Maxime van Gent and Arthur Arutkin join North-Sails Rookie Team!
1. Maxime van Gent
16 years old Bonaire based freestyle kid Maxime van Gent (NB-22) joins NorthSails Rookie Team for this upcoming 2013 season.
In 2010 Maxime gained her first competition experience and right away finished 3rd at the U15 IFCA Pro Kids, Bonaire. She had her debut at the PWA womans freestyle finishing 7th place in 2011.
Maxime states: “Joining team NorthSails is for me like a dream come true! The people behind it give me the feeling they realy care and the chance for me to grow into the team. For 2013 I am finishing high school and will train as much as I can. I will try to do the tour and really would like to get into the top 5.”
We are looking forward to see some action and will keep you updated!
2. Arthur Arutkin
To complete the family package we are happy to welcome Arthur Arutkin to the NorthSails Rookie Team. Brother of PWA youth world champion and NorthSails international team member Alice Arutkin, Arthur has a high potential and outstanding talent in wave riding and slalom alike. Arthur already ended up as European Youth Champion in Slalom (U 15).
We are certain that you will hear a lot of Arthur in the years to come and are glad to have him on board.
3. CAESAR FINIES
With Caesar we are contracting an outstanding freestyle athlete. Especially well known for his low-wind freestyle Caesar can be named as the inventor of “Flowstyle”. We believe that any talented and comitted sportsman – even not competing PWA – may have a considerable impact on our sport. Unlike hardcore freestyle, Caesar’s flowstyle is accesible to any windsurfer and nonetheless incredibly awesome to watch. You will find Caesar in his home on Bonaire and he for sure will be present at windsurfing events around the globe to show off his incredible flowstyle move. Welcome to the team Caesar!
