Ci sono ancora video che di tanto in tanto appaiono sulle bacheche Facebook della Red Bull Storm Chase del 2014 vinta da Thomas Traversa, nel suo magico anno in cui vinse anche il titolo di Campione del Mondo Wave. Effettivamente era stato davvero un bel evento sponsorizzato da Red Bull e spinto come si deve nei vari canali media dal loro staff. È di oggi la notizia che la mitica Red Bull Storm Chase si svolgerà nuovamente il prossimo anno. Le località sono ancora segrete, il waiting period sarà dal 9 gennaio al 12 marzo. I quattro rider già sicuri di partecipare sono i primi 4 classificati della scorsa edizione della RBSC: Leon Jamaer, Dany Bruch, Marcilio Browne e il vincitore Thomas Traversa. Per tutti gli altri c’è la possibilità da oggi di potersi iscrivere compilando la scheda sul nuovo sito www.redbullstormchase.com.
The world’s toughest windsurfing contest is back – Red Bull Storm Chase waiting period starts January 1 st!
Windspeeds at Force 10 (89-102kph), huge waves and the best storm sailors fighting an epic battle with nature – and each other – when the strongest storm of the winter hits the Northern Hemisphere.
The most selective and challenging windsurfing contest in the world is gearing up again to find the winter’s heaviest surfable storm. The unique contest format means eight of the best windsurfers in the world will mobilize on short notice to chase a Force 10 storm, where they will battle it out to see who is truly the best storm windsurfer in the world.
The expert judge’s panel – including Professional Windsurfing Association Head Judge Duncan Coombs – will look for jump height and trick difficulty, the most stylish wave rides, and timing-critical moves as the riders take advantage of over mast-high waves and up to 100kph winds.
Key Facts:
• The world’s toughest windsurfing contest
• Contest window begins January 1st, 2017 and runs to March 31st, 2017
• Riders judged on jumps and wave riding – execution of tricks
• Four riders are qualified from last event; four spots are open for
application from Oct 12 – Nov 11; selections by the experts panel
announced end of November
• Fans (and riders) can propose locations
• Event is confirmed only 72 hours before the start of competition.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Riders
The four finalists from the last Red Bull Storm Chase (Leon Jamaer, Dany Bruch, Marcilio Browne, and winner Thomas Traversa) are automatically entered. Four open spots remain. Riders can apply at redbullstormchase.com, and will have to submit a video and rider profile to be considered.
Given the incredibly challenging nature of storm windsurfing and risks involved, only extremely qualified windsurfers over the age of 16 are encouraged to apply. The final selection is made by our panel of experts.
Location and safety
As stated, the mobile and reactive nature of the contest means the location is yet unknown. However, priority will be given to locations that offer: a likely combination of Force 10 wind and waves; close proximity to an international airport, adequate medical coverage and emergency services, and an absolute guarantee of adequate water access. During the given weather window these conditions are most likely to form in the Northern Hemisphere. Full safety crews consisting of water sports and medical professionals will be onsite to assist in the event of an emergency.
Event Coverage and timing
A ‘watch’ alert will go out approximately 120 hours before the event, and confirmation will come just 72 hours before the event, at which point, riders and event crews will travel to the selected location. Pre-, during, and post event, updates will be available online at Facebook.com/redbullstormchase.
Channels
Website: www.redbullstormchase.com
Instagram: @redbullstormchase
Facebook: @RedBullStormChase
