The waveriding competition got started at Witsands today in the morning. The NW wind, together with a nice big swell delivered great down-the-line but tricky conditions. Sometimes no planning conditions.

 

Following 3 sailors already made it into the Semi Finals: Kevin Mevissen, Ben van der Steen and Andreas Olandersson. Kevin Mevissen broke his mast in a massive set of whitewater far outside. A friend of him sailed gear outside and he could continue and advanced. Great job.

Out of our view the level was really high. Many riders impressed a lot, like Klaas Voget, Phil Horrocks or Ben Proffit. Also the local waveriders fought hard. But for sure this starboardtack windconditions made them a hard time. South Africa gets this direction very seldom in this period of the year.

The Single Elimination will be finished tomorrow.

 

Klaas Voget - Pic: Continentseven.com

Klaas Voget - Pic: Continentseven.com

 

Phil Horrocks - Pic: Continentseven.com

Phil Horrocks - Pic: Continentseven.com

 

 

 


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