There was not enough wind here today for racing at the Formula Windsurfing
Euro Cup taking place on Lake Silvaplana, in Switzerland.
The normal thermal breeze was trying to blow through down the lake by the
afternoon, but it had to fight the gradient breeze in completely the opposite
direction. This bodes well for tommorrow though meaning that the thermal pattern
has been re-established, and we should get plenty of racing action tommorrow.
There is a fleet of over 90 men here, and 14 women. A notable exception in the
men is that Wojtek Brzozowki (POL) although on the pre-entry list is not here.
The location is stunning with pine trees rising high on either side of the lake,
and a bright clear blue sky behind the snow capped mountains in the distance.
The air is thinner here because of the altitude, and the difference in
temperature from the sunshine of the day to the night is huge, something those
who are camping will notice in particular!
It’s exceptionally also good for spectators with the start and finish line just
off the beach, and many are expected to come again tommorrow in anticipation of
some exciting racing action.
Christine Johnston (GBR 93)
photos: Matthias Regber (www.choppywater.de)
