RSX Olympic Windsurfing Class

Please note that the ISAF have approved the application by the RS:X to amend Class Rules # C.7.1(d) and C.7.2(c) Read the rest of this entry »

Following a meeting with the coaches here at the 2008 RS:X Youth World Championships, it has been decided that the RS:X Class will include an U17 Division in all RS:X Youth Championships from now on. This decision has been ratified by the RS:X Class Executive Committee. Read the rest of this entry »

The RS:X Class has decided to update the format for youth racing in 2009. The board was changed in 2004 for a more modern wide style planing hull. The format we are racing has remained almost the same since 1996 perhaps longer. Read the rest of this entry »

And then there were just ten!  The Boy’s medal race was last to be called to starting area. The wind had filled in to 14 knots. The two judges boats were going to have a hard time keeping up. There were no incidents in the pre-start and they were off. Full planing upwind and flying. Two laps of a windward-leeward course with a slalom end. Read the rest of this entry »

We awoke to a calm sea and for the first time, a light breeze blowing directly on shore. The Boy’s Fleet race were scheduled to start first followed by the Girls fleet and the Boy’s medal race last. The postponement flag went up at 1000hrs and stayed there for an hour as the convected wind filled in and steadied. Read the rest of this entry »

Laura Linares (ITA11) went out today knowing that she could become a 5 time World Champion today. She has won gold 3 times at  ISAF Youth World Championships. She has won bronze at the ISAF Youth twice and she has now won the Olympic Class Youth Worlds twice (2004 & 2008). Read the rest of this entry »

Piotr Myzskowski (POL 4) was lying 4th overall last night, 12 points away from the top spot. He took the ‘up’ elevator in Race 9 to lead the fleet overall. In Race 10, he consolidated that position by taking second place and a three point lead overall. The medal race tomorrow counts double points so he cannot relax yet! Read the rest of this entry »

Laura Linares (ITA 11) may have not been up for a jog before breakfast this morning but it did not make any difference to her performance. She went out in Race 9 and won. Read the rest of this entry »

The good news is that Thiseas Kambas (GRE3) is at least looking better. Whether he has been fully re-hydrated is yet to be established. Read the rest of this entry »

The fire in Thiseas Kambas (GRE3) eyes was burning very low this morning. He spent a restless night feeling ill. His day did not start well. Read the rest of this entry »