It was just over 5 years and 6 months ago that the RS:X Class came into existence. In that time the number of countries involved has grown to more than 60 and the equipment tolerances have become second to none
The wind may have been howling and the racing cancelled but in the background there was some important anthropometric checking going on. Thanks to Carmen Vaz who used to sail the Mistral One Design at high level, we now have important data on male and female athlete's racing in the 2012 RS:X World Windsurfing Championships.
After what was one of the windiest RS:X world championships on record, it's time to take stock.
Racing was only possible on 4 of the scheduled seven days with no medal racing for the second time this year. Who would have thought beforehand that we would wake up each morning praying for 15 knots LESS wind...
The 2012 RS:X Class AGM will be held in the meeting room Jose Manuel Paredes on the down floor of Hotel Puerto Sherry , Puerto Sherry, Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz.
Olympic windsurfing is big in Israel. Out the six medals won by athletes for their country, at least 3 have been in windsurfing so it's not surprising that windsurfing fans in Israel are so passionate about their stars.