The weather contrast from yesterday to today is vastly different. An 11 AM squall during the heats created a wild frenzy on the course. Then, the wind was gone. The winds are well below the wind minimum for racing so heats were postponed. The riders are taking a break from two days of course racing working on email correspondence, listening to music, catching up on windsurf news and tuning gear. Many are taking to the sea to enjoy the Caribbean blue.
In the Master’s Division Sergio Mehl A 21 is creeping up to the 3rd spot. Thomas Faust ITA 106 still earns top spot but Markus Poltenstein, AUT 30 knows it’s not over yet. In the Youth Division Enes Yilmazer TUR 2 is determined to hold the top spot in his division. He is a confident talent riding for JP Australia and North Sails. Sebastien Kordel GER 220 is focused on remaining in the top 3 positions. Malte Reuscher ITA 7777 is the most easily visible sailor with his black Point 7 sail. He is a worthy opponent to watch in future heats. In the Junior Division Luigi Romano is still on top despite a disqualification. Sail ITA 911 is riding for RRD and Simmer Sails. Gutek Kurzewski POL 75 was resting during todays no wind afternoon in preparation for future heats. He is confident and determined. Morane Demont from France is a driving force staying in the top 3 against her male opponents. Morane rides for Starboard and Severne Sails.
Everyone is gearing up for the big night in Rincon tonight. At 5 PM the Paranda Party Bus leaves Sorobon for an island tour. At 7 the villagers of Rincon will host a night of music and culture at Magazina di Rei. Once the site of grain and food storage in the days of slavery, this is a historic building steeped in history. There will be traditional fire dancing, local food and music.
Tue. night the freestyle under the stars was phenomenal. This a fun informal event spotlighting local talent. It was a brisk windy night. Judges Ro Mayer, Mac, Jaeger and Elvis coordinated single ladder 3 min heats to see who would be crowned King of the Night. Kiri Thode won the title King of the Night for planing freestyle while Caesar Finies won the title for non planing. There was a lovely chicken BBQ and local music.
Photo by Marco Di Gianvito - ACTIVEYEPHOTO
Tags: Caesar Fines, Elvis Martinus, Jaeger Sint Jago, Kiri Thode, Mac, Magazine de Rei, Marco Di Gianvito - ACTIVEYEPHOTO, Richard Jones, Rincon, Ro Mayer
Travel Bliss 
July 16, 2009 at 11:47 am |
Last night we all danced into the night with local music at Magazina de Rei in Rincon. It was a fabulous night of food, music and culture. Richard Jones was quite the star with his dancing and t shirt loaded with Heineken stickers.