The governor of mendoza must have declared a national holiday judging by the number of spectators that arrived at the event site to watch the days action !
16.15 | 50,000 people reported as watching from around the lake
15:45 | race 9 - NED52, ITA4, BRA3333, FRA192, POL126, POL11, GBR83, BRA50, NED13, POL10
A near perfect score today - 3 first and 1 second- propelled Antoine Albeau (FRA192) to the top of the score board.
17:25 | Top Ten after 6 races - FRA192, GBR83, BRA3333, POL11, AUS0, FRA531, POL126, NED52, ARG3, ITA4; Top 3 women - POL111, FRA59, USA3
You cannot fault the committment of the organisers for trying to ensure a perfect start to the championship; but sometimes the wind god just cannot play by the rules !
16:47 | top 3 women after 2 races - POL111, FRA59, NED19/USA3
16:43 | no more racing today - after 2 races top5 men - AUS0, BRA3333, GBR83, ARG3, FRA531..
09:05 | Many competitors have enjoyed a week of training, in good conditions, prior to the start of the event. We are hoping for a memorable championship.
09:02 | Registration day here at the 2010 worlds. There will be an opening ceremony at the event site at 4.00 pm. The organisers have done a fantastic job preparing the race village - all the tents, portacabins and equipment had to be brought out to the lake- less than a week ago there was nothing here!
Excess luggage, delayed flight, earthquake and great windsurfing conditions...
A couple of important reminders for competitors going to the Worlds in Mendioza. It is a local government bylaw that buoyancy aids must be worn at all times when afloat.
It was also agreed at the 2009 AGM, and reported many times, that sail identification must comply with the ISAF Windsurfing Competition Rules at major championships from 2010 onwards
Finally, if you still have to confirm your accommodation requirements contact Claudia at the nominated agency where she can advise on some good deals for shared room with breakfast.
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From 5th to 7th March Tinho & Susie Dornellas will host the 25th edition of the Calema Midwinters festival of windsurfing. Once again a strong formula fleet will be competing ; many top riders have committed to being there.
Wojtek Brzozowski (POL10) showed up on Feb. 27th after a 5 year absence from the Calema Midwinters.The multi-time champion saw the very promising forecast, packed his gear and got on the plane.
Wojtek: ” This is a very important event for us. With the world championships coming up in Argentina, this is our chance to tune up and find out what is working. The Calema Midwinters is a great event and I am looking forward to meeting all the best guys here next week".
The Midwinters Festival will continue its tradition of bringing together World Cup Pros, Olympic Class Competitors, Beginner sailors and all other levels in between.
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