK
4- Marco Begalli from Italy
Third Race Result :
1- Ross William from UK
2- Andrea Cucchi from Italy
3- Dagan Arnon from Israel
4- Jamie Lever from UK
Fourth Race Result
1- Ross Williams from UK
2- Jesper Vesterstrom from Dannemark
3- Brian Rogild from Dannemark
4- Andrea Cucchi from Italy
FIRST DAY RESULT :
Obviously, the English Ross Williams had a good day today, he dominated most of the races with three win and a third position.
1- Ross Williams GBR 83
2- Devon Boulon ISV1
3- Andrea Cucchi ITA1
4- Jesper Vesterstrom DEN111
COMPETITOR TOP INFO :
The competitors seem to really appreciate Ialisos Beach :
Devon Boulon from Virgin Island “Great event, great conditions, great place for the spectators”
Pawel Hlavaty from Poland “ Beautiful place, I really enjoy it, I think it is one of the best place in the world to do Formula Racing, basically it is also a very good place for amateur to practice “
Marie Rey
Press Officer
Destination Marketing International Ltd
Official Sponsors of the Event: Greek Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of the Aegean and Island Policy, Southern Aegean Region, Municipality of Rhodes, Municipality of Ialisos, Hellenic Tourist Properties, Greek National Tourism Organisation
Main Sponsor, Bolle, Oxbow ,Travel Value-Duty Free, Hyundai
Sponsors,Extreme Sport Shops, Rhodos Palace Hotel, Naftilos Beach Bar ,Es Paradis, Casino Rodos, Algidas, Aane Sea Line, Colorado entertainment center, Lizard Sandals, forumhotel.com, P.O.T.A. E.N.A.K, Coca Cola 3e, Port dep of Rhodes, 95 AATE, Samarite, Vernicos Yachts, Radio 1, Blue Star Ferries, Skevos Travel, extreme Jet Bikes, University Press, Halikias SA
Organized by Rhodes Windsurfing Academy and the race is in the internet live broadcasting with webcamera and weather station by cybex www.rwa.gr , www.forumhotel.com,
National coverage by the greek national TV ERT
