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Sunday concludes racing, Paulo Dos Reis wins Formula
Paulo dos Reis wins the Calema Midwinters formula title! The Brasilian speed monster had blistering speed all weekend, It was a close fight with Gonzalo Costa Hoevel that went down to the last Race. On the final downwind leg, with the wind getting lighter, Paulo jibed to the stronger wind side and eclipsed Gonzalo’s huge lead, passed him and never looked back. This event was greeted with praised from all pros present who vowed to return.
The food which is always good at the Midwinters, was the best ever according to most. What a way to cap the 25th anniversary.
Lots more racing took place, with the Techno fleet having a great series, and the formula fleet squeaking two or races to cap off a full weekend of racing.
In the Techno Division, Leonard Berenger from Mexico took first place, qualifying Mexico for the Junior Olympic games this year, followed by Jose Carlos Davila Torres (MEX), and Alejandro Molinor (PUR) in Third, qualifying Puerto Rico as the second country from North America that will be in the Junior Olympic Games in Singapore this August. Alejandro took our Techno Race clinic prior to the Midwinters and was very appreciative of the help received. All in all the Techno Juniors where a great group and the energy from this division bodes well for the future of windsurfing.
Please keep checking the updates, we will have links to more photos and a great video clip of the pros at full speed.
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Saturday full day
A jam packed day of racing. The forecast was right and we did have wind. 3 techno races, 3 Kona races, 3 Hybrid/ longboard races, and 3 formula races were run
The formula action was great and the wind got as high as 16 knots, flat water and absolutely perfect racing conditiions.
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Friday update
The Formula fleet had two great races with winds that kept the entire fleet planing.
Gonzalo Costa Hoevel won the first race by a comfortable margin, showing excellent upwind speed
The second race proved challenging but with a perfect start by Micah Buzianis at the pin end. Gonzalo and the others gave chase
downwind. Paulo Dos Reis and Wojtek Brzsowski were flying downwind, when suddenly the realization that the downwind mark had decided to sail itself downwind. Luck was with us as it reset itself, making for a gigantic second upwind leg. Gonzalo and Gabriel Browne managed to squeak past Wojtek .
The Techno fleet is full of action , as is the Kona fleet, and longboard & Hybrid. Check out the picture gallery and results
Saturday looks to be another great day.
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