Robert Hofmann (Starboard/Loft Sails) ci aggiorna da Roses sul quarto giorno di gara per il Mondiale Slalom IFCA Youth e Master.
Robert Hofamann
Andrea Rosati mantiene la seconda posizione in classifica generale
Robert Hofmann: “Oggi vento un pochino più sostenuto, a tratti sui 20 nodi. Abbiamo finito lo slalom n° 2, rifacendo la finale per 3 volte perchè calava sempre il vento all’ultima boa. Vince il forte tedescone (115kg) Gunnas Asmussen, Andrea Rosati 3°, Robert Hofmann 6°… perchè all’ultimo bordo (ero 4°) prendo qualcosa alla pinna e non riesco a tenere la velocità! Overall rimane 2° Rosati e Hofmann 4° con Kozanoglu sempre in testa! Abbiamo anche incominciato il 3° tabellone e siamo alle semifinali che si faranno domani, giornata conclusiva.”
Heat di quarto di finale vinta da Robert Hofmann
Per le classiche complete:
CLICCA QUI e QUI.
CLICCA QUI per la galleria completa di J. Pina.
IFCA Slalom Y&M World Championship Roses 2014
Day 4 “A Hot day”
Just like yesterday the thermal wind slowly builded up after mid day, just a bit later this time.
Wind measurements were 11 to 15 knots in the beginning. A few cancellations took place in the Masters Gold and Silver fleet due to unstable winds at the buoys. After a short break the conditions quickly improved with gusts up to 20 knots later in the afternoon, the elimination rounds could finally continue in full swing for the Masters and Youths.
“The firs elimination didn’t go so well for me as the winds were light, i guess it was just bad luck.
Today there was better wind and great racing conditions for at least an hour or so.
I was leading the first heat today but it got canceled and at the re-sail there was just too light winds at the start. I need more wind then everything is OK, its like a holiday for me here in Roses, I love this place and the love is in the air. I hope tomorrow we get the same wind strengths but I believe I can still do OK even in light winds, its just all about the starts and here its very tricky, once you are upfront you would probably do just fine.
I would like to thank the event water crew for their great job today.
Now after a long day I am going out to train some formula sailing to prepare for serious battles in the up coming races back at home ( large smile )
My equipment set up today:
9.6 North Sails Warp on a Patrik Diethelm Board 135 and a 45cm fin.”Todays Youths Highlights:
Team Curacao celebrates a great day
Youth & Junior Competitors Jean Patrick Van der Wolde CUR-191, Milan Gieling CUR-28 and Aron Etmon CUR-2 had great competition vibes today and all qualify for the Gold Fleet.
The Other youngsters Jean Paul Da Silva de Goes CUR-914, Oscar Etmon CUR-21 and Stefan de Bell CUR-87 are happy with their performance in their age group categories.
Some words from Aron Etmon CUR-2:
“Today I felt better and sailed better because I like strong winds more.
I felt like Bjorn Dunckerbeck today passing my opponents on the first reach as I am a bit bigger then the others. Congrats to Jean Patrick who also did well today and I surely look forward to sailing in the Gold Fleet tomorrow as I am aiming for a top 3 position.
My equipment set up today:
8.6 Severne Sails Reflex 5 on a Starboard I Sonic 117 with a 42cm Zfin”
In the late afternoon the wind slowly started to drop down to 8 – 10 knots which made it difficult for the races to continue. The Masters heat 5 and 6 from elimination #3 and the final rounds for the Youths Gold and Silver Fleet could not be sailed today but, are the first heats scheduled for tomorrow the final day of the IFCA Slalom Y&M World Championships here in Spain, Roses.
