German Windsurf Cup 2007

+++ Kiel, February 28th 2007

Two months before the kick-off of the season Choppy Water presents the tour calendar of the German Windsurf Cup (Deutscher Windsurf Cup = DWC). 2007 the German competition series consists out of seven events in various different conditions. The variety streches out from the surf of the North Sea over the Baltic waves to the inland waters of the Steinhuder Meer and even the alpine conditions of the Lake Silvaplana.. The German Windsurf Cup can only be won by somebody who is strong in all conditions.

The kick-off event takes place in Steinhude, close to Hannover. From April 28th to May 1st the top racers from Germany will open the season on the Steinhuder Meer. As the Steinhuder Meer is very shallow, the racers hope that the Spring sun will heat up the lake to provide convenient conditions.

>From May 17th to 19th the German Windsurf Cup will be hosted in Dranske on the island Rügen. The World Champioship venue “Wiker Bodden” has proven its potential already several times. Therefore the windsurf stars are again looking forward to the tour stop on Germanys biggest island.. Traditionally several competitors from all over Scandinavia and Eastern Europe visit the event in Dranske as a perfect benchmark. So there is always a unique international atmosphere.

The DWC tour continues further on to the North Sea. From May 25th to 28ththe legendary White Sands Festival takes place on the island of Norderney. The event is not only famous for the spectacular conditons on the water which the North Sea can provide but also for its breathtaking party program.

After a longer summer break the German Windsurf Cup is heading towards its highlight, the Volvo Surf Cup which takes place in Westerland on the island Sylt from Juli 25th to 29th. The event features the German Windsurfing Championships. With about 100.000 spectators in five days it is one of the biggest Windsurfing events of the World. All top surfers are expected for

the event.

At the beginning of August the German Windsurf Cup returns to the Baltic Sea: From August 3rd to 5th the series will visit Wallnau on the island Fehmarn. Fehmarn is known as the “Hawaii of Germany”. Nowhere in Germany you will find as many windsurfers during the summer as on Fehmarn.

Then the German Windsurfcup will make a visit to the Alps. In the middle of August the famous Engadinwin.com windsurfing festival takes place in Silvaplana (Switzerland). In addition to the unique chance to windsurf in alpine conditions the event provides a chance for competitors from southern Germany to score ranking points close to their home.

For the season final the series will again return to the Baltic Sea: From August 24th to 26th the German Windsurf Cup in Boltenhagen will close the series for 2007. The attractive venue provides a sea bridge which allows direct contact between the spectators and the competitors.

The events of the German Windsurf Cup are open for everybody. Competitors from foreign countries are not only allowed but very welcome. Therefore feel invited to come to the events for a nice competition with professional regatta crew.

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Further information about the German Windsurf Cup as well as a media service with press releases, results, rankings, backround information and photo download can be found on the official website www.windsurfcup.de .

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