PKRA - Essaouira - Marokko

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van 7 juli tot 11 juli

Het lijkt er op dat de PKRA toch de slag heeft gewonnen al is dat op de site van de organisatie nog niet echt duidelijk.
Kevin zit inmiddels al aan de munt thee in Marokko en maakt zich op voor de strijd met Youri om de eerste plek.

Windverwachting

Uitslagen:
Singles heren
Doubles heren
Singles Dames
Doubles dames

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Raging winds encompass Essaouira Bay - day 2

It was a spectacular second day for the Essaouira Kiteboarding World Cup 2010. The men’s and women’s single eliminations got underway at approximately 11:30am under hazy skies, warm temperatures and fiery winds.

It was an outstanding day for Austrian rider, Michael Schitzhofer (JN Kites, AUT). Schitzhofer defeated local Moroccan rider Momo Hamaini in his first heat of the day with clean executions, power, style and technical difficulty of tricks. Schitzhofer was on fire in the third round of heats, eliminating Andy Yates (Slingshot, AUS) in a very close heat due to better execution and switch tricks. Youri Zoon (Slingshot, NED) put an end to Schitzhofer’s winning streak in the semi finals, which would lead him to 4th place in the single eliminations.

Youri Zoon (Slingshot, NED) competed with great power and strength today, eliminating Ben Bowd (Rodwy, GRE), Ariel Corniel (Ozone, DOM) and Michael Schitzhofer (JN Kites, AUT) landing him in the final against fellow Dutchmen Kevin Langeree (Naish, NED). Zoon’s mobe 5 and switch blind-judge 3 were not enough to take on 2009 World Champion Langeree. Zoon takes the second place title while Langeree finishes in first place.

The Italian Stallion, Alberto Rondina (Cabrinha, ITA) was also on top of his game today defeating Moroccan rider Yassine Bouceta followed by Sebastien Garat (RRD, FRA). Kevin Langeree (Naish, NED) eliminated Rondina in the semi final earning him 3rd place in the single eliminations.

A total of 12 women were out on the water today competing for the chance to win an event title. Polish rider Ania Grzelinska (North, POL) eliminated Japanese rider Aya Oshima (Cabrinha, JPN) in the first heat in the women’s division advancing her to the second round. Johara Sykes-Davies (Flexifoil, GRB) defeated Grzelinska leading her to the semi final against Jo Wilson (Naish, GRB). Wilson dominated the semi final landing in the final against Gisela Pulido (Airush, ESP), which means Sykes-Davies battled Asia Litwin (Nobile, POL) for 4th place.

Polish rider Asia Litwin (Nobile, POL) got thru the second round of heats defeating Kari Schibevaag (Ozone, NOR) but was later eliminated buy Pulido in the semi final. Litwin ends in third place while Pulido takes first and Wilson second place.

The single eliminations wrapped up at 4:30pm with a brief announcement stating the winners of the day.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Tomorrows mandatory skippers meeting in scheduled for 11:00am with an 11:30am first possible start.

Thank you to all the sponsors who made the Essaouira Kiteboard World Cup 2010 possible: Association Marocaine de Kitsurf, kitemorocco.com, ONMT, Sprite SAEMOG and the Atlas Hotel Essaouira.

For all live results please go to: http://www.extremeelements.tv/live_results/results.php



MENS RESULTS:

1. Kevin Langeree (Naish, NED)

2. Youri Zoon (Slingshot, NED)

3. Alberto Rondina (Cabrinha, ITA)

4. Michael Schitzhofer (JN Kites, AUT)



WOMENS RESULTS:

1. Gisela Pulido (Airush, ESP)

2. Jo Wilson (Naish, GRB)

3. Asia Litwin (Nobile, POL)

4. Johara Sykes-Davies (Flexifoil, GRB)




No wind marks the first day of competition

It was a beautiful, hot and sunny day in Essaouira, Morocco. Hundreds of vacationers and locals were out and about enjoying the Moroccan climate.Day 1 Morocco

The wind forecast predicated that the wind would be non-existent today, however organizers managed to gather a large number of competitors as well as some members of the PKRA crew to partake in a fun afternoon of golf.

An over anxious Kevin Langeree (Naish, NED) has obviously been training super hard for this competition. He swung his golf club with excessive force, breaking the club in two. French rider Forrest Bakker (Flexifoil, FRA) also managed to swing and break a club in two pieces. These boys are desperately in need of some wind to take their frustrations out on the water, and not on golf clubs. The next thing you know they will be swinging clubs at each other.

A large group of Brazilian wave riders such as the amazing world-class rider Guilly Brandao (Mormaii, BRA) made their way out on the water today to take advantage of some small surf.

The wind forecast for tomorrow looks very promising.

The mandatory riders’ meeting is scheduled for 10:00am tomorrow morning with a first possible start at 10:30am.

Race director, Olaf Van Tol will set the stage for a spectacular freestyle show.

For information on live results please click on the attached link below: http://www.extremeelements.tv/live_results/results.php



PKRA registration takes place in Essaouira Bay, Morocco
Jul-07-2010

PKRA registration takes place in Essaouira Bay, Morocco

The PKRA (Professional Kiteboard Riders Association) is proud to announce another page in PKRA history. It is the first time a world cup event will be hosted in the African continent.Tomorrow world-class freestyle and wave riders will fight for the Essaouira Kiteboard World Cup 2010 event title in Essaouira Bay, Morocco.

Riders from more than a dozen nationalities made their way to the beach to register for their chance to compete against the best kiteboarders in the world.

Essaouira will also host the much-anticipated first event of a whole series of this year’s wave tour season. It has been nearly two years since the last wave event, which was held in Chile, South America. The PKRA proves once again its status as the only Professional World Kiteboarding Tour by expanding its reputation year after year.

Morocco is known for its abundance of world-class right-hand point breaks. The surf spots along its 3500kms of coastline fire from heavy northern Atlantic swell energy.

The mandatory riders’ meeting is scheduled for 10:30am.

It will be an unforgettable freestyle and wave competition, so keep up to date with all the latest event information as well as live competition results on the official kiteboarding world tour website: www.prokitetour.com.