Antoine Albeau has done it again, winning the 2009 Fuerteventura Slalom Event (July 22nd – August 1st 2009) by a convincing margin. He now moves even clearer ahead of his competition in his quest for the PWA Overall Title. Finian Maynard and Kevin Pritchard complete the podium after fantastic performances.
Winning the event after yet another world-class performance, the incredible Antoine Albeau has proved to the world that he is the number one. After his fourth event win of the year, it is almost certain that this incredible athlete will win the 2009 PWA Overall World Title. Results such as these suggest that the Frenchman may have had it easy; but nothing could be further from the truth. Albeau has fought hard and dug deep for his victory here, and nothing can be taken away from his outstanding achievement. Congratulations Antoine.
Finian Maynard will be thrilled with his second place ranking, after a long, hard fight with Kevin Pritchard. Maynard’s speed has never been in question – he is one of the sailors who never fails to impress, as he blasts off the start line into clear water, somehow controlling his equipment in the extreme conditions. However, his consistency has sometimes been overlooked, and has let him down in the past. It is clear that he has put this problem behind him, after a fantastic event boosts him to second overall in the World Rankings.
The second podium in as many weeks for Kevin Pritchard was all in a day’s work for the ex-World Champ, who never fails to impress with his unflinching consistency. Throughout the week, Cyril Moussilmani, Ross Williams and Micah Buzianis put Pritchard to the test, yet his mental strength and well-honed skills were enough to secure him the valuable third place position.
After a week of breathtaking action, we now look ahead to the opening round of freestyle that will start at 10.30 Jul 28th. The promise of five more days of incredible windsurfing will please the crowds here, as we prepare for the penultimate event in the men’s freestyle tour, and the final event for the women.
Results Slalom Men
1. Antoine Albeau (FRA)
2. Finian Maynard (KV)
3. Kevin Pritchard (US)
Links
Official Website of the PWA: www.pwaworldtour.com
